What is Essential Tremor?
A relatively common disorder characterized by a fairly specific pattern of tremors which are most prominent in the upper extremities and neck. The tremor is usually mild, but when severe may be disabling. An autosomal dominant pattern of inheritance may occur in some families.
What do patients take to treat Essential Tremor and its symptoms?
Commonly prescribed and frequently used treatments
| Treatment name | Efficacy | Overall rating of side effects | # of Evaluations |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Primidone
(Mysoline)
|
9 | ||
|
Propranolol
(Bedranol, Inderal, Deralin, Propranolol ER)
|
7 |
These charts show data from Essential Tremor patients' latest treatment evaluations
Who has Essential Tremor at PatientsLikeMe?
- 184 patients have this condition
- 8 New patients joined this month
- 19 say Essential Tremor is their primary condition
| <20 | 20-29 | 30-39 | 40-49 | 50-59 | 60-69 | 70+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Age | ||||||
| Gender | |
| 78% | Females |
|---|---|
| 22% | Males |
| Age at first symptom | # of patients | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| 0-19 yrs | 26 | |
| 20-29 yrs | 10 | |
| 30-39 yrs | 19 | |
| 40-49 yrs | 16 | |
| 50-59 yrs | 12 | |
| 60-69 yrs | 3 | |
| 70+ yrs | 0 |
| Diagnosis status | # of patients | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| Diagnosed | 94 | |
| Not Officially Diagnosed | 10 |
These charts show data from Essential Tremor patients who have completed their condition history