Is shaking part of old age? (From Lancashire Telegraph)

Is shaking part of old age?

5:20pm Thursday 5th February 2009 in Health By Doctor Tom Smith

Q. For two years now my hands have been shaking – not very much, but I notice it – particularly when I’m not doing anything with them. Just recently my right leg has been shaking, too. I’m 65 and otherwise feeling well. Is this just part of old age?

A. No. You need to know whether this is a condition called benign essential tremor, which is a nuisance but will not develop into anything serious, or an early sign of Parkinson’s disease. You need to see your doctor, who will examine you and if needed send you to the appropriate specialist. There are neurologists who specialise in tremor.