DBS

I have been asked by a number of people if I've had DBS: Deep Brain Stimulation. The answer is “no”. This highly invasive procedure is normally only advised once a patient is drug resistant and reached the stage of literally not being able to walk or move. When medications no longer work, then obviously the option of DBS should be looked into. Don’t be shy in asking questions and getting other professional opinions. If you can find someone living in your area, or who you can contact via the Internet, who has undergone a DBS recently, it’s a good idea to speak to them personally and hear what they have to say on this matter. Speaking with some fellow sufferers who have undergone this operation, it has vastly improved their quality of life. However, there are some serious side effects, and several ladies I have talked with, appear to have problems regarding their speech. If you would like to read about one very brave lady’s account of her journey with DBS click on Karyn’s blog and read for yourself her personal story.