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Is There Any Help For Spasmodic Torticollis Apart From Botox Injections On Neck And Lorazapam?

I am Barbie and have Spasmodic Torticollis. I was Diagnosed in 1984. I currently get Botox Injections every 3 mos. in my neck on both sides.
I also have developed a head tremor in the past 10 years. Lorazapam helps, but is debilitating at times.
Do you have any Earth Shattering Help for Spasmodic Torticollis? (: Thank You. Barbie
posted on Sat, 14 Dec 2013
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Hi,
Thank you for posting your query.

It is unfortunate that you have spasmodic torticollis and head tremors for long duration.

At present, repeated botox injections are the best available treatment to ameliorate this condition.
Moreover, botox injections are completely safe too.

I hope my reply has helped you.

I would be pleased to answer, if you have any follow up queries or if you require any further information.
     
Best wishes,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Neurology)
Senior Consultant Neurologist
Apollo Hospitals, Hyderabad,
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Is There Any Help For Spasmodic Torticollis Apart From Botox Injections On Neck And Lorazapam?

Hi, Thank you for posting your query. It is unfortunate that you have spasmodic torticollis and head tremors for long duration. At present, repeated botox injections are the best available treatment to ameliorate this condition. Moreover, botox injections are completely safe too. I hope my reply has helped you. I would be pleased to answer, if you have any follow up queries or if you require any further information. Best wishes, Dr Sudhir Kumar MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Neurology) Senior Consultant Neurologist Apollo Hospitals, Hyderabad, For DIRECT QUERY to me: http://bit.ly/Dr-Sudhir-kumar My blog: http://bestneurodoctor.blogspot.com/