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Is There A Connection Between PD And Dystonia?
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My husband was diagnosed with Parkinson’s 2 years ago and his only sister has had dystonia for several years. Both are neurological diseases. Has any research been done to check for a connection?

posted September 17, 2019
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A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

I got muscle relaxing pills from my doctor,cyclobenzaprine 5 mg

posted September 24, 2019
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

I tried everything for neck spasms.
Last option did botox at lowest dose. Got a few good days from that. Looking forward to next appt at higher dose.

posted September 23, 2019
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

Botox is a treatment for dystopia but you must begin with others choices may consider exercising,massage,Botox shots are expensive and is q3months

posted September 22, 2019
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

Hello i was first diagnosed with PD.
About 6mths ago I was told I have Dystonia.
This is because of the tremors and shakes in my head, jaw lips etc.iam also in a lot of pain very fatigued short of breath and always struggling to do every day chores is this PD or Dystonia.

posted September 18, 2019
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

I will try that for muscle cramps!

posted October 20, 2019

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