>I had bilateral DBS surgery done in 1999. Since then the devices have been >very effective in controlling tremors of my head, neck,hands and upper >torso. I have an appointment for an adjustment of the voltage in order to >see if this would reduce the amount of medication I am taking. > >The last time the voltage was adjusted, I experienced electrical shocks >between my fillings and my lips whenever I touched the stainless steel >sink, and my ears began to ring. I returned the next day and they dropped >the settings back to where they were before but the ringing in both ears >remains on a 24/7 basis. The shocks stopped though. Has anyone out there >had any reaction like this to adjustments of the DBs voltage packs? Could >it be my doctor or should I accept the fact that it's just me. Just checking! EJB "Think for yourselves and let others enjoy the privilege to do so, too." ---------------------------------------------------------------------- To sign-off Parkinsn send a message to: mailto:[log in to unmask] In the body of the message put: signoff parkinsn