I'm sorry John, it must be real difficult to deal with.

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I have Parkinson's with tremors I notice them more when I'm upset about something.. or if I miss my medicine on time.

Kathryn, it sounds like we are in the same boat. Dyskinesia drives me nuts when I'm sitting in my recliner. I have also worn out the foot of my bed or my feet rubbed together. I hope you have some relief for your essential tremors.

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Osiyo David! Hope you are doing well. I was first diagnosed with ET several years ago ( about 2013 I think). Was referred to another Neurologist who in 2019 said I had PD but my Primary Neuro disagreed with. Was referred to UT Southwestern Neurology in 2022 where they did exams and a DatScan (returned negative) and they ordered an Syn-One Test (returned Positive). My Neurologist said that test was confirmatory for PD and so I had diagnosis of both ET and PD. He retired in Jan 2024 so after an 8 month search I found a new neurologist with specialization in movement disorders such as PD. After reviewing all previous neurologist in Tulsa and UT Southwestern Neurology notes, all my CT & MRI brain scans, DatScan and Syn-One skin punch biopsy result and performing a thorough (IMHO) physical examination she changed my diagnosis from PD to Parkinsonism In September this year. I go back to see her for 2nd time in November and hopefully she will clarify my diagnosis. {After researching, believe I check off almost every box matching up with MSA (Multiple System Atrophy} but we’ll see… Hope my story is helpfull David! God Bless!

David - The ET tremors are a lot more difficult to deal with. It’s also hard for me to eat, and drinking, even more so.