Intention tremors with infant - what causes this?

Does anyone know what causes these tremors? She also has tremors when excited, scared or happy. Our dr does not know what they are, our neurologist says it is genetic, our genecist says it is neurologic, so we are getting no where except to throw angina drugs at it. Would really like to know what to call the tremors caused by excitement.

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[biodiesel4u]

Yes, this video is quite old now, but for anyone else out there looking for answers, Google the following: Complex Motor Stereotypy (CMS) or just Motor Stereotypy. John Hopkins Medical Center has more information and there is also a Facebook group. May or may not help you, but finally answered our original questions.

[biodiesel4u]

See other video that is more updated, although not the best example. This one is now dated.

Tremors have migrated from intention to when being excited or stimulated. Much of her body locks up and happens quite often (see newer video). We have seen a handful of drs and talked to specialists around the world, but not diagnosis. This is just one of several issues, but do not want to post that info here.

[TheCocio]

Ok - i know this video is old, and i truely hope your daughter is fine. So this goes out to the rest of the worried parents out there..

Your child could be suffering from a Vitamin B12 deficiency which usually shows at the age between 4-11 months.

[janellefozz]

Please tell me if you get a diagnosis. As I said to eydiethedog, my daughter does something just like this. EEG ruled out seizure, no other delays. She does it when excited and tired the most.

[janellefozz]

@eydiethedog My daughter does something very similar to this, too. I've been searching for answers, also. My daughter started at 18 months and she is now 26 months. An EEG has ruled out seizures for now, although they said they can't completely rule them out without doing a 3 day long EEG. My daughter has no other delays. Did you find out what was causing this in your son? Any help would be appreciated.

[kristencurrent]

My son did this when he was real little too. It was very obvious when he started eating in a high chair and we were getting his food ready. I always just thought it was a strange thing he did...didn't worry about it. At 10 months old, he had his first actual seizure. We have been battling seizures ever since (a year). I'm not saying these jerks are going to lead to seizures for all kids, but something people might want to be aware of.

How is your daughter doing?

[eydiethedog]

I posted a comment on your other video. Didn't see this one here asking if anyone knew about these tremors. My son does the EXACT same thing when excited, sad, happy, reaching for something. Been searching for answers & you're the only other case I can find that matches his. Had an EEG - not seizures. Will see our pediatrician again & ask for a neurologist referral. My son is 10.5 mnths & has some gross motor skill delays. Wondering if your daughter has any other symptoms/delays, etc?

Thank you