41. Parkinson's Disease Page 1 unknown causes idiopathic torsion dystonia; dystonia musculorum deformans.Tics sudden, abnormal coordinated movements Characteristics http://www.pharmacology2000.com/Central/Parkinson/park1.htm

Parkinson's Disease Clicking with your left mouse button over the red ball will take you to another page which elaborates on the topic. Definitions Tremor Chorea Athetosis ... Impaired cognition Drug Treatment Levodopa-Overview Dopamine L-DOPA Receptor Classification ... Treatments Definitions: Tremor: rhythmic/oscillatory movement around a joint Resting tremor (Parkinson's disease): , associated with: rigidity impairment of volitional movement Essential Tremor: postural tremor (clearly observable) Intentional Tremor: brain stem/cerebellar lesion (particularly with superior cerebellar peduncle involvement May be associated with alcohol/other drug toxicities return to top menu Chorea: involuntary muscle jerks; unpredictable

42. Dystonia.htm DYSTONIA. dystonia musculorum deformans. cerebral palsy. progressive supranuclearpalsy. Wilson's disease. drugs (neuroleptics, metoclopramide and levodopa). http://www.geocities.com/davidscerri/dystonia.htm

DYSTONIA dystonia musculorum deformans cerebral palsy progressive supranuclear palsy Wilson's disease drugs (neuroleptics, metoclopramide and levodopa) click here to return to the main contents page of Differential Diagnoses in General Medicine

43. 1Up Health > Health Links Directory > Conditions And Diseases: Neurological Diso Medicine Net A description of dystonia musculorum deformans. NORD DystoniaOffers synonyms, a general discussion and further resources. http://www.1uphealth.com/links/movement-disorders-dystonia.html

Home Contact Us Privacy Caring For Your Well Being Alternative Medicine Clinical Trials Health News Poisons ... Health Topics A-Z Search 1Up Health Health Directory Addictions Alternative Animal ... Weight Loss By Demography Child Health Teen Health Men's Health Women's Health ... Movement Disorders : Dystonia Categories Blepharospasm Torticollis See Related Categories Health: Conditions and Diseases: Neurological Disorders: Brain Diseases: Basal Ganglia Health: Conditions and Diseases: Rare Disorders Sites Abstracts: Genetics of Dystonia Idiopathic torsion dystonia, by Laurie Ozelius, Molecular Neurogenetics Unit, Massachusetts General Hospital, Charlestown, Ma. 2nd Workshop Neurogenetics in Germany, Munich, October 19-21, 1995. ADDER - Dystonia Research Information about the organization which promotes medical and patient education about movement disorders. Includes a newsletter, publications, definitions and links. The CaF Directory - Dystonia Information about dystonia from the Contact a Family charity, UK. Danish Dystonia Society's Web Site Information, links, sponsors, some Danish texts.

44. 1Up Health > Movement - Uncontrolled Or Slow > Common Causes Of Movement - Uncon Some patterns of dystonia are defined as specific syndromesTorsion dystonia, previouslycalled dystonia musculorum deformans or DMD, is a rare, generalized http://www.1uphealth.com/medical/disease/brain-neurological-disease/dystonia-3.h

1Up Health Symptoms Guide Movement - uncontrolled or slow Alternative Medicine ... Health Topics A-Z Search 1Up Health Symptoms Guide Movement - uncontrolled or slow Information Movement - uncontrolled or slow : Common Causes Alternative names : Arm and leg movements - uncontrollable, Athetoid movements, Athetosis, Choreoathetosis, Dystonia, Involuntary slow and twisting movements, Leg and arm movements - uncontrollable, Slow involuntary movements of large muscle groups Definition : Uncontrolled or slow movement is defined as an impairment of the muscle tone (usually in large muscle groups), causing slow involuntary contractions of the head, limbs, trunk, or neck. Common Causes Encephalitis Hepatic encephalopathy Medication side effects Cerebral palsy Genetic disease Previous Next Jump to Another Section of this Guide Definition Common Causes Considerations Home Care and Treatment Call your Health Care Provider if What to Expect at your Health Care Provider's Office Related Tools and Utilities Search Books on Amazon: Read Articles on eLibrary: Health Products on drugstore.com:

45. A Couple More ?'s read about what is now being referred to as primary generalized dystonia, what usedto be called idiopathic torsion dystonia or dystonia musculorum deformans. http://www.medhelp.org/forums/neuro/archive/13275.html

