ST is an enigmatic disorder indeed. Consider the following mysteries.

• Why does ST affect women twice as frequently as men?
• Why does the onset of ST occur most often just after 40?
• Why do many people with ST have sensory tricks?
• Why does a significant fraction of people on neuroleptics develop acute dystonia?
• Why is ST often accompanied by TMD, ear problems, thyroid problems, and scoliosis?
• Why do people with ST have a specific set of character traits in common?
• Why do spontaneous remissions occur?
• And last but not least: what really causes ST? Continue reading →

Yesterday was a busy day. I first went to the dentist, who replaced several amalgam fillings with a composite filling. He and his wife did an excellent job and I am really grateful to them. I am glad to be rid of that toxic waste, which can possibly aggravate dystonia. And when I look in the mirror now, my teeth are all white (well, sort of, at least). Continue reading →

Welcome to my blog about spasmodic torticollis! I have decided to start writing this blog for several reasons.

• I have been diagnosed with cervical dystonia (CD), i.e., spasmodic torticollis (ST).
• Little is known about this disorder, and I feel the need to gather information about it in one place.
• Also, I want to understand what the disorder means, from different points of view, on different levels.
• I think that any disorder, even so-called chronic ones, can be cured. And it should definitely be possible to cure cervical dystonia, since spontaneous remissions occur all the time!
• I want to document my quest to cure myself (without botox and/or surgery), and I want to share it and interact with others around the globe who are somehow connected with this quest. Continue reading →