Feeling connected to other people affected by dystonia can benefit your physical and emotional health. DMRF connects you to people who understand life with dystonia: Support Groups – DMRF offers peer support groups in communities across the USA. Although regular support group meetings are postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many groups are connecting through […]
This article originally appeared in the Dystonia Dialogue. “Even when we treat symptoms in dystonia, people are still sometimes left with bothersome symptoms, and they’re also dealing with more than just the physical symptoms that we can see,” explained Danny Bega, MD, neurologist and movement disorders specialist at Northwestern Medicine in Chicago. “A lot of patients with […]
Good sleep is among the top self-care activities that can boost your coping and physical wellness. Individuals with dystonia frequently experience insomnia and problems with sleep. Insomnia may occur prior to developing dystonia, or as a result of dystonia. Some sources suggest more than 60% of individuals with dystonia have fatigue or day time sleepiness. […]
The Dystonia Medical Research Foundation (DMRF) is looking forward to a full and productive year in 2020, thanks to the generosity of supporters like you. Each New Year provides the opportunity to reflect on the past and set intentions for the future. 20/20 is the measure of clear vision. We approach the coming year with […]
Dystonia is a neurological disorder that affects the physical body, but the impact goes far deeper. Individuals diagnosed with dystonia commonly experience symptoms that affect more than how the body moves. Living well with dystonia often requires addressing more than the physical movement symptoms. Non-motor symptoms are a significant burden, and can be as disabling—or […]
Alex Klein’s latest solo recording, 20th Century Oboe Sonatas, has been nominated for a Grammy Award in the category of “Producer of the Year” in recognition of Jim Ginsburg of Cedille Records. Klein is among the world’s most famous oboe players and former principal oboist of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. This is Klein’s first full-length […]
The dystonia community joins the world in mourning the loss of Caroll Spinney, whose iconic contributions to Sesame Street and popular culture as characters Bird Bird and Oscar the Grouch will endure indefinitely. Dystonia is a chronic neurological disorder that can dramatically impact quality of life. There are numerous types of dystonia, which can affect […]
With the support of our generous members, donors, and volunteers, we were able to accomplish a tremendous amount in 2019. Please click below to watch a special video ‘thank you’ recorded by DMRF Executive Director Janet Hieshetter which details the many accomplishments that were made possible this year. If you have not yet made your […]
Non-profit evaluator Charity Navigator has once again awarded the Dystonia Medical Research Foundation (DMRF) with the top 4-star rating. Charity Navigator bases its rating on an organization’s financial health and commitment to accountability and transparency. Thank you for trusting the DMRF with your donations and support. Together, we will find a cure for dystonia. The […]
This article appeared in the Dystonia Dialogue. “In my family, we were all aware that my father had a problem with his hands,” explained Carole Rawson, “and my parents’ generation was one in which, if there was something bad going on, you didn’t talk about it. He was very closed-lipped about it.” Carole’s father went […]
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