> >   Hi
> >  I am a glutton for ANY information on Deep Brain Stimulation , as  I
> > am trying to see if similar effects can be achieved without surgery .
> > That is can the brain be stimulated using electrical external
> > stimulation (TENS machine ) . I will soon be trying to stimulate
> > it using a fluctuating magnetic field . Any information on
> > frequencies and their effects on the brain would be much appreciated
>
> hi alastair,
>
> the expertise that i bring to the dbs discussion is on the audio display
> end, so i'm afraid i can't speak authoritatively about the other side of
> the loop: electrical stimulation (external or otherwise).  i can suggest an
> internet search using the key words "deep brain stimulator" and perhaps
> "Medtronics corporation" to satisfy that curiosity appetite.  i am
> convinced the pairing of multiparameter audio display with multiparameter
> neural stimulation is going to be newly plowed ground.  reason being: in
> this big world of ours left hands are bound not to know what right hands
> are doing.  it seems like such a tremendously fertile area, CNS functioning
> in "gestalts" as it does, i wish those in the thick of it would eagerly
> jump in and dig.
> .

> >
>
> it would be good if leading edge research could have its genesis at the
> grass roots.  i received feedback that my suggestions were ignored because
> i was writing in CAPS.  as you see, i have changed my style to a more
> humble format.  still my suggestions have not been received with much
> enthusiasm.  perhaps my proposals are just too arcane.  i can relate to
> vascillation between frustration and gratitude.  while i've found gratitude
> and letting go the easier route, i have posted my suggestion to every
> university and research center i could find on my web search.  i also know
> the potency of turf wars.  so then, i "let go with love"
>
> >      peace
> >           Alastair     ( [log in to unmask] )
>
> peace to you Alastair
>
> jonathan ([log in to unmask])
>
>
     Hi Jonathan
  Audio display information is just the sort of information I am
after . I was just reading about treating epileptic fits with DBS of
the Thalamus . Epileptic fit is as far as I can see is a total spasm but
temporary while PD is a limited  spasm but permanent . Matbe limited
is not the right word . Try a firing pattern not too dissimilar from
the normal neuron firing pattern . Epileptic fits can be produced by
audiovisual stimulation . It all fits with audio visual stimulation
affecting the neuron firing pattern . What baisc information I am
after is what frequencies have what effect . I tried the Megatronics
site but their information was a little too vague . I tried Loma
Linda and got a reply . But again not enough precise information .My
request for more information has to date gone unanswered . Dr. Iacono
is doing very inportant work and I dont want to take him away in any
way from that . It would be nice to see case reports of DBS .
    DBS is ostensibly to control tremor but can it also improve
muscle control ? What affect does changing the frequency/ amplitude have ?
  I think that stimulation of the brain neuron firing pattern by
whatever means can affect PD symptoms . So any information from
audio visual stimulation would be most welcome . The altering of the
brains firing pattern by increasing the dopamine levels or any other
chemical means has drawbacks sometimes it increases the spasm as in
dyskinesia or RLS   A combination of various methods may be the best
way of stopping the brain neuron firing pattern going chaotic .
     peace
          Alastair     ( [log in to unmask] )