Apr 24, 2020 (Started Feb 22, 2019)
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EffectivenessMajor (for Parkinson's disease)
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Side effectsMild (for Overall) (stutter step, soft voice, weight gain)
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AdherenceAlways
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BurdenNot at all hard to take
Dosage:
Daily
Advice & Tips:
Boston-Scientific (current-controlled) is best DBS manufacturer,
Soft voice is a minor problem.
Stutter steps happen when I have not set current high enough.
Cost:
$200+ monthly
Jan 22, 2020 (Started Feb 22, 2019)
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EffectivenessMajor (for Parkinson's disease)
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Side effectsMild (for Overall) (stutter step, soft voice, weight gain)
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AdherenceAlways
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BurdenSomewhat hard to take
Dosage:
Daily
Advice & Tips:
Complete cessation of tremour; no more dyskinesia, no bradykinesia; WOW!!
Cost:
$200+ monthly
Oct 28, 2019 (Started Feb 22, 2019)
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EffectivenessMajor (for Parkinson's disease)
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Side effectsNone (for Overall)
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AdherenceAlways
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BurdenNot at all hard to take
Dosage:
Daily
Advice & Tips:
If you are in good physical and mental condition, insist on vanning DBS. For me, it has turned the clock back years! Up front cost was $120,000 US.
Cost:
$200+ monthly
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