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PD and Deep Brain Implant

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I would like to hear about people's experiences and results (positive and negative ) after having the Deep Brain Implant to alleviate PD.

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Benjamin Stecher is a well known young PwP who successfully underwent a form of DBS. If you google "Benjamin Stecher Deep Brain Stimulation" you can learn about his experience. Here's one link:

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Husband had DBS for right side hand tremor at age 79 - 5 years ago. He was then able to eat, write and use computer. Replaced battery last year All is going well.

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