My hands shake alot. Any way I can train them to get steady?

[pac1085]

This was never much of an issue, but I got a camera and it shows bad in the pictures.

My hands shake alot while holding it, and no matter how hard I try not to they always do.

Is there anything I can do to make it better...any sort of exercises or anything? Its pretty annoying.


Thanks

 

[OdiN]

You could put down the crack pipe.

 

[AsianriceX]

less caffiene?

 

[Skunkwourk]

Im not sure, but I've heard of surgeons who play super monkey ball to help their coordination...

EDIT: Found the link

 

[giantpinkbunnyhead]

I have the same problem.

Oddly enough I found that recreational shooting helps a lot. It trains me to hold steady during aiming, and after a while the shakiness is reduced. I still have it to some degree, but I think it will continue to improve.

THe only downside is, my aim isn't so hot. I can hit within 12 inches of my bullseye at 50 feet consistently, but if I ever get my hands steadier, I expect this will improve too.

 

[revnja]

You have essential tremor.

I'm prescribing Atenolol.

 

[wheresmybacon]

After a heavy bender I carry around my flask and take a pull every now and then. Shakes gone instantly!

 

[kami333]

Parkinson's?

 

[Trikat]

You have alzheimers. Suicide is the recommended solution.
Edit: I mean parkinsons

 

[MX2]

Originally posted by: OdiN
You could put down the crack pipe.

I thought it would take at least a few responses before that one was dropped

 

[yourdeardaniel]

Originally posted by: OdiN
You could put down the crack pipe.

lol

 

[pac1085]

Thanks to the people who actually posted a useful reply.

I just looked into the side effects of one of the medicines I'm on, and "tremor" is one of them. I'm assuming thats what it is.

I guess I'll have to talk to the doctor about getting on smoething else. It doesn't seem temporary, as its been like this for quite a while.

 

[EatSpam]

You probably have essential/familial tremor. One of your parents and/or siblings probably has it, too.

Inderal/propranolol is a common treatment. Alcohol probably makes it better, too.

 

[giantpinkbunnyhead]

It's probably essential tremor.

Parkinsons is unlikely, unless his hands shake while they are resting on a surface. If they only shake when they're not at rest, such as holding them out in front of yourself, it's usually essential tremor.

 

[yosuke188]

My hands shake only when I'm nervous. Got any treatment for that?

 

[giantpinkbunnyhead]

Dramamine?

 

[EatSpam]

Originally posted by: yosuke188
My hands shake only when I'm nervous. Got any treatment for that?

Get some propranolol. Its lifesaver for presentations and public speaking.

 

[bonkers325]

diazepam