Thread: More doctors are recommending DBS earlier
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Old 07-31-2013, 03:49 PM
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Default Look at some drawbacks
Drawbacks of having DBS earlier:
  1. Unable to have DAT scans or MRI scans to check the progress of the diease
  2. Getting a neuro surgeon to install batteries. I am sure if I shopped around for a surgeon I would find one who would.
  3. Emotional effects.

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