Advertisement Welcome to Med Help International A not-for-profit organization Questions in The Neurology Forum are being answered by doctors from The Cleveland Clinic , consistently ranked one of the best hospitals in America. Subject: a couple more ?'s Topic Area: Dystonia Forum: The Neurology and Neurosurgery Forum Question Posted By: anne on Monday, December 07, 1998 1) All the Drs I have seen have said that I would not be able to take Klonpin b/c of its sedating effect - is there something else like it that would not have the same effect (I did take it for a while when a dr thought I was having seizures - which was wrong)? 2) I forgot to list that I had taken Artane. I was very very nauseated and dizzy. I was also told that it affected short term memory which would never work for me being in school. Is there something else like it w/ side effects that are not as severe? 3) Does my dystonia appear to be like the generalized kind that progresses or is it mulitfocal? I've heard both of these from neurologists I've seen who are supposedly familiar with dystonia and botox. I can feel my back starting to tighten (but not as severe as my neck or legs). I assume this is a follow-up on my answer yesterday to questions posted by "Anne" about CP and dystonia. Just so you'll know (and others reading, too): for additional questions like this (that is, not a new topic) it is best to use the "post follow-up" button. That way, it's all together in one chain.

46. Dystonia Some patterns of dystonia are defined as specific syndromes Torsion dystonia, previouslycalled dystonia musculorum deformans or DMD, is a rare, generalized http://www.herbs4st.com/dystonia.htm

This site is my personal experience with the dystonia, spasmodic torticollis, ST. Read my spasmodic torticollis success story using alternative health methods of herbs, herbal remedies, essential oils, enzymes, homeopathic, aromatherapy, nutrition, diet, vitamins, minerals, and massage. Learn about dystonia, herbs, essential oils, enzymes, general health, spasmodic torticollis, ST, alternative health program for torticollis, supplements for ST, and nutritional surveys. DYSTONIA What are the dystonias? The dystonias are movement disorders in which sustained muscle contractions cause twisting and repetitive movements or abnormal postures. The movements, which are involuntary and sometimes painful, may affect a single muscle; a group of muscles such as those in the arms, legs, or neck; or the entire body. Diminished intelligence and emotional imbalance are not usually features of the dystonias. What are the symptoms? Early symptoms may include a deterioration in handwriting after writing several lines, foot cramps, and a tendency of one foot to pull up or drag after running or walking some distance. The neck may turn or pull involuntarily, especially when tired. Other possible symptoms are tremor and voice or speech difficulties. The initial symptoms can be very mild and may be noticeable only after prolonged exertion, stress, or fatigue. Over a period of time, the symptoms may become more noticeable and widespread and be unrelenting; sometimes, however, there is little or no progression.

47. WE MOVE - Essential Tremor - Differential Diagnosis lipofuscinosis; RamsayHunt syndrome (progressive myoclonic ataxia);Ataxia telangiectasia; dystonia musculorum deformans; DOPA-responsive http://www.wemove.org/et_dd.html

go to: Top of Section Information for Patients Differential Diagnosis Pallidonigral degeneration Multiple system atrophy Olivopontocerebellar atrophy Striatonigral degeneration Progressive pallidal atrophy Huntington's disease Benign hereditary chorea Fahr's disease Paroxysmal dystonic choreoathetosis Familial intention tremor and lipofuscinosis Ramsay-Hunt syndrome (progressive myoclonic ataxia) Ataxia telangiectasia Dystonia musculorum deformans DOPA-responsive dystonia Spasmodic torticollis Meige syndrome Task-specific tremor (writer's or voice tremor) Space occupying lesions of the brain Various metabolic disease (e.g., hepatic encephalopathy, etc.) Proper diagnosis is crucial as these conditions may also require medical attention. Some people with ET also have associated dystonia including cervical dystonia, writer's cramp, spasmodic dysphonia, and cranial dystonia. Occasionally, patients report associated parkinsonism. The late diagnosis of ET delay treatment and increases the likelihood of functional disability and related psychosocial problems. Essential tremor may be incorrectly assigned to other conditions or, in severe cases, be mistaken for Parkinson's disease, despite the many differences between the two diseases. For example, PD is characterized by hypokinetic features and rigidity. Other conditions that may be mistaken for ET include asterixis, epilepsia partialis continua, clonus, and rhythmic myoclonus.

