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what is tardive dyskinesia?

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A movement disorder: Tardive dyskinesia is a disorder of abormal, uncontrolled movements that is caused by using certain medications, typically neuroleptic (anti-psychotic) medications.  Characteristically this includes abnormal movements of the face and mouth.

Question 2

how is tardive dyskinesia treated?

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Tardive dyskinesia: Patients are more likely to develop tardive dyskinesia when using psychotropic medications. SSRIs, stimulant medications and illegal drugs. Discontinuance of the offending agent is the most important treatment of TD.

Question 3

can  eft  help tardive dyskinesia?

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Yes, EFT may help: Patients with psychogenic TD, movement disorders, somatoform disorder, somatization disorder can benefit from the emotional freedom technique. Ask your neurologist or psychiatrist for more information.

Question 4

what are the tests for tardive dyskinesia?

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History & Physical: The main diagnostic tests are careful observation by your doctor.  Other tests such as thyroid, ceruoplasmin, MRI are to rule out other disorders.

Question 5

what leads to or causes tardive dyskinesia?

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"phenothiazines": Tardive means drug induced.  Caused mainly by older major tranquilizers, also called typical anti-psychotics such as Haldol but also can happen with anti-nausea drugs like Reglan (metoclopramide) or Compazine that are structurally similar to Haldol type drugs.  It is due to inhibition of Dopamine in the part of the brain called the basal ganglion.

Question 6

is tardive dyskinesia a permanent disorder?

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Sometimes.: It is caused by the continued use of certain medications.  The longer you take them the higher the chance of it being irreversible.  Some people improve with certain medical treatments.  Be sure to see your doctor about possible treatments.

Question 7

i have tardive dyskinesia problems, what to do?

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TD: Repetitive involuntary purposeless movements such as grimacing, lip smacking, tongue protrusion. Is result of long-term use of antipsychotic drugs, &amp; some drugs for vomiting such as promethazine.  Cause is unknown but thought to be due to Dopamine super sensitivity caused by these drugs. Refer to my answer on TD treatments.

Question 8

tardive dyskinesia from meds is permanent, right?

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Possibly: Tardive dyskinesia can resolve over time if the causative medication is discontinued, but may also be permanent even after stopping the medication.

Question 9

can you tell me about tips for tardive dyskinesia?

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TD : The name tardive dyskinesia (TD) is used to describe the involuntary sudden jerky or slow twisting movements of the face and/or body caused mainly by antipsychotic drugs. It may also be a side effect of drugs used to treat illnesses of the nervous system or stomach &amp; gut disorders.
Tardive dyskinesia (TD) used to be mainly associated with the older antipsychotic drugs such as chlorpromazine (Larga

Question 10

what is tardive dyskinesia? what does it feel like?

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TD: Tardive dyskinesia (td) refers to nvoluntary movements of the tongue, lips, and facial muscles. In more severe cases, it may also include the arms, legs, and the rest of the body. Td can occur with any of the antipsychotic medications, but  was much more common with the older medications. It may also be dose related and usually takes many years to develop

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