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When to decide to get DBS ?
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Cure Parkinson's
13 years ago
Parkinson's and Quality of Life - a patient's perspective
To a neurologist or neurosurgeon observing my dyskinesias, the option of deep brain stimulation (
DBS
) may seem like a logical choice. However, any procedure that could potentially compromise my ability to communicate is not worth the risk for me, even if it benefits my motor symptoms.
To a neurologist or neurosurgeon observing my dyskinesias, the option of deep brain stimulation (
DBS
) may seem like a logical choice. However, any procedure that could potentially compromise my ability to communicate is not worth the risk for me, even if it benefits my motor symptoms.
CPT_Tom
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Cure Parkinson's
13 years ago
Finally joining the fight, a brief history of my life with parkinson's dbs before during and after
The doctors took the
dbs
on the right side out of my brain for the time being. Just this past summer I finished up the
dbs
operation and have everything turned on, I guess one would say.
The doctors took the
dbs
on the right side out of my brain for the time being. Just this past summer I finished up the
dbs
operation and have everything turned on, I guess one would say.
Captsteve
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Cure Parkinson's
13 years ago
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Can PD symptoms remain on one side of the body?
My left side got SO bad (dystonia, arm muscle cramps, stiffness, incredible leg pain, resting tremor, plus a host of the non-motor symptoms) that I had
DBS
surgery in 2010 - but only my right brain. I'm better now.
My left side got SO bad (dystonia, arm muscle cramps, stiffness, incredible leg pain, resting tremor, plus a host of the non-motor symptoms) that I had
DBS
surgery in 2010 - but only my right brain. I'm better now.
jazzfan53
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Cure Parkinson's
13 years ago
Poem 4 - DBS - 1 procedure down and 2 to go
Poem 4 The day began before dawn but it wasn’t too bad, I want all to know. I can report - That’s one procedure down but still two more to go. By 9:00 AM I had a few extra holes in the top of my almost bald head. And by Noon, I was home comfy under the covers in my very own bed. The second
Poem 4 The day began before dawn but it wasn’t too bad, I want all to know. I can report - That’s one procedure down but still two more to go. By 9:00 AM I had a few extra holes in the top of my almost bald head. And by Noon, I was home comfy under the covers in my very own bed. The second
FifteenyearsPD
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Cure Parkinson's
12 years ago
DBS
IF I HAVE THE BRAIN STIMULATION WIRES IVE BEEN TOLD I CANNOT BE NEAR ANYTHING WITH MAGNETS. AM I GOING TO BECOME A PRISONER OF A SURGERY THAT IS SUPPOSE TO HELP ME . I DON'T WANT TO BECOME A HERMIT..AND ALMOST EVERYTHING HAS MAGNETS
IF I HAVE THE BRAIN STIMULATION WIRES IVE BEEN TOLD I CANNOT BE NEAR ANYTHING WITH MAGNETS. AM I GOING TO BECOME A PRISONER OF A SURGERY THAT IS SUPPOSE TO HELP ME . I DON'T WANT TO BECOME A HERMIT..AND ALMOST EVERYTHING HAS MAGNETS
paloma
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Cure Parkinson's
13 years ago
DBS I WOULD LIKE TO HERE FROM ANY ONE WHO HAS ONE.
Hi would like to here from any one who has a
DBS
and know,s how many volts . Since you have had the
DBS
Has any one had the volt,s move . I would like to here about it, how ever small . yours EXPORT.
Hi would like to here from any one who has a
DBS
and know,s how many volts . Since you have had the
DBS
Has any one had the volt,s move . I would like to here about it, how ever small . yours EXPORT.
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Cure Parkinson's
12 years ago
Letting Go-The daughter of a Parkinson's patient urges her Dad not to give up.
Letting Go 2011 My heart feels like it has broken in two at the realization that my dad is gone. I say the words to myself, and cringe at their impact: “My dad is gone, and he’s never coming back.” I think this as I am looking straight at him, sitting up in his chair, a familiar pose; right foot
Letting Go 2011 My heart feels like it has broken in two at the realization that my dad is gone. I say the words to myself, and cringe at their impact: “My dad is gone, and he’s never coming back.” I think this as I am looking straight at him, sitting up in his chair, a familiar pose; right foot
Maryt1967
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Cure Parkinson's
12 years ago
HI DOES ANY ONE GET VERY BAD PAIN IN THE FACE ???
Face swollen My GP can see my face HAS ANY ONE WHO HAS A
DBS
HAD BAD PAIN WHICH THEY PUT DOWN TO THE
DBS
. CAN
DBS
GIVE YOU PAIN ??? PS Sorry about the grammar yours EXPORT.
Face swollen My GP can see my face HAS ANY ONE WHO HAS A
DBS
HAD BAD PAIN WHICH THEY PUT DOWN TO THE
DBS
. CAN
DBS
GIVE YOU PAIN ??? PS Sorry about the grammar yours EXPORT.
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12 years ago
DBS
Abstract BACKGROUND: The effects of constant-current deep brain stimulation (
DBS
) have not been studied in controlled trials in patients with Parkinson's disease. We aimed to assess the safety and efficacy of bilateral constant-current
DBS
of the subthalamic nucleus.
Abstract BACKGROUND: The effects of constant-current deep brain stimulation (
DBS
) have not been studied in controlled trials in patients with Parkinson's disease. We aimed to assess the safety and efficacy of bilateral constant-current
DBS
of the subthalamic nucleus.
