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dystonia

by clarkiessister, Dec 30, 2007 07:04AM
Tags: dystonia
i was recently told that i have dystonia , is it ok to drive, i am on med. for this and can feel it coming on , what is your view on this thank you
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by JainMD, Dec 30, 2007 08:45AM
To: clarkiessister
Hi,
How are you feeling now?
Dystonia are involuntary, sustained deviation in posture about one or more joints. Postures attained are often bizarre, with forceful extensions and twisting. Dystonia may be generalized or focal (e.g., spasmodic torticollis, blepharospasm).
If you feel that you are having that dystonic posture in spite of being on medicines, then it is safe not to drive at all.
Symptoms may respond to high doses of anti-cholinergics, benzodiazepines, Baclofen, and anticonvulsants. Local injection of botulinum toxin is effective in certain focal dystonias.
Hope this helps.
I would be interested to know the progress.
Bye.

by mommyofnathan, Dec 30, 2007 09:50AM
To: clarkiessister
What does it feel like?  My son also has dystonia in combination with other medical problems.  He is unable to talk.  It would help tremendously if I could know what it feels like.

by emmd, May 31, 2009 08:42AM
To: dystonia
i've been  diagnose of having dystonia since 2003 and i' m taking madopar 250mg and rivotril 2mg for six years now is there any alternative medicine for my dystonia? is it possible that i can be cured for my dystonia so that i can walk normally as well as my neck back into normal position?
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