Unanswered topics; Unread posts; New posts; Active topics; FAQ; Members; The team; Search . Welcome back to the Orthostatic Tremor forum! More than 25 percent of people with Parkinson’s disease also have an associated action tremor. Standing. ↳ Click to visit the homepage of the OT website, ↳ 2019 Melbourne OT Meeting - otaus.org, ↳ 2017 Omaha OT Meeting and Research - Dr Torres, ↳ 2014 UNMC - OMAHA OT Meeting - Research, ↳ 2013 TENTATIVE - OT MEETING & RESEARCH in Omaha, ↳ 2012 OT Meeting & Research - Omaha, NE USA, ↳ 2010 OT Meeting - Atlantic City, NJ USA, ↳ 2016 Baylor College of Medicine with Dr Jankovic, ↳ How to use the forum, solutions and tips. Orthostatic tremor due to thiamine deficiency Orthostatic tremor due to thiamine deficiency Nasrallah, Khalil M.; Mitsias, Panayiotis D. 2007-02-15 00:00:00 We describe a patient who developed orthostatic tremor of the lower extremities secondary to malnutrition‐induced thiamine deficiency. Rest Tremor; Parkinson's Disease ; Atypical Pakinsonism; Parkinson's Disease Management; Parkinson's Disease Resources; Pharmacology Chapter related topics. These results were compared to those of 3 age‐matched controls (no alcohol). Tremor is a symptom of many disorders, including Parkinson's disease, essential tremor, orthostatic tremor, cerebellar disease, peripheral neuropathy and alcohol withdrawal. A family history of orthostatic tremor was reported in 3/45 (7%) patients. There are probably many more undiagnosed. For example, would I delete this message when you've replied so that it is not cluttering the dialogue about the actual subject matter? PDF | On Nov 26, 2019, Anhar Hassan and others published Slow Orthostatic Tremor: Review of the Current Evidence | Find, read and cite all the research you need on ResearchGate Surgery and tremor. Overall, the response to drug treatment is unsatisfactory, with symptoms at best only partially responsive. by gloria » Wed Jul 26, 2017 11:17 am, Post Unlike essential tremor, orthostatic tremor shows little response to propanolol or alcohol. Many people find alcohol is an enjoyable part of their life, but too much can cause problems and worsen tremor. The tremor is sometimes described as having “shaky legs,” and it improves or disappears when walking, sitting, or … 946 likes. Orthostatic Tremor. by Tigermoth » Mon Jan 18, 2016 6:42 am, Post by Diane » Sun Oct 01, 2017 8:26 pm, Return to “OT- DISCUSSION, Questions, Thoughts and Advice.”, Powered by phpBB® Forum Software © phpBB Limited. On the other hand, clonazepam (Klonopin®) is remarkably effective in relatively low doses and Most patients with orthostatic tremor do not have tremor of the hands, head, or voice and the family history is negative. However, perhaps leaving the subject up "( Alcohol as a cause of early onset of OT)" might still report something different about alcohol. He was tested at baseline and again after 40 g (0.5 g/kg) of alcohol. He was tested at baseline and again after 40 g (0.5 g/kg) of alcohol. by bobbinj » Sat Jul 15, 2017 5:24 pm, Post This is the "main" forum that contains new introductions and other topics. Background: Orthostatic tremor (OT) and orthostatic myoclonus (OM) are weight-bearing hyperkinetic movement disorders most commonly affecting older people that induce ‘‘shaky legs’’ upon standing. Some patients have had symptoms for more than 20 years. tremor (n¼2), pathological proven dementia with Lewy bodies (n¼1) and focal dystonia of the arm (n¼1). Primary orthostatic tremor (POT) is a rare, progressive movement disorder that causes unsteadiness when standing still, due to a rapid tremor affecting the legs and trunk. We describe changes in the extent of sway in a man with orthostatic tremor (OT) who reported increased stability after alcohol. by MaureenB » Thu Jan 21, 2016 7:16 am, Post We describe a typical patient whose condition gradually progressed so that eventually he could no longer stand still. I personally do not enjoy alcohol but like others I find a glass of wine comforting to the tremors. Ha ha maybe I should be drinking it for breakfast. This is the "main" forum that contains new introductions and other topics. (Meds don't help), Mimijt and All : I think better knowlege of the use of alcohol should include how alcohol affects, damages and changes regions of the BRAIN ! Orthostatic tremor (OT) is a neurological disease of unknown aetiology. Orthostatic Tremor. For everyone who has orthostatic tremor, standing, sometimes for … When all the results are put together with our study, cerebellar atrophy and an increase of ALFF in the SMA were commonly found in