Category Archives: Conditions

Post about my various medical conditions that I am living with, outside of Diabetes.

#Dystonia Awareness Month – Myoclonic Dystonia

Posted on September 24, 2020 by Nyx

Todays spotlight is on Myoclonic dystonia Myoclonic Dystonia is better known as DTY11, myoclonus-dystonia, or according to the updated nomenclature DYT-SGCE, is characterized by rapid, involuntary, jerking movements (myoclonus) with or without sustained dystonic postures. Myoclonus most often affects the … Continue reading →

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#Dystonia Awareness Month – Paroxysmal kinesigenic dyskinesia (PKD)

Posted on September 18, 2020 by Nyx

Todays spotlight is on Paroxysmal kinesigenic dyskinesia (PKD) PKD is also known as PxMD-PRRT2 (previously named DYT10), is characterized by episodes of dystonia and choreoathetosis that are triggered by sudden movements or when startled. Episodes usually last seconds or minutes. … Continue reading →

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#Dystonia Awareness Month – Paroxysmal nonkinesigenic dyskinesia (PKND)

Posted on September 12, 2020 by Nyx

Todays spotlight on Dystonia is Paroxysmal nonkinesigenic dyskinesia (PKND) PKND is a disorder characterized by episodes of dystonia and choreoathetosis. Choreoathetosis is characterized by irregular, rapid, jerky movements that may occur in association with slow, writhing motions. Episodes may last … Continue reading →

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#Dystonia Awareness Month – Dopa-responsive Dystonia (DRD)

Posted on September 6, 2020 by Nyx

Today’s spotlight on Dystonia is… Dopa-responsive dystonia (DRD) DRD is a general term for a few disorders in which generalized dystonia and Parkinsonism are present and often dramatically respond to treatment with levodopa. Levodopa is an amino acid that is … Continue reading →

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Dystonia and Medication

Posted on July 25, 2020 by Nyx

Well, I did try to tough it out when it came to the medication that the Movement Disorders Specialist/Doctor prescribed me, but I can not take it any longer. He first prescribed me to take 1.5 of it from the … Continue reading →

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