It’s a scary feeling any time a doctor tells you that you have any type of chronic disease. At first your mind wants to deny it, and then you continuously give into the shock of realizing that you really do have anything up with you. Even if you’ve been exhibiting symptoms for a long time, your problem just isn't set in stone until the doctor tells you those fateful words: I’m sorry to tell you, but the tests came back positive.

When the diagnosis is Tardive Dyskinesia [ TD ], it truly should not come as any surprise. Perhaps you have been afflicted by the embarrassment of your tongue popping out of your mouth every couple of seconds or of making horrible grimaces that are out of your control. You could have had a lot of distressing physical symptoms, such as neck cramps or involuntary twisting of joints. Don’t believe any one when they tell you that you may just have to live with the issues, as they would not need to if they were in your place. Instead, here is what you can do.

Contacting the Foundation will put you in touch with caring folk who can help.

Another group which will be able to offer you the information and help you want is We Move which is a support group for folks with movement disorders. This organization has groups thru the world. You will find the closest group by visiting their website at www.wemove.org. If you are diagnosed with TD after taking Zyprexa [ Olanzapine ], Risperdal [ Risperidone ], Seroquel [ Quetiapine ] or plenty of other neuroleptic drugs, you could be able to file a lawsuit looking for compensation to help you sustain due to the losses you incur because of the condition. Lawsuits are often filed successfully against doctors prescribing medicines known to yet TD. However, it’s yet to be seen if court actions against the giant pharmaceutical firms who produce the drugs will be settled in favor of patients.

There are some doctors who have analyzed TD and know the right sorts of treatments that may reverse the indicators of the disorder and bring relief to patients. If your family physician isn’t able to provide you with this type of assistance, you can contact a psychiatrist instead who has experience dealing with the complications of anti-psychotic drugs. In addition, you will find that a neurologist can efficiently treat your Tardive Dyskinesia Illness.