I took my first Metopropol ER 50 mg. (Beta blocker) for the ET tremors this morning. So far, I haven't noticed any reduction in my tremors at all. I didn't ask the doctor how long it should take before I notice any difference, but I think I will put in a call to him a little bit later this afternoon. The only thing that I have noticed from the beta blocker is that I feel more tired. The aching, burning, and stiffness across the top of my shoulders and my neck has been back since I stopped the Sinemet. My tremors seemed worse after going off of the Sinemet too. Oh, and since beta blockers can cause depression, I doubled my antidepressant, Effexor. The doctor said that would be fine. Well, that's it for now. Just checking in.

Love,

Evonne