[dcb123]

My name is David and I live in the middle of Canada. I am 77 years old.
I love photography and flower gardening.
however both of these are more difficult for me to do.
The last 6 or so years I have had a slow progression into the area of tremors, trembling, balance problems and falling.
I have seen 3 different Neurologists and had MRI and other tests. No definite results forthcoming. Except prescriptions for heavy duty medication which pretty well immobilized me.
My family doctor and I are working slowly trying different things to see what might work.
Currently I am on 1200 mg. Gabapenton and 1 mg. Clonazepam spread over the day.
I sleep well, but a short while after wakening I start to slowly get the various things happening. It seems the slightest movement I make starts it off and the rest of my day is the same as the others.
Most of my tremors and trembling takes place in upper body, especially my chest, arms, hands .
Typing this message is extremely difficult to do as my fingers fly all over the keyboard.
By midday my mood is pretty low and I can't seem to concentrate on anything.

If anyone can relate to this I wish you would let me know.
I would truly appreciate any observations or advice.
David

[Alffe]

Hi David and welcome to Neuro Talk...here are a couple of forums you should check out...

Movement Disorders..http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/forum65.html

and Medications and Treatment Forum..http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/forum72.html

Look around and see what else might be of help...NeuroTalk is a great place to make friends
and exchange information. I'm glad you've joined us.

[Abbie]

David and to Neurotalk!

I'm sorry to hear of your struggles...

I see that Alffe has given you a couple of links to help you find your way.

Please feel free to roam around all of the forums and join in anywhere!

I look forward to seeing you around the board!

Abbie

[Darlene]

Hello and welcome to NeuroTalk. Happy to see you have come to be with us. Just let us know if we can be of any help.

There are great number and caring fellow members here to assist you. Our shouders are here for support in many ways. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Again welcome, looking forward to seeing you around.

Darlene

[msdoo]

Originally Posted by dcb123

My name is David and I live in the middle of Canada. I am 77 years old.
I love photography and flower gardening.
however both of these are more difficult for me to do.
The last 6 or so years I have had a slow progression into the area of tremors, trembling, balance problems and falling.
I have seen 3 different Neurologists and had MRI and other tests. No definite results forthcoming. Except prescriptions for heavy duty medication which pretty well immobilized me.
My family doctor and I are working slowly trying different things to see what might work.
Currently I am on 1200 mg. Gabapenton and 1 mg. Clonazepam spread over the day.
I sleep well, but a short while after wakening I start to slowly get the various things happening. It seems the slightest movement I make starts it off and the rest of my day is the same as the others.
Most of my tremors and trembling takes place in upper body, especially my chest, arms, hands .
Typing this message is extremely difficult to do as my fingers fly all over the keyboard.
By midday my mood is pretty low and I can't seem to concentrate on anything.

If anyone can relate to this I wish you would let me know.
I would truly appreciate any observations or advice.
David

Hi David - did they check to see if you have a chiari malformation? I just found out I had one not long ago and had surgery for it. Seems to be successful. All the neurologist has to look at is a cervical spine MRI.