I run a room & board and inducted a new resident. He has torticollis. He just woke up one day last August with this terrible disease. We live in a small town in Central Oregon. He just started seeing his primary doctor and today had an appointment. He looked really bummed when I picked him up. When I asked what was wrong with him- He replied: The doctor is going to paralyze my left side from the neck down. I am no doctor, but, he hasn t gotten a second opinion. I asked him what was the benefit of paralysis comparing to his condition now. I asked him which would he rather live with- not using his whole left side or having his neck like it is. He replied: my neck like it is. I am so glad he became my resident because I don t feel like not enough information about tortacollis (spelling wrong) has been given to him. He told me one doctor said it was caused by amitriptilyne (spelling) Are there no early signs to this disease? And do you think he should have the procedure done without a 2nd opinion. I want to as his primary doctor: How many cases have you treated like this? Please answer as much as you can. My resident has had seizures and can t swallow very well as time goes on. Thank you for your time. Faydra Johnsoon

Summarized question: What are the symptoms of torticollis?