Home Care:

Get enough sleep and avoid too much stress. In severe cases, take safety measures to avoid injury. Follow the treatment your health care provider prescribed.

Call your health care provider if:

Call your health care provider if:

• You have unexplained movements that you cannot control
• The problem is getting worse
• Uncontrolled movements occur with other symptoms

What to expect at your health care provider's office:

The doctor will perform a physical exam, which may include a detailed examination of the nervous and muscle systems.

The doctor will ask questions about your medical history and symptoms, including:

• When did you develop this problem?
• How long have you had it?
• Is it always the same?
• Is it always present or only sometimes?
• Is it getting worse?
• Is it worse after exercise?
• Is it worse during times of emotional stress?
• Have you been injured or in an accident recently?
• Have you been sick recently?
• Is it better after you sleep?
• Does anyone else in your family have a similar problem?
• What other symptoms do you have?
• What medications are you taking?

Tests may include:

• Blood studies (such as CBC or blood differential)
• CT scan of the head or affected area
• EEG
• EMG and nerve conduction velocity studies (sometimes done)
• Genetic studies
• Lumbar puncture
• MRI of the head or affected area
• Urinalysis