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If This Man Can Write a Book About Dystonia, So Can You!
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If This Man Can Write a Book About Dystonia, So Can You!

  • Post author:Alexa Lee
  • Post published:February 20, 2017
  • Post category:Dystonia/Rare Disease

I’m a firm believer in the fact that everyone has a story. Sure, the sentiment is a little corny. But that doesn’t make it any less true. That’s why I…

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El destino de este hombre atrevido: distonía y Tenis
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El destino de este hombre atrevido: distonía y Tenis

  • Post author:Patient Worthy Contributor
  • Post published:January 24, 2017
  • Post category:Dystonia/Rare Disease

¿Quién sabía que la distonía y tenis van mano a mano ?! Por veinte años de edad, Josh, es un partido en el cielo. Él ha estado fascinado con tenis…

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Cómo estimular su cerebro para tratar la distonía
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Cómo estimular su cerebro para tratar la distonía

  • Post author:Patient Worthy Contributor
  • Post published:January 22, 2017
  • Post category:Dystonia/Rare Disease

El hecho de que Halloween ha pasado no significa hemos terminado de hablar de la cirugía cerebral. Specifically, deep brain stimulation therapy. No, esto no es algo así como el…

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What Should You Know About Dystonia in Children?
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What Should You Know About Dystonia in Children?

  • Post author:Sabina Kennedy
  • Post published:November 3, 2016
  • Post category:Dystonia/Rare Disease

The days of summer are at a close. The temperature has finally dropped, and there’s a chill in the air. A new season is upon us. Finally! School is back…

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Got Dystonia? The Truth Behind Pioneering Boxtox Treatment
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Got Dystonia? The Truth Behind Pioneering Boxtox Treatment

  • Post author:Alisha Stone
  • Post published:November 2, 2016
  • Post category:Dystonia/Rare Disease

Dealing with dystonia? Well, here’s an idea that’s tracking well with many neurologists and patients: Botox. Yeah, Botox—for dystonia! Who knew that a little old bovine injection could benefit people…

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Perros americanos héroes – no son sólo para caminar
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Perros americanos héroes – no son sólo para caminar

  • Post author:Al Pendleton
  • Post published:October 1, 2016
  • Post category:Dystonia/Rare Disease

El perro de trabajo: Perros de Servicio compiten para la medalla de oro Mientras que las campañas presidenciales de 2016 se ponen en marcha, estadounidenses están tomando a las urnas…

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Pisoteando la distonía Por Diversión e inspiración
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Pisoteando la distonía Por Diversión e inspiración

  • Post author:Patient Worthy Contributor
  • Post published:September 19, 2016
  • Post category:Dystonia/Rare Disease

La distonía puede retardar su cuerpo, pero que no puede matar su espíritu Pocas veces en la vida son tan emocionantes -o tan agitado, como los últimos días de la…

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How This Man is Opening Eyes to the Truth Of Dystonia

How This Man is Opening Eyes to the Truth Of Dystonia

  • Post author:Farrah Fontaine
  • Post published:September 6, 2016
  • Post category:Dystonia/Rare Disease

If you don't know what it's like to live with dystonia, then you need to watch this Youtube video by Shawn Fairchild. A brave man living with dystonia, Fairchild shows…

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Life Improves for 14-Year-Old With Dystonia
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Life Improves for 14-Year-Old With Dystonia

  • Post author:Winnie Nash
  • Post published:May 16, 2016
  • Post category:Dystonia/Rare Disease

When you think of 14-year-old boys, what do you think of? Rough-housing, raging hormones, an abundance of energy, maybe a little teenage rebellion? Often that’s the case, but Cooper Wilson,…

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How to Stimulate Your Brain to Treat Dystonia
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How to Stimulate Your Brain to Treat Dystonia

  • Post author:Farrah Fontaine
  • Post published:November 12, 2015
  • Post category:Dystonia/Rare Disease

Just because Halloween has passed doesn't mean we're done talking about brain surgery. Specifically, deep brain stimulation therapy. No, this isn't something like Frankenstein's monster. Deep brain stimulation therapy is…

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This Man’s Daring Destiny: Dystonia And Tennis
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This Man’s Daring Destiny: Dystonia And Tennis

  • Post author:Farrah Fontaine
  • Post published:November 12, 2015
  • Post category:Dystonia/Rare Disease

Who knew that dystonia and tennis go hand-in-hand?! For twenty-year-old Josh, it's a match made in heaven. He's been fascinated with tennis his whole life and refused to let dystonia…

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Medical Marijuana to the Rescue for Dystonia Treatment

Medical Marijuana to the Rescue for Dystonia Treatment

  • Post author:Alisha Stone
  • Post published:October 30, 2015
  • Post category:Dystonia/Rare Disease

Eric Mevis, suffers from dystonia, in his case oral mandibular dystonia, a rare disease that causes facial muscles, such as those in his lips and tongue, to twist and contract uncontrollably.…

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Balloons Do More Than Just Fly, They Raise Awareness

Balloons Do More Than Just Fly, They Raise Awareness

  • Post author:Kiki Jones
  • Post published:October 28, 2015
  • Post category:Dystonia/Rare Disease

The Proclaimers said they would walk 500 miles for the one they love. This balloon does one better. In a blaze of purple, 600 balloons were released in the UK…

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Stomping on Dystonia for Fun and Inspiration
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Stomping on Dystonia for Fun and Inspiration

  • Post author:Patient Worthy Contributor
  • Post published:August 14, 2015
  • Post category:Dystonia/Rare Disease

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,…

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American Hero Dogs – They’re Not Just for Walking

  • Post author:Patient Worthy Contributor
  • Post published:August 13, 2015
  • Post category:Dystonia/Rare Disease

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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Finding Light Through Story-The Power of Ambassadorship in the Endometrial Cancer Community
*cancer that cannot be removed with surgery or has spread to other parts of the body. GEJ= gastroesophageal junction (where the esophagus joins the stomach)
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