Question 1

are medications used to treat dystonia?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Several different kinds of medications can be helpful with dystonias, depending on the type of dystonia.  Neurologists and psychiatrists generally have the most expertise for helping with dystonias.

Question 2

is surgery more effective than medications for treating cervical dystonia?

Accepted Answer

Not necessarily: Medication, including Botox therapy, are first line choice.

Question 3

dystonia or nervous tics run in my family...what can i take as a medication?

Accepted Answer

Do you have these?: You state that these conditions run in your family, but you don't specify whether that actually includes you. Please repost. Also please define "nervous tic." That is not a medical term.

Question 4

which drugs make dystonia worse?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Depending on the type of dystonia it can be made worse either by drugs that block Dopamine  (e.g., neuroleptic medications such as haloperidol, risperidone, etc.) and certain antinausea medications (e.g., metoclopramide, etc) or drugs that enhance the effect of Dopamine such as levodopa.

Question 5

is it true that statin drugs cause rhabdomyolysis more often in people with dystonia?

Accepted Answer

Statins: It is true that some type of muscular disease are more prone to develop rhabdmyalisis.

Question 6

how are antipsychaotic drugs like compazine (prochlorperazine) used for sedation and psychosis when they cause akithesia and dystonia? i've seen it make people crazier

Accepted Answer

Antipsychotics: Every medication has side-effects, and antipsychotics are no exception. If used cautiously ; with clear indications ; close monitoring, they are for the most part safe.

Question 7

im not from d us but i need a consult on dystonia?

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Question 8

what is dystonia?

Accepted Answer

Muscle contractions: Dystonia is a disorder where involuntary muscle contractions result in slow repetitive movements or abnormal postures. It can effect individual muscles, groups of muscles or the muscles throughout the body.

Question 9

who gets dystonia?

Accepted Answer

Various factors: Genetics plays a role (e.g. Dyt-1 and many similar childhood onset dystonias, etc).  It may also come about from injury to certain parts of the brain (esp. The basal ganglia areas) from stroke, head injury, toxic exposure, certain diseases, and other causes, but for many (esp. Most adults who develop dystonia) there is no clear cause.

Question 10

is dystonia painful?

Accepted Answer

It can be.: Dystonias can be both painful and scary, especially when they first start and are unexpected.  They essentially are like a severe muscle cramp that goes on and on.

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