Dystonia and dyskinesia are extra movements that can, but don’t always, happen in people living with Parkinson’s. Too much, or too little, medication can affect these movements, which are different from the core motor symptoms of Parkinson’s — tremor, slowness and stiffness. In this video, Rachel Dolhun, MD, DipABLM, movement disorder specialist, lifestyle medicine physician and principal medical advisor at The Michael J. Fox Foundation, discusses the differences between dystonia and dyskinesia and how to figure out with your doctor how to treat and manage them. Watch now for practical tips on navigating these symptoms. 

For more information, check out the resources on our website on dystonia and dyskinesia, or watch a recent webinar on dyskinesia and “off” time. 

You can also watch other videos in this series at michaeljfox.org/ask-md.  

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