orthostatic tremor, as in essential tremor. My late father was diagnosed at 65 with OT and was by no means a big drinker. by Di Di » Wed Jun 29, 2016 6:48 am, Post Those tremors have distinctive frequency bands, 13-18 Hz for OT and 4-9 Hz for PD, determined by SEMG. Results There was a clear female preponderance (76.5%) with a mean age of onset at 54 years. Primary orthostatic tremor is a rare condition characterized by singular symptoms including a high frequency 13–18 Hz tremor of the legs and trunk that appears in the standing position, and which is associated with a strong feeling of instability, fear of falling, fatigue, and often pain (Thompson et al., 1986; Deuschl et al., 1998; Gerschlager et al., 2004; Piboolnurak et al., 2005; Mestre et al., 2012; Yaltho … Are there natural treatment(s) that may improve the quality of life of people with Primary Orthostatic Tremor? In small amounts it can reduce feelings of anxiety and inhibitions, making people more sociable and can be part of a healthy, enjoyable lifestyle. Dear Golfnut, thank you for your reply and moral support. Patients report leg shaking, unsteadiness and imbalance. Combination therapy with carbidopa and levodopa remains the first-line approach for parkinsonian tremor. The relation of primary orthostatic tremor to essential tremor is disputed.3 4 7 9 The condition affects both sexes and the age of onset is usually in the sixth or seventh decade of life, although it may begin as early as the third decade. It is remarkable that the characteristic activation and deactivation pattern in orthostatic tremor is already present in the supine position without tremor presentation. Heilman described the clinical features of primary orthostatic tremor 10 years ago.1 Subsequent studies have elucidated the specific neurophysiological features of the condition, which clearly distinguish it from other tremulous disorders of the legs.2 3 4 Although the condition is rare, the incidence of this recently described condition remains unknown. 1 doctor agrees. ↳ OT- DISCUSSION, Questions, Thoughts and Advice. Post I have had OT since my early 50 s.and Could not afford much Alcohol at all..I understand many people enjoy Alcohol and .Ive seen many many people more than a bit tiddly .however I have yet to meet another person with O.T. Orthostatic tremor Leah Jones,1 Peter G Bain2 Orthostatic tremor is characterised by a feeling of unsteadiness that is accompanied by a high frequency (13–18 Hz) tremor of the legs when standing, and which is relieved by sitting or walking. by Paul Christie » Wed Jun 29, 2016 6:22 am, Post A place to talk about your experiences, thoughts and advice. All the best, Graham. OT Discussion and Topics. The only connection I know of is that a glass of wine can help to reduce the tremor to a small degree. OT is divided into ‘‘classical’’ and ‘‘slow’’ forms based on tremor frequency. The age of onset varies from 13 to 85 years. All on the use of alcohol : I would say that maybe in the early stages of OT using alcohol might releave " the OT Beast within" however, OT is progressive and the needs to ease becomes greater thus more alcohol would make our OT imbalance even more intense and staggering. Cheers, Gloria, I do find that a glass or more of wine does help my tremor. A tremor is an involuntary, ... Other causes include the use of drugs (such as amphetamines, cocaine, caffeine, corticosteroids, SSRIs) or alcohol, mercury poisoning, or the withdrawal of drugs such as alcohol or benzodiazepine. I, like Adrian live in Ireland (would love to connect with him I'm in Dublin) and agree drink is part of our culture and I don't know anyone with OT. Introduction Orthostatic tremor is a rare tremor syndrome triggered exclusively by standing, with pathognomonic neurophysiological features. 51 years experience Neurology. This is the "main" forum that contains new introductions and other topics. The tremor was not affected by alcohol consumption. I have read the input from thousands of OT people, reviewed studies on OT,met numerous OT people at our meetings and never found alcohol as a suggested cause of OT. Orthostatic tremor: clinical, electrophysiologic and treatment findings in 184 patients. Other types of tremor are cerebellar, dystonic, drug- or metabolic-induced, and orthostatic. It is remarkable that the characteristic activation and deactivation pattern in orthostatic tremor is already present in the supine position without tremor presentation. The ”how my patients taught me” format describes the impact on the patients’ every day life with their own words, which is rarely done. Most