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area51

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3. I have essential tremor also.

Reply to CTyankee (Original post)

Sun Oct 14, 2018, 01:22 PM

Oct 2018

I was prescribed propranolol. Have you heard of the Int'l. Essential Tremor Foundation? They can send you a free packet of information (see bottom right link on front page), and they have tips for coping. Studies are being done to find a new treatment, as current medications prescribed are "off-label".

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I have "essential tremor" in my hands. [View all] CTyankee Oct 2018 OP

My father was able to eat soup again after he got a weighted spoon that leveled itself. femmedem Oct 2018 #1

I was prescribed Turin_C3PO Oct 2018 #2

do these meds allow you to drink wine? CTyankee Oct 2018 #4

Technically you aren't supposed to. Turin_C3PO Oct 2018 #8

This message was self-deleted by its author Turin_C3PO Oct 2018 #7

I have essential tremor also. area51 Oct 2018 #3

thanks for the info. Very helpful! CTyankee Oct 2018 #5

I made an appointment duforsure Oct 2018 #6

Yes Quanta Oct 2018 #9

I had bad side effects from Gabapentin and had to stop them. CTyankee Oct 2018 #10

It makes me sleepy and made me dizzy once, Quanta Oct 2018 #11

Yes, I notice my tremor improves after a glass of wine. CTyankee Oct 2018 #13

Thanks for this thread. In the past two years my hands are shaking more. badhair77 Oct 2018 #12