Anyone know about brains/neurology??

[LilyLebbie]

I have an appointment with a neurologist in a couple of weeks. Yep, I’m worried.

I’m just Googling (I know I shouldn’t!) and I’m trying to get my head around the difference between dysdiadochokinesia and bradykinesia. This is specifically in relation to rapid hand movements.

I don’t expect much response to this but would be hugely appreciative of any replies.

They both sound like the same thing to me but signify different conditions.

I suppose I just want to get my head around worse case. I think it might help prepare me.

thanks

I'm no expert but bradykinesa is generally a slowness of your whole body, so walking would be slow, your automatic reactions would be slow, your reaching out with your arms would be slow etc.
The D one (won't even attempt to spell it) is more related to specific neurological tests concerning the upper limb and co ordination. So your arms / hands would typically be clumsy / drink like, rather than slow, sometimes this may only affect one arm, rather than both.

Thank you for your reply Hairyfairy.

I really wish I hadn’t googled either things to be honest. I’m scaring my self senseless.

My referral notes state the D one which indicates MS, but from the YouTube videos I’ve watched - it seems more like the B one which indicates Parkinson’s.

Bloody internet!!

Neuro is a huge area, with many specialists within it. Google will drive you mad, try and leave it to the experts.

Are your symptoms a sudden new thing for you that is gradually getting better, or has it come on gradually and slowly getting worse? How do you leave symptoms affect your daily life? Ability to work, drive, write, cook, pick up small objects etc. have you have any CT or MRI scans?

Definitely not getting better. Gradually getting worse (I think).

No scans so far - just a referral. All non-neurological conditions ruled out already (arthritis, the tunnel syndromes, peripheral neuropathy etc).

It’s my left hand, and I’m right handed so I can compensate so it’s not hugely impactful.

I don’t know….from my relentless Googling I can’t find anything it could be that isn’t terrifying.

I suppose I’ll just have to deal with whatever it is. It’s just the wait that’s bothering me. I’m taking the kids on holiday tomorrow and I am just going to have to try and put it to the back of my mind. I’m not normally an anxious person but this has really freaked the fudge out of me!!

Hi I don’t really know anything about the two things you wanted advice on. I suffer with a neurological movement disorder in my left foot which is called dystonia. My foot tends to move by itself.