<< Does anyone think this Parkinson's type shaking of the hands could
 be a thyroid related problem?  Has anyone had this problem? >>

Hi Angela
I'm 44 and have had this problem for about 15 years.  The doctors never could
figure out the source of the shaking.  It was so bad at times that I could
not eat properly, forget drinking!  I've done a lot of experimentation with
positive results.  I'm not an expert, but through trial and error, I believe
the shaking is related to the adrenal glands (which may have developed
problems due to a thyroid condition - I really don't know).  In any case,
what helps me most is to, first, stay far far away from any stimulants.
Also, I'll shake sometimes due to a sudden stressful situation.  I have
discovered that licorice root helps me dramatically to stop the shaking, or
even to prevent it.  I take liquid licorice root, or the capsules, twice
every day.  From what I have read, licorice root helps the adrenal glands
function better.  Recently I read that copper supports the adrenals, so I
have started (yesterday) on a low dosage copper chelate supplement.  If
anybody else has any input or experience, I would also be happy to hear about
it.  The good news is that I am so much better!  So, there is hope for
improvement for your brother!!  Btw, I am also overweight and used to have a
chronic fatigue problem.  My weight situation seems to be improving...at
least I stopped gaining.

I am also treating my thyroid even though the thyroid panel test was
"normal".  I'm taking organic iodine and yesterday starting taking low dosage
Bio-Thyroid (pharmaceutical grade).

Mary Jo (Germany)

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