patients with orthostatic tremor do not have tremor of the hands, head, or voice and the family history is negative. It has all the characteristics of essential ... Orthostatic tremor (OT) was initially reported in 1970 by Pazzaglia and colleagues and subsequently delineated in 1984 by Heilman. A mild, irregular, low-amplitude, postural tremor of the hands was also observed. by Mimijt » Tue Jul 25, 2017 8:55 pm, Post Dr. Bennett Machanic answered. Essential tremor may be amenable to propra… Neurology 2016; 86: 458-464.The article is a Mayo series of 184 patients seen over 37 years. It usually occurs in the legs during stance and decreases markedly during sitting or walking. These results were compared to those of 3 age-matched controls (no alcohol). Most patients with orthostatic tremor do not have tremor of the hands, head, or voice and the family history is negative. After treatment with … We have reviewed these aspects in 41 OT patients fulfilling current diagnostic criteria, seen at our institution between 1986 and 2001. by golfnut » Tue Mar 08, 2016 10:55 am, Post Median follow-up was 6 years (range 5–25)... Hi Tigermoth. Primary Orthostatic Tremor News, Information, Research and Forum www.orthostatictremor.org www.youtube.com/orthostatictremor Symptoms described are dizziness and instability that diminish if the patient sits down or leans on something; drinking small amounts of alcohol significantly reduces OT. Advanced search; Your posts; Last 24h posts; Last 7 days posts; Notifications; You have no notifications . by Tigermoth » Mon Jan 18, 2016 8:55 am, Post Definition: lower body tremor activated on standing, absent when seated or lying, improved by walking or leaning. A place to talk about your experiences, thoughts and advice. A family history of orthostatic tremor was reported in 3/45 (7%) patients. It is defined by the presence of a 10–20 Hz tremor in the legs while standing still. We report the case of a 53-year-old female with orthostatic tremor for 6 years who was refractory to gabapentin, clonazepam, primidone and propranolol. Motor symptoms are fairly characteristics but the real impact on the patient’s every day life and quality of life is under-estimated. by RJFSR » Sat Jul 16, 2016 1:02 pm, Post He was tested at baseline and again after 40 g (0.5 g/kg) of alcohol. All on the use of alcohol : I would say that maybe in the early stages of OT using alcohol might releave " the OT Beast within" however, OT is progressive and the needs to ease becomes greater thus more alcohol would make our OT imbalance even more intense and staggering. He was tested at baseline and again after 40 g (0.5 g/kg) of alcohol. by Tigermoth » Mon Jan 18, 2016 9:31 am, Post ↳ Viewing the forum on iPhone, iPad, tablets and other mobile devices? rhythmic contractions of various muscles. by adrianoconnor » Mon Jan 18, 2016 8:52 am, Post tremor, 15 percent had uncommon clinical features that included postural, action, rest, orthostatic, and writing tremors, and 10 percent had tongue or facial dyskinesia. Unlike essential tremor, propranolol (Inderal®), primidone (Mysoline®), and alcohol are ineffective for orthostatic tremor. How Orthostatic Tremor affects the majority of its suffererswww.orthostatictremor.orgThis video was made in 2009 With a one-time high alcohol consumption the function of the cerebellum is temporarily disturbed. Management of primary orthostatic tremor (POT) remains challenging, and medication is often ineffective. … Orthostatic Tremor Orthostatic tremor is an unusual tremor that affects the trunk and legs and is specifically triggered by standing. Most patients with orthostatic tremor do not have tremor of the hands, head, or voice and the family history is negative. Quick links. I rarely took alcohol before diagnosis. It is defined by the presence of a 10-20 Hz tremor in the legs while standing still. Gloria, Hi Paul....I have a beer before dinner which helps a little with the tremors and then I have 2 glasses of wine with dinner and I find the tremors have almost gone I can stand too pee without hanging onto the wall and my gait is much better. by admin » Mon Jan 18, 2016 8:10 am, Post There were no significant differences between primary orthostatic tremor and orthostatic tremor-plus in demographics, clinical presentation of orthostatic tremor, findings in neurophysiological studies and response to treatment. Orthostatic tremor (OT) is a neurological disease of unknown aetiology. OBJECTIVES Orthostatic tremor was first described by Heilman in 1984. Falls were reported in 24.1%. Wondering, wether anyone else has any relief