randired Posted January 29, 2005 Share Posted January 29, 2005 My mom started to get more frequent tremors and i am confused as to why this is happening. She had Gamma knife surgery a few months ago and she is on a steroid and an anti-seisure med too (dylantin?). My dad just had the doc test her dylantin levels and she said they were fine. Would there be a reason why she is starting to get tremors and more often? is there something we should look for? could her tumors be growing already? is this normal? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karenl Posted January 29, 2005 Share Posted January 29, 2005 Hi Randi Can't answer your question, but am sending lots of positive thoughts to you and your Mom. Karen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stand4hope Posted January 29, 2005 Share Posted January 29, 2005 Randi, Ditto Karen. No answers, but I sure do send you my love and prayers that your mom will be ok. Love, Peggy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted January 29, 2005 Share Posted January 29, 2005 Try posting this in the "Ask the Experts" and I am sure they can help with what could be behind her tremers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharyn Posted January 29, 2005 Share Posted January 29, 2005 My Dad also had tremors.. his hands would really shake the last month or so and the onc really couldn't decide what the cause was.... he felt it could have been a combination of chemo, mets and just plain old age... Sharon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SBeth Posted January 30, 2005 Share Posted January 30, 2005 Hi Randi, My husband's tremors began shortly after his first surgery to remove a brain tumor. The neurologist said it was most likely from the surgery itself, but it has continued to worsen; first after his gamma knife surgery and recently since his WBR is has gotten so bad that there are times when he is completely unable to hold a drink or a pen. It has been one of the most difficult things for Bill to accept thru this ordeal. Our neurologist has given us no hope that this "side effect" will diminish, but rather expects it is permanent damage. I hope that your mother's shaking is minimal and manageable. Love and prayers, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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