Tardive dyskinesia? Should I speak to a doc?

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Hi All,
I’ve noticed my body twitching even if I take Cogentin to help. I also have noticed mouth movements which make it look like I am chewing gum even though my mouth is empty.
I read somewhere that this could be signs of tardive dyskinesia. Should I make an appointment with my doctor to discuss this?
I take 300mg Largactil, 80mg Latuda daily and 60mg of Fluanxol fortnightly.

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Definitely talk to your doc!

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Will do so. Thanks :slight_smile: I didn’t want to come across as some sort of hypochondriac and waste his time.

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I don’t think you would, it’s a very serious issue,

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don’t mess around with td it’s horrible. i think you should see your doc asap.

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Yes, @Prospero is right. The sooner you see your doctor the better. It’s quite serious.

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I just realised I have an appointment scheduled for next Monday, or should I see him sooner?

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I’d be so worried about it I’d see them as soon as I could, but if you can handle the worry, then a week’s probably not going to make much difference in reality.

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It worries me, but if I were to make an earlier appointment, it won’t be with a doctor who knows my history. I see my pdoc next Monday and he’s the one who does my prescribing of all my psych meds. I think I’ll leave it and put up with the twitches until then if it won’t make too much difference.

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We’re not pdocs Lionel, and can’t say if a week will make a big difference. Could you perhaps phone them and explain things , and ask for their advice?

I agree with Everhopeful it probably won’t make a big difference.

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Yep ok. He’s not in his office tomorrow, but will phone first thing Wednesday.
Thanks for the advice! :slight_smile:

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Could you just phone and ask for advice anyway, even if the doctor isn’t in? If it’s serious , they will probably get you to see another pdoc. Don’t f*** with td.

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I agree you shouldn’t postpone, take care of it today

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I’ve seen people who have td it’s horrible, really.

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Let us know what he said…

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You should not pospoune … Tardive dyskinesia is too dificultad to deal so as early as you are your doctor is better

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Hey did you call the doc? Let us know when you do.

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You won’t come across as a hypochondriac! Your doctor wants to and needs to hear about the appearance of these kinds of symptoms.

Good luck!

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Yes right away!!

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I got hold of his nurse and she phoned his mobile. I am to increase the Cogentin to 4mg (2mg twice daily) until I see him next Monday. Hopefully this helps.

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