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decreased dopamine production by basal ganglion

1. Cogwheel/Leadpipe Rigidity
2. Resting Tremor
3. Bradykinesia
4. Hypokinesia
5. Postural instability (narriow BOS)

proximal -> distal
uni -> bilateral
Lewy bodies

Drug: Levadopa, dopamine agonist, anticholinergic agent

Autoimmune inflammatory disease, demylination of white matter, possible cerebellar lesion** (CNS)

onset: 20-40 y.o., more common in women
Exacerbated by: heat, stress, infection

distal -> proximal
1. RRMS: acute worse -> better -> worse
2. PPMS: no plateau or remission
3. SPMS: relapse-remitting -> worse
4. PRMS: progression -> relapse

S&S: Paresthesia, pain, dizziness, vertigo, nausea, diploplia (eye patch)

Drug: Corticosteroids (-sone, prednisone)

ALS

UE/LE motor neuron degeneration

40-70 y.o.
EMG/Spinal Tap -> increased protein

S&S: weakness, slurred speech, hyporeflexia

Drug: Anticholergenic (blocks ACh), baclofen (antispasm), antidepressants

Bell's Palsy

Face drop
Viral infection of CN VII
Eye patch for cornea protection

Trigeminal Neuralgia

Intense pain in face
Compression/inflammation of trigeminal nerve (CN V)
triggered by shingles