Question 1

have essential tremor in right hand. how can i control it?

Accepted Answer

3 meds: Gabapentin, valium, baclfen.

Question 2

has anyone dealt with severe hand tremors (essential tremor)?

Accepted Answer

Hand tremors: Medications in the beta-blocker group such as Propranolol (inderal) has been used. Discuss with your pcp for recommendation.

Question 3

37 y/o, on 50mg zoloft (sertraline) for 2.5 years.  have been noticing head and hand shaking lately when using them or concentrating or tired, not at rest.  what is likelihood it is zoloft (sertraline) vs essential tremor?

Accepted Answer

Essential: More likely essential or familial can get tremor with ssris.

Question 4

my mom started rest tremor in her hand a year ago. she has rheumatoid arthritis for10 years, she is70. can it be pd, parkinsonism or essential tremor.

Accepted Answer

Parkinson's : Probably Parkinson's. She should see her neurologist to get a definitive diagnosis

Question 5

who gets essential tremor?

Accepted Answer

Anybody: No way to predict. There is usually a family history suggesting genetic link.

Question 6

is essential tremor permanent?

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Yes: There is no known cure so far. Only control is possible with medications and or deep brain stimulation and at times with Botox injections.

Question 7

what does essential tremor feel like?

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Shaking with use: Tremors of mainly hands which appear or intensify by attempt to use hands in activities like holding a cup or writing with a pen or use knife or a fork. Shaking subsides once the hands are rested on laps or well supported. An alcoholic drink often relieves tremors for several hours.

Question 8

what sort of disorder is an essential tremor?

Accepted Answer

Tremor: Essential tremor: is a tremor at rest. Usually on both side  involving the hands, wrists, lower extremity, head, or voice.
Tend to be familiar. Propranolol(inderal) may help.

Question 9

is essential tremor curable ?

Accepted Answer

No but managable: Essential tremors cannot be cured in total, but managed by betablockers and similar medications.

Question 10

is there a cure for essential tremor?

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No cure: Some patients require only intermittent tremor reduction, such as when attending a meeting or engaging in a social activity. For these patients, a cocktail or beer prior to the activity may be sufficient. An alternative is Propranolol (10-40 mg) approximately one half hour prior to the event. Alcohol consumption is not an appropriate maintenance therapy for patients who seek tremor reduction throu.

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