I've tried multiple things over the years with no improvement.
Are there any studies with results showing this as a suitable way to reduce tremors?
Are there any studies with results showing this as a suitable way to reduce tremors?
See e.g. https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s12311-015-0751-z
My grandfather on the other end of the spectrum and who also had it didn't do those things either.
A (very) quick look at this says that the compounds are doing the damage, but the real problem is that some people don't metabolize them as quickly as others, and they build up. These are neurotoxic at higher concentrations and cross the blood-brain barrier, so if you aren't clearing them out then I guess you're exposing your cerebellum to more of them for a longer duration.
Studies suggest that people with ET have higher levels of these beta-carbolines in their blood than control patients, in some cases (like familial tremor) even if their diet and lifestyle doesn't look it should be risk.
As in, 36 hours+ without food (just water, electrolytes if you want), do the symptoms improve or worsen?
My pediatric neurologist at the time actually suggested trying some wine (with adult supervision of course) because some people seemingly respond well to that. But I've of course tried all kinds of alcohol by now years later and none seem to do the trick.
Another doctor more recently also suggested trying CBD (non THC) but no obvious improvement from that either, although I really only ever tried one type of CBD supplement and maybe it wasn't the right dosage.
And people still believe anything doctors say.
Alcohol is not a good treatment for anything except acute methanol poisoning, and maybe as a topical disinfectant/antiseptic.
Long-term alcohol use will cause tremors, and many alcoholic beverages contain comparatively large amounts of beta-carbolines.