[bluedahlia]

I had my thyroid removed yesterday and the weirdest thing happened as I was waking up from the surgery. I had what can only be described as a dyskinetic fit which lasted about 5 minutes. Actually, they thought it was a seizure, but thank God, it wasn't. Anyone experience this? Why would that happen?

I would appreciate any input.

[Ronhutton]

I can't offer you an explanation, but events like this should give massive clues to researchers about PD.
There is a definite link to the "on" phase of PD and dyskinesia. You never get dyskinesia when "off", or at least I don't. But having said that, I am often off, and starting a meal, and as soon as I start chewing, I switch on and launch immediately into dyskinesia.
I generally get dyskinesia towards the end of my medication. Then another strange thing, I occasionally switch on having had no medication. It can last around half an hour. But then I still get dyskinesia towards the end of the "on". So much for dyskinesia being due to excess levodopa.
We should have a sticky thread for "Clues for researchers", to put this sort of information in.
Ron
PS How long have you had PD? Dyskinesia usually occurs in advanced sufferers (another clue)

[mrsD]

some doctors give calcium to prevent this.

If it returns don't just attribute to PD. Parathyroid function gets
disturbed when you have the thyroid surgery.

[bluedahlia]

Ron, I've had PD for 8 years. I get it as soon as my meds start working and for most of the day.