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please find my experience with DBS attached ----- Original Message ----- From: Kari Hughes (Join the list) <[log in to unmask]> To: <[log in to unmask]> Sent: Friday, July 21, 2000 23:01 Subject: DBS surgery question > Hello, > > I am seeking information for my husband's father. He has had Parkinson's for > 15 years and is still a young man (55). Recently a neurologist advised him > to have the deep brain stimulation implant. His surgery date is fast > approaching and he is looking for feedback from patients who have had this > procedure. (Was it worth it? What improvements did you experience? What > negative side effects did you experience? Do you still have to take your > medication? Etc.) Thank you very much. > > Sincerely, > > Kari >