Pushing Through the Pain: Living with Cervical Dystonia/Spasmodic Torticollis Movement Disorder

Did you know that there is a hidden reality affecting thousands of people worldwide? It's called cervical dystonia AKA spasmodic torticollis, and today Tanya tells her inspirational story of how she pushes through the pain from this often debilitating condition. Cervical dystonia is a neurological disorder characterized by involuntary muscle contractions in the neck. These contractions cause abnormal postures and twisting movements, making everyday tasks incredibly challenging for those affected. Despite its obscurity, cervical dystonia affects numerous individuals globally, causing severe symptoms that significantly impact their quality of life. Our mission is to shed light on this condition and raise awareness about its challenges and the disability it can cause.
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We are Derec & Tanya. Welcome to our channel! We believe nature is the best medicine. We love the outdoors & have found healing in nature. So whether we are traveling around in our tiny home on wheels, named Betty White, or at our home, we call Base Camp, we like to focus on outdoor living & the benefits it can bring to your life!
We also share disability related content because, after all, it is a part of our everyday lives & the challenges we face as an interabled, disabled couple. You may also find Tanya doing solo van trips, or easy van meals...or Derec out having fun in his 4x4 wheelchair or grilling it up in his wheelchair friendly outdoor kitchen.
So we hope you will roll along with us! Haha get it... ROLL as is...on wheels (with both the wheels on the van or the wheelchair). We also are pretty funny! Just watch a live stream & you will see.
Van: 2015 Ram Promaster 2500 high top with 159 inch wheelbase
Filmed using Samsung Galaxy Note 9 phone OR GoPro 10 OR livestreaming from our laptop
Video edited using Wondershare Filmora software

[@VanLifeVoyages]

Thanks for watching & commenting. Every comment on a video gets you entered for a chance to win a $20 Amazon E-card. Drawing will be November 1st. Good luck! 🎉

[@only4an]

Thank you I didn’t know that

[@danidthesupersupporter]

Keep it up

[@EveningShadeLori]

Tanya & Derec y’all feel like family to me! Prayers for you both. 💜💙 Thank you for sharing so openly. Hugs 🤗

[@VanLifeVoyages]

It's funny but I definitely feel the same way. We have so much in common politically, values, etc. Can't wait to meet you one day ❤

[@beckyallen3195]

Your pain is very apparent. Thank for being so vulnerable in showing us how it controls your life.

[@VanLifeVoyages]

Thanks so much for your support Becky! 🥰

[@GracieandJacqsAdventures]

The chronic pain you and Derc endure, truly is inspiring 🎉 You don't allow it to keep you down!!!!

[@VanLifeVoyages]

Nope! AND we never will. You just have to push through & know one day it will get better. Thanks for the comment 👍 You are entered into the end of the month drawing 😀

[@autumn.melody1715]

Thank you for sharing the good days and the bad days and I’m glad you’re resting. I hope Derek gets home soon.

[@VanLifeVoyages]

Derec is home now (this video was recorded in June) and I have had another round of Botox that has kicked in, so everything is much better now. Thanks for the comment 👍 You are entered into our October drawing 😀 😊

[@MoBangFoYoBucks]

Can't imagine how much pain you endured!💙💙💙 You looked all worn out on camera. Hope Derec will be at home during the next episode of Borox up and down.🙏🙏🙏

[@VanLifeVoyages]

Thanks so much...you are a huge support to us. Thanks for all your help visiting Derec when I was in bad shape & couldn't drive. Hope you are having a blast in Chicago & out East!

[@sensorysarah]

Hi Tanya and Derec, I think it helps for people to see all aspects of life. When I first started looking for stories about people with dystonia, I was saddened to hear of people hiding away and withdrawing from life. It was good to see some people posting positive content but I appreciate when people are honest too and share the not so positive aspects. Good to find your channel. I like the sound of the Just Roll With It Mobility Foundation. I was able to get mobility equipment to get me off road (at the very least out on the footpath comfortably) with help from grants, so I appreciate what you are doing for others 👍 I was just thinking the other day, I really need to get out into nature. I’m waiting for my Botox shots and I don’t like resting. I hope you are all doing better soon. Love from Australia 🐨

[@VanLifeVoyages]