from OT after consuming alcohol? OT- DISCUSSION, Questions, Thoughts and Advice. Abstract. See below: When doctors are not sure of why a person has an issue, terms such as non-organic, non-anatomical, non-physiologic, are commonly used. The term “orthostatic tremor” (OT) was first coined by Heilman in 1984, although an earlier Italian description of the condition was made in 1970 by Pazzaglia and coworkers. Alcohol whether that is beer, wine or spirits is a depressant. I have only dealt with two neurologist and both have been obnoxious and full of them selves. Introduction. by anita » Sun May 28, 2017 6:32 pm, Post Background: Orthostatic tremor (OT) and orthostatic myoclonus (OM) are weight-bearing hyperkinetic movement disorders most commonly affecting older people that induce ‘‘shaky legs’’ upon standing. LOL - the one thing I can add is that you cannot drink the tremors away - I've tried! We observed five patients who had the typical findings of orthostatic tremor but had a wide range of frequencies. A place to talk about your experiences, thoughts and advice. I would agree with DiDi that wine is just the degree of milding to make us comfortable. I send you my sympathy. We describe changes in the extent of sway in a man with orthostatic tremor (OT) who reported increased stability after alcohol. In most cases, OT is sporadic. orthostatic tremor. Results. Three percent of the controls and 47% of the alcoholics had a postural tremor. Typically patients are unable to stand in place for long periods of time secondary to instability and fatigue. by Angela » Sun Jul 10, 2016 10:14 am, Post Typically 2 units of alcohol (roughly one pint or one small glass of wine) will suppress essential tremor for about 4 hours. The mean age at onset was 59.5 years and 23/45 (51%) were men. 946 likes. I was diagnosed at the age of 43 but knew for more than a year earlier that things were starting to look like my Dad's symptoms. • Parkinsonian tremor is caused by damage to structures within the brain that control movement. OT- DISCUSSION, Questions, Thoughts and Advice. Orthostatic tremor . Moderator: gloria. Your Orthostatic Tremor Community. 0. For example, would I delete this message when you've replied so that it is not cluttering the dialogue about the actual subject matter? With a one-time high alcohol consumption the function of the cerebellum is temporarily disturbed. Tremors can also be seen in infants with phenylketonuria (PKU), overactive thyroid or liver failure. by renaely » Tue Oct 11, 2016 2:08 pm, Post The effect of alcohol must be assessed according to whether there is a single case of high alcohol consumption or chronic alcohol abuse. by admin » Fri Jan 22, 2016 2:25 pm, Post OT- DISCUSSION, Questions, Thoughts and Advice. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Although rare, some PD cases can also present with leg tremors on standing. ! PDF | On Sep 22, 2016, Julián Benito-León and others published Orthostatic Tremor: An Update on a Rare Entity | Find, read and cite all the research you need on ResearchGate Can I drink alcohol? More recently, it has been suggested that orthostatic tremor can present either in isolation (pure orthostatic tremor) or associated with other movement disorders (orthostatic tremor-plus). by Joan Sheila » Fri Sep 01, 2017 1:11 pm, Post Alcohol will temporarily improve the tremor in 50% of people. Welcome back to the Orthostatic Tremor forum! OT is divided into ‘‘classical’’ and ‘‘slow’’ forms based on tremor frequency. Primary Orthostatic Tremor News, Information, Research and Forum www.orthostatictremor.org www.youtube.com/orthostatictremor Orthostatic tremor (OT) is a rare condition defined as a high-frequency tremor (13–18 Hz) in the legs when standing. ↳ Click to visit the homepage of the OT website, ↳ 2019 Melbourne OT Meeting - otaus.org, ↳ 2017 Omaha OT Meeting and Research - Dr Torres, ↳ 2014 UNMC - OMAHA OT Meeting - Research, ↳ 2013 TENTATIVE - OT MEETING & RESEARCH in Omaha, ↳ 2012 OT Meeting & Research - Omaha, NE USA, ↳ 2010 OT Meeting - Atlantic City, NJ USA, ↳ 2016 Baylor College of Medicine with Dr Jankovic, ↳ How to use the forum, solutions and tips. A family history of any tremor was noted in 23/45 (51%) patients. Alcohol Tremor; Essential Tremor; Peripheral Neuropathy Tremor; Orthostatic Tremor; Physiologic Tremor; Mental Health. Toggle Navigation Orthostatic Tremor • forum Welcome, Bing [Bot] Profile; Messages 0; Notifications ; Account settings; Logout; Website; Forum . by renaely » Tue Oct 11, 2016 2:10 pm, Post However, lack of response to alcohol, propranolol and primidone in orthostatic tremor stands out as a serious challenge to such a view. One patient was diagnosed with dementia with Lewy bodies preceded by orthostatic tremor for 20 years. I live in Ireland and as far as I know there are only 4 or 5 cases of OT known of. Unlike essential tremor, propranolol (Inderal®), primidone (Mysoline®), and alcohol are ineffective for orthostatic tremor. 