muscle movements of your lips, tongue, eyes, face, arms, or legs. The longer you take Reglan, the more likely you are to develop serious movement disorder. The risk of this side effect is higher in women, diabetics, and older adults.
Parkinson’s Is About Genetics and Environmental Factors and More
According to the Parkinson’s Foundation, scientists haven’t determined the exact cause of Parkinson’s disease but believe a combination of genetic and environmental factors are involved. People with Parkinson’s experience difficulties with movement including slowness of movement and rigidity. Furthermore, the movements associated with tardive dyskinesia are more fluid and less jerky than the spasms and stiffness experienced by those with Parkinson’s.
Symptoms of Parkinson’s include muscular rigidity, tremors and shaking, impaired speech and loss of movement ability. Tardive dyskinesia causes tongue-thrusting, fluttering fingers, restless legs, toe-tapping, and facial tics, including lip-smacking and pursing, grimacing and rapid blinking.
Both Conditions Are Incurable But Can Be Managed Through Medication
Those who have taken Reglan and think they have Parkinson’s disease could also benefit from speaking with a doctor. According to the Tardive Dyskinesia Center, Reglan has been linked to symptoms of Parkinson’s disease. Some patients who had Parkinson’s prior to taking Reglan say they noticed greater difficulty moving after taking the drug. Seek out more information by finding a specialist you can trust on our Find A Doctor page on BlackDoctor.org.
More Information
The Parkinson’s Foundation has more on living well with Parkinson’s Disease.
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