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Suggest Treatment For Oromandibular Dystonia

I HAVE A DYSONIA OF MY INNER MOUTH MUSCLES WHICH MAKES IT HARD TO EAT AND TALK CLEARLY I HAVE TO MAKE SURE THAT MY FOOD DOESN T HAVE TO BE CHEWED TOO MUCH BECAUSE OF THE WEAK MUSCLES. RIGHT NOW, I AM TRYING A DRUG CALLED KEPPRA. AFTER 1 AND 1/2 MONTHS, I DON T SEE ANY IMPROVEMENTS E-MAIL # YYYY@YYYY
Wed, 21 Aug 2019
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Hello,

Since you have a history of OMD, oromandibular dystonia & have been prescribed Keppra, do continue to take the medicine as prescribed. Neurological problems may take time to get well.

You are suggested to get in contact with a Neurologist & a Physiotherapist. You need CBT, Psychosocial & occupational therapy.

Your treating Neurologist may give you medicines like Baclofen, benzodiazepines, anticonvulsants, levodopa, etc depending upon the severity of your pathology.

Injections for muscle afferent block & BoNT injections are effective. However, every patient is different. Discuss it with your treating doctor, get treated at the earliest.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr Nupur K, General & Family Physician
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Suggest Treatment For Oromandibular Dystonia

Hello, Since you have a history of OMD, oromandibular dystonia & have been prescribed Keppra, do continue to take the medicine as prescribed. Neurological problems may take time to get well. You are suggested to get in contact with a Neurologist & a Physiotherapist. You need CBT, Psychosocial & occupational therapy. Your treating Neurologist may give you medicines like Baclofen, benzodiazepines, anticonvulsants, levodopa, etc depending upon the severity of your pathology. Injections for muscle afferent block & BoNT injections are effective. However, every patient is different. Discuss it with your treating doctor, get treated at the earliest. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Nupur K, General & Family Physician