Deep Brain Stimulation Causes Curious Side Effect

Study offers clue to impulsive behavior in people with Parkinson's

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DBS Side Effects
Joy

8/21/2012 3:04:00 PM

 My father has Parkinson's and had the DBS placed about 5 yrs ago. It helped with his dyskinesia but it changed his personality and he has this impulsive behavior. We don't know what do to. He continues to try to walk on his own and falls all the time. He's been to the emergency room twice in the past 2 months. Any advice would be appreciated.