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You wrote: > >I am looking for support and information that might help me in dealing with >my aging father who lives with me. > >He has Essential Tremor, a neurological disorder very similar to PD. His ET >was diagnosed when he was 21 years old. He is now 76. In recent years >physicians have concluded that he is also developing PD symptoms. > >In addition to the severely disabling physical characteristics of this >lifelong condition, he also struggles with anxiety and depression. > >I have many questions. >The first ones: Am I in the right forum? Does anyone know of a list devoted >only to ET? > >Val Mitchell >[log in to unmask] > > Val: From what I know of "essential tremor" (is this the same as "familial tremor"?), it can respond to Inderal, a beta-blocker. If your Dad is also exhibiting symptoms of true PD, I would think that the ordinary treatment of same would be indicated. I am curious as to what other members of this List think, as well. Best, Bob -- ******************************************************** Robert A. Fink, M. D., F.A.C.S. Phone: 510-849-2555 Neurological Surgery FAX: 510-849-2557 2500 Milvia Street Suite 222 Berkeley, California 94704-2636 USA E-Mail: [log in to unmask] CompuServe: 72303,3442 America Online: BobFink "Ex Tristitia Virtus" ********************************************************