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Essential Tremors

Patriot3 — Sun, 30 Jun 2019 15:24:04 GMT

Does anyone else have ET? Mine have gotten so bad in the past year I can hardly write anymore. Guess I will have to go back to the Neurologist. I know there is surgery, but at my age, I'm a little scared of it. It's very embarrasing.

I am on medication. Several years ago, I tried one medication that is used for Epelipsy and I was a zombie for a couple of days. I am very sensitive to medication.

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Ruby Laine — Sun, 30 Jun 2019 15:34:06 GMT

@Patriot3, are you on propranolol? What did your doctor suggest last time you were in? There is a nonsurgical option that has helped many, too. It uses ultrasound. Sometimes occupational therapy helps. I have three family members with ET, but so far medication is helping.

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drizzellla — Sun, 30 Jun 2019 15:35:35 GMT

OH YES! I have them.

My Doctor put me on Propranolol ER. I can't say it has made any difference. But I take it just the same - just in case.

It is slowly changing my entire life and not for the better.

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Patriot3 — Sun, 30 Jun 2019 15:58:07 GMT

@drizzellla @Ruby Laine Yes, I am on propranolol........60 er twice a day. I used to take a low dose for tremors for years, but had to have it increased a couple of years ago for borderline high BP. It certainly hasn't helped the tremors.

I go back to my cardio doc in Aug and will mention it then. In the meantime, I'm going to contact my neurologist.

Thanks for your feedback!

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AuntG — Sun, 30 Jun 2019 17:45:25 GMT

Do some people use CBD oil for ET?

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Patriot3 — Sun, 30 Jun 2019 19:45:41 GMT

@AuntG wrote:
Do some people use CBD oil for ET?

@AuntG As much as I hate the thought of using this, I thought about trying it. However, w/having Afib and borderline high BP, I was cautious until I talk to my Dr.

Thanks for your input

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Kat mom — Wed, 03 Jul 2019 04:07:26 GMT

I have the benign essential tremors for a few years now. I was put on gabapentin and it made me fall often and my floor is hard wood. A bit later I was told I have neuropathy as well. I see my neurologist this month and I am more concerned about the neuropathy more. My tremors are basically on my left side and I am right handed. So I shake, walk sideways and squeak when I get zapped by neuropathy. I miss my ability to complete a task all at one time. Now it is 10 minutes here and there.