Besides magnesium deficiency, what else can cause neck and shoulder tremors to appear 8 years after a minor stroke? Can I take 3 magnesium tablets per day?

jumbeen
jumbeenon February 27, 2020
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I have neck and shoulder tremors. My doctor suggested a high dose Magnesium tablet (Blackmore's MagMin) and I should see him again in 30 days if this doesn't work. The magnesium helped a little, but the tremors are still there especially in the afternoon. I spoke to pharmasist who suggested taking 2 tablets a day; 1 in morning and 1 at night. This also helped and tremors are greatly reduced in the mornings. Tremors make working at computer uncomfortable and increase the shaking in my right hand. Only time they stop is when I sit in my arm chair and rest my neck against a small support pillow I made. I had to give up driving last year because of the leg shakes, now these neck shakes are stealing my art and sewing hobbies from me.
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Hi Jumbeen,

 

We are sorry to hear about the tremors you’ve been experiencing and how its affecting your every day life and hobbies.

 

Unfortunately, we’re unable to provide specific advice regarding medication. We suggest speaking to your own GP for advice.  We would also suggest calling Medicine Wise’s Medicines Line – they provide consumers with information on prescription and over-the-counter medicines.

Medicines Line: Ph 1300 633 424.

 

Tremors can be caused by a number of different things as well as stroke for example medications, fatigue and low blood sugar. These should be assessed by your doctor or stroke specialist. Have you spoken to a neurologist about your tremors?

 

It would be great to speak about this with you in more detail, as the more information we have, the better. If you would like, you are welcome to email your contact number to strokeline@strokefoundation.org.au or call us on 1800 787 653 between 9am-5pm AEST Monday-Friday.

 

Warm regards,

 

Chloe & Kath

StrokeLine

 

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