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Originally Posted by schwad01
Quick question-- my foot dystonia in the morning are my worst complaint--ive tried various things-- warmth-magnesium, etc without benefit--it definitely improves with anxiety reduction or distraction--so im wondering-if like with any involuntary muscle contraction-- that has to be ionized calcium -or intracellular calcium mediated in the end--whether or not the transition from sleep to wake which is associated with a mild decrease in carbon dioxide which will move calcium unto binding proteins and lower the ionized fraction---is at least partially responsible-- if it is-then maneuvers like breath holding or rebreathing-eg into a paper bag - would help or prevent them--anyone ever try???
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Hi and welcome to this group,
Thanks for sharing your youtube project on P.D. lots of good advice.
I used to get dystonia in my foot more noticeably first thing when rising in mornings too.
The only suggestion I can think of is to up your levodopa intake or at least try and take your morning Sinemet or similar dosage 1/2 to 1 hr before getting out of bed.
Dystonia in general I find responds well to adding an extra 50mgs of Sinemet to what you would normally have for your current dose if it continues throughout the day too.
Best wishes.