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Can you prevent essential tremor?
11 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
No: It is unknown to neuroscientist how to prevent as we still do not know what causes it. Some genetic factors are known.
Answered 3/30/2018
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Treatment not cure: There are medications available for essential tremor, such as Inderal (propranolol) and mysoline. Alcohol will suppress the tremors. Taking medication, if tolerated will prevent the tremors, as long as the medication continues to be taken.
Answered 8/21/2018
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Cause not known: The "essential" in essential tremor means we do not know the cause. It is just tremor, with no other identifiable problem -- essentially just the tremor!
Answered 9/15/2015
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