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Maybe use shooting aids like a wide bipod and rear bunny ear bag. Other options may be a heavy fro t rest and the same rear bag. I think trying to steady the gun for him by using aids are the best choice to assist with his condition. Also being efficient with set time will help as he wont be on the gun as long. Hope that helps could only imagine how frustrating it could be.
Just getting him out shooting will help. My Dad went through Parkinson's and there's not much that can be done with the shaking. It's part of the process.
Great to hear your buddy is out there having fun and getting it done. While I don't have Parkinsons, I have spinal cord tumors in my neck that cause muscle twitches in my arms, especially biceps, so this is sort of on my radar. My twitches aren't that bad, and I know I don't have the same thing as your buddy, but maybe heavy-ing up the rifle and trying to insulate the control surfaces of the rifle from the shaking.
scott
scott
Hi,
Good Job to you and your friend for getting out and getting some trigger time.
Maybe have your friend look into this glove and see if or what ever came about it...
https://www.technologyreview.com/s/545456/hope-in-a-glove-for-parkinsons-patients/
Sincerely,
THEIS
Good Job to you and your friend for getting out and getting some trigger time.
Maybe have your friend look into this glove and see if or what ever came about it...
https://www.technologyreview.com/s/545456/hope-in-a-glove-for-parkinsons-patients/
Sincerely,
THEIS
Not intended in any way shape of form as medical advise, I am not a doctor.
The above said, I shake like a dog passing a peach pit, most especially in my hands. Propranolol helps me with this, even when not keeping my blood sugar under control. I have what are called essential tremors due to nerve damage caused by my diabetes. I take a small dose, 10mg, 2x a day with meals. Oral doses have a pretty long lasting, 8-10 hours, effect for me.
Of course, your buddy should consult with his physician and his pharmacist about possible side effects and interactions with other drugs he may be taking.
The above said, I shake like a dog passing a peach pit, most especially in my hands. Propranolol helps me with this, even when not keeping my blood sugar under control. I have what are called essential tremors due to nerve damage caused by my diabetes. I take a small dose, 10mg, 2x a day with meals. Oral doses have a pretty long lasting, 8-10 hours, effect for me.
Of course, your buddy should consult with his physician and his pharmacist about possible side effects and interactions with other drugs he may be taking.
