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I have been prescribed 300 mg Gappapentin 9 per day for hand tremors for about 9 months with no improvement. My Neurologist recently added 25 mg Primidone 3 x per day, which I'm waiting for any improvement. Does any one suffer from hand tremors and have any information to share?
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I've had fairly mild essential tremor for many years, and have never had a doctor recommend any kind of treatment. It's worse some days more than others. It's trouble for me when I'm painting window frames and other trim work. It can help if I can steady my painting hand with my other hand, or rest my hand on or against a fixed site.
I wouldn't mind knowing of any kind of treatment.
Jim
@douglasebaker, @basketcase- I was diagnosed with ET over 20 years ago and I would say that any progression has been minimal. It really only affects my left hand (I'm left handed) I'm retired now, but worked as a carpenter running my own company for over 40 years prior. I really never felt it affected my carpentry skills, but my writing at times is atrocious. I find that if I've been at all physical and then attempt to even sign my name on a check it's hardly readable. I've elected to not take any of the scripts available to help for now. If it were to get much worst I would consider it, but for now if I need to sign any checks or cards I find the mornings my best time for that. Jim @thankful
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Hi @douglasebaker, you'll notice that I moved your post about hand tremors to this existing discussion. I did this so that you can connect with @basketcase @jimhd @waterboy @thankful @kathystl @bettyusa @oakbourne @sadnancy and others, and share treatment options. Click VIEW & REPLY to scroll through the past messages.
Douglas, how long has it been since your added Primidone to the treatment with Gabapentin?