benign essential tremor Flashcards
1
Q
what
A
common condition assoc w older age
fine tremor affecting voluntary muscles
2
Q
features
A
fine tremor symmetrical more prominent on volun movement worse when tired, stress, caffiene improved by alcohol absent during sleep
3
Q
differentials
A
parkinsons
MS
huntingtons chorea
hyperthyroidism
4
Q
medications which can be tried to improve symptoms
A
propanolol
primidone
