Tremors

[JoelleB1]

So I had the MRI done yesterday...had the radiologist read it and he said its completely normal..had my dad who is a neurootologist look also with the radiologist and they both concur that it is normal...so where does that leave me...what else could cause my symptoms....im dealing with really shaky hands right now...so that leads me to my question...what are tremors...what constitutes a tremor...and how long do they normally last...can you get them bilaterally...or is it usually one side?

[essdipity]

Hi Joelle. MS tremors are only one kind. There are other neurological disorders that can cause them too. Parkinson's Disease is a big one that comes to mind. Please Google that. You will find that Parkinsonion tremors are quite different in quality. I'm certainly not suggesting you have that or any other disease, just saying that tremors do need to be investigated by a neurologist.

I have had hand tremors since I was 20 years old (long long ago). I was told when I was young that I had essential tremor, which basically means that nothing else is wrong and that it is not a serious condtion. Essential tremor is often hereditary, but not in my case. Google that too for more info.

I also have MS, but my tremors seem to be entirely separate from that. My tremors are bilateral.

Please stay calm while this is looked into. Tremors alone are not harmful, though they can be embarrassing. Still, I've lived through them just fine.

Good luck,
ess

[JoelleB1]

thanks for taking the time to explain this to me!  I dont think I have tremors as I dont have involuntary movement or flailing limbs.  I just feel as though I have had too much caffiene at times..Its worse in the morning...but like tonight...its not as bad...how weird is that...do you see symptoms of MS get better as the day goes on.  It seems to always be like this for me...my shakiness is worse as the day starts but settles down later on.