Living Well with Dystonia: A Patient Guide

Dystonia doesn t have to rule your life. This empowering and encouraging resource, written for dystonia patients and their families and caregivers, provides an overview of a variety of dystonias including cervical dystonia, spasmodic dysphonia, blepharospasm, and writer s cramp, and the breadth of treatment options available. The authors also offer practical advice for improving quality of life and managing pain and other symptoms. This updated second edition includes expanded discussions of new medications, chemodenervation with botulinum toxin, deep brain stimulation, genetic breakthroughs, and other areas.

Written by three acclaimed neurologists with perspectives from patients that illuminate and inform, "Living Well with Dystonia" will help you: Understand your specific dystonia and how it progresses Determine the best treatment approaches Alleviate symptoms with rehabilitation exercises Address the hidden symptoms, such as social embarrassment "