Many people with the chronic neurological disease MS will experience some type of multiple sclerosis tremors. There are three main types of MS tremors. The most common type of multiple sclerosis tremors are known as intention tremors. These tremors occur when a person is trying to actively do something, like pick something up, write, stand up, or type. As they try to do these things, their hands or feet may start to shake violently. The more they concentrate on doing the task, the harder they may shake. This can be the most disabling tremor for multiple sclerosis patients, and the most likely type to require treatment. It can be a very frustrating problem.
Another type of multiple sclerosis tremor is known as postural tremors. This is a type of tremor in which the patient will only have tremors and shaking while they are either standing up or sitting down. …