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Most of us have no idea that you can have an adverse reaction to an RX drug that can change your appearance. Some drugs make you move unnaturally, with an over abundance of movements.
There are names for the types of onset for these conditions;
If it occurs shortly after introduction, it is considered as Acute dyskinesia.
If it occurs later, perhaps after increasing the dosage, it is called Tardive dyskinesia.
Rapid withdrawal from drugs that affect our neurotransmitters, can cause Drug Emergent Dyskinesia.
Mine should have been considered as Acute Dyskinesia. The prescribing Dr., admitted 15 days after he had been notified, that I had failed on this RX drug, (originally approved as an anti-epileptic drug) and that I was a little upset.
My original reaction was to withdraw from society, even though I told a friend that I was considering joining a freak show. Since that wasn't an option, I joined an online support group for people with Tardive dyskinesia.
Unfortunately, Experience Project closed down in April, 2016. I felt like it could have been used as an important teaching tool for doctors and medical students.
I decided to provide access to my former support group on my Twitter account. It is being followed by many doctors.
I hope that someday doctors will realize that less is better, when it comes to prescribing drugs that affect the mid brain area, where our neurotransmitters are produced.
I also wish that I had received proper warning. I found the worst side effects for Gabapentin, hidden on Drugs.com, under the section called,
"For Healthcare Professionals."

After 8 years of having to live with an RX drug-induced movement disorder, I finally found a new Dr., who is associated with a world renowned neurosurgeon, who comes from Swedish Medical Center, to his clinic every Friday.
Even though I haven't seen him yet, I feel a little more optimistic, but I don't want to get my hopes up too high.
Boshie · 70-79, F
Update: I went to my appointment. I was a little disappointed when a young intern Physician's Assistant walked in.
He was nice but he showed me one view of my brain MRI that was performed under anesthesia, to make sure my body would hold still.

Then he told me that I probably had that bright looking area, (Flair) since birth.
Even though my hubby told me to act like an idiot, I couldn't help myself. I told him if that was true, I would have had laughing epilepsy.

I don't feel like telling the rest, since they detest anyone who has researched their condition.
Boshie · 70-79, F
It may seem impossible that only two consecutive doses of 300 mg of Gabapentin, could cause such harm.
I stopped taking it immediately, and the nurse told me that side effects always wear off.
A similar type of drug, that also enhances GABA, are the Benzodiazapines, and I use one of them for anxiety but it's only, 0.5 mg.
Do you have Dystonia?
Hello dear Boshie.🤗🤗🤗

I am so sorry for what you're going through.

Thank you very much for writing this.
I am taking your advice re:
[quote]I also wish that I had received proper warning. I found the worst side effects for Gabapentin, hidden on Drugs.com, under the section called,
"For Healthcare Professionals."[/quote]And I am looking up the drug that I am on, klonopin.

Hugs and love, Luna.👭💓✨
Boshie · 70-79, F
I’m signing off now. Good night 💤 . 💕@LunadelobosIAMTHEDRAGON
@Boshie Ok love. 🤗👭💓You take good care of yourself.

Sweet dreams and goodnight Boshie 🌝✨🌹
Silverwings · 61-69, F
Is it not possible to stop taking that particular drug? Or at least changing it for another?

 
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