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I'm also interested in finding more info about dystonia. ----- Original Message ----- From: Murray Charters <[log in to unmask]> To: <[log in to unmask]> Sent: Wednesday, November 17, 1999 7:08 AM Subject: Re: dystonia > On 17 Nov 99 at 9:19, Marty Rose wrote: >> > I would like to know is there is any treatment for dystonia -medication or > > therapy of some kind? How do you cope with it? > > > > Marty Rose > > > Hi Marty, > I don't think there's any easy magic bullet when it comes to meds for > dystonia.... your medical professional needs to determine that. > > I have the foot twisting, toes curling under, cramping, type of > dystonia on my PD side. When this happens I have to stop doin' > whatever I'm doin' and stretch my foot and my achilles and my calf > muscles. > > I got the best advice from a physiotherapist who works with more than > a few PWP's and seems more knowledgable than most on Parkinsons. > > I hope this is of some help. ............... murray > [log in to unmask]