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by Eye Poker
Sat Mar 08, 2014 1:43 am
Forum: OT- "THINGS" that help
Topic: post your product reviews here.....
Replies: 39
Views: 19356

Re: post your product reviews here.....

It was suggested I get a cane, but I found the same problem as you described; the tremors transfer from the legs/body to the arms. But....I was also told even though you don't find relief from your tremors, it DOES make others aware you have a problem and they are very helpful in opening doors, and...
by Eye Poker
Sat Mar 08, 2014 1:37 am
Forum: OT- DISCUSSION, Questions, Thoughts and Advice.
Topic: New to the forum? post a quick introduction
Replies: 1015
Views: 241314

Re: New to the forum? post a quick introduction

I'm Steve. Male 45 years old. I've had OT symptoms for a long time, I'd say almost 20 years but only manifesting to the point of being noteworthy 5 years ago, and significant 3 years ago. I work in the eye biz. I spent a lot of time leaning on walls, using my fingers to trace walls and siting as muc...
by Eye Poker
Sat Mar 08, 2014 1:30 am
Forum: OT- "THINGS" that help
Topic: making taking a shower easier
Replies: 25
Views: 20016

Re: making taking a shower easier

I use the Moen LR2308 Creative Specialties Home Care 12" Suction Mounted Hand Grip.
by Eye Poker
Sat Mar 08, 2014 1:26 am
Forum: OT- DISCUSSION, Questions, Thoughts and Advice.
Topic: So glad I found you!
Replies: 1
Views: 1644

So glad I found you!

I've been experiencing at some level symptoms of OT for 20 years with the major symptoms emerging over the past 3 years (I'm only 45). No one seemed to have any idea what is was or how to treat it. I typed in my symptoms and came up here. Saw Clonazepam as a potential treatment, convinced my neuro t...
by Eye Poker
Sat Mar 08, 2014 1:22 am
Forum: OT- "THINGS" that help
Topic: The whole gamut of stools
Replies: 7
Views: 13784

Re: The whole gamut of stools

I now carry a small hunting stool in both my vehicles. I rarely use them but it's nice to know they are there if needed.
by Eye Poker
Sat Mar 08, 2014 1:20 am
Forum: OT- DISCUSSION, Questions, Thoughts and Advice.
Topic: Eye related movement disorder
Replies: 37
Views: 10911

Re: Eye related movement disorder

Been in the eye biz for over 10 years and I've never heard of Strabismus linked to OT.
by Eye Poker
Sat Mar 08, 2014 1:17 am
Forum: OT- "THINGS" that help
Topic: Doses of Clonazepam
Replies: 15
Views: 18670

Re: Doses of Clonazepam

I take 1 mg of Clonazepam at night. It helps greatly and takes about 80% of the tremor away, although I still can't climb a ladder, loathe free standing and find my back and legs are quite tight at the end of a day on my feet..