THE FOX FOCUS...
DR. DOLHUN
TALKS PD
MANAGING DYSKINESIA
D
yskinesia is a type of “too
much” movement that
can occur in Parkinson’s,
a disease well-known to
decrease mobility. These extra motions
are commonly flowing or dance-like, so
they appear as wriggling or twisting, but
they may be jerky. Dyskinesia isn’t the
rhythmic resting tremor that is often part
of Parkinson’s, although it can be difficult
to distinguish the two. Dyskinesia can
involve any body part and could look like
swaying, head bobbing, or a general fidgeting or restlessness. Frustratingly, dyskinesia typically occurs during “on” time,
when Parkinson’s symptoms are otherwise
adequately controlled.
Parkinson’s Disease and Medications
Contribute to Dyskinesia
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