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I find that it is better not to tell anyone.  As long as the medication
eliminates the symptoms, keep the diagnosis to yourself.

John Levin wrote:

> I have a patient who has come to me for advice and I am not sure what to
> tell her. I would be grateful if I could get some suggestions from the list.
> She is a 63 year old grandmother diagnosed 5 years ago.She has asked me when
> she should tell some of her close friends. She has some dyskinesia which is
> probably noticeable to some untrained eyes.
> She is concerned about people making a fuss or being pitied. Also she is
> concerned about gossip in a small community.
>
> John Levin MD