> > 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] )