Re: answers / choreoathetoid?

Posted by JohnX2 on March 15, 2002, at 5:29:06

In reply to term definitions, posted by Bob on March 13, 2002, at 22:38:19

> what exactly are dystonia, and dyskenesia?

The American Psychiatric Press Textbook of Psychopharmacology 2nd Edition:
"Dystonias are involuntary sustained or spasmodic muscle contractions that cause abnormal twisting or rhythmical movements and/or postures."
"Tardive dyskinesia consists of irregular, stereotypical movements of the mouth, face, and tongue and choreoathetoid movements of the fingers, arms, legs, and trunk."
hmm..what does "choreoathetoid" mean?
-John

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Re: answers / choreoathetoid? » Bob JohnX2 3/15/02
thanks for the info (nm) » JohnX2 Bob 3/17/02

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