48. WE MOVE - Dystonia: Dystonias Caused By DYT1 Gene Mutation This gene has been mapped to the long arm of chromosome 9 at 9q34.1. This formof primary dystonia is also known as dystonia musculorum deformans (DMD). http://www.wemove.org/dys_ddyt1.html

go to: Top of Section Information for Patients Classification of Dystonia Cause Dystonias Caused by Gene Mutation Most cases of early-onset primary dystonias, which may become symptomatic during childhood or early adulthood, are due to mutations of a gene known as . This gene has been mapped to the long arm of chromosome 9 at 9q34.1. This form of primary dystonia is also known as Dystonia musculorum deformans (DMD). Other forms of dystonia include... Early-onset primary dystonia Idiopathic torsion dystonia (ITD) Primary torsion dystonia Primary generalized dystonia To avoid confusion with other primary dystonias, researchers suggest that this form of the disorder should be referred to as DYT1 dystonia or Oppenheim dystonia, after the researcher who first identified the disease. The mean age of onset of dystonia is approximately 12 years. Symptoms rarely begin after the age of 29 years. In approximately 90 to 95 percent of cases, symptoms begin in a leg or an arm, and then spread to other regions of the body. Patients whose symptoms initially involve a leg tend to have an earlier age of onset than those whose symptoms initially affect an arm. Symptom onset involving a leg is also associated with an increased likelihood that the condition will evolve to generalized dystonia. The rate of progression to generalized dystonia typically occurs more quickly in patients with leg onset compared to those with initial arm involvement. Although the rate of progression is extremely variable from patient to patient, it usually is more rapid within the first 5 to 10 years following symptom onset.

49. Parkinson's Disease | Parkinson Society Canada It may be a hereditary and progressive disease that appears in childhood.This is called Generalized Dystonia (dystonia musculorum deformans). http://www.parkinson.ca/pd/nd_cond.html

Newly Diagnosed Early Diagnosis and Medical Treatment Living with Parkinson's Conditions Confused with PD Conditions Resembling PD Initially Parkinson's Disease may be confused with a number of other conditions, including: Benign Essential Tremor (Familial Tremor) A common condition that may appear early or later in life and slowly progresses over time. The tremor is usually equal in both hands and increases when the hands are moving. The tremor may involve the head but spares the legs. Patients with Benign Tremor have no other Parkinsonian features and there is usually a family history of tremor. Parkinsonian Tremor and Benign Tremor generally respond to different drugs. A small number of patients with Benign Essential Tremor (less than five percent) develop PD. Shy Drager Syndrome A condition in which the earliest and most severe symptoms are those of insufficiency of the Autonomic Nervous System:- dizziness on standing, bladder difficulties and impotence. These autonomic symptoms are followed by PD symptoms such as rigidity, tremor, bradykinesia, postural instability and gait difficulty. There is some question among neurologists as to whether Shy Drager Syndrome is a form of PD or a separate disease.

50. UVA Neurogram - Dystonia This term includes inherited dystonias (eg, dystonia musculorum deformans associatedwith the DYT1 gene on chromosome 9) along with idiopathic dystonias (the http://hsc.virginia.edu/medcntr/specialty/neuro/neurogram-newsletter/neurogram2_

51. Glossary Of Terms Nucleus Of Thalamus Dorsum Sellae Dura Mater Dysarthria Dysdiadochokinesia DyskinesiaDyslexia Dysmetria Dysphagia dystonia musculorum deformans Dysynergia http://medlib.med.utah.edu/kw/hyperbrain/glossary/d.htm

DCML Decerebrate Decomposition Of Movement Decorticate DCML Decerebrate Decomposition Of Movement Decorticate ... Dysynergia

52. DMRF: Forms Of Dystonia: Early-Onset Generalized Dystonia Historically, earlyonset generalized dystonia has also been referred to as idiopathictorsion dystonia and dystonia musculorum deformans. Back to top. http://www.dystonia-foundation.org/defined/early.asp

