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browncat87 Sex: F Data Quality: 3 stars Parkinson's: 15 yrs Hoehn-Yahr 2 Type: Parkinson's disease On Mouth/throat: mild Arms: mild Chest: none Legs: mild browncat87 ▼ First Symptom: 05/98 Dx: 06/06
stickyfingers Sex: M Data Quality: 1 star Parkinson's: 8 yrs Hoehn-Yahr 1 Type: Parkinson's disease On Mouth/throat: none Arms: none Chest: none Legs: none stickyfingers ▼ First Symptom: 05/05 Dx: 09/05
ducksixty Sex: M Data Quality: 3 stars Major Depressive Disorder Depression: 2 Mania: 0 Emotional: 0 Anxiety: 1 Compulsion: 1 External Stress: Overwhelming Rx Therapy 49 M Function: High Distress: Low ducksixty ▼ First Symptom: 09/98 Dx: 01/99

Jerky movements (dyskinesia) Report

Dyskinesia refers to involuntary movements, similar to a tic or chorea. When it occurs after treatment with certain drugs, such as antipychotics, it is called tardive dyskinesia. Dyskinesia seen in Parkinson’s disease are usually a side effect of dopaminergic drugs at higher doses.

What we've learned from patients who report Jerky movements (dyskinesia)

Symptom severities

Severe	25
Moderate	79
Mild	78
None	43

What patients report taking for the purpose of treating Jerky movements (dyskinesia)

What patients report taking for the purpose of treating Jerky movements (dyskinesia)
Reason	# Patients	Percentage of patients
Subthalamic Nucleus Deep Brain Stimulation	2
Madopar HBS	1
None currently	1
Atenolol	1
Vitamin E	1
Donepezil	1
Not Driving	1
Neurologist	1
Neurontin	1
Amantadine	1
Keppra	1
Clonazepam	1

Last updated: May 22, 2013