What Is Dyskinesia?...Diphasic dyskinesia is a rarer form. In diphasic dyskinesia, there are 2 separate periods of involuntary movements.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
First Medication Approved to Treat Dyskinesia in Parkinson's Disease...The presence and severity of dyskinesia were measured using the Unified Dyskinesia Rating Scale (UDysRS).... By Emily Downward3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Medical Cannabis For Dyskinesia?...Dyskinesia can appear at various times in the medication cycle.... By Karen St. Clair2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
How I Deal with Dyskinesia...My dyskinesia affects one of my legs and I can’t walk without it flailing about. I call it my “wacky” leg.... By John Bennett3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments16 comments
Unfairly Compared to Others with Parkinson's...Dyskinesia is none of the wonders of dance nor is it humorous!... By Karl Robb2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
Treating and Managing Tardive Dyskinesia...Tardive dyskinesia can be uncomfortable and embarrassing.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Dyskinesia pain...I’ve had severe dyskinesia in my right arm only. The constant contracting of muscles has caused me a lot of pain. Can anyone relate to this?...Reactions 0 reactions Comments13 replies
Preparing For Your Doctor Visit...We have even used videos of Rob’s dyskinesia to show exactly how it is showing up in his body.... By Karen St. Clair2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Your Life—Living with Parkinson's...While there are currently no treatments for dyskinesia, it is an ongoing area of research.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
Is Marijuana a Treatment Option for People with Parkinson's Disease?...In other studies, participants reported that their dyskinesia and tremors did not improve.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Dad’s Levodopa Timing and Side Effects...Prior to DBS, Dad experienced a tremendous amount of dyskinesia while coming off of levodopa.... By MaryBeth Skylis2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Marijuana Use in People with Parkinson's...“Dyskinesia. It’s when you have automatic movements that you can’t control, like rocking back and forth or wiggling your body.... By Allan Cole3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Stalevo...I was having strong dyskinesia almost non stop. My Dr. switched me to Stalevo which is suppose to contain the same meds I was taking just less pills....Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesAcceptanceTreatmentSymptoms
What Are Dopamine Agonists?...Although dopamine agonists are less likely to cause dyskinesia than carbidopa-levodopa therapy, dyskinesias can greatly affect a person’s quality of life... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
Deep Brain Stimulation: What I Have Learned...My dyskinesia was called biphasic dyskinesia since I experienced it right after my levodopa "kicked in" and when it was wearing off.... By John Bennett3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments
The Parkinson's Dyskinesia and Tremors Groove...This is called dyskinesia.... By Dan Glass3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
My Experience Using CBD Oil for Parkinson's Symptoms...I have also had deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery due to the dyskinesia I experienced with levodopa.... By John Bennett4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Advantages to Rock Steady Boxing...He’s now been in the program for a year and, while still dealing with dyskinesia, no longer needs anyone’s assistance to prevent falling.... By John Bennett2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Myths and Misconceptions About Parkinson's...Dyskinesia is a side effect of the medication levodopa that is often used to treat PD.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
