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Old 12-21-2016, 08:19 AM
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Originally Posted by IBAL View Post
Is there a website for people who have had DBS. My next adjustment is in mid January but I can raise or lower the voltage a little as needed. thanks
National Parkinson Foundation Parkinson.org has a forum for DBS.

Thankfully in Austin, TX we have a "DBS support group" that meets monthly. Went last week, small turn out due to Holidays but glad I went.

Six weeks out after surgery. Honeymoon period has warn off, adjusting to the new me. Left hand ZERO tremor, right hand is very stable tremor at times.

Dystonia no longer an issue. Have not had any foot dragging or freezing (!!!). I can button a dress shirt on a bad day.

Currently at much reduced medication. My "on/off" transition is very mild (amazing).

Long journey to go, so far all it good. I was feeling too good and returned to exercising too soon. Brain swelling is real, so take it easy for six to eight weeks after brain surgery.
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Born 1958. Diagnosed PD 2014.
Meds Sept 2016: 5x daily: 2 - Sinemet 25/100 + 200mg Comtan; 50/200 ER Sinement (bedtime).
Oct 2016 - DBS - bilateral GPi (PD & Dystonia). Still a work in progress. (Reduced meds to 4 - 25/100 & 50/200 ER Bedtime daily; but need six months to see how DBS/Meds play out)
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