40/45 (89%) had primary orthostatic tremor with (n = 30) or without (n = 10) an associated postural arm tremor. ↳ Viewing the forum on iPhone, iPad, tablets and other mobile devices. Symptoms described are dizziness and instability that diminish if the patient sits down or leans on something; drinking small amounts of alcohol … Orthostatic tremor (OT) is a neurological disease of unknown aetiology. Symptoms described are dizziness and instability that diminish if the patient sits down or leans on something; drinking small amounts of alcohol significantly reduces OT. It is described as a shaking, cramping of the lower extremities upon standing and is relieved with movement or sitting. Drug-Induced Tremor; Toxin-Induced Parkinsonism; Dopamine Agonist; Mirapex; … Click Here for Items Related To - Orthostatic Tremor. Alcoholic tremor was never severe, and functional disability occurred in only 17% of patients. by Tigermoth » Fri Jan 22, 2016 1:24 pm, Post Abstract. Tremor is a frequent symptom of alcohol withdrawal. by GraGra » Tue Aug 01, 2017 3:01 am, Return to “OT- DISCUSSION, Questions, Thoughts and Advice.”, Powered by phpBB® Forum Software © phpBB Limited. But the problem remains..what can help my tremor earlier in the day..far earlier than I want to sip, because I need to drive..refuse to drink and drive! Besides trembling, this results in a broad and unsteady gait and difficulties in executing movements precisely. The tremor is often made worse by stress or strong emotions. by gloria » Sun Jul 23, 2017 2:55 pm, Post [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Although rare, some PD cases can also present with leg tremors on standing. OT is considered a rare condition. On examination, a tremor was palpable in both legs on standing and could be auscultated by a stethoscope in the left leg. Pseudo-Orthostatic Tremor : dominant frequency 6.2 to 6.9 sporadic subharmonics at 8 to 18 Hz ... (OT) who reported increased stability after alcohol. ↳ OT- DISCUSSION, Questions, Thoughts and Advice. Tremor and alcohol. Thanks so much to you Gloria and Maureen, hugely appreciate the moral support and for the suggestion to leave the topic up. We describe changes in the extent of sway in a man with orthostatic tremor (OT) who reported increased stability after alcohol. I'm pretty new to the world of forums, so not entirely clear on the the protocols. Orthostatic tremor varies from person to person, and sufferers find their own experiences change from time to time - sometimes due to stress or exertion, but sometimes without any reason what so ever. 13 Patients typically complain of difficulty standing or walking and may be unaware of their tremor. For more info Google : NIH......National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism.........you will find how damaging alcohol is to our OT brain. We found that 5/45 (11%) had orthostatic tremor plus additional neurological features. Hi! Here you can see if there is any natural remedy and/or treatment that can help people with Primary Orthostatic Tremor Unlike essential tremor, propranolol (Inderal®), primidone (Mysoline®), and alcohol are ineffective for orthostatic tremor. The effect of alcohol must be assessed according to whether there is a single case of high alcohol consumption or chronic alcohol abuse. We describe changes in the extent of sway in a man with orthostatic tremor (OT) who reported increased stability after alcohol. The average tremor frequency was 15.7 Hz (range 12.5–20 Hz), and transmitted to the arms on weight-bearing (95.5%). Patients reported a spectrum of progressive orthostatic leg symptoms, relieved by sitting or leaning. Orthostatic tremor is a 14 to 16Hz (range 7 to 36Hz) tremor of uncertain etiology elicited within seconds of an isometric contraction. It is defined by the presence of a 10–20 Hz tremor in the legs while standing still. Tremor and alcohol. OT is generally considered to be an idiopathic disorder. Orthostatic tremor may also occur in patients who have essential tremor, and there might be an overlap between these categories of tremor. Skip to content. Primary orthostatic tremor is a rare disorder that is still under-diagnosed or misdiagnosed. We examined 100 alcoholics who