Question 1

behcet disease neurovegetative dystonia and ocd. could be neuro-behcet? thank you

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Behcet's Disorder: Behcet's disorder is an autoimmune disease affecting the vascular system in all organs. Please see the page of the  american behcet's disease association at www.Behcets.Com for more information. They report a 23% of symptoms affecting the brain and neurological system. Ideally the autoimmune effect should be under investigation in each person's case, whether is related or not to other diseases.

Question 2

someone explain to me what the symptoms of dystonia are?

Accepted Answer

Involuntary movement: Dystonia symptoms will vary with type you have. Most frequently there is cramping, or tightening of muscles after heavy use or during stress. Handwriting may worsen after a line or so of writing, a foot may turn inward, head may turn as the neck muscles tighten.

Question 3

symptoms of dystonia?

Accepted Answer

Involuntary movement: Dystonia symptoms will vary with type you have. Most frequently there is cramping, or tightening of muscles after heavy use or during stress. Handwriting may worsen after a line or so of writing, a foot may turn inward, head may turn as the neck muscles tighten.

Question 4

my dystonia symptoms have been stable for five years. should i expect them to remain the same, or will they progress and become more debilitating?

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Probably stable: My experience has been that dystonia gets worse around puberty.  Once you get past puberty the symptoms get stable or even improve.  If you got through puberty you are probably safe.

Question 5

i have been expericning acute dystonia for about 4 years. i just recently got benadryl (diphenhydramine) and my symptoms have got better but they aren't gone. how long?

Accepted Answer

Sorry, you: Haven't provided us with adequate information to try to figure out the reason for the dystonia. You only have Benadryl (diphenhydramine) listed as a medication. Are you taking another medication that may have triggered the dystonic reaction?  Encourage you to clarify this ; re-ask. Take care.

Question 6

i have been on sinemet (carbidopa and levodopa) for years for dopa responsive dystonia. it has resolved all my symptoms. i am 60 yr old and i am considering botux injections for wrinkles. would the botux affect my drd?

Accepted Answer

Depends: It really depends on the location of your dystonia.  In fact, Botox is a treatment for localized dystonia...Since you are considering cosmetic use only, then it really should not be a problem.  Need to discuss this with your physician.

Question 7

i have psychogenic dystonia.when people look at me, symptoms become worse. i feel lack of self-confidence. any medicine for me? antidepressant work?

Accepted Answer

Anxiety: is state of tension, apprehension, worry, uneasiness or fear. It may be related to anticipated danger or arise for no apparent reason. While mild episodes of anxiety are common and do not usually require treatment, more severe forms can be chronic and debilitating. See your PCP for evaluation and referral.

Question 8

i have dystonia and black spots on my mri brain scan - could the 2 be related? i had a rta nearly 4 years ago but symptoms since & worsened after 2yrs

Accepted Answer

Lesions found on : MRI's of the brain may be either unrelated to neurological symptoms or related to an active neurological disorder. History of progression of dystonia &amp; other neurological symptoms, family history of dystonia  &amp; records  of the cause &amp; clinical course  of Renal Tubular Acidosis aid a neurologist's decision to repeat an MRI of the brain for comparison &amp; perform genetic &amp; other medical studies.

Question 9

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 10

what are the best ways to cure dystonia?

Accepted Answer

See below: In dystonia, your muscles contract involuntarily — causing uncontrollable repetitive or twisting movements of the affected body part. There are several options to treat this condition.  Physical therapy is often used to help address the muscle spasms and restore normal range of motion. Botox injections can also be placed into the muscle the help it relax.

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Behcet disease neurovegetative dystonia and ocd. could be neuro-behcet? thank you

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Someone explain to me what the symptoms of dystonia are?

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Symptoms of dystonia?

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My dystonia symptoms have been stable for five years. should i expect them to remain the same, or will they progress and become more debilitating?

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I have been expericning acute dystonia for about 4 years. i just recently got benadryl (diphenhydramine) and my symptoms have got better but they aren't gone. how long?

A member asked:

I have been on sinemet (carbidopa and levodopa) for years for dopa responsive dystonia. it has resolved all my symptoms. i am 60 yr old and i am considering botux injections for wrinkles. would the botux affect my drd?

A member asked:

I have psychogenic dystonia.when people look at me, symptoms become worse. i feel lack of self-confidence. any medicine for me? antidepressant work?

A member asked:

I have dystonia and black spots on my mri brain scan - could the 2 be related? i had a rta nearly 4 years ago but symptoms since & worsened after 2yrs

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Are medications used to treat dystonia?

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What are the best ways to cure dystonia?

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