For almost exactly a year, I looked into the treatment option of deep brain stimulation for myself, collected information, spent three days in the clinic to have my suitability tested, weighed up the pros and cons, opportunities and risks, and now the time has come : I will receive my deep brain stimulation on November 16.11.2023th, XNUMX.
I would like to share this with my readers in a multi-part documentary.
The recommendations for action published in the Ärzteblatt on July 23, 2023 deal with the use of non-invasive brain stimulation methods (NIBS, Non-Invasive Brain Stimulation) for the treatment of mental and neurological diseases.
The NIBS techniques use electrical or electromagnetic currents to stimulate specific areas of the brain. This may prove particularly beneficial for the treatment of Parkinson's, as many patients prefer these non-invasive methods and quite a few consider such treatments exclusively.
Claudia: Of course, I like doing that. A physical therapist is a healthcare professional who helps patients improve mobility and function, reduce pain, and achieve better balance and coordination. This is often done through physical exercises, massage, and the use of specialized equipment.
It will soon be October 26th, the day of my surgery.
A year with a significantly better quality of life lies between the operation and today. I haven't regretted the operation for a second.
I need half of the medication I used to take, if at all. The side effects of the medication are correspondingly lower. I often feel so good that I forget to take my pills.
Everyone who knows me says I'm in a much better mood now, I seem more stable, more energetic, I'm walking faster again and I'm gesticulating. My diagnosis of Idiopathic Parkinson's Syndrome is still not visible on the street.
And depending on how I feel on the day, not always, but quite often, I type – for example this report – using touch typing just as quickly as I used to.
All of my expectations that I had of the operation have been fully met (though you also need to know what to expect and what not).