had had no alcohol for more than 21 days, 100 controls, and 50 patients with essential tremor. by Tigermoth » Tue Apr 19, 2016 5:50 pm, Post FAQ; Board index. "Clinicians should also be aware of cases with orthostatism but not true orthostatic tremor, such as orthostatic myoclonus for example, where different medications could be more helpful, or patients with orthostatism as part of a different disorder, as for example in cases with slow orthostatic tremor ( 10 Hz) due to parkinsonian conditions, which may improve with dopaminergic treatment." Post by gloria » Thu Jan 21, 2016 12:02 pm, Post by Tigermoth » Wed Jan 20, 2016 3:31 pm, Post However, there is often a rebound that worsens the tremor the next morning. You have to be careful not too drink too much as I have found the next day the tremors are much, much worse. Orthostatic tremor (OT) is a neurological disease of unknown aetiology. In orthostatic tremor, brain structural analysis is missing so far and the few functional data indicate hyperactivity of the SMA (Wills et al., 1996; Guridi et al., 2008). Welcome back to the Orthostatic Tremor forum! But I would like to know about everyone who has tried CBD oil. As far as alcohol is concerned I've never heard such rubbish. Psychogenic Tremor; Rest Tremor. OT is very rare in children and adolescents (Hassan et al., 2016). Those tremors have distinctive frequency bands, 13-18 Hz for OT and 4-9 Hz for PD, determined by SEMG. Would love more feedback. Tremor is a symptom of many disorders, including Parkinson's disease, essential tremor, orthostatic tremor, cerebellar disease, peripheral neuropathy and alcohol withdrawal. like alcohol. Orthostatic tremor is characterized by tremor of the trunk and legs while standing. The objective of this paper is to help physical therapists recognize orthostatic tremor.Two cases of orthostatic tremor are reported from a tertiary referral center. I am interested in trying it, but have not yet spoken to my dr. My Physical therapist and Rock Steady Boxing instructor both suggested it. My meds say to not use alcohol . These may impl ... Read More. I take wine about 4 nights a week and find 1/2 glasses has no effect on me but if I overdo it the next day is terrible. Positron emission tomography reveals hyperactivity of cerebellum in orthostatic tremor as it shows in essential tremor, therefore lending credence to such a hypothesis. 1 Patients with OT usually report instability while standing, which decreases and eventually disappears through walking or sitting. It is defined by the presence of a 10–20 Hz tremor in the legs while standing still. Orthostatic tremor causes feelings of vibration Alcohol. Typically 2 units of alcohol (roughly one pint or one small glass of wine) will suppress essential tremor for about 4 hours. 2 posts • Page 1 of 1. Unlike essential tremor, propranolol (Inderal®), primidone (Mysoline®), and alcohol are ineffective for orthostatic tremor. Hi! Tremors may be classified as postural, rest or action tremors. Rapid frequency has been emphasized as an important criterion for the diagnosis of this tremor. Orthostatic tremor is a rare disorder characterized by rapid muscle contractions in the legs that occur when standing. (I am 52 years old and recently diagnosed, though already 16hz tremors). Re: Alcohol as a cause of early onset of OT, Can we challenge lazy diagnoses? These results were compared to those of 3 age-matched controls (no alcohol). The 2 patients presented to the Balance Disorders Clinic with complaints of imbalance and shaking in the legs while standing but not with walking. Gloria. What I am getting at is, in a country where drink is very much a part of life and culture and if there was a connection with drink and OT you would expect more than 4 or 5 of us to come up on the radar. Often the symptoms are refractory to medical therapy. Hoping for views and info from the group, as I am still reeling from a meeting with a neurology Doctor (at Great Britains 'National Neurological Hospital') who told me that I had precipitated early onset of OT by drinking too much alcohol. The only problem is that at that time of the evening I am mostly sitting eating dinner and /or watching TV. Alcohol will temporarily improve the tremor in 50% of people. A female asked: i have orthostatic tremor but have been told it is non organic what does this mean please? However, there is often a rebound that worsens the tremor the next morning. Management of primary orthostatic tremor (POT) remains challenging, and medication is often ineffective. 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