Hello. I saw a neurologist in March after my PCP noticed lower extremity bilateral hyperreflexia. I also told the neuro that i Recently started noticing that I was getting fine tremors in my hands, mainly my left ring and pinky fingers. He ordered a full-spine MRI looking for signs of upper motor neuron lesion which would allude to my symptoms. My MRI showed all “normal” results, so he told me that this is just how my body functions.
8 months later… I seem to be noticing the finger tremors more. It may be because I’m more cautious of it and thinking about it more regularly, but I’m still nervous about it. Any thoughts on if my worries are warranted? I keep telling myself that my MRI was perfectly clear, but since they didn’t do a brain scan, I’m not sure how conclusive these results are. Any words of advice?
So there was no follow up appointment made?
Best thing to do is ask your gp if another referral is required?
MRIs often fail to show all neuro problems.
That`s what happened with my 4!
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When I had my first MS attack (numbness down one side from head to foot) I was referred for a head MRI scan. Try to get referred for one of those to see if there are any lesions in your brain.
Thank you for the responses. I had an appointment with my GP a couple days ago concerning this issue. He says my tremor, if anything, is essential tremor. When I focus on it enough, I’m able to make the frequency of the tremor diminish. He struggled to see the tremor and only saw it flare up once or twice during the 15-minute appointment.
He does not think a referral back to a neurologist is warranted at this point, rather go back to him if my tremor gets worse.
I have essential tremor and if you point it out it gets worse. I’m like Mrs two soups from Acorn antiques. Other family members have it and it’s unrelated to my ms