trae328
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Hello everyone. Recently joined the forums and have really been impressed with the quality of the feedback and advice. I am sorry for another tremors posted but I would love to hear any thoughts that you have on my circumstances.
Age--26
10 months ago I started noticing tremors in my hands and got concerned. I was referred by my GP to a Neurologist who did a strength and reflex test and told me I was just fine. He said it is possible that I have an essential tremor but he didn't think it was anything to worry about.
Over the next several months I continued noticing tremors in my hands and then in the rest of my body. A few points about the tremors:
- Though they are noticable from time to time when I'm not flexing, they primarily occur and increase when muscles are flexing.
- After I mow the yard or edge (anything with a vibrating motor) and flex, my hand and arm shake violently. Again, primarily when I'm flexing. This is how I noticed the tremors initially.
- When I stretch or contract my muscles (all over my body), they shake.
I went back to the doctor last month (9 months after initially noticing symptoms) and he did another strength & reflex test and said he's not worried at all. Said he would do an MRI if I wanted to make sure but I can't really afford to shell out the $ for the deductable. The doctor has diagnosed me with an essential tremor and told me that while it's something that will affect me all my life, it can be treated.
No real muscle weakness at this point (other than from time to time when I think I'm thinking too hard about looking for it). No stumbing, loss of coordination or sizable weight loss +/- 2 pounds.
I have not seen a big progression in the tremors but they continue to really worry me. I would really appreciate any thoughts other have about these symptoms.
Age--26
10 months ago I started noticing tremors in my hands and got concerned. I was referred by my GP to a Neurologist who did a strength and reflex test and told me I was just fine. He said it is possible that I have an essential tremor but he didn't think it was anything to worry about.
Over the next several months I continued noticing tremors in my hands and then in the rest of my body. A few points about the tremors:
- Though they are noticable from time to time when I'm not flexing, they primarily occur and increase when muscles are flexing.
- After I mow the yard or edge (anything with a vibrating motor) and flex, my hand and arm shake violently. Again, primarily when I'm flexing. This is how I noticed the tremors initially.
- When I stretch or contract my muscles (all over my body), they shake.
I went back to the doctor last month (9 months after initially noticing symptoms) and he did another strength & reflex test and said he's not worried at all. Said he would do an MRI if I wanted to make sure but I can't really afford to shell out the $ for the deductable. The doctor has diagnosed me with an essential tremor and told me that while it's something that will affect me all my life, it can be treated.
No real muscle weakness at this point (other than from time to time when I think I'm thinking too hard about looking for it). No stumbing, loss of coordination or sizable weight loss +/- 2 pounds.
I have not seen a big progression in the tremors but they continue to really worry me. I would really appreciate any thoughts other have about these symptoms.