To view specific content on this page, click on a category above. Early-Onset Generalized Dystonia Cable/T1 (Get RealPlayer) What is it? Early-onset generalized dystonia, the most common hereditary form of dystonia, is characterized by the twisting of the limbs, specifically the foot/leg or hand/arm. The spasms may spread to involve twisting contractions of other parts of the body. Back to top Symptoms Symptoms in early-onset generalized dystonia can range from twisted postures, turning in of the foot or arm, muscle spasms, unusual walking with bending and twisting of the torso, rapid, sometimes rhythmic, jerking movements; and progression of symptoms leading to sustained or fixed postures. Because the legs and trunk are so commonly affected in early-onset generalized dystonia, abnormal gait may be common. Factors such as age and site play a significant role in the progression of early-onset generalized dystonia. The younger the age of onset, the more likely the dystonic symptoms will begin in one of the legs, spread upward to other areas, and possibly become generalized. Symptoms commonly begin with a specific action, that is, the abnormal movements appear with a specific action, and are not present at rest. For example, if it begins in one leg, the symptoms may only be present when walking and disappear when the child runs or walks backwards.

53. Parkinsonian Links - Parkinsonian Look-alikes The patients develop unusual postures of the head and neck, arms and legs.This is called Generalized Dystonia (dystonia musculorum deformans). http://www.fortunecity.com/meltingpot/farley/817/awhatnot.html

web hosting domain names email addresses related sites Parkinsonian Links What Parkinson's is Not Parkinsonian Look-alikes What with so many people who show Parkinsonian symptoms not being correctly diagnosed as having Parkinson's, it is also worthwhile noting that a number of people initially diagnosed with Parkinson's have another disease, a "Parkinson's look-alike," instead. Most often these people are still considered to have Parkinsonism by the community, but their treatment protocol may be substantially different from that of persons who have ideopathic Parkinson's. Here are some of the conditions with which Parkinson's may be initially confused: Benign Essential Tremor Shy Drager Syndrome Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus Striato-Nigral Degenereation ... Brain Tumors Benign Essential Tremor - A common condition that may appear in the elderly and slowly progress over the years. The tremor is usually equal in both hands and increases when the hands are stretched out in front of the patient or when the hands are moving. The tremor may involve the head but spares the legs. Patients with Benign Tremor have no other Parkinson's features, and there is usually a family history of tremor. Parkinsonian Tremor and Benign Tremor generally respond to different drugs. A small numbr of patients with Benign Essential Tremor (less than five percent) develop PD. Shy Drager Syndrome - A condition in which the earliest and most severe symptoms are those of insufficiency of the Autonomic Nervous System: dizziness on standing, bladder difficulty, and impotence. These autonomic symptoms are followed by PD symptoms such as rigidity, tremor, bradykinesia, postural instability, and gait difficulty. There is some question among neurologists as to whether the Shy Drager Syndrome is a form of PD or a separate disease.

54. Nat'l Academies Press, Marijuana And Medicine: (1999), Page 166, In Chapter 4 Th as spasmodic torticollis (neck) or Meige's syndrome (facial muscles), or can affectmany parts of the body, such as dystonia musculorum deformans.5 Dystonia http://www.nap.edu/books/0309071550/html/166.html

Marijuana and Medicine: Assessing the Science Base Institute of Medicine ( IOM Related Books Openbook Linked Table of Contents Front Matter, pp. i-xviii Executive Summary, pp. 1-12 1 Introduction, pp. 13-32 2 Cannabinoids and Animal Physiolog..., pp. 33-82 3 First, Do No Harm: Consequences o..., pp. 83-136 4 The Medical Value of Marijuana an..., pp. 137-192 5 Development of Cannabinoid Drugs, pp. 193-222 Appendix A Individuals and Organiza..., pp. 223-231 Appendix B Workshop Agendas, pp. 232-239 Appendix C Scheduling Definitions, pp. 240-241 Appendix D Statement of Task, pp. 242-243 Appendix E Recommendations Made in ..., pp. 244-255 Appendix F Rescheduling Criteria, pp. 256-258 Index, pp. 259-267 The following text is provided to enhance readability. Many aspects of typography translate only awkwardly to HTML. Please use the page image as the authoritative form to ensure accuracy. Page 166 Dystonia Dystonia can cause mild to severe disability and sometimes pain secondary to muscle aching or arthritis. Some dystonias are genetic; others are caused by drugs. The specific neuropathological changes in these diseases have not been determined. No controlled study of marijuana in dystonic patients has been published, and the only study of cannabinoids was a preliminary open trial of cannabidiol (CBD) that suggested modest dose-related improvements in the five dystonic patients studied.

