Understanding Parkinson's Disease by Steven Schechter

Author:Steven Schechter
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Addicus Books
Published: 2016-12-27T16:00:00+00:00

Is Deep-Brain Stimulation Right for You?

Deep-brain stimulation is not effective for everyone. Patients who received little or no relief from levodopa/carbidopa will likely not benefit from this surgery. You might be a good candidate for deep-brain stimulation if you have benefited from levodopa/carbidopa therapy but these drugs are losing their effectiveness. You need to be physically and mentally able to undergo the operation. According to the National Parkinson’s Foundation, the best candidates meet these criteria:

You have had PD symptoms for at least five years.

You have symptoms that interfere with daily activities.

You have “on/off” fluctuations.

You have responded well to PD medications, but the duration of response is insufficient.

You have tried different combinations of PD medications without beneficial results.

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