How do I control my shaking hands (ET)?

I didn't notice my shaky hands until jr high. The shaking has only gotten worse. Well I know part of it is because I'm an art student majoring in fashion design so I have to do a lot of stuff with my hands. They do shake more do to fatigue but it can't be helped. Is it possible that I have essential tremor at 18? I do have wrist tendinitis and carpal tunnel, diagnosed by a doctor. They suggested physical therapy which I have tried but it still doesn't work. My hands are just so weak. My mom has ET, but nothing works on her. Her hands are so shaky that she can't hold anything steady no matter how heavy or light. If it runs in the family, I'm afraid my hands will just get worse. My hands are essential to my artwork. If it goes at this rate, wouldn't it just affect my abilities to do things like my mom? Is there a cure? My mom has seen lots of doctors and tried many medications even Chinese herbal remedies and acupuncture. I haven't gotten that bad but I want to prolong it or cure it if I can. Can somebody please help me? I don't smoke, do drugs, or drink/take caffeine so I know they aren't causing my problems. I have tried wearing a cast for over a month so that I wouldn't use my hands but they just became weaker afterwards.How do I control my shaking hands (ET)?
I have ET (very minor) but the neurologist said there are medications that can minimize it.


Klonipin (benzodiazepine)


Propanolol (beta blockers)


Anti-seizure meds.


I forget the others because I take lots of meds.





I think when I'm stressed it's worse.





I would get a 2nd opinion with a neurologist....I can't understand why your hands are getting weaker except that you weren't using them.


Using wrist weights might help.





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