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Old Oct 07, 2017, 06:32 PM
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Originally Posted by 99fairies View Post
I have a major fear of general practitioners. As soon as they find out I'm bipolar they dismiss my symptoms and think I'm just over reacting. And they don't give me any meds without talking to my pdoc first who is impossible to get a hold of...especially on weekends. So I think the ER is probably not a great idea. Whiskey seems to be the only thing that gives me relief. But we only drink on fridays, so I am Drinking whats left over from last night. I don't get drunk... I only have a few drinks but it helps. It is a central nerve Depressant which helps dystonia. I've researched it and it seems to be the only thing that brings me any relief.
It's interesting alcohol brings you relief.

This medical article lists alcohol consumption as a risk factor for dystonia.
Medication-Induced Dystonic Reactions Clinical Presentation: History, Physical, Causes

Any chance your dystonia was worse today after drinking last night?


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