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I have ET. My GP gave me one med for it, but the dose was not adequate. I went to a neurologist, who checked me out---neuro exam, EEG, MRI, I don't remember what else. Now I am on two different meds, have been on three in the past. I avoid caffeine, decongestants, getting over tired, and muscle fatigue. Not presently working, so haven't had to draw blood. Have found that for similar tasks, that bracing my dominant hand/arm on a stable surface helps.
I have essential tremor. I currently take a beta blocker that was prescribed for this. It doesn't eliminate my hand tremors, but it really helps decrease them. I've tried coming off the beta blocker, but found that the tremors interfere too much with my daily activities & my work (ex: drawing up medications w/a needle when your hands are trembling and having your coworkers & pts look at you funny is not cool).
nataliewalsh4
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Is any nurses out there that have essential tremor? How do you deal with it? I dream to become a lpn and I am working towards . What medications do you take? How to draw blood?