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DiscussionHow effective is DBS and at what stage of PD should it be performed?
Parkinson's Disease | Last Active: Oct 5, 2023 | Replies (7)Comment receiving replies
Replies to "Thank you very much for the quick response @hopeful33250. Currently my symptoms are not that strong...."
It is good that your meds are helping with your symptoms, @dpgigov71, but I certainly understand the side effects, especially the fatigue. You mention that you don't sleep well. Are you taking the meds close to bedtime?
I am glad that you are exercising. That is a very important part of PD treatment. As you make a decision about DBS, I would appreciate hearing from you again.
Here are some other discussions regarding DBS on Connect. I'd encourage you to read them but understand that everyone's response to this treatment is different and the need for proper, ongoing DBS adjustments as time goes on is very important.
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/deep-brain-stimulation-dbs/