Essential Tremor

[livingwith]

I am 54 and have been living alone with essential tremor until right now.
The first time I noticed it was while doing a paint-by-number picture when I was about 6 years old. I thought it funny how my brush would “quake.” Usually it calmed down, and I could continue at what I was doing. As the years went by it gradually increased but I didn’t think it was a big deal.
When I was in 7th grade I remember walking to the front of the class to read my report. My hands shook so badly ...Read the full article

[annabellenew]

Thank you for sharing! I'm 51 and have just returned to grad school and find that the tremors have increased....but for me it is so intermittent...speaking is an issue, but trying to write in front of others is usually a nightmare...I take as many online courses as I can. And I want to be an elementary teacher...how will I write on the board....depressing really.

[annabellenew]

Thanks everyone for posting..I now see that some of you realized in elementary school that you were shaking...I can view this as an opportunity to educate others....

[julibean]

I read your letter and I felt like I was reading my own story of living with ET. I recently began taking Effexor and my tremors are much worse. Often I've had trouble with meds and ET, and have had to take care of my ET first. I find that none of the meds available treat my ET with any success, except, one. Inderol, however, I have asthma and after several trips to the emergency room. I've decided I'd rather shake than not be able to breathe.
I'm seeing a new neurologist this coming Monday, I hope that he has something worthwhile to say.
Thank You for sharing your story.
If anyone as any suggestions re; meds for ET please respond.