HI, only diagnosed 6 weeks ago, so everything new. I’ve already noticed that if I’m a bit cold, the tremors increase. But today I’ve been experiencing more tremors/jerks & on both sides, when its only been on one before - so I’m wondering, is this because I’m really tired today or is it a sign I need different drugs? Hoping those who are ‘experienced’ in this disease can help with your personal experience. Thanks
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Hi @dragon60, welcome to the forum. We hope you’re finding it useful so far, and you’re finding your way round ok.
Six weeks in it’s a lot to take in, and we can understand how noticing changes like this can be unsettling.
Tremor can be affected by things like tiredness, feeling cold etc, so a more difficult day doesn’t necessarily mean the condition has changed or that medication needs adjusting straight away. Some people also notice symptoms can vary from day to day, especially early on.
We have information about tremor on this page that you may find helpful: Tremor | Parkinson's UK
It would still be sensible to mention this to your Parkinson’s nurse, particularly if it becomes more frequent.
You can also take note of when symptoms happen, along with things like sleep and medication timing. This can help spot patterns and make those conversations more useful.
Please remember we’re here if you ever need to chat to us. You can reach us on 0808 800 0303, and we’re always happy to chat.
Sending our warmest wishes
The Parkinson’s UK Moderation Team 
Hi dragon60,
There are a number of reasons that you may be experiencing increased tremors, and of course medication is one of them.
Tiredness definitely can cause that as well however I please don’t shoot the messenger however it may be psychological.
I do council to PD sufferers and have found in a few cases that when people are told they actually have Parkinsons, suddenly the tremors etc increase because that’s what they expect to happen.
I am not saying this is the case with you, however it definitely is worth a mention.
Please remember that exercise is essential to mitigate the symptoms and slow the progress.
make sure you are on a good diet and try to do some exerises rergularly.. dont sit there and watch the lilness take over your body get a treadmill or an exercise bike and ,#make a habit of using them
Thank you both for your replies. All my research agrees with your suggestions of exercise being important. To that end I joined Tai Chi for people with parkinsons a week after diagnosis, also attending seated exercise organised by the local parkinsons group. Doing hand dexterity exercises at home daily. Just got back from meeting a neuro physiotherapist and we have a date in the diary for her to show me some PD warrior exercises. (if it wasn’t for debilitating fatigue I’d be doing more, but also getting referred to an OT to help with the fatigue) Thanks again, any tips and suggestions welcome
i have been titrating off requip xl as they were causing me problems. so hopefully i might get my life back. i am also considering doing tai chai it sounds ok . i know it is so hard to get motivated when you have no energy, but nobody is going to do it for you. i have sardines for my breakfast as they give me slow release energy some people cant stand them but i love them. chin up and good luck with the tai
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