The Orthostatic Tremor Forum (archive)

Hi all, I finally had an EMG and definitely have OT. I am not taking meds at this time. I'm afraid of side effects and don't have any insurance right now. I had to wait 2 months for this appt. and I don't understand why the first neurologist didn't just give me this test instead of making me have an...

thank you for your replies. sorry I spelled your name wrong Candyse. I went to a neurology clinic at a well known university for medical sciences. what I don't understand is why an MRI was ordered in the first place if it wasn't going to be able to diagnose my legs. I almost dropped dead when I got ...

thank you Candsye, do you know what EMG stands for and how much it costs. I don't have much insurance.

Hello, I am convinced I have OT after reading messages on this board. I went to a neurologist and had an MRI last week. all it showed was degeneration in my spine. that doesn't help with my leg problems. I don't know what to do now. I can't afford to keep going to different doctors and having tests ...

I am going to see a neurologist soon to find out if what I have is definitely orthostatic tremors. from everything I've read it certainly sounds like it. the test I need costs $2800. my insurance does not pay much of it so I don't know how I'm going to manage. I'm pretty poor as it is. I wonder if s...

Hi everyone, I was so happy to find this forum. I couldn't imagine what was wrong with me. I am now sure that I have OT although I have never been to a doctor about it. I have restless legs too but Advil works for that. it's the OT that concerns me. last week I was standing around waiting for bags a...