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distonia vs tremor
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Posted by: jaztung ®
02/12/2009, 09:48:13

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My doctor says I have "essential tremor" which is hereditary. I use a combination of Primidone and Endoral to steady my face during gigs. To practice I either suffer through the shaking muscles or have a drink or two, which leaves me with a slight twitch that I can manage. The "twitch" is a regular pulse. In a long tone it sounds like an unwanted vibrato. Flexibility, steady tone and to some extent, range are all effected. I play Trumpet. Does this sound like what you guys are having?


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