[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 137 (Saturday, September 28, 1996)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1774]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        DYSTONIA AWARENESS WEEK

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                        HON. ANDREA H. SEASTRAND

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, September 27, 1996

  Mrs. SEASTRAND. Mr. Speaker, thousands of people recognize the week 
of September 28 to October 5 as Dystonia Awareness Week. I have learned 
and urge other citizens to learn about this alarming neurological 
disorder that affects as many as 250,000 people in North America.
  Dystonia is a neurological disorder which creates muscle spasms to 
all parts of the body. The muscle spasms are very painful and sometimes 
disabling. Unfortunately the cause of Dystonia is unknown and there is 
no cure. The Dystonia Medical Research Foundation has been formed to 
help those who suffer from Dystonia, along with their families and 
friends in finding the cause and cure of this neurological disorder. As 
we help those who suffer from Dystonia I hope and pray that a cure will 
be found to put an end to this disabling pain.

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