"Hi Doug,
Check out the newest Spirited Movement interview with Billy McLaughlin, a renowned guitarist who lives with dystonia. It's up on our Blog section now!
Best,
Lindsay"
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Focal Dystonia
My diagnosis last week was focal dystonia. I can hold it back if I hum constantly. So far I have hummed for almost two months during waking hours. When I stop the violent uncontrollable movements of…Continue
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Started Jan 17, 2010
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Doug Smith replied to Lindsay McGrath's discussion Take An Inspiration Break!"Like Dave I like to sit a calm myself. I read books on my Kindle and distract myself from my constant humming. Reading keeps me positive especially as I get immersed in the story."
Doug Smith posted a discussionFocal Dystonia
My diagnosis last week was focal dystonia. I can hold it back if I hum constantly. So far I have hummed for almost two months during waking hours. When I stop the violent uncontrollable movements of the neck and jaw tightening of return. My spouse often says I should fnd more than one song to hum and she has taken to wearing her Ipod earphnes when we are together.Has anyone else experienced this?See More
Doug Smith replied to Lindsay McGrath's discussion Take An Inspiration Break!"I have discovered that if I don't keep positive thoughts I get in the dumps too fast. One of the best things for me was to get out of the house when I had the pain managed."
Lindsay McGrath left a comment for Doug Smith"Dear Doug,
Welcome to the Spirited Movement Community I am sorry to hear about your pain and discomfort and am glad that you found our budding community. We are all here to help one another cope.
Again welcome. Thank you for sharing your journey…"
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- At 5:27pm on March 9, 2010, Lindsay McGrath said…
- Hi Doug,
Check out the newest Spirited Movement interview with Billy McLaughlin, a renowned guitarist who lives with dystonia. It's up on our Blog section now!
Best,
Lindsay
- At 3:30pm on November 20, 2009, Lindsay McGrath said…
- Dear Doug,
Welcome to the Spirited Movement Community I am sorry to hear about your pain and discomfort and am glad that you found our budding community. We are all here to help one another cope.
Again welcome. Thank you for sharing your journey with all of us.
Blessings,
Lindsay
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