The Orthostatic Tremor Forum (archive)

I 1st posted 4 months ago. My OT was so bad I seriously considered quitting my job but decided to take a leave of absence instead to try medications. I refuse to take narcotics so my neurologist prescribed Gabapentin. I am up to 1600 mg a day. Sometimes I forget to take a dose though. I have also de...

I have several fillings from at least 40 years ago. I haven't had any removed. I've also had root canals. A few years ago I had a tooth surgically removed and my dentist said he's never seen large roots like mine (bulging, calcifying). I had to have my jaw bone built up in order to hold a bridge. La...

Hi, I was looking online a few months ago to try to diagnose myself. My diagnosis was confirmed last month. I don't have the feeling/fear of falling. My main symptom is shaking as soon as I stand. The longer I stand, the more I shake. I need to sit. It is tiring & frustrating. My heart also beat...