Originally Posted by courtney.w

Sorry... wasn't trying to imply that you didn't know how your body works. I was simply offering up a suggestion. Hopefully it's not Parkinson's. Best of luck to you.

Originally Posted by Mark in Idaho

Just because you don't think you have a neck injury does not mean your body is not responding to a neck injury that has no noticeable symptoms. Inflammation in the neck can cause nerve dysfunction. I have had carpal tunnel syndrome for over 20 years. It gets worse when I have strained my neck, upper back, shoulder and / or elbow. There are many ways to trigger nerve dysfunction.

I get hand tremors from time to time. They increase with stress. I can have hands as steady as a neurosurgeon then not be able to hold steady for every day functions. Just trying to remember the times when my hands commonly tremble caused my right hand to have fine tremors.

I can usually relax out of the tremors.

My best to you.

Originally Posted by brokenbrilliant

Tremors can be pretty disconcerting, especially if you're an experienced fitness person, as it seems you are. I get tremors when I am overtired and stressed. They generally get worse with worry, but they get better with rest and a regular schedule. Sometimes when I am talking to someone and getting animated, my left hand will begin to tremble and shake.

I used to lift religiously and was 150% into fitness for years, so I also feel I have a good sense of my own body. Tremors -- especially when they come out of the blue -- can be worrisome. I've also got weakness in my left hand. I've been hit in the head more times than I can remember -- assaults, car accidents, falls, sports injuries -- so maybe that's what causes it, maybe not.

You may want to check with a neuro about it. I haven't done so, because I'm leery of them after some really bad experiences -- and (full disclosure) I'm also a little concerned that they might "find something" that I don't want to deal with. I've made a pact with myself that if they ever don't go away after good rest, good food, and regular exercise, I'll seek medical attention, but for now, just taking care of myself and not worrying about it is my #1 approach.

Originally Posted by brokenbrilliant

Oh, and by the way, a certain medical condition that's supposed to shave 30 years off your lifespan runs in my family. One of my grandparents is now 102, and the one who had a "full case" of the condition just passed away last year at age 98. So...

There has been research about stroke shortening people's lifespan, but from what I've read, the folks who were impacted had lower quality of life which contributed to their premature demise.

I believe that focusing on full recovery and seeking out the best that life has to offer, will add years to our lives. I've seen that work, even with hardship cases.