essential tremor

[reina77]

I just wanna know other than propranolol, are there foods that have beta blockers? I have benign essential tremor and it is most active when I'm speaking in front of group of people (these include hands, voice, and cheeks) but it happens all the time even in a normal day. what shall I do? I can't concentrate on my job and for any discussions we have because of this ET.

[mirzabc]

Dear Sir
I have hands tremors for the last 2o years .I m 38years now. I have used many medicines including, Homeopathic ,Herbal and Elopathic but no relieve. My both hands tremor when i take a tea cup in my hand or at meal. I have goiter in my childhood, operated T3,T4,TSH were normal when i got surgical treatment, before it was a hyper thyroid-ism
I don't know what to do and how to get rid of this problem. Please anyone there who can guide me.
Thanks

[DrNavneetMD]

Hello Dear,

Most people with essential tremor don't need treatment beyond reassurance that the condition isn't a sign of a more serious disease. Lifestyle changes — which include getting plenty of rest and avoiding stressful situations and stimulants such as caffeine — may help ease the tremors. Most people with essential tremor find that fatigue, anxiety, sleep deprivation and even temperature extremes make their tremors worse.
Till date there is no study which shows the presence of propranolol in food.The usual treatment consists of beta blockers,anti seizure medicines,tranquilizers,botox injections.

The following suggestions can sometimes help reduce or relieve tremors:
Avoid caffeine. Caffeine can cause your body to produce more adrenaline, which may make your tremors worse. Avoid other stimulants as well.
Use alcohol sparingly. Some people notice that their tremors improve for up to an hour after they drink alcohol, but drinking isn't a good solution for people with essential tremor. That's because tremors tend to worsen once the effects of alcohol wear off. What's more, larger amounts of alcohol eventually are needed to relieve tremors, which can lead to chronic alcoholism.your life,
Relax - you can change how you react to stressful situations using a range of relaxation techniques. These include deep breathing, progressive muscle relaxation, guided imagery and massage as well as disciplines such as yoga . Many people also find that physical exercise — walking, jogging, swimming or biking — is a great stress reliever.
Rest well. Fatigue can exacerbate tremors. Try to get at least seven hours of sound sleep every night. If you have trouble falling asleep, wake up repeatedly or awaken early and can't go back to sleep, talk to your doctor.
Strengthen your hands. Your doctor may recommend working with a specialist to learn exercises to promote more stability in your hands and wrists. These usually involve using 1- to 2-pound weights strapped to your wrists. You can continue doing these exercises at home.
Refer http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/essential-tremor/DS00367/DSECTION=8 for more information.
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