Hidden
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Cure Parkinson's
12 years ago
When all you have is luck... but then you loose hope for luck
Did a bilateral
DBS
within 4months of our first visit. I thought then as I do now that this man was a hero and my saviour. The surgery que for Rezai was in 2010 2 years, it is now 3-4. Placement occurred in April 2011. I had amazing results.
Did a bilateral
DBS
within 4months of our first visit. I thought then as I do now that this man was a hero and my saviour. The surgery que for Rezai was in 2010 2 years, it is now 3-4. Placement occurred in April 2011. I had amazing results.
NoSringsAussie
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Cure Parkinson's
12 years ago
Newly diagnosed and a concept called 48...
The next part of my story is what troubles me, I got home and went on the internet, I accessed PUK site and the first image I saw was from a feature they had been running for a few weeks on
DBS
. It was shocking to see, and I felt sick.
The next part of my story is what troubles me, I got home and went on the internet, I accessed PUK site and the first image I saw was from a feature they had been running for a few weeks on
DBS
. It was shocking to see, and I felt sick.
Hidden
in
Cure Parkinson's
13 years ago
Many pieces-no puzzle
- PD could be further investigated with urgency please, as a malfunctioning recycling system -they are beginning to perform
DBS
inside an MRI with the patient asleep. That's off the top of my head.
- PD could be further investigated with urgency please, as a malfunctioning recycling system -they are beginning to perform
DBS
inside an MRI with the patient asleep. That's off the top of my head.
paulaw
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Cure Parkinson's
13 years ago
DBS Programming Coming Up
I have doctors appt. on January 23 for
DBS
programming. Is there any thing I should say or do to make sure I it is a successful visit? This will be my 3rd or 4th and im not real satisfied the results. I have heard how important the programmer can be. Is this true? I want better results.
I have doctors appt. on January 23 for
DBS
programming. Is there any thing I should say or do to make sure I it is a successful visit? This will be my 3rd or 4th and im not real satisfied the results. I have heard how important the programmer can be. Is this true? I want better results.
jeffjennings
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Cure Parkinson's
13 years ago
A Good Article about DBS
Refers to treatment of psychiatric ailmentss using
DBS
but addresses the procedure for Parkies. The article was from the Wall St. Journal: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970204555904577164813955136748.html A good 2 minute video is included free of charge :)
Refers to treatment of psychiatric ailmentss using
DBS
but addresses the procedure for Parkies. The article was from the Wall St. Journal: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970204555904577164813955136748.html A good 2 minute video is included free of charge :)
Beachdog
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Cure Parkinson's
13 years ago
Poem 5Have had 3 procedures of DBS and awaiting programming
Remote control programming ( Turn me on) Just turn me on, For goodness sake, Turn me on I say, I’m not sure that I can wait very long; probably not another day. My head is throbbing from electrodes in my brain bouncing to and fro. And my chest muscles feel like I had a Boob Job with
Remote control programming ( Turn me on) Just turn me on, For goodness sake, Turn me on I say, I’m not sure that I can wait very long; probably not another day. My head is throbbing from electrodes in my brain bouncing to and fro. And my chest muscles feel like I had a Boob Job with
FifteenyearsPD
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Cure Parkinson's
12 years ago
DBS - what event changes everything
A friend just had
DBS
, Until this past spring she had maintained an absolute unwillingness to consider the procedure. Then when the flowers bloomed she did a 180 and her decision was absolute and irrevocable. My friend is a few years ahead of me but not so many.
A friend just had
DBS
, Until this past spring she had maintained an absolute unwillingness to consider the procedure. Then when the flowers bloomed she did a 180 and her decision was absolute and irrevocable. My friend is a few years ahead of me but not so many.
pkell
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Cure Parkinson's
13 years ago
Fox FactorNot a big fan Micheal J Fox
I am kind of thankful because the
dbs
surgery worked well for me. Before that in order to walk I would have to take about 5 different med 5 to 6 times a day. or I be in a wheelchair. It would come out of the blue , I d feel my hands getting stiff then 5 minutes later I was done.
I am kind of thankful because the
dbs
surgery worked well for me. Before that in order to walk I would have to take about 5 different med 5 to 6 times a day. or I be in a wheelchair. It would come out of the blue , I d feel my hands getting stiff then 5 minutes later I was done.
Captsteve
in
Cure Parkinson's
13 years ago
Parkinsons Disease With A Small Injection Of Humor.
DBS
is forming like storm clouds on the horizon... Deep Brain Stimulation, or
DBS
for short, is a rather new procedure designed to stimulate the brain cells that are not working properly and support the cells that are.
DBS
is forming like storm clouds on the horizon... Deep Brain Stimulation, or
DBS
for short, is a rather new procedure designed to stimulate the brain cells that are not working properly and support the cells that are.
jeffjennings
in
Cure Parkinson's
13 years ago
Is any one on Rotigotine ?
I also have a
DBS
which is not working on one side .my doctor says its my Parkinson's not the patches .i don't agree. PS first time I have ask a question. I could go on tell me what you think.
I also have a
DBS
which is not working on one side .my doctor says its my Parkinson's not the patches .i don't agree. PS first time I have ask a question. I could go on tell me what you think.
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