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Anybody get hand cramps in their tremor/ weak hand?

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Hebron, IN
August 4, 2024
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A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

I get cramps in my right hand a lot I had talked to my movement Dr she said it was normal in Parkinson's.

August 4, 2024
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

Yes and problems with feet neuropathy

August 6, 2024
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

"Does B12 help dystonia?
Severe vitamin B12 deficiency may result in chorea, myoclonus, tremor, and dystonia. These manifestations, possibly a result of basal ganglia dysfunction, are rare but important to recognize as they are largely reversible with supplementation"
https://www.neurology.org/doi/10.1212/WNL.00000....

https://www.neurology.org/doi/10.1212/WNL.0000000000012190
August 4, 2024
MyParkinsonsTeam

Yes, hand cramps can occur in the tremor or weak hand for people with Parkinson's disease. This can be due to dystonia, which is involuntary muscle cramping or tightening. Some members of MyParkinsonsTeam have shared their experiences with similar symptoms, describing soreness and pain caused by muscle cramping. If you Show Full Answer

Yes, hand cramps can occur in the tremor or weak hand for people with Parkinson's disease. This can be due to dystonia, which is involuntary muscle cramping or tightening. Some members of MyParkinsonsTeam have shared their experiences with similar symptoms, describing soreness and pain caused by muscle cramping. If you experience this, it might be helpful to discuss it with your healthcare provider for appropriate management strategies.

August 4, 2024

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