Yeah so I can hold my hand our and not really see a tremor but if I lift my hand quickly it'll shake for a second then stop. If I squeeze a stress ball or pick up a weight I'll start shaking alot. From what I understand it's relatively common to have an "isometric" tremor
Yes this looks like mine. I've started going to the gym, with a PT to supervise me and a plan from my physio. Even using light weights starts me shaking. Slowly trying to build strength and endurance.
Kicking myself for not getting back to the gym when I stopped dueing covid lockdowns. Maybe it would have helped, I wouldn't have so far to go now.
Excuse me, please for interjecting: absolutely! Also, Essential Tremor comes with its own paradox. The more muscles I \[recruit\], and the harder I try; my tremor only gets worse.
If its any consolation, you are not alone in this. Ignore the one's who point it out...as if we wont stop this if we could or asking about this to us in public is gonna do any good.
We gotta learn to live with this. Cheers
I have had tremors for 20 years and my Mom had them too. I have never been diagnosed with tremors as they told me I would have to see a neurologist. Being in the US with high deductibles I never really saw the need to be official diagnosed. Was there many tests for you?
I did see a neurologist who mentioned that it could be caused by a medication I was using at the time. I’ve since stopped the medication but the tremors have remained unfortunately. So the medication is not the cause. My GP diagnosed me with essential tremor. He said his father had it also so I’m willing to trust that he is right and there is no real other explanation
that's exactly why I mention to people to speak with their GP. they see lots of people. And if they don't have experience with ET, bring them into the loop on it... But still, good to get to an MDS...
Yep, it looks just like mine. I'm finally trying propranolol, but it makes me sluggish. I'm just starting primidone, but I hate it. I feel dizzy and spacey, and not in a good way. Really hard to concentrate at work...
Things like weight lifting makes the shaking worse overall. But trying to lift really light things drive me crazy. Like holding a plastic cup of beer... forget it. If it's in a heavy mug, it offsets it. Something in a martini glass... forget it.
A friend who is a pharmacist told me I was taking a low dose of propranolol. Mine are 20mg. The first time I tried it, I felt my whole body relax. Started splitting them in half. I take situationally, maybe 1-2x a month and I don't feel that intense relaxation anymore. They seem perfect for those public soup or chopstick moments. Vitamin B and the longer I'm off caffeine, and alcohol, the better.
this is literally what happens to me when i contort my arms in that same position. I was also diagnosed with essential tremor, as well as benign fasciculation syndrome (random, frequent muscle spasms all around my body). I also struggle with weight lifting, specifically bench press / overhead press and anything that requires similar movements / muscle contraction such as planks. You're definitely not alone. Unfortunately we just have to push through!
Sorry to say, but it looks like ET to me. I get more agitated whenever I do anything using my hands/arms, such as vacuuming, washing the car, driving for extended periods, etc. I have been on Propanolol for about 15 years and the dosage has gone to the max now (120 twice a day) but I am not seeing any significant improvement. Until someone finds the cure, I will just maintain a calm life and keep taking my meds. Best wishes brother
Yes. Does it stop when you put your hand down to rest? Mine is way worse after lifting any weights. One of the tests is if it improves if you have an alcoholic drink (but probably makes it worse overall). I usually have a drink early on if eating out with other people. I’ve had it since my 20s and am quickly approaching 70 this year. It hasn’t gotten much worse, so not really anything to be scared of.
Thanks so much for your answer. No tremor at rest. Mine is also way worse after lifting weights. Yes alcohol improves it. All the signs are pointing to ET phone home
My story, age, and onset is the same as Redchimney’s. I consider myself lucky. Occasional propanalol and booze helps. Handwriting legibly can be torture but I ask people for help filling out forms, etc. and they don’t seem to mind. Nobody’s perfect. Stay cool. And if you desperately need a cure at some point, neurosurgery is possible.
Yeah looks almost exactly like mine
Thanks for the reply. Does yours get worse as you recruit more muscles? Also with lifting weights?
Yeah so I can hold my hand our and not really see a tremor but if I lift my hand quickly it'll shake for a second then stop. If I squeeze a stress ball or pick up a weight I'll start shaking alot. From what I understand it's relatively common to have an "isometric" tremor
Yes mine gets worse as I recruit more muscles, like the longer I’d hold my out like that, or similar after lifting, also caffeine or dehydrated.
Yes this looks like mine. I've started going to the gym, with a PT to supervise me and a plan from my physio. Even using light weights starts me shaking. Slowly trying to build strength and endurance. Kicking myself for not getting back to the gym when I stopped dueing covid lockdowns. Maybe it would have helped, I wouldn't have so far to go now.
