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Movement disorder
Movement disorder is a clinical finding that refers to a large group of disorders where there is some abnormality in movement, either too much, too little, or of an abnormal quality.
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A 44-year old asked:
What kind of movement disorders occur?
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A 31-year old asked:
What leads to a rhythmic movement disorder?
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A 33-year old male asked:
What is the definition or description of: Movement disorder?
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A 32-year old asked:
Are there exercise guidelines for people with movement disorders?
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What is "stereotypic movement disorder"?
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A 53-year old asked:
What leads to stereotypic movement disorder?
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A 38-year old asked:
What is a "movement disorder specialist?
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A 36-year old asked:
How do we diagnose stereotypic movement disorder?
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A 33-year old asked:
Can atypical antipsychotics cause movement disorders?
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A 41-year old asked:
Could you explain what is stereotypic movement disorder?
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A 34-year old female asked:
What causes limb movement disorder?
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A 61-year old female asked:
Will taking 60 mg. of cymbalta (duloxetine) for several years cause me to end up with a movement disorder?
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A 47-year old asked:
Please help! I have movement disorders, possible ptsd. Help!?
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A 46-year old asked:
How do I know if I have epilepsy or movement disorder?
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A 48-year old asked:
What is the difference between chronic motor tic disorder and movement disorders?
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A 35-year old asked:
What is a periodic limb movement disorder?
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A 33-year old asked:
How is periodic limb movement disorder (plmd) acquired?
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A 32-year old asked:
Could a relatively minor spine injury cause dystonia (movement disorders)?
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A 28-year old female asked:
My boyfriend seems to have periodic limb movement disorder. However, we don't have health insurance. Anything we can do?
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A 47-year old asked:
Is there a relation between periodic limb movement disorder & caffeine?
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A 44-year old asked:
Is there anything I can do if my husband has periodic limb movement disorder and I don't get any sleep?
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A 26-year old male asked:
Is weakness from antipsychotics even after discontinuing due to a movement disorder or is it just because so many things in brain have changed. ?
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A 59-year old male asked:
I'm 59 years old. I have been body-rocking since birth. I've never outgrown Rhythmic Movement Disorder. I'm so embarrassed of this condition that I haven't had a relationship in 21 years. A sleep study did nothing. Meds don't help. What can I do?
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A 57-year old female asked:
What type of tests will the movement disorder specialist do to determine if you're a good candidate for the brain surgery?
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A 23-year old female asked:
Are there any ADHD meds that do not run the risk of developing movement disorders? & is Strattera (atomoxetine) one of them? Tried samples & they worked well.
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A 48-year old female asked:
My right eye has been slightly bulged for a while now. Recently hit has become a bit sensitive, and sometimes painful when I move it around. I have a movement disorder similiar to P.D. Are my meds causing this or what else could it be?
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A 33-year old asked:
Periodic limb movement disorder & tremors -- due to xs caffeine?
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A 24-year old female asked:
Can mediazolan and diazepam used to treat muscle spasms cause muscle spasms or other movement disorders?
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A 24-year old female asked:
What medication(s) would be good for anxiety & ADHD while not causing any movement issues such as twitches or tics? or any movement disorders?
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A 35-year old asked:
What is the cause of bowel movement disorder like constipation, and what should I do?
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