The Orthostatic Tremor Forum (archive)

Hi Gloria :) I had to go look up EMG and it looks like the answer might be no; she did a nerve conduction study but I don't remember any needles getting inserted, unless they are very small? I remember the test being slightly uncomfortable, more like just weird than outright painful or anything. But...

Hi, I'm Susan. I'm seeing a neurologist who is not confident of my OT diagnosis and has referred me to the Jacksonville Mayo Clinic for evaluation, to rule out MS. I'm waiting for them to call to make my appointment. My dad had late onset MS and I noticed a few other mention a parent with MS. I thin...

I told my GP that my legs tremble when standing still, so badly that it forced me to stop my twice-a-week Ashtanga yoga class, which is fairly vigorous. I can't even hold the 'downward dog' position because my legs will tremble and shake until they collapse. My GP sent me to a neurologist and she di...

My name is Susan, I live in Florida and was diagnosed more than a year ago by my neurologist, who was convinced just by resting her hand on my thigh as I stood. She went on to do a new MRI and other nerve-response tests in her office as well. I had been afraid I might have MS, which my father died f...