You'll get questions about what works for essential tremor

January 2012

You'll get questions about what works for essential tremor.

Essential tremor affects about 5% of the population...especially older adults. These tremors occur with deliberate movement or when trying to hold still...resting tremors are more likely Parkinson-related.

Unfortunately, even the most successful meds don't work for 30% to 50% of essential tremor patients.

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You'll get questions about what works for essential tremor

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