What is primary orthostatic tremors?
Primary orthostatic tremor is a movement disorder characterized by a rapid rhythmical muscle contractions appearing as shakiness in the legs that occurs when standing. The tremor lessens partially or completely when the person is walking or sitting.
How do members experience primary orthostatic tremors?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with primary orthostatic tremors*
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Depressed mood
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Stress
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Who has primary orthostatic tremors on PatientsLikeMe?
Age
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 1 | |
| 20s | 1 | |
| 30s | 1 | |
| 40s | 3 | |
| 50s | 8 | |
| 60s | 15 | |
| 70+ | 30 |
Distribution of sex
Sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 16 | |
| Female | 41 |
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