55. HEALTHMEDNET Dystonia Dialogue. dystonia musculorum deformans (Dystonia). Dystonia MusculorumDeformans (Torsion Dystonia). Dystonia, Torsion. Dystonias. Dystrophic E Bullosa. http://www.epscorp.com/healthmednet/d.htm

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56. Dy_hist dystonia musculorum deformans , eine Bezeichnung die heute http://www.kgu.de/znn/neurologie/epbs/dy_hist.htm

Kurze Geschichte der Dystonie Die Dystonie ist zwar noch relativ wenig bekannt, jedoch keineswegs eine neue Erkrankung. Aus der Antike gibt es Berichte, die den Schluss zulassen, dass der Redner Demosthenes an einem Torticollis spasmodicus sowie an einer spasmodischen Dysphonie gelitten haben könnte. Es ist nämlich überliefert, dass er sich beim Einüben seiner Reden eine Schwertspitze an das Kinn gehalten habe, um seinen Kopf an den unwillkürlichen Seitwärtsdrehungen zu hindern und auch, dass er versuchte, mit einem Kieselstein auf der Zunge seine nicht näher charakterisierte Sprachstörung zu heilen. Im 16. Jahrhundert malte Pieter Brueghel d.Ä. ein Porträt eines Mannes mit zusammengekniffenen Augen und wie zwanghaft geöffnetem Mund und nannte es "Der Gähner" (s. Abb.). Aus zeitgenössischen Berichten lässt sich schließen, dass es sich hier um einen Patienten handelte, der an einem Blepharospasmus in Verbindung mit einer orofazialen Dystonie vom Kieferöffnungstyp litt. Diese Erkrankung, die bei uns auch nach einem französischen Neurologen der Jahrhundertwende Meige-Syndrom (MEIGE; 1910) genannt wird, heißt im englischen und amerikanischen Sprachraum daher auch oft nach dem Maler "Brueghel-Syndrom".

57. Listings Of The World Health Conditions And Diseases http//www.angelfire.com/ca6/Tnippy Added Nov-25-02; MedicineNet Post Review A description of dystonia musculorum deformans. http://listingsworld.com/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/M

58. Dystonia Primary dystonias Generalised dystonia This is also known as primarytorsion dystonia or dystonia musculorum deformans. The usual http://www.netdoctor.co.uk/diseases/facts/dystonia.htm

The UK's leading independent health website Search NetDoctor NetDoctor.co.uk Home News and features News Newsletter Features Encyclopaedia Diseases Medicines Examinations Health centres Cancer Children's health Depression Erectile dysfunction ... All health centres Discussion and support Discussion forums Support groups Services Ask the doctor Find a hospital NetDoctor on call Search Medline ... Text message services Information About NetDoctor Commercial opportunities NetDoctor.com Dystonia Written by Dr Helen Hanson , Movement Disorders Unit, King's College Hospital, London and Dr K Ray Chaudhuri , Movement Disorders Unit, King's College Hospital, London What is dystonia? Dystonia is a syndrome of spasms and sustained contractions of the muscles. These muscle movements are not under voluntary control and they result in repetitive abnormal movements of parts of the body or persistently abnormal postures. Dystonia can affect virtually any single part of the body or several different areas at once. What are the risks? It is estimated that there are more than 38,000 people in the UK affected with dystonia. It can be very difficult to diagnose and many doctors will never have seen someone with it before. Therefore, the actual number of people with dystonia may be much higher than estimated.

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search Top Medicine Net: Torsion Dystonia A brief description of this disorder, its onset and symptoms. Category: Health > Conditions and Diseases > Neurological Disorders > Movement Disorders > Torsion Dystonia http://www.medterms.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=5822 Pediatric Database A definition of torsion dystonia, the epidemiology, pathogenesis, clinical features, investigations and management. Category: Health > Conditions and Diseases > Neurological Disorders > Movement Disorders > Torsion Dystonia http://www.icondata.com/health/pedbase/files/IDIOPAT2.HTM University of Pittsburgh From the Genetics Education and Counseling Program a brochure about Torsion Dystonia. Category: Health > Conditions and Diseases > Neurological Disorders > Movement Disorders > Torsion Dystonia http://www.pitt.edu/~edugene/Torsion.html AD.COM Web Directory is based on ODP - Open Directory Project data. No proprietary software was used in the development of this web site. Help build the largest human-edited directory on the web. Submit a Site Open Directory Project Become an Editor

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