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Tulips for Tremor
It's tulip time! Tulips for Tremor is an annual fundraiser benefiting research initiatives and awareness programs for those with essential tremor. Order HERE, by September 7! |
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Community Education Events
Learn the symptoms of ET, how it is diagnosed and treated from local medical specialists. Look here to see if the IETF will be visiting your community. |
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Sign up for Tremor Gram
Tremor Gram is the IETF's monthly electronic newsletter. Sign-up here to receive it in your inbox. |
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Physician Search
Looking for a doctor in your area? Check out our list of specialists.
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Call your Representative
We have a bill ... but we're not done yet! The resolution to make March the official National Essential Tremor Awareness Month is now House Resolution #1264. Keep the momentum going ... Read more. |
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In the News
Watch a video with Dr. Neal Hermanowicz, Southern California Movement Disorders Symposium, discussing ET basics, symptoms, and coping skills. Go here to watch. |
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What is Essential Tremor? |
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Also known as familial tremor, benign essential tremor or hereditary tremor, essential tremor (ET) is a progressive neurological condition that causes a rhythmic trembling of the hands, head, voice, legs or trunk. It is often confused with Parkinson’s disease and dystonia. Because of stereotypes and a lack of awareness, many people with ET never seek medical care though most would benefit from treatment. The International Essential Tremor Foundation (IETF) dedicates this site to the 10 million Americans - and the millions of people more worldwide - who have ET.
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The Symbology of the IETF Logo
The centerpiece of the logo is the Archimedes Spiral, which - when drawn by a patient - is used as a diagnostic tool for ET.
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ET is primarily genetic
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ET is due to abnormal communication between certain areas of the brain, including the cerebellum, thalamus and brain stem. In the majority of people, ET is inherited. Each child of a parent with ET has a 50 percent chance of inheriting it. So far, researchers have located two genes associated with ET. |
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Become informed and empowered |
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Information is powerful in helping you to understand and accept ET as a part of your life. To learn more about ET and the IETF, request a FREE information packet and sign-up for Tremor Gram, the monthly electronic newsletter.
Become a member of the IETF and receive The Scoop on Tremor - the IETF's member research newsletter - and Tremor Talk - the member magazine. Find coping tips to deal with the challenges of everyday life or learn about medications commonly prescribed to treat ET. |
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Click on the Amazon link, make your purchases, and a portion of the total cost of your order will be donated to the IETF. |
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