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Have Severe Shaking Of Head. Tried Botox. Not Working. Take Ativan To Control It. Can Focused Ultra Sound Treatment Used On Cervical Dystonia?
I was wondering if the new focused ultra sound treatment is used on cervical dystonia, for the severe shaking of the head that I have. Or if you know that it may be investigated as a possible treatment. I have tried Botox, and have been on several meds of which I am on Ativan now, and have been for about 30 years. The Botox doesn't work , and I just keep taking more and more Ativan just to barely control the head tremor. Some days I take 7 to 10 1 mg. tab a day of the Ativan.
Sat, 6 Jul 2013
General & Family Physician, Dr. Vidya KR's Response
Hi, Thanks for using HCM.
Ativan is a benzodiazepine which acts in brain. you should fallow your doctors advice while taking this medication. overdose should not be taken as it has many side effects. If your symptoms are not controlled with regular dose, there are other treatment options to reduce it. you can discuss with your neurologist. focused ultra sound treatment is not yet tried in cervical dystonia, this mode of treatment is to target particular cell and destroy them.
Consult your doctor for examination and management. Hope I answered your question. Feel free to ask me if you have any further queries. Wish you good health. Take care.
Regards Dr. Vidya
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Have Severe Shaking Of Head. Tried Botox. Not Working. Take Ativan To Control It. Can Focused Ultra Sound Treatment Used On Cervical Dystonia?
Hi, Thanks for using HCM. Ativan is a benzodiazepine which acts in brain. you should fallow your doctors advice while taking this medication. overdose should not be taken as it has many side effects. If your symptoms are not controlled with regular dose, there are other treatment options to reduce it. you can discuss with your neurologist. focused ultra sound treatment is not yet tried in cervical dystonia, this mode of treatment is to target particular cell and destroy them. Consult your doctor for examination and management. Hope I answered your question. Feel free to ask me if you have any further queries. Wish you good health. Take care. Regards Dr. Vidya