Table 3.
Alternative potential tremor mechanisms in IgM-MGUS neuropathy Cases (N = 25/60 total tremor patients, 42%)
IgM-Neuropathy Patients with Tremor | ||||||||
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Comorbidity | Familial Essential Tremor | Parkinsonism | Cerebellar Ataxia | Alcohol | CNS Neoplasia | Meds | Multisystem Degeneration | Stroke |
Frequency | 6 | 4a | 4b | 3d | 3d | 3e | 1 | 1f |
Percent | 24% | 16% | 16% | 12% | 12% | 12% | 4% | 4% |
Parkinsonian features with rest and action component
Cerebellar findings with tremor onset
Documented alcohol abuse associated with tremor
Tremor onset with CNS neoplasm
Fluphenazine, metoclopramide, and thiothixene induced tremor
Unilateral hand tremor associated with hemiparesis, residuum from ipsilateral stroke