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13. Yes, I notice my tremor improves after a glass of wine.

Wed Oct 17, 2018, 12:12 PM

Oct 2018

But I have to drink the wine in a tall glass as so my trembling hand doesn't accidentially spill out...I use a plastic cup...

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

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