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There are two conditions that are associated with Parkinson’s Dyskinesia and Dystonia, I am not sure which of the I suffer from.
Dyskinesia is the involuntary movement of a body part or the
entire body that you can't control.
Dystonia is the involuntary stiffening or contraction of a
muscle.
It can sometimes be difficult to tell the difference between the
two, but dyskinesia more often looks like jerky movements of an arm, leg, or
face.
The symptoms of dystonia are as follows:
Involuntary and rapid blinking that you can't
stop.
A sudden tightening or turning of the neck to one
side, particularly when you're feeling fatigued or stressed.
Difficulty speaking.
A tremor in your voice.
Symptoms that worsen with tiredness, stress, or
lots of physical activity.
Dyskinesia can
involve one body part, such as an arm or leg, or the entire body. The symptoms
are as follows:
Fidgeting, writhing
or wriggling
Head bobbing or body
swaying.
It tends to occur most often
during times when other Parkinson's symptoms, such as tremor, slowness and
stiffness, are well controlled.
Both conditions are made worse
with stress, so when the uncontrollable movements start I try to take my mind
off it by focusing on something, also I find using the powerfit helps why it
helps I do not know but it does.
It seems the symptoms can be different for everyone. It's good you figured out the powerfit helps.
ReplyDeleteSo true on both counts
DeleteMy goodness a disease with many different issues.
ReplyDeleteThat's for sure
DeleteI'm glad you have that powerfit, too, Jo-Anne, as it truly seems to help you and your symptoms. Blessings!
ReplyDeleteIt's interesting that a trembling voice when you're tired can also be a sign of dystonia.
ReplyDeleteYeah thankfully I do not think I experience that, yet.
DeleteThank you for sharing your experiences and insights into dyskinesia and dystonia. It's great that you're finding ways to manage the symptoms and cope with the stress. Understanding the nuances between these two conditions is crucial for navigating your health journey.
ReplyDeleteI just shared a new post; you are invited to read. Happy weekend!
It is difficult at times to get my head around all that is happening to my body but I am trying
Delete((HUGS)) Thank you for sharing this. I am pleased to hear that the powerfit has helped you.
ReplyDeleteYou're welcome
DeleteThanks for explaining this to me. Stress can really trigger so many things.
ReplyDeleteStress is a right bitch
DeleteI think it's so good of you to do these light-shedding posts.
ReplyDeleteI had no idea! Thanks for sharing this information.
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