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Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) Treatment Report

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1 patient evaluation for Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) taken for the purpose of 'Parkinson's Disease' with a side effects rating of Severe Severe Severe Severe Severe

GoCats76

Sex: M

Data Quality: 1 star

Parkinson's: 14 yrs

Hoehn-Yahr 3 Type: Parkinson's disease

Mouth/throat: mild

Arms: none

Chest: mild

Legs: mild
by GoCats76
See GoCats76's full Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) history

**Purpose:** Parkinson's Disease *(Started Apr 17, 2008)*
Date	Perceived effectiveness	Side Effects	Adherence	Burden
Mar 15, 2010	Major	Severe	Always	A little
Mar 10, 2010	Major	Severe	Always	A little
Sep 14, 2008	Major	Mild	Always	Not at all

Side effects:: Mobility decreased

Date: Mar 15, 2010
Advice & Tips: DBS is the new technology that alleviates all shaking and dykinesia and allow almost full body functionality. My DBS surgery is performed improperly. The leads were too close together, placed at a bad angle 35 degrees from the "floor" and the sutures were on top of the hardware
Cost: $200+ monthly

Date: Mar 10, 2010
Advice & Tips: Have DBS performed by a knowledgeable surgeon. It works!
Cost: $200+ monthly

Date: Sep 14, 2008
Advice & Tips: The best solution for PDers.
Cost: $200+ monthly

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