Dysarthria Slurred speech. Dyskinesia Abnormal, involuntary movements that can be caused by dopaminergic drug therapy Dystonia Abnormal, involuntary muscle contractions that force joints in unnatural positions. Entacapone A COMT inhibitor. Essential Tremor is a progressive disease and tends to run in families. It can afflict persons of any age or gender.
Many physicians identify abnormal brain cell activity of as the suspected cause of tremor.
Patients usually experience action tremor, which occurs when a limb is in use, or postural tremor, which occurs when a limb is outstretched. A thin cable that is implanted under the skin and connects the neurostimulator to the lead. Freezing Temporary inability to move or begin walking. Globus Pallidus A component of the brain's basal ganglia, which works with the thalamus and other areas of the brain to control movement. Hemiballism Violent, flinging movements caused by involuntarycontractions of limb muscles on one side of the body.