Please or to access all these features

Children's health

Mumsnet doesn't verify the qualifications of users. If you have medical concerns, please consult a healthcare professional.

Toddler with trembling hand

5 replies

Jerbil · 18/07/2011 21:02

I posted this elsewhere on this site and have had no response so just trying my luck here. Apologies to those who've read it twice.

My 2&1/2 yr old DS goes to a nursery and recently they have reported that his hand/arm and head tremble when he is eating i.e when he is holding the spoon/fork up to his mouth.

It has also been a long standing joke since he could walk that he is always falling over. He falls over more than the other children. He has now been referred to a pediatrician, but just wondered if anyone has similar experiences. His motor skills actualy seem fine as he can do jigsaws etc.

OP posts:
Are your children’s vaccines up to date?
MockingbirdsNotForSale · 18/07/2011 22:55

Some people are genetically more clumsy than others (there is a name for it). My DH has never been able to carry a cup and saucer without it wobbling- also the same when raising to his lips. It could be a blood flow issue?

DeWe · 19/07/2011 13:31

I think my fil has always done that sort of thing. I remember dh commenting on it. But it may be worth investigating, I once looked at the symptoms of dyspraxia and fil did fit in reasonably well.

turCENSOREDss · 19/07/2011 14:39

partial seizures?

Jerbil · 19/07/2011 22:18

Did wonder about Dyspraxia too. Thnx.

OP posts:
pedalpants · 22/07/2011 21:52

dystonia? my DS has this and one of the first signs was him feeding himself at around 2. more jerks than trembling though.

New posts on this thread. Refresh page