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Re: Dystonia I had very severe dystonia in my right foot and ankle when I was first diagnosed with PD 15 mos. ago and before I started on medicine. I consulted several neurologists about getting a brace but they all told me it would not stop the dystonia, instead my foot would keep trying to turn in the brace and that would probably abrade the skin. I was fortunate to be given a referral to the NIH Rehab Dept in Bethesda, near my home, where I was given a sturdy plastic brace (from foot to mid- calf) with Velcro straps. I wore it day (and many nights) for almost two weeks. At the end of two weeks I found that my errant dystonic muscles had conceded the fight. The dystonia in my ankle has never returned. I have no idea if that could work for anyone else but it wouldn't hurt to try. If anyone wants to know the brand of brace -- it was not custom-made -- I would be happy to check and get back to them. Dianne Cooperman Rockville, MD ---------------------------------------------------------------------- To sign-off Parkinsn send a message to: mailto:[log in to unmask] In the body of the message put: signoff parkinsn