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Posted by: mariaa ® 11/09/2006, 14:47:44

I have allergies and found and always knew Benedryl of cold medicine helped my SD. I found this online the cause of dystonia is unknown, treatment is limited. Some people, especially children who have a hereditary form of dystonia (called dopa-responsive dystonia), improve dramatically when treated with levodopaSome Trade Names DOPAR LARODOPA . Benzodiazepines, a type of mild sedative, may be used. BaclofenSome Trade Names LIORESAL , a muscle relaxant, may be given by mouth or by a pump implanted in the spinal canal. Anticholinergic drugs (see Anticholinergic: What Does It Mean?), such as trihexyphenidylSome Trade Names ARTANE and diphenhydramineSome Trade Names BENADRYL NYTOL SOMINEX , are sometimes helpful, but they also cause side effects, such as drowsiness, dry mouth, blurred vision, dizziness, constipation, difficulty urinating, and tremor, especially in older people. The antipsychotics clozapineSome Trade Names CLOZARIL and olanzapineSome Trade Names ZYPREXA may be useful. http://www.merck.com/mmhe/sec06/ch091/ch091j.html

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Re: Benedryl I was right it helps me Re: Benedryl I was right it helps me -- mariaa Top of thread Archive Posted by: chaanz ® 11/13/2006, 14:51:31 I don't know if benedryl has dextramethorphan or not but still interesting. Below is the description of a study that is to be conducted in the near future. Study will examine how dextromethorphan, a drug that alters reflexes of the larynx (voice box), might change voice symptoms in people with voice disorders due to uncontrolled laryngeal muscle spasms. These include abductor spasmodic dysphonia (breathy voice breaks), adductor spasmodic dysphonia (vowel breaks), muscular tension dysphonia (tight strained voice), and vocal tremor (tremulous voice). Dextromethorphan-one of a group of drugs called NMDA antagonists-has been used for years in over-the-counter cough suppressant medicines. In animal studies, the drug has blocked one of the reflexes in the larynx that may be associated with spasms in the laryngeal muscles. | Recommend | Alert Where am I? Original message Top of thread Current page Re: Benedryl I was right it helps me Re: Re: Benedryl I was right it helps me -- chaanz Top of thread Archive Posted by: jerrylee ® 11/15/2006, 10:08:58 I was just curious. I heard about this study being conducted about a year ago, but it sounds like the study has not started yet. Is there any way to find out the status of this study? Jerry | Recommend | Alert Where am I? Original message Top of thread Current page Re: Benedryl I was right it helps me Re: Re: Benedryl I was right it helps me -- jerrylee Top of thread Archive Posted by: chaanz ® 11/15/2006, 11:56:21 This is where I found the info. Related link: http://http://clinicaltrials.gov/ct/show/NCT00055549?order=3 | Recommend | Alert Where am I? Original message Top of thread Current page Re: Benedryl I was right it helps me Re: Re: Benedryl I was right it helps me -- chaanz Top of thread Archive Posted by: mariaa ® 11/17/2006, 07:17:59 I have been getting vertigo, I was put on a medication containing the common motion sickness drug and it includes Diphenhydramine, I looked it up online and got this Diphenhydramine hydrochloride (trade name Benadryl®, as produced by I wanted to say my voice is 95% better. I just started it, so we will see if it continues whille I am on it or not. I will let you know. | Recommend | Alert Where am I? Original message Top of thread Current page Re: Benedryl I was right it helps me Re: Re: Benedryl I was right it helps me -- mariaa Top of thread Archive Posted by: chaanz ® 11/17/2006, 08:55:20 ..and that just goes to show how desperate I'm getting. After reading that study about diphenhydramine, I bought a freakin' bottle of cough syrup containing it. I haven't used it yet but now after reading about the benadryl, I'll probably give that and the benadryl a try. botox, surgery, drugs, voice therapy, cough syrup... wonder what's next? | Recommend | Alert Where am I? Original message Top of thread Current page Re: Benedryl I was right it helps me Re: Re: Benedryl I was right it helps me -- chaanz Top of thread Archive Posted by: the breathless wonder ® 11/17/2006, 16:03:30 Chaanz, Thank you for making me laugh. I can relate to your desperation level. Humor is a great coping skill for this condition. A good laugh is good for the soul and it clears our voices up temporarily. Thanks! Concetta | Recommend | Alert Where am I? Original message Top of thread Current page Re: Benedryl I was right it helps me Re: Re: Benedryl I was right it helps me -- the breathless wonder Top of thread Archive Posted by: Nan ® 11/17/2006, 16:25:34 Don't forget to say a few nursery rhymes as well. I just wish it could be that easy! Nan Lewis - Walls, Mississippi ADSD since 1996 | Recommend | Alert Where am I? Original message Top of thread Current page Re: Benedryl I was right it helps me Re: Re: Benedryl I was right it helps me -- the breathless wonder Top of thread Archive Posted by: chaanz ® 11/17/2006, 18:47:40 I'm glad you got a giggle, Concetta. Humor is always the best weapon and like my dad always said "Sometimes you gotta laugh to keep from cryin." My dad was always right. | Recommend | Alert Where am I? Original message Top of thread Current page Dextromethorphan Re: Re: Benedryl I was right it helps me -- jerrylee Top of thread Archive Posted by: mdubovick ® 11/18/2006, 00:12:53 There definitely is a government study to test Dextromethorphan to control vocal spasms. I did some Internet searching and found an article from the NINDS division of the National Institute of Health (NIH) dated November 18, 2006. The article describes the study and indicates they are still trying to recruit patients. The study started in March 2003. Why not volunteer and move the study along faster (I would but am not eligible due to other health issues) note: Do a Google search for Dextromethorphan NINDS and you'll find information about the study. Modified by mdubovick at Sat, Nov 18, 2006, 07:53:33 | Recommend | Alert Where am I? Original message Top of thread Current page Re: Benedryl I was right it helps me Re: Benedryl I was right it helps me -- mariaa Top of thread Archive Posted by: chaanz ® 11/22/2006, 14:47:13 Interesting perhaps useful side note. I had a doctor's appointment this morning. He insisted on giving me a flu shot, I've never had one. At any rate, he told me that another patient of his with SD and that the flu shots, in some manner, help his SD spasms. Maybe I'll find out soon? | Recommend | Alert Where am I? Original message Top of thread Current page Re: Benedryl I was right it helps me Re: Re: Benedryl I was right it helps me -- chaanz Top of thread Archive Posted by: Will Blum ® 11/22/2006, 15:34:20 I got a flu shot a few weeks ago. It did not have any effect on my SD spasms. In my opinion the doctor is probably saying that a flu shot help SD spasms to get you to get a flu shot. I am never surprised at what some people say helps sd. | Recommend | Alert Where am I? Original message Top of thread Current page Re: Benedryl I was right it helps me Re: Benedryl I was right it helps me -- mariaa Top of thread Archive Posted by: LaurieZ ® 11/24/2006, 10:12:22 Doesn't the Benedryl make you sleepy? I'm tempted to try it just to see if I notice a difference, but I'm afraid I wouldn't make it through the day without a nap. LaurieZ | Recommend | Alert Where am I? Original message Top of thread Current page