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Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) Treatment Report

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mary60

Sex: F

Data Quality: 0 stars

Parkinson's: 20 yrs

Hoehn-Yahr 3 Type: Parkinson's disease On

Mouth/throat: mild

Arms: moderate

Chest: mild

Legs: moderate
by mary60
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**Purpose:** Parkinson's Disease *(Started May 17, 2011)*
Date	Dosage	Perceived effectiveness	Side Effects	Adherence	Burden
May 17, 2011	One time	?Can't tell	Moderate	Always	Very

Side effects:: Word fishing

Date: May 17, 2011
Advice & Tips: Still take meds q 2hrs--must increase volts slowly over time to improove this ; one month later, meds still the same. I'm nauseated --is this related?
Cost: < $25 monthly

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