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Old 12-07-2012, 11:07 AM #1
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Does anyone have any experience with DBS and balance issues. Lately I cant seem to be able to be on my feet and I'm finding myself sitting i my powerchair for most of the day. I don't think that it is one of the symptoms that responds to DBS.

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Does anyone have any experience with DBS and balance issues. Lately I cant seem to be able to be on my feet and I'm finding myself sitting i my powerchair for most of the day. I don't think that it is one of the symptoms that responds to DBS.

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Were you having balance issues before surgery? How long ago did you have your surgery?
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I have had a DBS, both sides, for 7 years. Balance was not one the Parkinson's symptoms that was supposed to be helped. I also have bad balance, espiecially when getting up from a crouching position or turning to fast. Maybe you might consider talking to your Neurologist.

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I just wanted to chime in here. I too have had DBS (only one one side). I had balance problems before and still have the problem after. Balance is not one of the symptoms that DBS helps with.
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