Tremors
Hello everyone , I’m new here . I’ve had MS now going on 20 years . I am 57 years old . My MRI’s in the past 8 years have shown no changes , however I know that I am getting worse 😞 A month ago I started having tremors . It has been so upsetting to me . Sometimes I get them in my jaw . I hear it in my voice and my hands have defiantly been effected . Can someone help me understand this ? Do they ever go away with the progression of MS ? And what medications are used . I’m afraid they will just be drugs to turn me into a zombie .
Thank you so much in advance .
, hi and welcome! I am sorry you are experiencing these new issues. Have you talked to your doctor or neurologist about them? They could be related to MS or something else entirely. But, either way, those issues should be properly addressed so you know what you are dealing with and be given possible treatment options. It's not unheard of to have seemingly unchanged MRI results but a worsening of symptoms. Here's one piece on that very topic (and check out the member comments at the end of the article for more insight) -- https://multiplesclerosis.net/living-with-ms/worse-symptoms-mri-change. And here's another piece on why MRI results don't always seem to match the symptoms -- https://multiplesclerosis.net/living-with-ms/why-dont-my-mri-images-match-my-symptoms.
As far as whether symptoms come or go, that really depends on the individual. Some people experience periodic breaks from symptoms, while others do not. I know that's not exactly positive news, but it's really hard to predict what will happen when it comes to MS.
The good news? We know more about MS than we ever have before and new treatment options are coming more frequently.
I can't really suggest what medication a doctor would prescribe, as that is a decision only you and a doctor that knows your medical history can decide. There *are* a lot of options out there, so it can be overwhelming at first, but generally, a neurologist will suggest a couple of options to consider, based on your symptoms, your health, your type of MS, and so on.
Hang in there. I know I didn't offer a whole lot of firm answers, but I can offer you a community that gets it -- all the highs and lows of MS.
You're not alone here!
I hope you get some more feedback from other community members that can offer some more personal experience.
And, please do keep pushing your doctor for answers -- your issues deserve to be addressed!
Best, Erin, MultipleSclerosis.net Team Member.
