
The following stories recount the experiences of patients using Medtronic DBS Therapy to reduce the tremors associated with Parkinson's disease. Medtronic invited these patients to share their stories candidly. As you read the stories, please bear in mind that the experiences are specific to each particular person.


"I used to paint quite a bit, and then I had to stop. After my surgery, I painted each of my doctors a picture."
"I haven't felt this good in 10 years."
"DBS has revived my optimism that life is possible, even with Parkinson's."
"After the therapy, facial expressions that had been gone for four years returned."
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