Thank you so much for your comment Sarah. It is important to hear from others with dystonia. I think it is important to show the good & the bad times but it's extra hard for me to show the times when it is bad. But 90% of the channel is to show others that getting outside us therapeutic for the body & soul. So I'm glad you stumbled upon this video. Welcome to the Van Clan! 🥰🚐💨🌄♿

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And just FYI...every comment on a video gets you entered into a drawing at the end of the month for either PayPal or Amazon e-card so I think that should work in Australia too 🥰😀

[@shaunhall960]

Tanya and Derec, sending lots of hugs. You two have been troopers over the years showing people how people can deal with their disabilities. I've been dealing with dyslexia and you learn to adapt and make the best of it. I've found through the years what I'm good at and that's all that matters in life. Finding what makes you happy and focusing on the positive. I hope your foundation takes off because you know what it is like and what needs to be done!

[@VanLifeVoyages]

Shaun...thanks so much for your support as always 🥰 Our son has dyslexia so I know what that entails. I fought for services for him in elementary school & paid for a special tutor, also he got special colored prescription glasses that he swore by. So with all of that, he ended learning a bunch of tricks that helped him learn & he now is a successful college graduate that works in finance for Amazon. I hope you continue to learn what is the best way for your brain to process the input so you can thrive in life! Hope to meet you one day! Tanya

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Oh & thanks for the comment, you are entered into our end of the month drawing 😀

[@rubymadrid6942]

One day at a time!!!🙏❤

[@rubymadrid6942]

God Bless You Tanya, I live with pain also it hard you know that God is always b with you I will keep you and your hubby in my prayers.🙏❤

[@lilliantittle944]

I am sorry about your pain. Pray every day for you both 🙏🫶

[@VanLifeVoyages]

Thanks Lilly...each comment on a video gets you entered into this months drawing 😘 Good luck 👍

[@SheDevilAdventures]

I am so sorry you have to grow through all of this Tanya. 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@VanLifeVoyages]

Thanks so much! 😘 *Your comment has you entered into this months drawing ♥️

[@EveningShadeLori]

Oh thank goodness Derec isn’t in hospital again- I just came back to rewatch thought I had to have missed something! ❤ Glad this isn’t how you feel now. Prayers that you both stay out and about healing & happy!!😘💜💜💜

[@VanLifeVoyages]

Thank goodness this was a few months back. Typically our videos are a few months behind or sometimes even longer...this is basically a 1 woman show 🤣💪

[@BoxVanDee]

Excellent explanation..Glad you decide to talk more about it. It is healing for you helps others to understand. Thanks for sharing.

[@VanLifeVoyages]

Thanks for the comment ...it was difficult to put this out there for everyone to see. So I do hope it is helpful to people. As always thanks for your support Dee ♥️

[@judithwilliamshudson1744]

🙏🙏 to both of you. And a speedy pain free day

[@VanLifeVoyages]

Thanks Judith 🥰

[@ThinBlueLaneRVLife]

Living with pain can be pretty tough. Sending love your way ! and support to the channel

[@VanLifeVoyages]

Thanks so much guys 🥰

[@mariannejennisch9293]

I will not get to watch so I will watch replay.

[@VanLifeVoyages]

Thanks Marianne you are the best 😘

[@rubymadrid6942]

I so sorry you going threw so much pain. I can relate I also suffer from pain . also hope your hubby is doing well and home soon. God Bless You Both. 🙏

[@VanLifeVoyages]

Thanks so much Ruby...hope you have many pain free days 🥰

[@only4an]

I hope you all feel better soon

[@VanLifeVoyages]

Thanks so much! Your comment has you entered you into this months drawing ♥️

[@LandCloudAdventures]

I can't wait for this tree chopping video lol

[@VanLifeVoyages]

It is pretty funny!

[@jodybobo]

Tylenol? It certainly appears you need something stronger for pain during these episodes. Bless you

[@VanLifeVoyages]

Ya...I don't like being on so many meds because it seems like one thing causes another with side effects, etc. I am already on Baclofen 3 x day, Lyrica 2 x day plus the Botox 400u and in between the Botox shots I get occipital nerve blocks (which will be another video). But thank you Lord (and Docs) I do also have some as needed Tramadol as well now 🙏 Thanks for the comment. You are now entered for a chance to win the October drawing! 😘