Is there a difference between drug induced dystonia , changing symptoms

    
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Posted by CCF MD mdf on November 22, 1998 at 11:45:47:

In Reply to: Re: Is there a difference between drug induced dystonia , changing symptoms posted by Cathy on November 19, 1998 at 16:59:26:

: I apologize for posting several times as I know your busy.
  I saw my Dr today and told them of the information that I received, RE:tic's.
  I have another appt. with another Dr. to discuss the new symptoms, walking backwards, sideways, getting up from chair, sitting down, repeating this process several times before I can continue on my way.
  Questions:1.  Have you heard of these symptoms with any movement disorder?
            2.  What does CCF for?  I am assuming that "MD" is medical Doctor, and the rest of the initials for the person posting.
  I am just wanting to gather as much information/facts for my other Dr appt.
  As today, the mention of "Tics", was found interesting, and worth checking into.
            3. Are there any tests different from the regular tests that one goes through when getting a dx. with a movement disorder, or is this also based on expertise of observing movements, med. history and etc.?
  Thank you for your help in answering my questions.
  Cathy
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I am glad you are following this up so you can get treatment.
Tics are a type of movement disorder, as are dystonia, myoclonus, tremor, chorea, and other syndromes. The reason I suggested tics was that it is the most likely movement disorder to match what you described. Remember, an experienced practitioner seeing you in person will do better at figuring you out than I will, precisely because movement disorders MUST be seen to be diagnosed.
CCF stands for "Cleveland Clinic Foundation." The doctors answering questions on this forum are all practicing at The Cleveland Clinic in the department of Neurology.
Question #3: one of the features of movement disorders is that we often need no special tests (such as EMG or MRI) to make a diagnosis. As above, if you've seen it before, you can make a diagnosis. if you don't have the experience, your ability to diagnose movement disorders is very limited.
I hope this helps. CCF MD mdf.