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Essential tremor

What will happen to me?

If you have essential tremor, it probably won't go away without treatment. But in most people it's mild, and in some people it stays this way.

Many people aren't bothered by the tremor and don't even go to see their doctor. But usually the tremor slowly gets worse.

In some cases, the tremor may affect your life. You may have trouble doing things that need a steady hand, such as sewing, eating or writing. Some people change jobs or retire because of the tremor.

Source:
Louis ED.
Essential tremor.
New England Journal of Medicine. 2001; 345: 887-891.

¹ You may not feel able to enjoy your social life.

If the tremor affects your life, you should see your doctor. There are treatments that can help.

Sources for the information on this page:

Louis ED.Essential tremor.New England Journal of Medicine. 2001; 345: 887-891.

This information was last updated on Sep 01, 2008

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