beta blockers

[taylor6902]

does anyone know if beta blockers are common amongst surgeons to help with ETs?

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[velo]

does anyone know if beta blockers are common amongst surgeons to help with ETs?

Well, I doubt very much that a lot of surgeons have true essential tremor--its just not that common, especially at an age where you'd still be practicing-- but if you're asking if a lot of surgeons take beta-blockers to steady their hand? I'd have to doubt it... I've certainly never heard any surgeons talk about it

 

[Chronic Student]

I've worked with hundreds of different surgeons at 8 different hospitals in a wide range of specialities from neurosurgery to plastics and I've never heard it mentioned. Just anecdotal, but based upon a lot of experience.

-Mike

 

[dpmd]

I have heard it mentioned for people who have performance anxiety induced hand tremor. Never tried it though. I imagine a practicing surgeon wouldn't need it. I don't think many surgeons have the actual movement disorder ET. It can start at any age and is progressively disabling. Not very conducive to a long surgical career.

 

[sdn1977]

Nope - not for et, but I have a few who stop by on the way to the or to get a beta blocker for migraines.

 

[lattimer13]

does anyone know if beta blockers are common amongst surgeons to help with ETs?

nope...EtOH works wonders for ETs...especially in surgeons.