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What Causes Change In Handwriting?

I was reviewing some notes that my 73 yr old wife copied from a document and noticed that every so often her notes would turn to gibberish and in each case change from cursive to printed! Over 5 pages, this happened 3 times for 5-20 words. She is under the care of a pain doctor for fibro and takes a lot of fentanyl based pain medications. what type of assistance should I seek to diagnose these symptoms?
Mon, 6 Oct 2014
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First we should find out cause behind change in handwriting which could be tremor, rigidity, dystonia. Consult neurologist as physical examination is important to settle diagnosis Hope my advice will help you. Take care. Don't forget to rate me.
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What Causes Change In Handwriting?

First we should find out cause behind change in handwriting which could be tremor, rigidity, dystonia. Consult neurologist as physical examination is important to settle diagnosis Hope my advice will help you. Take care. Don t forget to rate me.