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Caprice_WebMD_Staff posted:
Deep brain stimulation may be more helpful than other treatments for advanced Parkinson's disease, but it's also riskier, a new study shows. Click here to read the full WebMD article.
2 Replies |Watch This Discussion | Report This| Share this:Easing Parkinson's?Deep brain stimulation may be more helpful than other treatments for advanced Parkinson's disease, but it's also riskier, a new study shows. <a rel=nofollow href=http://www.webmd.com/parkinsons-disease/news/20090106/brain-device-may-ease-parkinsons>Click here to read the full WebMD article</a>.
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Lifes responded:
I think brain stim would be scarier too. They show those on TV & most pts swear stim helps. Lifes
Report This| Share this:Easing Parkinson's?I think brain stim would be scarier too. They show those on TV &amp; most pts swear stim helps. Lifes
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My husband had DBS surgery 5 1/2 years ago. It was a miracle. He had 4 good years before his symptoms of freezing and balance began to get worse and the side effects of his medicine were worse than the Parkinson. He has had Parkinsons for 33 years and the doctors no longer know what is the best treatment for him. He had a severe tremor before the DBS surgery and it stopped the tremor completely. He still has very little tremor. The DBS does not help with the balance and freezing. Hope this helps with the decision on Deep Brain Stimulation.
Report This| Share this:Easing Parkinson's?My husband had DBS surgery 5 1/2 years ago. It was a miracle. He had 4 good years before his symptoms of freezing and balance began to get worse and the side effects of his medicine were worse than the Parkinson. He has had Parkinsons for 33 years and the doctors no longer know what is the best treatment for him. He had a severe tremor before the DBS surgery and it stopped the tremor completely. He still has very little tremor. The DBS does not help with the balance and freezing. Hope this helps with the decision on Deep Brain Stimulation.
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