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Originally Posted by Conductor71
Thanks everyone for the suggestions and support you posted here and privately. I will research all thoroughly and most definitely try Comtan before moving onto any more serious consideration.
Has anyone else heard that in undergoing DBS at a milder state of disease will somehow clinically slow down or arrest symptom progression? I have heard this anecdotally and have seen one study supporting this. I'm wondering if this has something to do with my doctor's rather aggressive treatment approach or if Medtronic is marketing itself differently and neuros falling in line?
Laura
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Man, where to begin! Your PD merrily goes on its way, masked by your DBS. There is alot to discuss! I usually wind up talking people into delaying their DBS. If you have ANY Doubts, I'd suggest you wait. You'll KNOW when its your time.
Do not worry about possible complications. The only one that is statistically relevant is the 4-8% post op infection rate. These numbers are from large institutions and they are the only one I put stock in. Voice issues are about 25% the complications. I ask prospective recipients,"do you want to have to repeat your McDonalds order or do you want to be able to drive through?"
The DBS is truly miraculous. If you don't beliieve me, just ask a DBS'er to turn theirs off!! They won't do it. I still take no meds, save for an ocassional 25/ 100. My balance is shot but the STN target is not effective for that.
Anyway Laura, if you want to call me, I have tons of info for you, DBS'ers for you to talk to.
Charlie