Deep brain stimulation (DBS) is a neurosurgical treatment which stimulates the brain with mild electrical signals. DBS is used to treat tremor and other motor symptoms of Parkinson’s disease. DBS has been applied to the thalamus, subthalamic nucleus and the pallidum areas of the brain.
Advice & Tips:
I am sure most people that are contemplating DBS have seen "YouTube" videos on the subject. I watched part of one today and it was totally different than what I experienced as far as the actually surgery was concerned. However, the outcome was just as amazing. Like I have said before, it is not a cure, but it has improved my quality of life tremendously and also helped with the ole pocketbook due to a major decrease in meds.
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Apr 15, 2017
(Started Dec 15, 2016)
Effectiveness
Major
(for Parkinson's disease)
Side effects
Mild
(Walking slower, Balance problems)
Adherence
Always
Burden
Not at all hard to take
Dosage:
Daily
Advice & Tips:
My balance is a little worse than before; I walk a little slower than my best on days; my speech is actually a little better than before. See https://www.patientslikeme.com/forum/pd/topics/147582?page=1&post_id=2369462#post-2369462 for details.
Cost:
< $25 monthly
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Jun 8, 2016
(Started Feb 11, 2014)
Effectiveness
Major
(for Parkinson's disease)
Side effects
None
Adherence
Always
Burden
Not at all hard to take
Dosage:
Daily
Advice & Tips:
The current voltage settings on my neuro-stimulator are 3.5volts on my right side and 2.4volts on left side. These settings can be adjusted as needed by using my neuro-stimulator However, these settings have not been changed in several months as there has not been a need to change these. DBS helps with tremor but not with balance.
Cost:
< $25 monthly
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