Parkinson's, DBS and Me - Episode 1: The Pier

[@FranciscoDiazYules]

Thank you very much. DBS changed my life... A big hug from Spain.

[@ivorjohnstone6453]

I had DBS over a year ago and it was very successful, the process is fine.

[@EveTweedy]

Dear Jo, I just want to thank you soooo very much for sharing your experience beginning to new beginning with me. I have found it incredibly helpful and comforting!!! I sure hope that one day I too qualify for this life changing surgery. To have some sort of quality of life back will be amazing. I’ve shed tears whilst watching your roadway to a better quality of life. Thank you sooo very much and you go for it girl!!!!! I can;t wait when all our sufferings will be a thing of the past!!! Is33;24 xxxx

[@TommyStringer]

Thank you for sharing. I had DBS surgery 3 years ago after fighting PD symptoms for 14 years. I only wish I had the surgery sooner. Best of luck!

[@sylviebigger4939]

Hubby was fortunate enough to qualify for it. It was a big game changer for him. He doing well but still struggling with energy and painfull muscles.. im trying to be encouraging but hes distant ...alot in his mind

[@stephencasner531]

Good luck dbs is life changing

[@davidhughes5998]

Thanks for sharing.

[@TheLittleEconomist]

Thank you for sharing. I get dystonia in my left foot and arm. At the moment I can just about manage it with a combination of exercise and a kind of meditation where I can get the muscles to relax. My specialist believes I’m a good candidate for DBS but I am scared of the side effects damaging my speech and my ability to work.

[@kimjones4294]

Good luck& Bless you.

[@christinelavita5838]

I read dbs is done awake

[@christinemaher2537]

Many doctors do it all asleep now due to advancements in more detailed and specific MRI technology-- i.e., whereby they don't need patient feedback during surgery.