that sounds like a pretty big problem to me tenderwolfe. i know that i have a lot of strange balance problems, lack of coordination, changes in my handwriting and the dropsies too - they're hard to describe, but i would strongly suggest you see a neurologist, especially with the tremor and loss of strength in your hand grip. i know how hard it is to go see one more doctor but you've got some pretty serious symptoms going on there. please do that.

i'm sorry, i sound like an alarmist. don't want to scare you just concerned.

Neurologist!! That's the guy who will know how to recognize if this is something Neurological or not.

This is something we all do, and we need to be careful! When a new symptom comes alone, we tend to think it's CFS and just kind of write it off. That can be a big mistake! I, like simonsayssit, do not want to alarm you in any way at all, I just want you to take this to the proper specialist for a diagnosis before you take our word for it that it's CFS related!!

OK? This is something we all need to do. This is part of the CFS criteria!! LET"S JUST CONFUSE THIS PERSON!!! And CFS does that very well. Don't let it get ya!! See a Neuro guy, and get peace of mind!! That's what I do.

I wish you the best!!

I just looked through all of the threads and all of the comments. I couldn't find anyone else that talked about having problems dropping things. How are you legs and arms for strength in the morning? CFS does make us weak in a general, whole body way. If it is just your hands I would think it is something else. Good luck.

Don't worry about how you sound with posts and any problems are big enough to talk about on here.

I have problems with fine motor skills, sometimes drop things or just have trouble getting a good grip on small things, my hand writing is really suckie now too. Writing in general is very difficult now, along with other fine motor skills like crocheting, trying to thread a needle, using small paper clips, polishing my nails, etc. While I do believe that these CNS symptoms are common in CFS, I also believe it's a good idea to have a neurologist rule out other possible issues. Better that you know exactly what you're dealing with.

Good luck to you!

I get the grip issues sometimes but i agree with others..see a neurologist.

Thanks for asking about the strength in my arms and legs in the morning. As a mater of fact, my legs have been feeling like they can't hold me up, but that's not just in the morning. And it's certainly not all the time; some days go by when my legs are just fine. But the dropping of stuff is an every day thing.

I went to a very good neurologist last year for help with my migraines, and she really did help. Since I already have a neuro, might as well see her again.

I was diagnosed with essential tremor over a year ago, by a neurologist.. At the time my symptoms were just about like yours but the tremor was much worse when my blood sugar was low, other times it was and still is slight. My handwriting has never been good, but now it's a scribble unless I really pay attention. I am always missing the shelf in the cupboard and the fridge. I only use spillproof covered mugs (thermos makes great ones) or those insulated cups with covers and straws.
I wanted to say, if you have a healthcare plan, you'll see your pcp first; then get your referral to a neurologist, who will most likely set you up for an mri or ct scan pre-visit. don't be surprised if that first visit is 4 or 5 months out. I started out with my pcp when I began dropping things regularly. He diagnosed ET but wanted me to see a neuro guy anyway, it was 5 mo for the visit, and then more testing and 8 mo total for a diagnosis.
Treatment was meds, sadly I could not tolerate them (no surprise there). I then saw my Naturopathic Doctor (ND). She suggested some herbals that helped far more than the meds. Also, for me anyway, it's a huge function of blood sugar.
Are you eating first thing in the AM? or waiting a bit? Having coffee? That will make it worse if it's ET. If you can get a hold of an inexpensive blood glucose testing unit, try checking it first thing in the AM just to rule out hypoglycemia. If your waking sugar is less than about 90, that's a possibility. If it is lower, eat right away when you wake up. I mean within 15 min. even just a piece of toast with peanut butter or something with protein and carbs.
Avoid caffeine as well....
If it's not your sugar, not ET, there still could be other things to rule out before presuming it's just part of CFS.... I'm thinking neuropathy, thyroid, low blood pressure...
Hope your pcp can get you going on the path for an answer!
Be well

sorry just noted your last post saying you had a neuro :) That's what I get for skipping down....