Hello Jane,
My name is Nigel Harland, I am 42 years old and was
diagnosed as having Parkinsons 8 years ago. I was very interested to read
that your friend John has had the implant, as my neurologist suggested this
as an option for me when I saw him last week. If john can find the time, I
would very much like to hear from him about how he feels now, has the
operation enabled him to reduce medication? also does the implant cut out
the involuntary movements as well as the tremor? Best wishes,
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> >Medtronics which has gained fame as the leading
> >designer and manufacturer of cardiac pacemakers
> >has successfully launched an implantable device
> >similar to their cardiac defibrillator which, when
> >implanted with one part in the chest and a wire
> >running into the brain, will temporarily stop
> >tremors on command.
>
> This surgery is being done every six weeks in our local hospital in
> Scotland.
> John Humphries, a member of Fife Branch of PDS UK, had a pacemaker
inserted
> in February.
> John had severe tremors in both hands. The wire was placed in the left
side
> of his brain. The tremor in his right hand has stopped.
> John has no email address. If anyone would like more information, John can
> have access to our computer
>
> Best wishes to all
> Jean and Mel Ballantyne
