INTRODUCTION to FAQs
The FAQs presented in this section are representative of general topics and actual questions posed by Parkinson patients considering deep brain stimulation or those who have undergone the procedure. They are from a variety of sources offering the most accurate and complete information that is available to the people who manage this website.
This information is provided for general information purposes only and is not meant to substitute for the independent medical judgment of a physician relating to diagnostic and treatment options of a specific patient's medical condition. For more information refer to our disclaimer and privacy policy.
In no event will Re-Wired for Life be liable for any decision made or action taken based on the information provided through this website.
There are at least two rules that pertain to all Parkinson patients.
- Every PD patient is unique and everything about his or her disease is specific to him or her and ONLY to him or her. PD has only one time - NOW, the present. The previous hours do not forecast how you are going to feel. The only thing that is predictable about this disease is its unpredictability.
- As scientific knowledge about this disease changes, we must keep vigilant and learn as much as we can about the disease and demand that we get to participate in the most complete and current treatment opportunities available.
Included in the FAQ section is A List of Common Terms and A List of Helpful URLs for websites that can be accessed to provide information about DBS/STN. Listing does not imply agreement or approval of contents of these websites. There are thousands of bites of information present in cyberspace about PD. We have selected a small number of the sites.
Use search engines (such as. www.google.com) to begin your own thorough investigation of this topic to satisfy your interest. Good hunting.
Edited by Rick Kramer and Margaret Tuchman
