When Life Gives You Parkinson’s
Health & Fitness:Medicine
In this episode, Larry and his partner, Rebecca, discuss what to expect right before, during, and after DBS surgery. The surgery is scheduled for October 24th, 2023, and this episode was recorded about two weeks before the surgery.
The episode covers the pre-surgery preparations, including the need to stop medication before the surgery, and an informative description of the MRI process. Nurse Nancy, who works at British Columbia's DBS clinic, provides insights into the surgery day, which involves anchoring a frame to the patient's head, drilling small holes in the skull, and testing electrode placement to ensure optimal DBS results. The conversation also touches on battery replacement and the possibility of technology upgrades over time.
Nurse Nancy emphasizes the importance of closely monitoring the battery and making adjustments as needed. The recovery period is discussed, with a recommendation to take it easy for about six weeks to allow the brain to heal before turning on the stimulator. The potential reduction in medication is mentioned, with an emphasis on gradual adjustments to ensure a balance between symptom control and medication side effects. The episode provides a detailed and insightful overview of the DBS procedure and what patients can expect throughout the process.
From Awareness to Action: The Final Episode
Dialing in DBS and Sorting Through the Data with Rune Labs CEO Brian Pepin
DBS: I Helped Surgeons Operate on my Brain
DBS Pre-Op Talks: Love and Transition
Navigating Deep Brain Stimulation: The Pros, Cons, and Realities
Inside Larry's DBS Journey: Meeting the Brain Surgeon
My Eye-Opening DBS "Off" Challenge
WPC2023: Parkinson's Without Borders
Harnessing the Healing Power of Infrared Light
Biomarker Breakthrough w/ Debi Brooks CEO of The Michael J Fox Foundation
Is Trichloroethylene an invisible cause of Parkinson’s?
The Promise of Lithium as a Parkinson’s Disease Modifying Treatment
Muhammad Ali’s Parkinson’s Journey w/ May May Ali and Michael S. Okun, MD
I Don’t Care Just Call It Apathy
Live Inspired with John O'Leary
Being Well with Parkinson’s
What’s Your Superpower? Feat. Geoff Constable
What’s New and Now in Parkinson’s
A 3-minute test for a Parkinson’s diagnosis
Create your
podcast in
minutes
It is Free
Crime Beat
Ongoing History of New Music
Michael Campbell’s Money Talks
Fearless Fred Presents: Mud 79 - A Fan Made Star Wars Story
Oilers NOW with Bob Stauffer