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My Dad had MS but GP told me I didn't have it as my eyesight was OK. Strange as my Dad didn't have eyesight problems either. Ive wondered if OT and MS ate linke .

Thank you Therese.
Your post is one if the most positive posts I have read. I am only 40 and know that my condition will get worse but your positive attitude really helps.

Thanks
Sarah

Hi Gloria, sorry for the delay. I was diagnosed with OT by a neorologist who watched me stand and walk. There were no other symptoms so that's what he said it was. I will see him again in March so may ask for the other tests talked about in the website. Thanks for the post about the helicopter rotor...

What is the 'helicoptor rotor'? I've not had a neurologist listen fir this. Also does anyone get a vibrating sensation in their legs? I've had thus a few times but not sure if it's linked with OT or not.

Hi Gloria. I felt my legs shaking mainly in the shower a long time before having it checked out. Probably 2 years before. I then had a lot of stress at work which made the shaking worse. This and other symptoms related to anxiety made me go to the GP. She didn't know why my legs shook when the anxie...

Thanks for the invitation to the next meeting. I think I would have to give this one a miss bit if there is ever a meeting in the UK id like to be there. I was 39 when diagnosed and think this is quite young. I play netball and like to go to the gym but always feel more shakey after exercise. Is thi...

Hi I'm new to the site. Only been diagnosed with OT for 6 months and taking clonazepam for last 2 weeks. I'm willing to help with research a
Or try different treatment. Any suggestions?
Sarah from UK