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Fred Marchant replied to the topic Lower limb dystonia (foot inversion) and Parkinson's in the forum Parkinson's Disease Symptoms 2 months ago
Followup: Thanks Again Daniel. I looked up those acronyms and see nowthat you were referring to two different deep brain stimulation targets. And now understand what you were saying, at least a little bit more. I would like to read more about DBS and Parkinson’s lower limb dystonia. I’d also like to know if there is any research on this and where…[Read more]
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Fred Marchant replied to the topic Lower limb dystonia (foot inversion) and Parkinson's in the forum Parkinson's Disease Symptoms 2 months ago
Hello Daniel Novak: Thanks for your response. Forgive me, bu tI do not know what those DBS STN and DBS GPI acronyms refer to. Also, was this lower limb dystonia related to Parkinson’s? Much appreciate any help or guidance.
And glad the braces back in the closet for you.
Thanks again.
fjm
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Fred Marchant replied to the topic Lower limb dystonia (foot inversion) and Parkinson's in the forum Parkinson's Disease Symptoms 3 months, 2 weeks ago
Thank you Rebecca! I am going to study that FArias website and related materials, but at first glance it looks very promising. Your guiding me to it much appreciated. –fjm
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Fred Marchant replied to the topic Lower limb dystonia (foot inversion) and Parkinson's in the forum Parkinson's Disease Symptoms 3 months, 3 weeks ago
Thank you Robert for this note, and for the link to your website. I would look forward to more conversation in the future . All good wishes. -FJM
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Fred Marchant started the topic Lower limb dystonia (foot inversion) and Parkinson's in the forum Parkinson's Disease Symptoms 4 months, 2 weeks ago
My spouse –in the seventh year since her Parkinson’s diagnosis–fell and broke her hip last June. Following a partial hip replacement surgery, she developed a “multi-focal lower limb dystonia,” or what is also called foot inversion. The resulting postural instability has left her unable to walk on her own. She has now had two Botox treatments,…[Read more]
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