Tremors

[iansmom614]

I am 25 years old (female). For 3 weeks I have had tremors in my chin. They only happen when my mouth is at rest (they do not happen when I am speaking or chewing). I have been chewing a lot of gum! For the past 2 weeks I have also been having tremors in my left hand, arm and my left leg feels tight. These to are only when I am just sitting still. They go away when I am sleeping. I have also been tired, irritable and feeling like I have to really think about things I am doing sometimes. I have been seeing a neurologist and she has done blood work, eeg and mri. They all came back normal. I am concerned and I would really appreciate your thoughts. Thank you!

[Caliber2005]

Hi,
How are you feeling?
Tremor is an unintentional, somewhat rhythmic, muscle movement involving to-and-fro movements (oscillations) of one or more parts of the body. It is the most common of all involuntary movements and can affect the hands, arms, head, face, vocal cords, trunk, and legs.
Most tremors occur in the hands. In some people, tremor is a symptom of another neurological disorder.
The most common form of tremor, however, occurs in otherwise healthy people. Neurological disorders or conditions that can produce tremor include multiple sclerosis, stroke, traumatic brain injury and neurodegenerative diseases that damage or destroy parts of the brainstem or the cerebellum. Other causes include the use of some drugs (such as amphetamines, caffeine, corticosteroids, and drugs used for certain psychiatric disorders), alcohol abuse or withdrawal, mercury poisoning, overactive thyroid or liver failure.
Tremors can be an indication of hypoglycemia, along with palpitations, sweating and anxiety. Some forms of tremor are inherited and run in families, while others have no known cause.
Eliminating tremor “triggers” such as caffeine and other stimulants from the diet is often recommended.
Physical therapy may help to reduce tremor and improve coordination and muscle control for some patients.
Hope this helps.
Bye.