Management of Essential Tremor prioritizes functional improvement over symptom elimination, and protocols begin with propranolol or primidone.

Is there a known relationship between familial/essential/intentional tremor and restless legs syndrome (RLS)? Based on my research, both have some dopamine-related ...

Dear Doctors: I think I’m coming down with essential tremors, which run in my family. At age 81, my left hand and left leg are making movements that I’m not initiating. My dad died at 95, and because ...

If your hand routinely shakes when you hold a drink, sign your name or tap a number into your cellphone, you may fear that you’re experiencing signs of Parkinson’s disease. But what you’re more likely ...

Essential tremor is one of the most common movement disorders, yet it often is mistaken for other neurological conditions such as Parkinson’s disease. Affecting an estimated 7 to 10 million Americans, ...

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center is one of six locations nationally - and the only one in the Midwest - studying the safety and effectiveness of a promising new technology using ...

As we age, performing daily tasks and the activities we enjoy can become more difficult. Some seniors may begin experiencing movement disorders that further inhibit their physical abilities and the ...

Dear Doctors: I am considering an ultrasound treatment for essential tremor, which has affected my hands and also my voice. Can you please talk about tremor and about how this procedure works? Will it ...

Q I think I’m coming down with essential tremors, which run in my family. At age 81, my left hand and left leg are making movements that I’m not initiating. My dad died at 95, and because I’m ...