Overview
Essential tremor is a medical term for shaking that you can't control. Your hand or fingers may shake when you lift a cup or point at something. Or your voice may shake when you speak. It is not related to a stroke or Parkinson's disease.
Some things can affect how much you shake. For example, anxiety may make tremors worse. Some medicines also can increase tremors. These include antidepressants and too much thyroid replacement. Talk to your doctor if you think one of your medicines makes your tremors worse.
If your tremors bother you, there are some things you can do to reduce them or make them less noticeable. This includes taking medicine.
Follow-up care is a key part of your treatment and safety. Be sure to make and go to all appointments, and call your doctor if you are having problems. It's also a good idea to know your test results and keep a list of the medicines you take.