Brief case report: dopa-responsive dystonia.

A 42-year-old female applied for life insurance. She was diagnosed with dopa-responsive dystonia as a child. Just prior to applying for insurance, she attempted to go off her carbidopa-levodopa resulting in increased symptoms of stiffness with some imbalance. Her neurologist advised her to restart her Sinemet and titrate dosages to maintain her best function. The diagnosis and risks are discussed.