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    Focal Dystonia

    Curious if we have any here that deal with this. I have for years. Normally I can control it but with some recent stress, I found myself this weekend unable to fully bring my A game. In fact it was so bad I could barely feed myself with a fork.

    Anyone else deal with it and what do you do other than all the standard stuff they prescribe. I know Victor Wooten and Scott Devine deal with this.
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    Re: Focal Dystonia

    I've never even heard of it. What are the symptoms and more importantly, is there a treatment?
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    Re: Focal Dystonia

    Unfortunately there is no true treatment. Just temporary ways to deal with it.
    it’s a very rare neurological disorder. The majority of those impacted are musicians and artists.
    The closest thing you to akin it to is Parkinson’s or epilepsy.

    I found the Dr that worked with Victor. May grab her book.
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    Re: Focal Dystonia

    Been dealing with this to 1 level or another since 1984. Started really impacting me at times since 2005.

    the episode I recently had lasted 3 days. It’s normally measured in hours.
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    Re: Focal Dystonia

    One more musician’s illness in my book then. So far I only knew carpal tunnel syndrome and tendonitis

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    Re: Focal Dystonia

    Quote Originally Posted by S. Cane View Post
    One more musician’s illness in my book then. So far I only knew carpal tunnel syndrome and tendonitis
    Many (electric) musicians report hearing loss.
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    Re: Focal Dystonia

    Quote Originally Posted by OldStrummer View Post
    Many (electric) musicians report hearing loss.
    classical musicians are not immune, either 34-58% report hearing loss

    pop and rock musicians report just under half.

    the rest didn't hear the question
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