Category: DBS Programming
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Winning Combination
Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) and the benefits of exercise, a powerful combination! DBS is an amazing devise that have mind boggling effects on the Parkinson’s patient! Unfortunately it is not a magic bullet, or a complete fix, it is however an amazing tool to help those of us with Parkinson…
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DBS Surgery -Programing Session 4
It’s been a little over a week since my last programing session. Yesterday, I meet with my Neurologist/Movement Specialist Dr. Jennifer Davis and Medtronic’s DBS Specialist Mallory Robb. I hate to say this, but yesterday was a somewhat boring day at the doctor’s office! No big changes, just some fine…
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DBS Surgery-Programing Session 3
It’s been ten days since my last programing session. During that time I had a follow up visit with Dr. Ko’s Physician’s Assistant, Elisabeth Willems. She released me for full Rock Steady Boxing, with the only caveat I don’t go in at 100% to start! Although it feels I am…
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DBS Surgery- Programming Session 2
I had my second DBS programming session with Dr. Davis. What should you expect at a programming appoitment? Your doctor will check the device to make sure it is functioning properly. He/She will then evaluate which stimulator setting improves your symptoms and which ones cause side effects. You will leave…
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DBS Surgery- Programming Session 1
One or Two weeks after surgery, return to clinic for programmingwith your neurologist. Dr. Jennie Davis www.mvneurology.com Programing Time – Day One! Yesterday afternoon I went in for programing. My Neurologist/Movement Specialist Dr. Jennifer Davis and Medtronic’s DBS Specialist Mallory Robb were there. To start, I gave them a cake…