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What Causes Arm/hand Trembling And Shaking When Having Epilepsy?

my daughter is epileptic & hasn't had any seizures since she was started on Keppra. sometimes left her arm & hand trembles, shakes. i haven't seen it do this but is something she is feeling for sure. is this something serious i should seek medical assistance for?
Wed, 25 Jun 2014
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Hi,

Thank you for posting your query.

I have noted your daughter's symptoms, her diagnosis and current medications.

Keppra (levetiracetam) is a good anti-epileptic drug and I am glad to note that she is seizure-free on keppra.

Hand tremors need to be evaluated. Involuntary movements of hands/arms for a few seconds/minutes can be a symptom of partial seizure. It could also be mild tremors. Please show her to a neurologist.

I hope my reply has helped you.

I would be pleased to answer, if you have any follow up queries or if you require any further information.
     
Best wishes,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Neurology)
Senior Consultant Neurologist
Apollo Hospitals, Hyderabad,
For DIRECT QUERY to me: http://bit.ly/Dr-Sudhir-kumar
My blog: http://bestneurodoctor.blogspot.com/

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What Causes Arm/hand Trembling And Shaking When Having Epilepsy?

Hi, Thank you for posting your query. I have noted your daughter s symptoms, her diagnosis and current medications. Keppra (levetiracetam) is a good anti-epileptic drug and I am glad to note that she is seizure-free on keppra. Hand tremors need to be evaluated. Involuntary movements of hands/arms for a few seconds/minutes can be a symptom of partial seizure. It could also be mild tremors. Please show her to a neurologist. I hope my reply has helped you. I would be pleased to answer, if you have any follow up queries or if you require any further information. Best wishes, Dr Sudhir Kumar MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Neurology) Senior Consultant Neurologist Apollo Hospitals, Hyderabad, For DIRECT QUERY to me: http://bit.ly/Dr-Sudhir-kumar My blog: http://bestneurodoctor.blogspot.com/