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I developed myoclonus after brain surgery. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, After deep brain stimulation surgery for generalized dystonia 18 months ago, I have developed mild startle myoclonus a fortnight later and was prescribed 0.5 mg Clonazepam. Since being on Clonazepam, I developed mild anxiety and my myoclonus continued to worsen. Now, I have violent full... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. We are here to help you. Reading your complete details I understand your concern and pain. First of all I would say that Clonazepam does not increase anxiety. You might be having myoclonus following DBS as it is a known adverse effect of DBS (deep brain stimulation). Fol... Read Full »
What could be the reason for skin discoloration on my back?
Query: Hi doctor, I have been diagnosed with cervical dystonia, a chronic neck disorder for most of my adult life. It is extremely debilitating and treatment resistant. The onset was after car accidents, stress and substance abuse at age from 19 to 21. I am no longer smoke or drink and have stopped before ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your treatment plan seems efficient, but still did not match up to your satisfaction. The remaining two treatment options that you have not tried are deep brain stimulation and sensory trick, which is a stimulation applied to the affected or nearby body part that may... Read Full »
My dad had a seizure-like attack after a DBS surgery. Can it be treated?
Query: Hello doctor, My father had undergone deep brain stimulation surgery for Parkinson's six months ago. I have been visiting his neurosurgeon to fine tune the stimulation. There have been significant changes post surgery. But, his speech is slurred when movements are alright and when speech is fine, hi... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Parkinsonism is very rarely associated with seizures. If it was diagnosed to be epilepsy, I think he should be started on treatment for the same. I would suggest tablet Valproate 500 mg twice a day. Get an magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) brain done. Read Full »
I have cervical dystonia, and Botox treatments are not working for me. Can you please help?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 46-year-old mechanic. I have always had high blood pressure, which I maintain with medication daily. I drink occasionally, and I do not smoke. I had never had any severe or chronic illnesses in my life. Four months ago, I woke up with a stiff neck that went away a few days later... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. There is no doubt about the diagnosis and the treatment. Not responding to Botox (Botulinum Toxin) can be because of several reasons, including inadequate dose, inappropriate muscle selection, concurrent drug therapy, or a change in the dis... Read Full »