Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) Dystonia Essential Tremor Parkinson's Disease Tourette Syndrome Who is a Candidate for Deep Brain Stimulation Surgery? August 18, 2016 | Leave a Comment Deep brain stimulation surgery is generally considered when quality of life is no longer acceptable and medicine no longer addresses symptoms of disorders such as Parkinson's, essential tremor and dystonia effectively. Research indicates that deep brain stimulation's benefits may be just as promising for people in the earlier stages of Parkinson's, and individuals at minimal risk who can get benefit from the treatment should consider this option. Read on to find out if you are a candidate for DBS. Read more » DBS therapy deep brain stimulation therapy dystonia treatments PD dystonia Essential tremor treatment of PD Parkinson's disease
Dystonia Neurology Solutions patient tells story of living with dystonia February 10, 2016 | Leave a Comment Phyllis Spivey of Austin noticed an odd thing when she would lie down to sleep: when she put her head on the pillow, it would pull to the right. About a year and a half after she first noticed the tugging motion in her neck–and several months after first complaining of it to her doctor–she was referred to a neurologist who quickly diagnosed her with dystonia. She has been living with dystonia the past 18 years. Read more » deep brain stimulation therapy dystonia treatments dystonia symptoms DBS dystonia Botox therapy
Dystonia Dystonia symptoms, causes and treatments December 9, 2015 | Leave a Comment Dystonia is a complex neurological disorder characterized by involuntary repetitive twisting and sustained muscle contractions. Dystonia treatment is highly specialized and is best managed by a neurologist with special training in movement disorders. Read more » neurological disorders symptoms of dystonia dystonia treatments cervical dystonia focal dystonia dystonia Parkinson's disease
