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T.D.
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Doctor's Answer
by CCF Neuro[P] MD, RPS, Mar 19, 2000 12:00AM
Dear Jessie:
Currently there is no proof that has been published that indicates that long term SSRI use might cause dystonia. There is some feeling in the movement disorder community that there is a chance that long term use might predispose to dystonia. However, at this point tardive dyskinesia (type of dystonia) induction and SSRI use is unknown. There no reports of tardive dyskinesia with the use of SSRIs.
CCF Neuro MD
Currently there is no proof that has been published that indicates that long term SSRI use might cause dystonia. There is some feeling in the movement disorder community that there is a chance that long term use might predispose to dystonia. However, at this point tardive dyskinesia (type of dystonia) induction and SSRI use is unknown. There no reports of tardive dyskinesia with the use of SSRIs.
CCF Neuro MD
Please answer Elizabeth Jane's question below my post. I would be very interested, also, on your comments to her question.
Thank you very much,
J.
Aren't you glad that people are posting for me to answer your posting, I'm not sure why. Dystonia can occur for many reasons, and usually the reasons are not medical. There are genetic causes, systemic diseases, strokes, infections, etc. I am not sure the etiology of sister's. The fact that Zoloft causing a dystonic reaction has never been reported in the literature should be reassuring. There is only a theoretical risk. There is also a theoretical risk for a comet to strike you dead tomorrow, although it is real the odds are pretty remote. One can never be sure but unless the reasons for your sister's dystonia is from medication and you and your sister are identical twins, the chances of Zoloft inducing a dystonia are exceedingly rare.
CCF Neuro MD
Thank you for responding to Elizabeth's post. Why was I hopeful you'd make a reply to her?
Because I value your opinion very much.
Thank you again,
Sincerely,
J.
CCF Neuro MD
There are several forms of inherited dystonias. I can't tell you if you have of these or your dystonia is related to the severe myositis (unlikely). There are also many types of non-inherited dystonias. You will need to talk to a neurologist who can do the workup. It sounds like your sister's dystonia is from hypoxia, which would make it not an inherited type. I would get a work up to satisfy your concern, but I would guess the dystonia in your family is not genetic.
Sincerely,
CCF Neuro MD
CCF Neuro MD
Is the birth mark just a nevus or do you have the venous angioma of Sturge Weber? If it is just a birth mark, I do not know why you would get edema in that area. If you have Sturge Weber, it might be the venous angioma causing the problem. I would check with your neurologist.
CCF Neuro MD
I thankyou though for your responce. Hopefuly someday I will be able to recieve relief of some sort for these problems.As of right now,I feel I am a good candidate for a University for further studies. I have already had that offer but haven't decided. Do you think I should?
Sencerely,
Jessie
I can't make a decision for you, you must decide based on what information you have. I don't know enough about you.
CCF Neuro MD
Wish me luck!
again,Thankyou!
Jessie S.
Good luck and I hope things are answered for you.
CCF Neuro MD