What is essential tremor?
A relatively common disorder characterized by a fairly specific pattern of tremors which are most prominent in the upper extremities and neck. The tremor is usually mild, but when severe may be disabling. An autosomal dominant pattern of inheritance may occur in some families.
How do members experience essential tremor?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with essential tremor*
*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for essential tremor*
*Data from patients with essential tremor, who have ever reported treatments, ordered by their reporting frequency during the last 5 years.
Compare treatments taken by people with essential tremor*
*Data from patients with essential tremor, who have ever reported treatments, ordered by their reporting frequency during the last 5 years.
Who has essential tremor on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 4 | |
| 20s | 41 | |
| 30s | 64 | |
| 40s | 102 | |
| 50s | 205 | |
| 60s | 285 | |
| 70+ | 367 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 348 | |
| Female | 709 |