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Suggest Treatment For Benign Essential Tremors

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Posted on Wed, 29 Apr 2015
Question: I was diagnosed with a benign essential tremor when i was a little kid. I now am 26 and the tremor in my non dominant hand (my left hand) is so bad when trying to eat or hold a cup or typing that I've started to just not use that hand. My right hand shakes a lot but nowhere near as bad as my left. Is this normal?
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Answered by Dr. Sudhir Kumar (13 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Could be related to benign essential tremor.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thank you for posting your query.

I have noted your symptoms.

Your current symptoms could be related to benign essential tremors (BET). Though it is believed that BET do not get worse over time, in practice, mild progression is noted in most people over long periods of follow up.

As of now, you can take medications such as propranolol or topiramate tablets to get relief from tremors.

I hope my reply has helped you.

I would be pleased to answer, if you have any follow up queries or if you require any further information.
     
Best wishes,     
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Neurology) XXXXXXX Consultant Neurologist
Apollo Hospitals, XXXXXXX
For DIRECT QUERY to me: http://bit.ly/Dr-Sudhir-kumar
My blog: http://bestneurodoctor.blogspot.com/
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Suggest Treatment For Benign Essential Tremors

Brief Answer: Could be related to benign essential tremor. Detailed Answer: Hi, Thank you for posting your query. I have noted your symptoms. Your current symptoms could be related to benign essential tremors (BET). Though it is believed that BET do not get worse over time, in practice, mild progression is noted in most people over long periods of follow up. As of now, you can take medications such as propranolol or topiramate tablets to get relief from tremors. I hope my reply has helped you. I would be pleased to answer, if you have any follow up queries or if you require any further information. Best wishes, Dr Sudhir Kumar MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Neurology) XXXXXXX Consultant Neurologist Apollo Hospitals, XXXXXXX For DIRECT QUERY to me: http://bit.ly/Dr-Sudhir-kumar My blog: http://bestneurodoctor.blogspot.com/