Primary Writing Tremor

Ana Vives-Rodriguez,Elan D Louis,Christine Y Kim

doi:10.5334/tohm.449

Abstract

Primary Writing Tremor

Highlights

Primary writing tremor (PWT) is a rare condition; tremor occurs primarily while writing rather than during other tasks
A 48-year-old left-handed male with a 10-year history of left-hand tremor was evaluated at our center. He reported that tremor was present primarily when writing, but sometimes when using a screwdriver at work
He had previously received a diagnosis of essential tremor (ET) and was prescribed primidone and propranolol. Both were ineffective and were stopped. His neurological examination was consistent with primary writing tremor (PWT): a moderate degree of tremor was noted while writing and was minimally present or absent during other activities

Summary

Introduction

Primary writing tremor (PWT) is a rare condition; tremor occurs primarily while writing rather than during other tasks. Conflicts of Interest: The authors report no conflict of interest. He reported that tremor was present primarily when writing, but sometimes when using a screwdriver at work.

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