The Orthostatic Tremor Forum (archive)

I have had a day of teaching elementary school today. I require medication as my back, neck and sciatic nerves go into spasms as I try to maintain a "normal" amount of standing in the classroom of 30 odd pupils.
I have wondered do many people suffer pain when they have been busy trying to stand for a full day.
The rheumatologist said there is a tablet for people with MS that helps with the muscular spasms so I am calling her tonight to get script to give it a try.
I have decided to take my tablets only just before I have to attempt work or do another long activity rather than taking them at the same time twice a day.The doctor said its ok to change to that routine to see how it goes.
Does any one else suffer PAIN & spasms in legs, neck, shoulder, back and buttocks with OT? The neurologist says it may be the lupus (which I have had for a long time) but, I feel it is worse because of the OT tremor.
I would love to hear from anyone who has any suggestions.

I am porotin,I do have pain in my legs and today i was gardening for 1 hour and squating down when I wanted to get up I couldnot I have to rest for two hour to do the rest of my work I have a thurday off I only work 20 hour becouse I cannot work for more So yes I do have pain in my legs and muscles spasm and neck problems and horrible electric shock feeling in my legs this one sometimes during the time i am at work.
Sorry to here you have so much problems but if i can help you let me know remenber we lived in the same country!!! The tablet has taken 50 %of my shake but remenber I also have Essential ttremor in the rest of my body so I also very tired but the end of the day,I know how is important to go to work becouse you feel useful and also pay your bill.
take care and write to me Porotin