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Spasmodic torticollis
Spasmodic torticollis is the sudden contraction of one of the neck muscles, causing a person to turn his head to one side. This may be due to neurological diseases, a simple cramp in the neck muscle, or a side effect of certain medications.
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How is spasmodic torticollis detected?
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What oral medications can help spasmodic torticollis?
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What exactly is spasmodic torticollis? Can it be treated?
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A 51-year old female asked:
Is torticollis the same as cervical dystonia/spasmodic torticollis? I have pain & spasms in neck and minor involuntary movemnt. Will it become worse?
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How effective is deep brain stimulation for spasmodic torticollis?
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A 51-year old female asked:
I take gabapentin for neuropathy. I also have spasmodic torticollis. Will gabapentin trigger the ST?
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A 38-year old asked:
Can deep brain stimulation surgery treat spasmodic torticollis dystonia?
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A 30-year old male asked:
Spasm while swallowing 2 months ago, now have neck stiffnes on same side. Could it be spasmodic torticollis, and what mri to do? (brain, neck?)
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A 20-year old male asked:
What causes spasmodic torticollus besides drugs? I've had the same medication for2 and it's never happened before
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A 20-year old male asked:
Had spasmodic torticollus this week. ED xrays showed arthrits in neck & back. I'm 20 and its painful. Also sent for MRI. Celebrex/ lortabs for pain??
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What is the procedure of a Torticollis surgery?
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Torticollis - which treatment should I try first?
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What are the complications involved in torticollis?
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What can I do about torticollis and bdd?
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Need doctor's help! What doctor checks for plagiocephaly and torticollis?
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A 35-year old asked:
What is torticollis?
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Can torticollis be cured?
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What exactly is torticollis?
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Anyone had torticollis surgery success?
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Can massage help to improve torticollis?
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What are the tests to detect torticollis?
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What more can i do to get rid of torticollis?
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What are the preventive measures for torticollis?
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A 38-year old asked:
Please tell me what can I do treat torticollis effectively?
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A 30-year old asked:
I started getting torticollis a couple of days ago. Will I be back to normal by next week?
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A 46-year old asked:
Could congential torticollis that was never diagnosed in childhood be treated now that i'm an adult?
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