My right leg starts to shake or tremble when standing on both legs. My mother was suffering from PD. Am I also heading for the same decease?
Ans: Dear Mr. Mehul. Thank you for your question. As a physiotherapist, I understand your concern, especially given your family history. Your leg trembling while standing could be due to muscle fatigue, essential tremor, or orthostatic tremor—not necessarily Parkinson’s disease (PD). PD tremors usually occur at rest, not during standing, and are accompanied by stiffness or slowness. Since your mother had PD, consulting a neurologist is important for proper evaluation. A physiotherapist can assess your strength and balance to rule out muscle-related causes. Early diagnosis is key, but many tremors are manageable. Don’t assume it’s PD yet, get checked to be sure. Don’t panic., many tremors are treatable and not progressive. I wish you quick recovery