There are two main types of tremors, resting tremors and active tremors. With resting tremors, your hands or other limbs shake when you are sitting still. With active tremors, your muscles have tremors when you're using them. Essential tremors are typically active tremors, while Parkinson's tremors are generally resting tremors. Tremors can be the result of several conditions, so you should visit your doctor if you have tremors. For instance, tremors can be the result of essential tremors, Parkinson's disease, or even hyperthyroidism. Some medications cause tremors, so ask your doctor if that's a possibility. You may be able to switch to a different medication that doesn't cause tremors. For instance, some anti-seizure medications can cause tremors, as well as some asthma medications, antidepressants, cancer medications, mood stabilizers, and antibiotics, to name a few. The doctor will likely want to run blood tests on you to make sure your blood levels are fine. They'll likely check things like your blood sugar and your thyroid levels, just to name a few. Low magnesium can lead to tremors, as well as delirium, heart issues, and convulsions. Ask your doctor to check your magnesium levels, as a supplement may help stop tremors if your magnesium levels are too low. The doctor will likely want to take images of your head, through an MRI or a CT scan. The doctor will use these images to rule out other conditions besides essential tremor or Parkinson's, such as brain tumors, strokes, or brain damage. With this this test, electrodes will be placed on your skin at nerve endings. They'll send small electrical pulses into your skin. Other electrodes detect how long it takes the electrical impulse to travel to another area. This test measures how your nerves and muscles are functioning. Sometimes, tremors are caused by another condition, such as hyperthyroidism. Your doctor will likely test you for these conditions to rule them out. When you're treated for these conditions, the tremors will likely subside.
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One-sentence summary -- Pay attention to the type of tremors you're having. Visit your doctor. Discuss the medications you're on with your doctor. Be ready for blood and urine tests. Have your magnesium levels checked. Expect imaging tests. Anticipate a nerve conduction velocity test. Treat underlying conditions.


Sanding, priming, and painting can be messy work, so be sure to stretch out a large dropcloth or plastic tarp over your work area. The extra layer will act as a barrier to protect your floor against spills and splatters.  Paint fumes can quickly become overpowering. For this reason, it’s recommended that you do your painting in a garage or workshop that will provide some ventilation, or in an outdoor space like a patio or driveway.  Use strips of tape or heavy objects like paint buckets to hold down the corners of the dropcloth and keep it from blowing around in a stiff breeze. Pull out each drawer, lifting them at the opening to help them clear the edge of the roller track. Set these aside on your dropcloth—you’ll be painting them separately from the rest of the frame. Clear everything out of the drawers once they’re free to avoid ruining any cherished belongings. Use a square of 80-100 grit sandpaper to gently scuff the entire outer surface. This will remove the existing finish so that the dresser will have an easier time accepting fresh paint. Sand with smooth, circular rubbing motions to avoid leaving noticeable streaks in the grain.  Make sure you give the edges, corners, and any recessed or molded bits some attention, as well. Bearing down too hard with the sandpaper may damage the wood underneath. Run the cloth lightly over the sanded surface to collect loose dust and debris. Once the dresser is clean, let it sit for 20-30 minutes to give it time to dry before you move on to priming. Any wood dust you miss may show up in the finished paint job. Apply the primer in one thin, even coat using a brush or foam roller. Aim for total coverage—every part of the dresser you intend to paint should be underlaid by a neutral base coat. This will allow the new color to come through clearer and bolder.  A spray-on primer will also do the trick if you’d prefer not to go to the trouble of detailing by hand.  There are both oil and water-based primers, just as there are oil and water-based paints. Be sure to choose a primer with the same basic formula as the paint you'll be using. The base coat needs to set completely before you can paint over it. To speed the process along, make sure the dresser receives plenty of airflow. Opening a couple doors or windows or setting up a portable fan in front of the piece can help with this.  Come back periodically and give the primer a tough-test to see how it’s coming along. If it feels sticky, it still needs more time. Painting over wet primer can smudge the base coat, leaving behind white swirls in your new color.
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Lay down a dropcloth. Remove the drawers from the dresser. Sand the dresser with a medium-grit sandpaper. Wipe down the dresser with a damp cloth. Brush on a coat of basic white primer. Allow the primer to dry for 4-6 hours.