Re: essential tremors

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The research foundations which are dedicated to studying Essential Tremors say these tremors are caused by two specific genetic defects, in 50% of those with essential tremors. The presence of these genes can be determined with a test.

The cause of essential tremors in the other 50% of patients is still unknown.

http://www.wemove.org/et/et_cg.html

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/essential-tremor/DS00367

http://www.essentialtremor.org/

>> My dad has an essential tremor in his right hand. Also called an "intention tremor", meaning when you intend to use that hand, it starts shaking uncontrollably. Also called an "action tremor". It can make it almost impossible for a person to write or eat.> The symptoms might lead one to believe it's the early onset of Parkinson's Disease, but it's not. As with the other posts to this list, my dad's doctor is not sure what the cause is. My dad's mother and father also had tremors. He remembers his dad's hand shaking, and his mother's head shaking....so its probably heriditary.> There are few drugs to "try" and treat the condition, none without their side effects. So far my dad has been on Myceline, Topamax, Neurontin and is currently on Lyrica. He had side effects to the first three and could not tolerate them. Side effects including swelling of the arms and legs, and the worst one "voluntary muscle control"...and this was from the Topamax, I believe....meaning when he went to put his foot on the brake to stop the car, he had trouble making his leg do what he wanted it to "voluntarily" do.> > Good luck. If you find something that helps, please post. My dad has been through physical therapy and has learned to use his left hand a little more (he's right-handed, the tremor hand, of course). He can write decently with it, and uses it more. We also got him a weighted spoon, knife and fork set that really helps with his eating. He used to pay all his bills by writing checks, but that's almost impossible now. I do most/all of his stuff online these days for him.> > Be well,> Steve> > > > ---------------------------------> Groups are talking. We & acute;re listening. Check out the handy changes to Yahoo! Groups.>

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Always. Too much bleeding of alpha into the band with eyes closed.

Pete

Thanks Pete. With the SMR, is it EO?

Van Deusen wrote:

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Usually low levels of dopamine (as in Parkinsons). Training up SMR in the sensory motor cortex and (sometimes) eyes closed alpha in the occipitals have worked for me with both essential tremors and parkinsons (though the latter result doesn't last and training must be fairly continuous.)

I like training on the midline for the SMR (Fz and Cz with linked ear references) directly over the medial forebrain bundle.

pete

Hello All,

A friend's 13 year old daughter has been diagnosed with essential tremors. It doesn't cause her much trouble, except teasing at school. Does anyone know if NFB has worked with this condition? Mom wants an idea of whether it might help before proceeding with an assessment (cart meet horse).

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Many thanks, Pete. Van Deusen wrote: , Always. Too much bleeding of alpha into the band with eyes closed. Pete On Dec 5, 2007 5:06 PM, <kneurotyk> wrote: Thanks

Pete. With the SMR, is it EO? Van Deusen <pvdtlcgmail> wrote: , Usually low levels of dopamine (as in Parkinsons). Training up SMR in the sensory motor cortex and (sometimes) eyes closed alpha in the occipitals have worked for me with both essential tremors and parkinsons (though the latter result doesn't last and training must be fairly continuous.) I like training on the midline for the SMR (Fz and Cz with linked ear references) directly over the medial forebrain bundle. pete On Dec 5, 2007 4:46 PM, <kneurotyk> wrote: Hello All, A friend's 13 year old daughter has been diagnosed with essential tremors. It doesn't cause her much trouble, except teasing at school. Does anyone know if NFB has worked with this condition? Mom wants an idea of whether it might help before proceeding with an assessment (cart meet horse). Looking for last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with Yahoo! Search. -- Van Deusenpvdtlcgmailhttp://www.brain-trainer.com305/433-3160 The Learning Curve, Inc. Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. -- Van Deusenpvdtlcgmailhttp://www.brain-trainer.com305/433-3160The Learning Curve, Inc.

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