The classification of dystonias often involves factors relating to onset and part of the body affected.
If your symptoms occurred after an accident then it is 'secondary' and because it affects arms and legs then it could be termed 'multi focal', if the problem was just on one side then we would call it 'hemidystonia'.
What have you been told so far?
Initially people are tried with a number of drug regimens including baclofen, carbamazepine and trihexyphenidyl (Artane). Some patients may also be given diazepam or clonazepam. It is usually a case of trial and error.
If there is a very specific focal area then botox injections are used to give some relief for several months but it needs to be renewed.
Finally, and this is usually a last report, surgery to part of the brain or affected nerves may stop the unwanted movements but it has a high risk of side effects and complications so doctors are reluctant to go ahead unless life is very miserable with your problem.
Pharmacist
MRPharmS. Worked as Community pharmacist for 16 years. Undertaking a second degree in medicine.