HI everybody - the fact that I am still up and emailing you all, tells me I am definitely feeling better after that awful flu I had. When I was in my 40s I was diagnosed with Fibro. About a year later, I started getting trembling of the hands. This frightened me, because my Nana had gotten Parkinsons and passed away from it many years ago. Although there is no real test for Parkinsons, it was ruled out anyway. I have what is called 'essential tremors'. It isn't life threatening, but it is inconvenient. When I get like this, my speech too gets all twisted up and sometimes my head will shake a little bit too. I used to have beautiful penmanship, but not anymore. It's a real hassle to write anything down or to try to sign things. I don't have the tremors all the time, but now that I am getting older - it is more frequent. The doctor told me that he didn't know if this was Fibro related though. He was an excellent Neurologist. So I just live with it and do the best I can. Hugs!! Laurie
Hi, Laurie!
I have trembling hands as well. My speech also gets twisted up, and my handwriting is worse. My scalp gets numb in areas and also twitches. My trembling started after a horrible incident at the end of my marriage. Guess it jarred my nervous system so bad that now my nerves are fried. I really don't understand fibromyalgia ... what it is and such. I have been told its a nervous system disorder, but also been told its a sleeping disorder. I am not sure what helps with what symptom. I have tried many things with no results. Right now, my back is hurting so bad. It feels like if I bent over, then my spine and muscles both would snap into. Not sure what brought it on or what it is. I do know it's horrible. Been dealing with some depression, but won't go into it here.
Hugs!
Susan
HI Susan - well, I am up for the day. As usual, didn't sleep too well and a bad headache! Since I have been on this site, I have been finding myself questioning just how many physical disabilities are there that are connected to Fibro. It is amazing how much I have found here that are so similar to what I go through. I ordered 2 books on Fibro that are up to date, and I can't wait to get them. Susan I am sorry you don't feel well. There is always something going on with us. When I get flare - ups, especially when its all over my body, it seems that I hurt the worse in my back, shoulders blades, upper arms (hurts!!) to the point that I can't raise them, and at least one side of my hips. If I do get it all over, I am an absolutely mess. On top of this, God forbid, if I have a migraine, then I am in real trouble. This is on illness, unfortuantely, that we can't get any straight answers for. All of us seem to be running all over the place trying to get our pains and depressions taken care of and we can't seem to do it. Of all the illnesses and surgeries I have had over the years, I have never fought so hard to have my Fibro understood.. I am so sick of it too!!. There are times, Susan, where I actually DO know more than what the doctor is telling me. Have you noticed this?? It's ridiculous! Take care of yourself, Susan, When people on this site are hurting. I wish I could help in some way - other than emailing. Love, Laurie