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Old 06-01-2009, 10:39 AM
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Originally Posted by paula_w View Post
my doctor says get a DBS, and i guess i should. but it is only a temporary fix and i may lose what little ability i have to speak. i am coming to the conclusion to just let things take their course, and not to go to any extraordinary lengths to just stay alive. it will just prolong what? just the idea of traveling to get it and go back for calibration is too much for me.
a DBS will give you your life back Your PD will contiinue to get worse, but (speaking for myself) none of the symptoms that it was installed to treat, have returned..NO tremor, bradykinesia, dyskinesia, dystonia. NO meds still.
I see my MDS once very 6 months to just check my batteries. I hope you reconsider your DBS decision!! you are a treasure and to know you is to love you!!
Get evaluated for a DBS!!!

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