Hello,
I am a 60 year old female who started having pretty severe pain in my right bicep after lifting a mattress. Thinking that time and rest would heal my arm I didn't think much of it. After no relief or healing, I was referred to a pain management specialist. His diagnosis was a pinched nerve in my cervical spine. I went to physical therapy for 8 weeks with again no relief. I began to have a noticeable tremor in my right hand so I made an appointment with a Neurologist who ordered an EMG test. The test itself showed no abnormalities, but a different Neurologist who read the results and performed some in-office testing told me I had early-onset Parkinson's. I then followed up with the Neurologist who ordered the EMG test and she adamantly told me that I don't have Parkison's or MS but a movement disorder. My tremor has progressed down to my leg and foot on my right side. When I read your post, my jaw dropped when you mentioned not being able to brush your teeth or wash your hair. I too am losing dexterity on my right side, which is aside from the tremor, most concerning to me. I have seen 8 different doctors and have told all of them those exact words, "I can't brush my teeth or wash my hair with my right hand". Three years later, I still have no definitive answers and am now having trouble walking with my right foot. I have been "diagnosed" with fibromyalgia, chronic pain, pinched nerve cervical spine, early onset Parkinson's, movement disorder, and anxiety. I realize your post is now 12 years old, but I'm hoping and wondering if you found any definitive answers to your ailment and if you can please share any updated information that might bring me some relief.
Also, welcome any other comments from other posters.