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I Had DBS Surgery Last Year On December 15. Since I Had The Surgery I Have A Hard Time To Walk, And I Pass Out Sometime 3or 4.times A Day.

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Macon, GA
October 12, 2024
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I'm sorry to hear about the difficulties you're experiencing. It's important to contact your doctor immediately if you experience severe headaches, fever, chills, blindness, vision changes, or pain, redness, or swelling at your incision sites. Additionally, side effects and complications of DBS surgery can include:

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I'm sorry to hear about the difficulties you're experiencing. It's important to contact your doctor immediately if you experience severe headaches, fever, chills, blindness, vision changes, or pain, redness, or swelling at your incision sites. Additionally, side effects and complications of DBS surgery can include:

- Headache
- Temporary swelling and pain at the implantation site
- Confusion or difficulty concentrating
- Seizure
- Infection
- Stroke

Given your symptoms, it's crucial to reach out to your neurologist or healthcare provider as soon as possible to discuss these issues and get appropriate care.

October 12, 2024

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