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Old 04-10-2011, 07:39 AM
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Originally Posted by lindylanka View Post
See my post on the other thread. You do sound as though you are both going through a very frustrating time with this. Before you go to the appointment write everything down, especially if you are not seeing the same programmer as before. Be firm and informative in the discussion of the problem. And let them know that there IS a problem regardless of whether it is the battery or not. Again come back here and post if there is no improvement, there will be someone out there who can advise on best next steps..

You did not say what your husbands condition was prior to DBS, or how much meds he was on. He is still taking quite a lot of sinemet, this is also something you could discuss with someone who has gone through DBS and also had similar problems. I am sure there will be someone in the DBS 'network' of patients, and I can think of a few people who may be able to discuss this with you, and offer some insight into how to approach the problem of improving matters.

Again best wishes, and good luck too for the forthcoming appointment.
Lindy
Thanks Lindy.
Prior to DBS he was on same amount of sinemet but was taking amantadine and mirapex. We are grateful that he is only on sinemet now but think he should be having more on time with this DBS. He doesn't have tremors he has slow rigidity. My husband has been documenting EVERYTHING the last few days and we will take that with us. When he is on he is "normal". He can walk, talk and feels great. It just doesn't last but a short time. I would love any help from anyone that can give us some guidance. I am not familiar with this website and do not know how to email people directly instead of on the threads.
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