Deep Brain Stimulation patient success stories

Hear individuals share their experience with DBS and how this therapy has changed their lives.

Hear patients’ real stories

Every person differs in how effective DBS therapy is for them. Hear stories from people who have been in your shoes and use a Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) system to help manage their symptoms.*

Parkinson's

Bill

"My wife got her life back."

Ernst

"Singing is my life, my happiness, my identity."

Valéry

“It’s not because you have Parkinson’s that you can’t do anything anymore.”

Tony

“Thank you for giving me my life back. I cannot describe it but these emotions are incredible“

Inge and Bernd

“I could not dance correctly anymore. But now I am much less stiff“

Diana and Christian

“That was quite an aha-effect!“

Faustino and Ludivina

“I don’t have the feeling anymore of having Parkinson’s disease.“

Gerard, Mary and Hannah

“We got the old Gerard back“

Essential Tremor

Daniel

“The DBS effects were pretty immediate“

Dystonia

Dario

“When I was cured I felt very good [… ] The first time I was able to write was a joy for me.”

Angel and Salvador

“He was up, sitting up, well, lying, on this back, smiling from ear to ear[…] He was so, so happy“

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* The patient quotes in this material describe real personal experiences. Individual results may vary. Patients can experience different levels of pain management and different changes in their activities and use of medications. Consult with your physician to determine if you are a candidate for this procedure and what you may gain from the therapy.

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