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The DMRF has been in touch with Pat since the completion of Twisted and asked him to share how he’s been since the film. Pat reports, “I’m physically better than when I was in the film, but the dystonia hasn’t gone away. It’s still there. I’m on medication but trying to get off.”
Unfortunately, Pat’s medical struggles did not end with the film’s closing credits. He shared that it took
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approximately two years to achieve a positive effect from the surgery. His symptoms worsened and fluctuated. He is still struggling to relearn basic tasks like speaking, writing, running, and swimming.
Ever the competitor, Pat’s determination remains resolute, “I know DBS works. It takes time and patience. Scientists are learning more and more about where to place the electrodes and how to help people. We have to keep trying and get more people involved.”Viewers of the dystonia documentary
Pat is not working at the moment, and he’s not sure if coaching is a profession he’ll pursue again. He’s been an ambitious ambassador for the dystonia community, appearing at countless Twisted screenings across the country and organizing fundraisers. Venturing into community theatre, Pat landed a role as a monk in the production of Incorruptible, a dark comedy at the Gaslight Theater Company in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania that took place in early January.
Ever the competitor, Pat’s determination remains resolute, “I know DBS works. It takes time and patience. Scientists are learning more and more about where to place the electrodes and how to help people. We have to keep trying and get more people involved.”Viewers of the dystonia documentary
Pat is not working at the moment, and he’s not sure if coaching is a profession he’ll pursue again. He’s been an ambitious ambassador for the dystonia community, appearing at countless Twisted screenings across the country and organizing fundraisers. Venturing into community theatre, Pat landed a role as a monk in the production of Incorruptible, a dark comedy at the Gaslight Theater Company in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania that took place in early January.
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