There really wasn't any "terrible" part. Taking the stitches out was uncomfortable, but it was expected. A couple of weeks after installing the box my team turned it on. That was incredible. You could almost believe that you were normal, It took some time to get the settings right, but it was only a matter of fine tuning. Some people react better than others. It is a procedure that I would highly recommend for those who qualify.

I had DBS nearly 2 years ago had I not had the operation I would not be on half the meds no tremors and diskelisia
If the consultants feel you can have the op embrace it go with the flow

I had DBS done in June 2015. The procedure itself was not bad. The results are great. The freezing, start hesitation, and other issues have disappeared. I am still taking medication (Rytary) which is a new extended form of Leva/Carba. I have had diagnosed PD about 15 years. I would hughly recommend this. .

My DBS haas done wonders for me. It controls my tremors completely and no. More dyskinesia since I'm not taking all the melds I used to take . That was in 2004 and still have the same results today. Good luck

@A MyParkinsonsTeam Member my movement specialist and I talked about it several times before I made the decision to have the surgery. The main reason for having the surgery for me was because the Levadopa was causing me to have severe dyskanesia in my neck and shoulders. I am 62 yrs old and have had Parkinson's for almost 10 yrs. I want to do all I can to keep going and hopefully this will help.

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