Essential Tremor (ET) is a common neurological condition, often misdiagnosed as
Parkinson’s. Its cause is unknown, but can run in families, resulting
in fast, rhythmic trembling in the hands, head, legs, trunk or voice.
Whilst the tremors experienced by people with Parkinson’s are apparent
during rest periods, ET is an ‘action’ tremor - it is more pronounced
when the affected part of the body is being used, for example in the
hands when writing.
More information and support is available from the National Tremor Foundation – www.tremor.org.uk
