Preparing questions in advance can help patients to have more meaningful discussions with healthcare professionals regarding their condition. Patients may wish to ask their doctor the following questions related to movement disorders:

1. What has caused my movement disorder?
   
   
2. What tests need to be performed to diagnose my disorder?
   
   
3. Will diagnosis of my disorder require visiting a specialist? If so, can you recommend one?
   
   
4. What type of movement disorder do I have?
   
   
5. Are there other diseases that could cause my symptoms?
   
   
6. Can my disorder be treated? Are there side effects?
   
   
7. Will treatment require surgery? If so, what are the risks?
   
   
8. Can the symptoms of my movement disorder be prevented?
   
   
9. Will my children develop the same disorder?
   
   
10. I have a family member who developed a movement disorder, is there a way to know if I will get it too?
    
    
11. Can you recommend a support group for my movement disorder?