Associated Illnesses

Associated Illnesses:  Dystonia

Dystonia - Many people also experience dystonia.  Dystonia is defined as a neurological movement disorder, in which sustained muscle contractions cause twisting, repetitive movements or abnormal postures. Pain causes lack of motion and lack of motion leads to atrophy.  Dystonia further adds to immobility and if not treated can be devastating to the person with CRPS causing them to be bedridden. I personally have dystonia.  My toes curl, my calf muscle tightens, the muscles over my ribs tighten and my fingers curl. As my CRPS has progressed through the years, my dystonia has gotten worse.  I know others who have rhythmic swallowing movements that are involuntary. Dystonia is a symptom of a larger category of symptoms called dysautonomia.