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Looking for Information on Deep Brain Stimulation

Parkinson's Disease | Last Active: Dec 31, 2019 | Replies (14)
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@leftylucy

I understand that Rochester usually uses Medtronics, Jacksonville uses Boston Scientific, and Phoenix uses Abbott. I'd like to hear from anyone who has had these newer devices. My DBS will be in Sept.. I need to have it done asleep and have requested Boston Scientific. with Dr. L who has kindly accepted my wishes. Still would like to hear from anyone.who has had it done asleep and/or w/ Boston. Thank you!

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Lisa Lucier, Moderator | @lisalucier | Jun 20, 2019

Hello, @leftylucy - glad you've joined Mayo Clinic Connect. You may have noticed I moved your post to this existing Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) discussion so that those interested in this topic can convene in the same place. Simply click VIEW & REPLY in your email notification to get to your post.

With a deep brain stimulation coming up in September, it makes sense to talk to others who may have had the same type of procedure and get their input.

I'd like to call on @bjmiller @hopeful33250 @jshdma @coolnacart1892 @maxaz1 @sainath @patch @steeldove @orval for their input on whether they (or a loved one) had DBS asleep or if the Boston Scientific DBS device you mentioned was (or will be) used in their case.

Will you share a bit about the symptoms that prompted your doctor to recommend a DBS? How are you feeling, leading up to it?

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