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How Do You Get Along Without The Medicine?
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I walked so slow.

posted December 7, 2022
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I haven't checked in a few yrs. It would be harder to see how my symptoms have advanced or not because I have DBS. So simply stopping my meds and turning off my DBS won't give me an accurate picture of my symptoms because the effects of DBS can linger for over a week. I would expect an increased tremor, rigidity, stiffness and slow motor skills.

posted December 7, 2022
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

I shiver to think about it. I fall, have seizures, and tremors, and just feel bad. My doctor checks with me to make sure I'm okay. Sometimes, being slow is not so bad, now falling and not being able to get up a whole different thing. Hang in there.
I use a cane, walker, and wheelchair, covering all the bases, lol.

Peace,
Tim

posted December 7, 2022

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