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Symptoms Of Dystonia - Articles
Is it Dystonia or a Hoax?
by
ChyvonneB
Posted
Thu 05 Nov 2009 10:02pm
Is the story about Desiree Jennings, the cheerleader who got Dystonia from the Flu Vaccination a hoax? There are stories circulating that this young woman does not actually have Dystonia.
Dystonia is a neurological disorder that causes muscles to contract involuntarily. Often, doctors are not able to pinpoint the exact cause of the disorder. ...
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Genetics Home Reference: dopa-responsive dystonia
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nih.gov
Posted
Wed 16 May 2012 4:44pm
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Reviewed May 2012
What is dopa-responsive dystonia?
Dopa-responsive dystonia is a disorder that involves involunta ...
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Deep Brain Stimulation for Dystonia and Parkinson’s Disease and More?
by
Medical Quack

Posted
Sat 21 Feb 2009 10:29pm
This is an amazing new area and there are real success stories. We all do wonder though where will the future lie with this technology. After watching what DBS does for Parkinson's and Dystonia, it’s a miracle. There are also more videos on You Tube that show individuals turning off the device and they immediately revert back to where they wer ...
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Woman Develops Dystonia After Receiving the Flu Shot
by
ChyvonneB
Posted
Wed 28 Oct 2009 2:04pm
Is it possible to get Dystonia after receiving the Flu shot?
Anything is possible. In regards to the young woman who developed Dystonia throughout her body after receiving the flu shot, my thoughts and prayers go out to her and her family. She is obviously in a great deal of discomfort as Dystonia is a painful disorder that causes the muscle ...
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Genetics Home Reference: task-specific focal dystonia
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nih.gov
Posted
Fri 14 Dec 2012 9:40am
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Description
Genetic changes
Inheritance
Diagnosis
Additional information
Other names
Glossary definitions
Reviewed December 2012
What is task-specific focal dystonia?
Task-specific focal dystonia is a movement disorder tha ...
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A Visit With My Doctor
by
ChyvonneB
Posted
Wed 28 Oct 2009 2:04pm
I had an appointment with my internist. I needed her to fill out/update some paperwork regarding my leave from work. It went very well. This doctor was the first and only doctor to send me to a neurologist when I started showing symptoms of Dystonia.
We had a pleasant conversation. After filling out the paperwork she turned to me and sai ...
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