Tremors

[Georgette23]

Hello. I am a woman 23 years old and the last month i have noticed that my fingers are shaking a little. At first i thought it was because of my new job ( office job). I showed my shaking fingers  to my family, friends and colleagues and I've noticed that everyone's fingers were shaking a little bit. The last two days, though, my little finger on my left hand started shaking really badly for about 2-5 minutes. It only happens once a day. I'm really worried. Could it be anything serious? Is it possible that this tremor is caused by stress?

[Georgette23]

Hello again.
Thank you very much for your response!
The truth is that i haven't visited a neurologist about the symptoms. I don't have the money needed to do all the required tests... I'm worried about MS. Could a simple tremor be an indicator of MC by its own? I don't have any other symptoms of the disease though!

[Dr Sharma]

Hi there. Familial tremor is an essential tremor occurring in more than one family member, passed down through families usually as dominant trait. Shaking involves small, rapid movements, head nodding, shaking or quivering of voice if larynx is involved, difficulty in writing,etc. These are usually intention tremors and other causes which need ruling out is alcohol withdrawal, hyperthyroidism, and etc. Treatment would include medicines like propranolol, which blocks adrenaline related neurotransmitters, and primidone which is an antiseizure drug. Consult your neurologist for the indication of therapy and the relevant treatment should be given if indicated. Take care.