When Dystonia has got you down, just ride on. The UK site, DorsetEcho, reports that's Andrew Beale’s approach. Beale will cycle 33 miles through the streets of the United Kingdom…
Imagine you live in New York City and a procedure that could save your life could only be conducted in Los Angeles. Well rationally you would just take a plane…
Tyler Staab was like any other seven-year-old boy—energetic, rowdy, and super interested in sports and playing outside. But in February, 2005 his whole world changed, and that of his parents.…
Did you know September is Dystonia Awareness month! It's in the process of becoming nationally recognized, all it needs is your signature! Sign the petition, visit Dystoniaaware.org, or watch their video…
Ciara and Billy Nichol, who live in northwestern Ireland, were overwhelmed when a cry for help went viral. Their daughter, Ellie, suffers from one of the rarest diseases in the…
What comes to mind when you think of dancing? Blushing ballerinas? Fred Astaire cutting rugs with Ginger Rogers? Dancing Chihuahuas? Far be it from me to criticize either mental image,…
When a doctor says it’s necessary to do a lumbar puncture on your two-year-old son, momma bear instincts kick in. Health News Digest reports that’s what doctors recommended when Lisa…
In this blog posted to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research website, retired attorney Allison London, who also has dystonia, talks about the gifts that come with having…
On August 17, 1999, Ian Kent woke up with a gnarled body. "Two years later I learned to walk again," he told the Toronto Star. Kent had been a competitive…
Check out and pass along the Editor's Choice articles of the week! [one_half] [/one_half] [one_half_last] This Mom Will Make You Want to Hug Every Teacher A teacher who already has…
Dystonia May Slow Her Body, But It Can’t Stomp Her Spirit Few times in life are as exciting—or as hectic—as the last days of high school. Between friends and classes,…
Before a hit and run driver struck Pat Brogan as he rode his bicycle, he'd never heard of dystonia, a brain disorder that causes severe muscle cramping and pain. But…
The Working Dog: Service Dogs Go for the Gold While the 2016 Presidential campaigns get underway, Americans are taking to the polls to vote for their favorite finalist in the…
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