DBS for gait freezing

[camper]

Has anyone had DBS for gait freezing only (no tremor) and if so what was the outcome.

[Thumbpick]

I had minor gait freezing, but really severe tremors. My neuro said DBS would help tremors, but not gait freezing (or my swallowing problem). However, as soon as I had DBS, the gait freezing and swallowing probs disappeared.

[maidar]

I am so interested in DBS for myself but my neuro at Yale told me that it would not help with my problems! i get stuck, gait freezing, and my toes curl under! I have no tremors. My doctor told me that my diagnosis is dystonia rather than PD and DBS doesn't help that!!

[mktbob55]

It might be worth your while to check with the company Medtronic's and see what they say. I realize that their job is to sell the product but they wouldn't sell it without factual information.

medtronicdbs.com/

[JHLambert]

DBS / STN Surgery 4/22/2013. I get powered up in a week; can't wait. I'll let you know how it helps.

- JHLambert

[camper]

Has DBS cured your gait freezing?