Magic trackpad jerky and not smooth lots of troubleshooting to no avail.

Uggg... so I swear this started a few days ago when I was trying to do the photo's upload (didn't work) but it might just have been coincidence...
My magic trackpad (bluetooth enabled using with my iMac) is crazy jerky and NOT smooth at any speed.... here is all the info... this is VERY strange.
A regular plugged in mouse works fine.
The trackpad IS jerky on other users.
I have cleaned it and dried it multiple times
Brand new batteries reading at 100%
Have un paired and paired it again.
Have paired the Trackpad with ANOTHER COMPUTER and it works FINE.
I am at a loss.
All software updates are up to date.  I have turned bluetooth off and on.
Ugg... I literally can't think of anything else to do... I obviously am using this CONSTANTLY so any ideas would be much appreciated!
Josh

Hey yendoggy,
Resetting your Mac's SMC and NVRAM may help stabilize input from your trackpad.
Resetting the System Management Controller (SMC) on your Mac
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201295
How to Reset NVRAM on your Mac
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204063
Cheers,
Allen

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