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Elevation v straight back sitting

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Has anyone notice their legs jerkiness is more prelevant when sitting with feet elevated in a recliner chair than sitting upright in a hard back chair.

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PatV

No I don't have tremor but painful dystonia. Worse in chair than standing or lying down.

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Beckey

Yes!

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cabbagecottage

Parkinsons usually causes a resting tremor . My husband is exactly the same . For instance you might notice a tremor if you go to reach a cup but once you have grasped it it will stop .

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cabbagecottage

In bed I raise tHe leg path a little which helps a lot

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