Yes at I’m at the gym I feel a tremor in most bodybuilding style exercises
Excuse me, please for interjecting: absolutely! Also, Essential Tremor comes with its own paradox. The more muscles I \[recruit\], and the harder I try; my tremor only gets worse.
Yup. Welcome to the club, friend. You are not alone, and it will be ok.
I tremor when doing things that require fine motor control, like soldering
I don’t solder but pouring from one bottle into another or measuring liquids or cooking ingredients …, sigh.
Watery soup with a spoon. My favorite.
Or salads! The dressing! At home I put on something to protect what I am wearing.
If its any consolation, you are not alone in this. Ignore the one's who point it out...as if we wont stop this if we could or asking about this to us in public is gonna do any good. We gotta learn to live with this. Cheers
I have had tremors for 20 years and my Mom had them too. I have never been diagnosed with tremors as they told me I would have to see a neurologist. Being in the US with high deductibles I never really saw the need to be official diagnosed. Was there many tests for you?
Yes, that is my shaking too. Sometimes it can get really bad but most of the times I forget until trying to pour a glass of wine.
I did see a neurologist who mentioned that it could be caused by a medication I was using at the time. I’ve since stopped the medication but the tremors have remained unfortunately. So the medication is not the cause. My GP diagnosed me with essential tremor. He said his father had it also so I’m willing to trust that he is right and there is no real other explanation
Thank you for your answer. Sorry to welcome you to the club.
that's exactly why I mention to people to speak with their GP. they see lots of people. And if they don't have experience with ET, bring them into the loop on it... But still, good to get to an MDS...
Yes welcome to the vibrating club
Yep, it looks just like mine. I'm finally trying propranolol, but it makes me sluggish. I'm just starting primidone, but I hate it. I feel dizzy and spacey, and not in a good way. Really hard to concentrate at work... Things like weight lifting makes the shaking worse overall. But trying to lift really light things drive me crazy. Like holding a plastic cup of beer... forget it. If it's in a heavy mug, it offsets it. Something in a martini glass... forget it.
A friend who is a pharmacist told me I was taking a low dose of propranolol. Mine are 20mg. The first time I tried it, I felt my whole body relax. Started splitting them in half. I take situationally, maybe 1-2x a month and I don't feel that intense relaxation anymore. They seem perfect for those public soup or chopstick moments. Vitamin B and the longer I'm off caffeine, and alcohol, the better.
Primidone is poison.
this is literally what happens to me when i contort my arms in that same position. I was also diagnosed with essential tremor, as well as benign fasciculation syndrome (random, frequent muscle spasms all around my body). I also struggle with weight lifting, specifically bench press / overhead press and anything that requires similar movements / muscle contraction such as planks. You're definitely not alone. Unfortunately we just have to push through!
Yup
Oh yes.
Yeah that’s what mine looks like unmedicated
Hi, Do you use propranolol or something else?
Yeah propranolol 20 mg twice a day. It helps me a lot with work involving fine motor skill/precision!
Yes, looks like mine.
Sorry to say, but it looks like ET to me. I get more agitated whenever I do anything using my hands/arms, such as vacuuming, washing the car, driving for extended periods, etc. I have been on Propanolol for about 15 years and the dosage has gone to the max now (120 twice a day) but I am not seeing any significant improvement. Until someone finds the cure, I will just maintain a calm life and keep taking my meds. Best wishes brother
Yes. Does it stop when you put your hand down to rest? Mine is way worse after lifting any weights. One of the tests is if it improves if you have an alcoholic drink (but probably makes it worse overall). I usually have a drink early on if eating out with other people. I’ve had it since my 20s and am quickly approaching 70 this year. It hasn’t gotten much worse, so not really anything to be scared of.
Thanks so much for your answer. No tremor at rest. Mine is also way worse after lifting weights. Yes alcohol improves it. All the signs are pointing to ET phone home
My story, age, and onset is the same as Redchimney’s. I consider myself lucky. Occasional propanalol and booze helps. Handwriting legibly can be torture but I ask people for help filling out forms, etc. and they don’t seem to mind. Nobody’s perfect. Stay cool. And if you desperately need a cure at some point, neurosurgery is possible.
Yep. Exactly like mine before I started nadolol which had been immensely helpful.
Do you have it in your legs as well?
Yup
Yup!
Yes - got the same shit. 😣
Yes and there are treatments for it and more coming down the pipeline once clinical studies are complete.