Tremors Experienced by People with Multiple Sclerosis (Ms) Are Often Characterized by: a Shaky Voice. a Rhythmic Shaking Affecting the Arms and Hands, and Less...
Tremors experienced by people with multiple sclerosis (MS) are often characterized by: a shaky voice. a rhythmic shaking affecting the arms and hands, and less commonly the legs, head, and torso.
Do you get jittery with MS?
It is a common symptom of MS, often appearing alongside co-ordination problems (ataxia). Most tremor cases in MS are relatively mild. However, up to a quarter of tremor cases in MS are moderately to severely disabling. Tremor can interfere with gait and balance, and also commonly affects the head, arm and hand.
Sometimes, body tremors are due to an underlying neurological condition, such as stroke, Parkinson's Disease, or multiple sclerosis. However, they may also be a side effect of medications, anxiety, fatigue, or stimulant use. A doctor will work to determine the cause and provide appropriate treatments.