Symptom 5: Tremors: The Shaky Signature of NMS
As we delve deeper into the realm of NMS, we encounter an unexpected guest—tremors. These involuntary, rhythmic muscle movements are a hallmark of many neurological disorders, and in the case of NMS, they serve as a shaky signature of the syndrome’s presence.
But what’s truly interesting about tremors in NMS is their unpredictability. One moment, they might be barely noticeable—a faint quiver in the hands, perhaps. The next, they might escalate into a full-blown shake, visible and hard to ignore.
In the backdrop of NMS, tremors paint a fascinating picture. Just as an earthquake sends shockwaves rippling through the earth’s crust, tremors in NMS send waves of disruption through the muscular system. And at the core of this shaking ground is, once again, the neurotransmitter dopamine.
When NMS sets in, dopamine—the peacekeeper of muscle movement—is caught in the crossfire. With dopamine’s influence waning, the muscles lose their harmony, giving rise to the rhythmic contractions we know as tremors. (5)