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Subject: Essential tremor questions Hi, I have been having troubles for over a year now and have had many of the symptoms of MS. All tests have been negative. The last most aggravating symptom has been a tremor which started in my head and neck, moved to my upper arms and during what I call my "rushes" of adrenaline affected my trunk, hands and legs as well. (these extra-strong rushes would last about 30 min to 1 1/2 hrs and leave me with extremely sore/crampy muscles afterward) The head, neck and upper arms were mild but constant. My neuro gave me Amantadine for fatigue and I was so pleased when it helped my tremors. (Since all tests were negative he said he would call my tremors Essential Tremors and assured me it was not Parkinsons Disease) For about the last 3 weeks I noticed a dramatic decrease in my tremors which seemed to peak in intensity and frequency and (almost suddenly) disappeared after having them for about 3-4 months. I began to cut back on my Amantadine and have now completely stopped. I have three questions: 1. Is it common for an essential tremor which had gotten so bad to suddenly stop?? 2. Why now after stopping the Amantadine do my neck muscles, arms and legs feel sore,achy and crampy (cramps come in waves) now that I have stopped the tremors and am off the Amantadine?? 3. I seem to get weak,sore and achy muscles after minimal exertion now and sometimes upon waking in the morning after a good night's rest. Are all of these problems with having an Essential tremor?? Thanks in advance for your time -
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