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Are Unexplained Movements Of The Tongue Signs Of Essential Tremors?
Question: My tongue moves to the left and right then to back and folds slightly on each side. Can this be caused by Essentrial Tremors which I was diagnosed XXXXXXX , 2016. I started noticing this a few months ago. I was prescribed Propanol 10 mg. daily. I am female and 76 years old.
Brief Answer:
Dystonia or dyskinesias
Detailed Answer:
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Essential Tremor is not known to significantly effect movements of the tongue which is likely based upon the fact that the tongue is controlled by a different sort of nerve known as a cranial nerve as opposed to the limbs which are controlled by spinal nerves. Cranial nerves are not affected in their motor components by the process of essential tremor.
Propranolol is certainly a good drug to use for essential tremor but I wouldn't expect there to be much effect as far as these tongue movements.
When the tongue contracts or moves as you say then, there are a couple of things to consider.
One would be side effects of drugs such as REGLAN (metoclopramide) or COMPAZINE (prochlorperazine), and HALDOL (haloperidol).
Another reason for the tongue moving about the way you describe would be from a condition known as DYSTONIA or abnormal tone in a muscle. This could be caused by metabolic defects, toxicity within the body, stroke, or infections within the oromandibular region (the mouth) or the brain.
If I were your neurologist I would order laboratory studies, review all medications you've taken over the past 4-6 weeks, do a complete neurological examination on you, and then, if necessary consider getting an MRI of the brain.
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Dystonia or dyskinesias
Detailed Answer:
Good evening and thank you for using our service and asking your question.
Essential Tremor is not known to significantly effect movements of the tongue which is likely based upon the fact that the tongue is controlled by a different sort of nerve known as a cranial nerve as opposed to the limbs which are controlled by spinal nerves. Cranial nerves are not affected in their motor components by the process of essential tremor.
Propranolol is certainly a good drug to use for essential tremor but I wouldn't expect there to be much effect as far as these tongue movements.
When the tongue contracts or moves as you say then, there are a couple of things to consider.
One would be side effects of drugs such as REGLAN (metoclopramide) or COMPAZINE (prochlorperazine), and HALDOL (haloperidol).
Another reason for the tongue moving about the way you describe would be from a condition known as DYSTONIA or abnormal tone in a muscle. This could be caused by metabolic defects, toxicity within the body, stroke, or infections within the oromandibular region (the mouth) or the brain.
If I were your neurologist I would order laboratory studies, review all medications you've taken over the past 4-6 weeks, do a complete neurological examination on you, and then, if necessary consider getting an MRI of the brain.
If I've adequately answered your questions could you do me a huge favor by CLOSING THE QUERY and being sure to include some fine words of feedback along with a 5 STAR rating if you feel my answers/suggestions have helped? Again, many thanks for posing your questions and please let me know how things turn out.
Do not forget to contact me in the future at: www.bit.ly/drdariushsaghafi for additional questions, comments, or concerns having to do with this topic or others.
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