Tremors, a follow-up

[joshwriting]

Almost 5 months ago, I wrote http://joshwriting.livejournal.com/105442.html about the palsy, the tremor in my hands at times.

Last night, I finally talked directly to my father about it - about his.

Josh: Have you ever gotten a diagnosis for your tremor?
Dad: No. Why would I? It does no harm.
Mom: That's not a very helpful response.
Dad: Maybe Fred did (his older brother), but if he did, he never told me about it.
Josh: No, I am pretty sure that he hasn't.
Dad: Well, it is not as if his tremor is any worse than it was.
Josh and Mom: Yes it is.
Dad: Well, then, mine isn't!
Josh: Yes, it is.

The conversation continued. He did not know/had not noticed that I have it, too. Nor had my mother. (who does not seem to have it - and yes, it is relevant. Her great-grandparents (mother's father's parents) are the same people as his paternal grandparents.)

I noted that I test myself a few times a year by threading a needle (as mentioned in the earlier post). He replied that every morning, when he tears open his sugar-substitute, he tried to put the small corner back inside the sugar packet.

It's the same testing behavior. What can I do? Can I still do this?

I am mostly amused. Though, it might have been nice if he had talked to a doctor about this - now, I think I really ought to... even if I am fairly certain that the benign essential tremor notion is on target.

Comments

[malkaesther.livejournal.com]

I can picture that conversion between you and your parents.

Talking to a doctor is probably a good idea. Probably will be a pain too with a bunch of tests but still a good idea.

[camlina.livejournal.com]

>Talking to a doctor is probably a good idea. Probably will be a
>pain too with a bunch of tests but still a good idea.

I second that.

[erowen.livejournal.com]

I third.

Oh, also, *hugs* and I miss you (yes, I know we talk all the time - I still miss you!).