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Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) for Parkinson's

Parkinson's Disease | Last Active: Oct 6, 2023 | Replies (70)

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@tedalmon

Hi Teresa, No, I haven't made much progress checking on the Parkinson's Glove clinical trial and my motor symptoms (tremors in both hands and lower jaw) seem to be about the same as I continue the daily workouts, routine walks and some biking. If they are progressing, it is quite slowly as I am now one year post-diagnosis. I think I continue to learn new techniques for routine tasks like eating and shaving which were becoming difficult with the tremors, but I don't appear to have and gait or recognizable non-motor symptoms yet.

I have been busy but I will get back on the Parkinson's glove research and let you know. I believe it was only a Phase 1 trial, so relief for the rest of us from this device isn't imminent. Hope you are well, TA

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I really appreciate the update, @tedalmon and I'm glad to hear that the progression of your PD symptoms has been minimal. That is always good news.

Regular exercise often slows the progression of symptoms. Exercise is one of the most important things PD patients can do.

I'm a bit curious about your mentioning tremors in your jaw, as I have not heard of this before. As you are comfortable doing so, would you explain a bit more about this?