Symptoms of Tremor (essential)

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Essential tremor often begins gradually. Sometimes it appears during your teens, then goes away for years, only to return later in life. More often, symptoms begin in mid to late life.

Most people with essential tremor experience a trembling, up-and-down movement of their hands. Less commonly, your arms, head, tongue and eyelids may be affected. Your voice box (larynx) can also be affected and this may lead to your voice sounding shaky or quavering. Occasionally, essential tremor can cause tremors in your legs or feet.

Your symptoms may not affect both sides of your body equally.

Tremors usually occur only when you make controlled movements, such as when you try picking up an object or drinking a glass of water. Actions requiring fine motor skills â€“ like writing or using small tools â€“ may be especially difficult. You may find that things like eating, putting on makeup, or shaving all become difficult.

Tremors usually disappear when your body is at rest or when you are asleep.

If you are tired, anxious, hot or cold, your symptoms are likely to become worse.

Some people have relatively mild symptoms while others find that their tremors become more severe over time.