title: The effects of hypnosis on a parkinsonian tremor: case report with polygraph/EEG recordings.
abstract: Although Parkinsonian tremors typically disappear during sleep and are reduced during relaxation periods, the effects of hypnosis on this type of movement disorder have been generally ignored. We observed a patient's severe Parkinsonian tremor under hypnosis and monitored it with EEG and EMG studies. The patient was taught self-hypnosis and performed it three to four times daily in conjunction with taking medication. The results suggest that daily sessions of self-hypnosis can be a useful therapeutic adjunct in the treatment of Parkinsonian tremors.
authors: Psychiatry Liaison Consultation Clinic, Walter Reed Army Medical Center, Washington, D.C. 20307-5001.
authors: H J
authors: HJ
authors: Wain
authors: D
authors: D
authors: Amen
authors: B
authors: B
authors: Jabbari
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D001143:Arousal; D004569:Electroencephalography; D004576:Electromyography; D006801:Humans; D006990:Hypnosis / Q000379:methods*; D008297:Male; D009126:Muscle Relaxation; D010300:Parkinson Disease / Q000628:therapy*; D014202:Tremor / Q000628:therapy*