Lifestyle Tips To Manage Dyskinesia

Take Time To Rest

Inadequate rest promotes dyskinesia, especially for a patient with Parkinson's disease. Therefore, patients need to ensure that they get quality sleep and take time to rest when exhausted. This is beneficial to both manage current symptoms and prevent flare-ups. Of course, this means that patients need to get sufficient sleep every night. They should try to get at least seven to eight hours.

It is also better if they avoid overworking themselves and performing heavy or difficult activities. They should only take on the amount of work that they can handle without straining themselves. This prevents injuries, but also stops them from oversleeping or becoming stressed and dealing with insomnia. In addition, avoiding these activities and getting sufficient rests allows patients to save their energy for other activities that require both physical and mental exertion. By resting, they will be able to reduce stress and have time to regenerate. As mentioned, stress is a significant trigger for worsening dyskinesia.