Tremors

    Overview

    An uncontrollable shaking of the head or extremities. Frequently unresponsive to medication. Essential tremor (also called familial tremor) is the most common form of tremor. It typically involves a tremor of the arms, hands or fingers but sometimes involving the head, vocal cords or other body parts. It is most noticeable during voluntary movements such as eating and writing.

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    Jeffrey Cozzens, MD

    Neurosurgeon Neurosurgery, Cancer Care
    747 N. Rutledge Street 2nd floor Springfield, IL 62702
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    Kami Harless, MD

    Physician Family Medicine
    3220 Atlanta Street Springfield, IL 62707
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    Sheena Hoadley, FNP-C

    Movement Disorder/DBS Specialist Neurology
    751 N. Rutledge St. Suite 3100 Springfield, IL 62702
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    Whitney Ringer, FNP-BC

    Neurology Nurse Practitioner Neurology
    751 N. Rutledge St. Suite 3100 Springfield, IL 62702
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    Charlene Young, FNP-BC

    Certified Nurse Practitioner Neurology
    751 N. Rutledge St. Suite 3100 Springfield, IL 62702

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