My friend is unable to write by right hand. he can hold the pen but if he starts writing the hand shakes '

I think this is paralysis of right hand / or is it a decease called writers cramp. Otherwise also while shaving he cannot hold the razar properly, hand does not remain steady. Even if the plate or a spoon cannot be hold for long time. The hand starts shivering. But for otherwise there are no pains . Some doctors were consulted, MRI test was also taken but nothing appers or seen with brain. Some say this also a spondylysis. Can anybody enlighten on this point and suggest some remedy or medicines of alopathy/homeopathy or any other alternative. This is happening for last few years and now he is unable to sign fluently. It requires minutes to write a word or sign correctly. Can any authority guide me for his treatment. I hope to help him to gain his confidence in writing or holding anything in the hand correctly without shivering. Only right hand is giving a trouble. The patient has no B.P' no Diabetis or any other disease. Kinldy suggest the correct ways or methods for recovery.

I forgot to mention age. Sorry His age is 61

There are many reasons for your shaky hands.....It's hard to guess it without seeing it and without taking some exams....

But for me it seems like movement disorder called Essential Tremors (ET)....ET usually runs in a familly and can affect at any age.

Here are some facts:

There is one movement disorder that you might wonna look at. It's called Essential Tremors (ET).
It runs in a family, so if you have someone esle who shakes too this could be a good clue.
Although essential tremor can affect almost any part of your body, trembling occurs most often in your hands, especially when you try to do simple tasks such as drinking a glass of water, tying your shoelaces, writing or shaving. Sometimes, you may also have trembling of your head, voice or arms.

Essential tremor is the most common of the many movement disorders.
Essential tremor often begins gradually. Sometimes it appears during adolescence. More often, though, tremors begin in mid- to late life.

The most common sign is a trembling, up-and-down movement of your hands, although your arms, legs, head and even your tongue and voice box (larynx) also may be affected. Most people have tremors in both hands. Some people have tremors in only one hand, though the tremors often progress to include both hands.

Tremors usually occur only when you engage in a voluntary movement, such as drinking a glass of water, writing or threading a needle. Actions requiring fine-motor skills 鈥?using utensils or small tools, for example 鈥?may be especially difficult. Fatigue, anxiety and temperature extremes make the signs worse, but tremors usually disappear when you're asleep or at rest.

Some people have relatively mild tremors throughout their lives, while others develop more severe tremors and increased disability over time. Effects of worsening tremors may include:

Difficulty holding a cup or glass without spilling
Difficulty eating normally
Difficulty putting on makeup or shaving
Difficulty talking, if your voice box or tongue is affected
Difficulty writing 鈥?handwriting may become increasingly large, shaky and illegible
The inability to perform actions requiring fine-motor skills, such as playing an instrument or drawing
About half of all cases of essential tremor appear to occur because of a genetic mutation. This is referred to as benign familial tremor. Genes are information centers in your cells that control your body's growth, development and function. A mutation in just one gene can greatly alter the way your body works. Researchers have identified two genes that appear to be involved in essential tremor. It's possible that mutations in other genes may also lead to the condition.

Exactly what causes essential tremor in people without a known genetic mutation isn't clear. Doctors do know that the problem occurs in the brain circuits that control your movements. Studies using an imaging technique called positron emission tomography (PET) scanning show that certain parts of the brain 鈥?including the thalamus 鈥?have increased activity in people with essential tremor. More research is needed to understand the precise mechanism behind the disease
You'll receive a diagnosis of essential tremor only after your doctor has ruled out other possible causes for your symptoms. For that reason, you may undergo blood, urine and neurological tests to check for problems such as thyroid disease, heavy metal poisoning, drug side effects and Parkinson's disease.

In addition, your doctor will take a complete medical history and perform a thorough physical and neurological exam that may include checking your tendon reflexes, your muscle strength and tone, your ability to feel certain sensations, and your posture and coordination.

The tremor itself may be evaluated in several ways, including performance tests in which you're asked to write, drink from a glass or hold a piece of paper.

U better check with ur doc what it might be....if ur shaking is too much and affects ur daily living....

Well, if you need someone to talk to feel free to send me email:
girl_lina06@yahoo.com

It sounds like parkinsons. That's how my brothers progressed. Sorry I couldn't be of more help. It took a while before they confirmed his, they kept say no pe its not that. Good Luck