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Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) for Parkinson's disease has shown significant success and carries certain risks. Here are the key points:

Success
- Improvement in Motor Symptoms: More than 70% of people with Parkinson's who receive DBS experience significant improvements in their motor symptoms.
- Reduction in Medication: Show Full Answer

Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) for Parkinson's disease has shown significant success and carries certain risks. Here are the key points:

Success:
- Improvement in Motor Symptoms: More than 70% of people with Parkinson's who receive DBS experience significant improvements in their motor symptoms.
- Reduction in Medication: DBS may allow you to reduce or eliminate some of your medications.

Safety and Risks:
- Surgical Risks: As with any surgery, there are risks including blood clots, blood loss, infection, and stroke.
- Side Effects: Potential side effects include headache, temporary swelling and pain at the implantation site, confusion, difficulty concentrating, seizure, numbness or tingling, lightheadedness, balance and speech problems, muscle tightness, and mood changes.
- Adjustment Period: It may take up to six months of adjusting your DBS settings before experiencing benefits.

Considerations:
- Candidacy: Candidates must have intact cognitive function and be healthy enough to undergo three to six hours of surgery while awake.
- Consultation: Always consult your neurologist to ensure DBS is functioning optimally and to discuss any potential risks and benefits.

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