Shaking/Vibration in the head for many years.

[alee520]

Hi to all, I am a 30 year old male and I have been having this problem for many years now. I have some sort of shaking/vibration in my head and I am not sure where exactly it comes from. It severely affects my concentration and I have been unable to hold down a job. Sometimes it results in a crippling headache, other times I feel nauseous. I have tried to do some face exercises like clenching my jaw tightly and shaking my head but it wouldn't relieve the shaking. Due to the shaking/vibration i my head, I find it very hard to focus and do even some simple tasks. I ever had a CT scan done many years ago but it showed nothing. Basically I just feel like I will just have to live with this all my life. The problem becomes more servere when I am subject to stress. I am really at a lost as to how I can find a way to allievate this incessant shaking in my head. I can't concentrate on doing something for any long period of time. I also have a history of depression/OCD but I don't think it is the cause of this shaking. I almost feel like there is something shaking/shivering in my head and I am sure its not psychological. Many people tell me it is but after suffering for 10 years, I am sure its not. I am a very light smoker and these few days when I try to stop smoking completely, the shaking comes back. I sometimes feel so alone, and I know not many people understand what I am going through because I look normal on the outside. Please share any ideas or suggestions that you may have. Take care.

[SurgiMenopause]

Have you ever had testing for Parkinson's Disease?

[alee520]

Is it possible that I have Parkinson's all these years? No never been tested..

[SurgiMenopause]

Saw on WEB MD it's likely not Parkinson's... this is from their site:
"Essential tremor differs from the tremor caused by Parkinson's disease in the following ways:

Essential tremor may affect the head and voice. Head tremor is uncommon in early Parkinson's disease.
Essential tremor is almost always worse when the affected part of the body is in motion than when it is at rest. Tremor associated with Parkinson's disease generally decreases or disappears when the person moves the affected part of the body.
Essential tremor is faster than the tremor of Parkinson's disease.
Small amounts of alcohol can noticeably reduce an essential tremor but usually have no effect on tremor caused by Parkinson's disease.
Essential tremor does not improve in response to levodopa, but it may be relieved with other medicines (propranolol, primidone, phenobarbital, or benzodiazepines).
Unlike tremor caused by Parkinson's disease, essential tremor will sometimes occur in family members."

[alee520]

I have problems doing some activities as well... For eg when I try to hold a bowl of hot soup, my brain will start shaking and I lack the focus to perform the task properly.... Does anyone here think I could have Alziemier's disease??

[djequilibrium]

hi there, i get the whole list of things as you, i hvae been to the doctors a few times, and to see a specialist, and still nothing has been sorted, they have tried giving me propranolol (beta blockers) and to be honest the shaking just got a little worse during te period i was taking them. i am due into the doctors again this afternoon. i have now had these head shakes for 3 years, and i really dont know how much more i can take. Not only is it unbelievebly irritating but i also find it extremely embarrasing. As i Said almost all my symptoms are the same as yours, but  i donot have problems when holding anything although i do get a slight stammer when im talking if my head starts shaking, although inthink this is a concentration thing rather than part of the problem. if you ever get it sorted and find out what it is PLEASE PLEASE let me know so i can try getting rid of this ASAP. Many thanks