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FND , Functional Tremor. Diagnosis

Posted by SusanEllen66 @SusanEllen66, Jul 1 6:52pm

I was just diagnosed by a Neurologist who specializes in movement disorders with Functional Tremor. It is type of FND.
According to the information I was given, there is uncontrollable shaking of a body part, usually an arm or leg in Functional Tremor.

My tremors started less than 2 months ago. The episodes of arm, hands, legs, and feet I get are sporadic, fast motion shaking.

This is NOT the same as essential tremor.

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SusanEllen66 | @SusanEllen66 | Jul 17 11:03pm
In reply to @AlwaysHopeful "Have you looked up the medicine on the internet and checked if tremors are one of..." + (show)
@AlwaysHopeful

Have you looked up the medicine on the internet and checked if tremors are one of the side effects? Also, you could ask your pharmacist.

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@AlwaysHopeful I have spoken with 3 doctors they all said it would be best to slowly wean myself off and see what happens.

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Always Hopeful | @AlwaysHopeful | Jul 20 7:42am
In reply to @SusanEllen66 "@AlwaysHopeful I have spoken with 3 doctors they all said it would be best to slowly..." + (show)
@SusanEllen66

@AlwaysHopeful I have spoken with 3 doctors they all said it would be best to slowly wean myself off and see what happens.

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Well, I would defibitely follow their suggestion. Perhaps there is some "chemistry" between the three that is not healthy for you. Take care and keep in touch.

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purpleturtle | @purpleturtle | Jul 21 3:53pm

I have also been diagnosed with FND. Medications didn't help due to side effects. I has botox which helped initially but I lost all functions in my hand and arm for a very long time. I am now doing nothing.

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Always Hopeful | @AlwaysHopeful | Jul 22 7:04am
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@AlwaysHopeful

Well, I would defibitely follow their suggestion. Perhaps there is some "chemistry" between the three that is not healthy for you. Take care and keep in touch.

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My reply is incorrect. I was thinking that SusanEllen66 was taking three medications. I completely blanked out on she was referring the three doctors. Sorry - I thinki I had better take more naps!

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SusanEllen66 | @SusanEllen66 | Jul 22 8:47pm
In reply to @AlwaysHopeful "My reply is incorrect. I was thinking that SusanEllen66 was taking three medications. I completely blanked..." + (show)
@AlwaysHopeful

My reply is incorrect. I was thinking that SusanEllen66 was taking three medications. I completely blanked out on she was referring the three doctors. Sorry - I thinki I had better take more naps!

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@AlwaysHopeful
Not to worry. I have dementia so a nap does help, but I wish it helped more!

So far, I’m just about finished with the Armodafinil.
I am still getting spasms when I get stressed, or nervous.
They told me to do full body muscle relaxing. I forget…

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Always Hopeful | @AlwaysHopeful | Jul 25 10:06am

I have a tablet that plays audio books. I turn that on and it always relaxes me (usually I fall asleep). I have no memory of the plot of the book!!

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