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09-05-2011, 07:25 PM | #5 | ||
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Thanks, Steve;
to have DBS done or not is a difficult decision. The exact placement of those leads is done with the aid of a computer and most patients seem to do quite well, but who can predict a successful outcome in each case? About your own condition, Steve: DBS will improve tremors and possibly other involuntary movements—that’s according to my neurologist—but I’m not so sure that it can reverse or slow down the progression of those other symptoms you described, but I’m certain that you would welcome any relief in whatever area. Without a doubt, if you want to chance the DBS surgery I would suggest that your select the best neurosurgeon and even that is no absolute guaranty for success, but who knows, you may luck out. It seems to be a crap shoot. In my own case, it seems that DBS only served to tick off the disease, lol. About Harley’s experience: there is no excuse on part of the neurologist who had done the programming. Wow! you are describing the worst scenario I can imagine. You take care of yourself, Steve. Thanks for your input. My best to you, Jerry Quote:
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"Thanks for this!" says: | stevem53 (09-05-2011) |
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