Questions to Ask Your Doctor

If your dystonia symptoms are affecting your quality of life, start a conversation about Medtronic DBS Therapy with your doctor at your next appointment.*

Questions you might want to ask include:

• What is DBS Therapy?
• How troublesome do my symptoms need to be before I think about DBS Therapy as a treatment option?
• What are my other treatment options?
• If I wait, will DBS Therapy always be an option for me?
• How does DBS Therapy work?
• What are the side effects of DBS Therapy?
• What are the risks of DBS Therapy?
• What happens during the implant procedure?
• How does the stimulation get adjusted?
• How often will I need to return for follow-up visits?
• For how long will DBS Therapy help alleviate my symptoms?

Your doctor may or may not be familiar with Medtronic DBS Therapy as a treatment option. DBS Therapy is more commonly known among neurologists and movement disorder specialists.

If your doctor can't answer your questions about DBS Therapy, ask your doctor to refer you to a specialist, or find a specialist now.

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*Humanitarian Device: The effectiveness of this device for the treatment of dystonia has not been demonstrated.