Ways to Manage Dyskinesia Effectively
Dyskinesia is defined by uncontrollable movement for some patients it may be easier to live with than Parkinson’s. Linked to the use of the medication Levodopa like Duopa, Rytary, Stalevo, Sinemet CR, and Sinemet. Many patients find it interferes with activities, but the trick is to find medication and lifestyle changes that help to lead a problem-free life. The options available to prevent dyskinesia and to suppress symptoms are very limited. Dyskinesia symptoms include waving hands or arms, blinking rapidly, sticking out your tongue, random movement of the jaw, tongue, lips, toes, fingers, and limbs. There is swaying movement of the torso and hips. Discontinuing the medication may solve the problems but it can also worsen the dyskinesia or may go away or continue. 1. Medication change Dyskinesia in Parkinson’s disease progresses due to the Levodopa medication. As Parkinson’s progresses, the deteriorating dopamine brain cells make it very difficult to manage normal movement. The medication regime in dyskinesia needs to be changed and managed well which includes changing the medication, changing the timing of the medication and gap timings too, taking other medication for Parkinson’s disease, you can talk to your doctor for continuous infusion of the medicine and also getting deep brain stimulation.