Welcome to the Victory Gallery
Daily victories are worth celebrating – even when those victories are everyday activities that others take for granted. In the Victory Gallery you will find stories from individuals who are receiving DBS Therapy for the treatment of dystonia symptoms.* We hope these stories will inspire you to appreciate the daily victories in your life. 
And we encourage you to share your Daily Victories story!
Victory Gallery
Carrie S.
I am an avid runner now. I run 10Ks and have marathons to spread the word about Dystonia.
Wilma L.
Friends have told me I am a very brave person to have undergone this Therapy, but I believe that if something has to be done then you get on and do it.
Ellie P.
I work full time but it has been easier to do my job since the DBS. Just daily things in life are easier like brushing my hair, getting dressed, showering by myself…at times I could not do this…very frustrating.
Beka S.
Recently I began riding horses again. A close friend has taught me so-called "centered riding" to aid my balance. I rode a bicycle twice while traveling in Aruba.
These stories recount the experience of individuals who are receiving Medtronic DBS Therapy. Medtronic invited them to share their stories candidly. Please bear in mind that the experiences are specific to this particular person. Not everyone who receives Medtronic DBS Therapy will receive the same results as the individual in this story; some people may experience significant symptom relief from DBS Therapy, and others may experience minimal symptom relief. Talk to your doctor to determine if Medtronic DBS Therapy is right for you.
DBS Therapy requires brain surgery. Risks of brain surgery may include serious complications such as coma, bleeding inside the brain, seizures and infection. Some of these may be fatal. Once implanted, the system may become infected, parts may wear through your skin, and the lead or lead/extension connector may move. Medtronic DBS Therapy could stop suddenly because of mechanical or electrical problems. Any of these situations may require additional surgery or cause your symptoms to return.
Medtronic DBS Therapy may cause worsening of some motor symptoms associated with your movement disorder, and may cause speech and language impairments. Stimulation parameters may be adjusted to minimize side effects and attain maximum symptom control. In patients receiving Medtronic DBS Therapy, depression, suicidal thoughts and suicide have been reported.
*Humanitarian Device: The effectiveness of this device for the treatment of dystonia has not been demonstrated.
This therapy is not for everyone. Please consult your physician. A prescription is required. For a complete list of adverse events that have been associated with the therapy, please refer to Important Safety Information.
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