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A Young Woman’s Story
by: LW on Wed, Sep 17 2008
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I am a 28 year old woman who is troubled by essential tremors. Although most commonly seen in older persons, ET can affect anyone at any age. Some days, my tremors are so severe that everyday tasks are extremely difficult. Applying make-up, opening packages, or even buttoning my pants can often be very challenging.

I work full-time as a Registered Nurse in a busy emergency room. Routine tasks that are often required in this position are sometimes very frustrating, such as open medication packages, IV insertion and CPR. Also, the emergency room is often a very stressful and emotional environment, and this often exacerbates my symptoms.

My tremors began less than 2 years ago, and my doctor referred me to see a neurologist. After a thorough assessment and various diagnostic exams, I was left with the diagnosis of ET. I was provided with very little education regarding this diagnosis, and it was very frightening. Through my own research, I have finally come to better understand ET and I have also learned how to help reduce my symptoms. I have found that the most common cause for the exacerbation of my symptoms is often lack of sleep and emotional stress.
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  1. Wed, Apr 15 2009
    [quote="redbull"]I have had ET since I was 13 years old. I was in 8th grade carrying out a chemistry experiment in front of a small crowd, a...Read
  2. Sat, Apr 11 2009
    I have had ET since I was 13 years old. I was in 8th grade carrying out a chemistry experiment in front of a small crowd, and my hands started to shak...Read
  3. Mon, Feb 02 2009
    I am 34 and I developed my essential tremor about 5 years ago, about 6 months after I had a reaction to a couple bee stings and had to be treated for ...Read
  4. Sun, Jan 25 2009
    Hi like you i have had tremors since round about 12 and have been seen a specialist for this the last 7 years , the latest drug im on is for is for e...Read
  5. Thu, Jan 15 2009
    I was diagnosed with ET when I was 13. I tried medications throughout the years, but none were of any help. I am no longer taking any medications fo...Read

September 2008

  • A Young Woman’s Story - by LW - (Wed, Sep 17 2008)
    I am a 28 year old woman who is troubled by essential tremors. Although most commonly seen in older persons, ET can affect anyone at any age. [more..]
  • ET - by cac - (Wed, Sep 03 2008)
    I have had ET for most of my life. My tremors are in my hands and head with problems with balance and coordination. [more..]

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