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I have severe dystonia to the point every muscle in my body is affected and i cannot move. im from connecticut what should i do? no-one will treat me they all say it's psychological but it's not :-(

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Dystonia see neurolo: If this is dytonia see neurology. It does not sound exactly like dystonia. We see this type of widespread pain with fibromyalgia. You need to discuss this with your physician and see a rheumatologist for confirmation

Answered 1/25/2016

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