Ray brings up another good point.  Since PD is a "movement disorder," most
doctors seem to naturally tend to focus on the movement aspects of the
disease.  We have also seen a marked decrease in anxiety, along with better
mood,, reduction in pain, more focus and concentration, greater stamina,
better sleep quality -- just to name a few of the noticeable improvements
since DBS.  These can be huge quality of life issues and are benefits of the
surgery that are often overlooked.

Carole and Ted (57/45/40 -- bilateral DBS 2/05)


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From: "rayilynlee" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Thursday, April 21, 2005 11:45 AM
Subject: Re: anger management


> Marisa, the gal who cared for my mom before she died also went through my
> DBSs with me and got me moved to AZ.  She claims since my DBSs I'm calmer.
I
> did have one very unusual ocular migraine after first DBS, but they have
> been absent since 2003 almost 2 years.  They came back with a vengeance
with
> PD no headache, just the auras...weird.
>
> My grandfather who died of PD also had terrible migraines  As far as I
know
> he was pretty positive, he had experimental brain surgery in early 60's
he
> never should have had as  he never walked again after it but he went into
> the surgery giving a thumbs up signal.
>
> I imagine the Pope was pretty positive, but I know I am a pessimist.  It
> disturbs people if I even say that.  it is an interesting dilemma.
> Ray
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Wenwolf" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Wednesday, April 20, 2005 8:18 AM
> Subject: anger management
>
>
> >I think anger, when applied as Rick wrote, can be a positive thing.
> > However, too much anger can be detrimental to a person's mental and
> > physical health.
> >
> > I understand that health is already the problem, but the point is that
> > anger can actually make things worse and inhibit healing. Like a car
> > goes where you look, you go where your mind goes. Didn't a recent study
> > show that pessimistic people are more likely to get Parkinson's? Other
> > studies have corroborated the detrimental effects of anger on mental and
> > physical health, so this is not just my opinion.
> >
> > I don't mean to imply that if you are pessimistic you will get PD, or if
> > you are optimistic you won't. I also don't want to imply that positive
> > thinking will cure PD - if only it were that easy! I do believe that
> > positive thinking can help. You can apply a positive energy to get
> > things accomplished as well as a negative energy. It can perhaps be even
> > more effective, as less people will be alienated on the way to
> > accomplishing your goal. While I do understand the need to vent, I also
> > worry about the detrimental effects of not having somewhat of a balance
> > of positive with negative feelings. I sound absolutely zen, don't I? :)
> > You can get angry at me for that if you want - I'm used to it. My
> > husband vents on me often, and I worry about him too.
> >
> > Wendy
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Parkinson's Information Exchange Network
> > [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Rick McGirr
> > Sent: Tuesday, April 19, 2005 7:23 AM
> > To: [log in to unmask]
> > Subject: Re: What has happened to this list?/anger management
> >
> > I think my anger gets me going, sometimes.  I think I can channel it,
> > take it out on something that I just have to get done today.  I can
> > use the energy to complete the workout, get the taxes done, or
> > anything else.  The thing to avoid when you're angry is sitting and
> > waiting.  Then my neck and shoulders turn to stone, and my hand flaps
> > like a shutter in a hurricane.
> >
> > Anyone ever see "Anger Management" with Jack Nicholson and Adam
> > Sandler?
> >
> > Enjoy Spring!
> > Rick McGirr
> > Email: [log in to unmask]
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