mnwildpunk Posted February 1, 2014 Posted February 1, 2014 About 2 weeks ago I started having tremors in my hands. Went to the doctor to have them looked at she says it's essential tremors and there's nothing they can do. I was gluing a set of mirrors on today and it was almost impossible. I'm only 35 that's what stinks. They kinda come and go so hopefully it can model when they're not as bad. Good news is is its not Parkinson's or related to that and that's what I was really worried about.
GeeBee Posted February 1, 2014 Posted February 1, 2014 (edited) Look on the bright side, I had problems with my hand a few years ago, it was nothing to do with my Muscular Dystrophy, but they put it down to nerve and tendon damage, which like you, they can't do anything about them, it comes and goes, so there are days when I can't do any modelling, holding any tools are just out of the question, but I carry on regardless ...... Edited February 1, 2014 by GeeBee
disabled modeler Posted February 1, 2014 Posted February 1, 2014 I have the same problem with my hands Dave...only with me its nerve damage from my spine injuries in the car accident I was in. With me they tell me it will get worse over time and it has...I just do not build when they act up on me. There is plenty of other things to do then like look for parts to a project or restoration,cleaning or organizing extras. You will find your way around it for the most part.
Harry P. Posted February 1, 2014 Posted February 1, 2014 What are "essential tremors?" You mentioned the doctor told you that's what they are. Any more information as to cause? Never mind... I looked it up. Interesting... I had never heard of that condition.
Joe Handley Posted February 1, 2014 Posted February 1, 2014 I just looked it up too, weird part is that was the second thing to pop up on Google when typing in just the word Essential?!
slusher Posted February 2, 2014 Posted February 2, 2014 I have tremors and they gave me Neurontin for them and nerve pain. It helps but on my worse days no. Ask your doctor about it. I know how you feel but so far I have not gave up modeling..
disabled modeler Posted February 2, 2014 Posted February 2, 2014 I have tremors and they gave me Neurontin for them and nerve pain. It helps but on my worse days no. Ask your doctor about it. I know how you feel but so far I have not gave up modeling.. I take the same stuff too...quite a bit...it does help some.
mnwildpunk Posted February 2, 2014 Author Posted February 2, 2014 I don't know why they call them "essential" temors. I was doing fine without them before and I sure don't find them essential LOL.
peekay Posted February 2, 2014 Posted February 2, 2014 I don't know why they call them "essential" temors. I was doing fine without them before and I sure don't find them essential LOL.At least there's nothing wrong with your sense of humour!After a heavy chemo-therapy 4 years ago my fingers were so numb and shaky that I couldn't touch models (or play guitar) for nearly a year. It slowly improved but I've had to find other ways of doing things like BMF as I can't cut (or paint) a straight line as cleanly as before. And I more or less had to learn to play guitar from scratch again but now get the same pleasure from both hobbies as before.Hope it works out for you too.
slusher Posted February 3, 2014 Posted February 3, 2014 Well said Peter. Hang in there Dave, there is a chance they could get better. Rest will help them and stress will make it worse. I do everything left handed and I was right handed. Stay with it and you may be surprised how good will do friend..
mnwildpunk Posted February 4, 2014 Author Posted February 4, 2014 You know a couple of you guys mentioned stress as an underlaying factor and I think you're on to something because they started a lil after my mom went into hospice care
bodeen2012 Posted February 11, 2014 Posted February 11, 2014 i have had essential tremors for a long time . stress is the number one factor of it . If i am really stressed out my whole left arm will shake uncontrollably till i calm down or take a nap . i will not let it keep me from building models though as it is what alleviates my stress levels . other things that have helped me is caffeine. if i drink a cup of coffee or a monster i can get my hand to stop shaking for a little while . my doctor doesn't know why this works but it does . also taking a long walk helps too . there has been times where i wasn't able to work on my models for a few weeks cause i was scared my hand would start shaking while i was using a knife or saw .
disabled modeler Posted February 11, 2014 Posted February 11, 2014 That itself is a ton of stress Dave...have patience and find things that calm you or make you relax. Like me its just another small hurdle to get through...you can do it...trust yourself.
slusher Posted February 12, 2014 Posted February 12, 2014 When you can Dave try to keep working on your models it does help with stress. Try also to work with music you like.
mnwildpunk Posted February 13, 2014 Author Posted February 13, 2014 I'm still trying to plug away so far I am waiting for the tenors to lighten up so I can do some detail painting and plug wires
Steven Zimmerman Posted February 15, 2014 Posted February 15, 2014 My hands shake all the time, like the gunslinger in'BLAZING SADDLES' !........ you learn to compensate. I rest my left hand on my right arm / hand when doing detail work - and believe me when detailing a hundred lug nuts at a time is DETAIL WORK ! Same way with applying washes.....'Z'
mnwildpunk Posted February 15, 2014 Author Posted February 15, 2014 I am finding half way through whatever I am doing they start back up. I chalk it as a minor inconvenience still glad its not Parkinson's or something that is what I am truly greatful for
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