Tremors and Treatments with Amy Jones, MD

Join Amy Jones, MD as she discusses different types of tremors, causes, and treatment options.

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00:00 - Introduction
2:53 - What is a tremor?
3:18 - Classification of Tremors
3:59 - What causes a resting tremor?
4:22 - Other signs of Parkinson's disease
5:39 - Does Parkinson's disease happen at different stages?
6:10 - What is an action tremor?
6:40 - What can trigger and cause action tremor?
9:11 - Difference between a tremor and muscle spasm
9:58 - Should you visit a doctor for a muscle spasm?
10:32 - What is an intention tremor?
11:18 - Video of how tremors are diagnosed
14:01 - Treatment for tremors
14:48 - General Tremor Treatment
14:59 - Parkinson's Treatment
15:39 - Are the treatments treating Parkinson's or curing it?
16:18 - Are mental exercises helpful for Parkinson's patients?
16:52 - Essential Tremor Treatment
19:14 - Treatment Tools and Tricks to control tremors
20:19 - What should you tell your doctor about tremor?
21:46 - Are tremors diet triggered?
22:24 - Advice for patients afraid to address their tremor
23:49 - What percentage of the cases is it just a tremor?