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Not all of us are candidates for DBS my dr said I wasn't because cl is working but I'm taking carbidopa levedopa every 3 hours and Pramipexple 3 times a day so I'm probably getting close but I don't want it if I can help it
My moms father had PD and I hope that mine is not genetic... Thanks so much for the information and keep fighting with every fiber of yourself.
Hello ! DBS is not for every PWP, dr's said is about for 97% of patients, my wife got it back on 2003, about 9 yrs after diagnosis, she was taking about 18 Carb/Levo pills a day, and side effect was strong dyskinesia, testing and overall health qualified her for procedure, has help and pills reduced to 4 a day, disadvantage is that do not stop progression, and eventually gets to Parkinson related dementia, which is what we are facing, but family stay strong and ready for a helping hand, and very important, stay informed, investigate, research and ask questions
Me either Les! I’m having vital signs changing. BP, I have the brightest cardiologist. Time for a visit.
After my Turkey and dressing. All the cranberry, I want.
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How long do Parkinson's medications remain effective before considering DBS?
The timeline varies for each person, but as Parkinson's progresses, oral medications typically become less effective at controlling symptoms. Many people experience a "wearing-off" effect where tremor and other symptoms return between doses.
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