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by Betty
Sat Jul 17, 2004 2:03 pm
Forum: OT- DISCUSSION, Questions, Thoughts and Advice.
Topic: Over use of leg muscles to prevent falling
Replies: 7
Views: 5268

Over use of leg muscles

Hello everyone! I haven't written in some time, but check the FORUM often. I saw this entry and replies so I thought I would add my experiences. I, too, have problems trying to walk after 'trying' to stand for even a few moments. I must find some place I can either hold on or lean against in order t...
by Betty
Sat May 15, 2004 1:01 pm
Forum: OT- "THINGS" that help
Topic: Travelling tips
Replies: 18
Views: 23722

Travelling Tips

Hello Jennifer, I have seen your posting several times now and no one has responded with any advice for you. I really don't have a solution either, I just wanted you to know I have read your note and that you aren't alone. You obviously are still working and must travel by bus or train; often having...
by Betty
Sun Mar 28, 2004 1:47 pm
Forum: OT- DISCUSSION, Questions, Thoughts and Advice.
Topic: penmanship problems
Replies: 2
Views: 5824

Penmanship Problems

Hi Maggie, My name is Betty; and I, too, have OT. I also have essential or intential tremors of the hands, which causes difficulty writing. My penmanship used to be pretty good but now there are times I can hardly read my own writing. It is worse if I am under stress or if I am tired. As you mention...
by Betty
Mon Feb 16, 2004 8:59 pm
Forum: OT- DISCUSSION, Questions, Thoughts and Advice.
Topic: Meeting Gloria!
Replies: 2
Views: 5427

Meeting Gloria!

Gloria:

I can definitely say you are NOT "old blue eyes", you are "sparkling blue eyes"; and I must agree with you, it IS a very special experience to meet someone else who has OT. You feel you are not so alone.

Betty
by Betty
Mon Feb 16, 2004 12:41 pm
Forum: OT- DISCUSSION, Questions, Thoughts and Advice.
Topic: Meeting Gloria!
Replies: 2
Views: 5427

Meeting Gloria!

Hello! I happened to be in the right place at the right time and as fate would have it, my husband and I recently had the pleasure of meeting Gloria and her husband and spending an afternoon with them. Gloria was very informative, shared information she has gathered and more of her experiences regar...
by Betty
Tue Feb 03, 2004 7:01 pm
Forum: OT- DISCUSSION, Questions, Thoughts and Advice.
Topic: Getting the message out to more people
Replies: 3
Views: 3807

Getting the word out!

Hi Red, I, too, have thought about how best to educate and inform others, especially the neurologists. I visited my neurologist on Tuesday the 3rd and had all of Gloria's website printed as well as her posting of her experience with OT and the article from her site of research being done in India. I...
by Betty
Sun Feb 01, 2004 11:57 am
Forum: OT- DISCUSSION, Questions, Thoughts and Advice.
Topic: Hello to all fellow movers and shakers
Replies: 8
Views: 4954

Movers and Shakers

Hi Lynda and Red, I just wanted to add, I too have hand and arm tremors ~ I think that is another of the problems we encounter with OT. While standing, when we all seem to have more tremors, it is difficult for me to sign anything. There are times I can hardly read my own writing; but I also have ET...
by Betty
Sun Jan 25, 2004 4:14 pm
Forum: OT- DISCUSSION, Questions, Thoughts and Advice.
Topic: Good Morning Everyone!
Replies: 10
Views: 6666

Tremor Foundation

Hi again Sue, We seem to be having quite a chat today and I appreciate the information regarding the Tremor Foundation here in the USA; I will check it out. I do have Essential Tremors as well as OT. I wasn't aware of the ET until I realized I had a problem with "body tremors". That was be...
by Betty
Sun Jan 25, 2004 1:15 pm
Forum: OT- DISCUSSION, Questions, Thoughts and Advice.
Topic: Good Morning Everyone!
Replies: 10
Views: 6666

Corresponding with other OT Sufferers

Sue, As you said ~ thanks to Gloria's site ~ I have connected with three other women and correspond with them very frequently. In fact, I have now met two of them and had the opportunity to dicuss OT in depth. We have the same problems and challenges and are trying to find ways best to cope. It seem...
by Betty
Sun Jan 25, 2004 12:42 pm
Forum: OT- "THINGS" that help
Topic: Travelling tips
Replies: 18
Views: 23722

Travel Tips

Hi Lynda, I just read your posting about your trip to Bali in April, and you were asking about travel tips. We have traveled a bit and I understand your concern getting around in airports, etc. I know wheelchairs are available upon request. They will be available for you at curbside to the plane and...
by Betty
Sun Jan 25, 2004 10:33 am
Forum: OT- DISCUSSION, Questions, Thoughts and Advice.
Topic: Good Morning Everyone!
Replies: 10
Views: 6666

Yes! Welcome Back Gloria!

Sue, I am also trying to work my way through this new forum; it may take a little effort, but it looks great. I hope all the original message board users continue to check the site and find it is now up and running. I have really missed reading about the challenges of others and how everyone is copi...
by Betty
Sat Jan 24, 2004 9:34 am
Forum: OT- DISCUSSION, Questions, Thoughts and Advice.
Topic: Good Morning Everyone!
Replies: 10
Views: 6666

Good Morning Everyone!

Good Morning! It is so good to see Gloria has her website up again; I have missed reading postings from others and how all of you are coping. I am trying, but each day seems to bring another challenge. If anyone would like to share experiences with me, please do; either here in the forum or by email...