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Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) for dystonia

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Edited on 11/21/2022 at 4:25 PM

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Has anyone tried Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) for their dystonia condition? I know it is normally used to treat Parkinson's and Alzheimers but could it help for dystonia too? I have tried botox injections, that seem to make it be ineffective but have made my skin soo weird. Maybe because I am not used to such smooth skin. Anyways does anyone have any information on this procedure-DBS?

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11/23/2022 at 11:40 PM

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Hi @help11

How are you today?

Have you talked to your doctor about the DBS procedure? What did they say? I think this would be valuable information to share to the group. I will tag a few others to see if they have tried DBS treatments.

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Has your doctor prescribed Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) for dystonia? Did you have the procedure? What did you think? What were the results? What were the side effects?

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Lizzi

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Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) for dystonia https://www.carenity.us/forum/dystonia/treatments-for-focal-dystonia/deep-brain-stimulation-dbs-for-dystonia-5034 2022-11-23 23:40:03

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