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Neurology · Keck School of Medicine of USC
Depends on what you mean by "resistant". Increasing doses of propranolol and primidone, as tolerated, is the simplest move. Other pharmacologic treatments like Topiramate and Gabapentin are sometimes tried but rarely effective. Simultaneous with this you'll want to refer the patient to OT for assist...
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Neurology · Chicago Movement.
I've had a couple of patients try this orthotic: readi-steadi.com.
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Neurology · Ideal Neurology Clinic
Botox injection by a movement disorders specialist should also be considered for patients who want to avoid or delay DBS evaluation.
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Neurology · Quinnipiac Netter School of Medicine
I used all above:
- Primidone
- Beta Blockers
- GBP
- TPX
- Clonazepam
- Botox 50-100 units in finger flexors and sometimes BR
- Weighted devices
- Focused US from Neuravive insightec.com. They have centers in NYU and Brigham and Women's Hospital in New England areas.
I also met a neurologist with ET and he also ...