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ELECTRICAL STIMULATION TO TREAT OCD

Posted by freedom2001 on July 8, 2003, at 23:33:09

Lancet, October 2002:
When electrical stimulation of the subthalamic nucleus was used to treat Parkinson's disease in two patients, it also alleviated symptoms of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). French researchers report that the patients' OCD symptoms all but disappeared within about 2 weeks of their surgery.

 

Re: ELECTRICAL STIMULATION TO TREAT OCD

Posted by shadez on July 9, 2003, at 14:17:34

In reply to ELECTRICAL STIMULATION TO TREAT OCD, posted by freedom2001 on July 8, 2003, at 23:33:09

I have a Medtronics ES implant, as far as OCD goes it doesn't help at all. I've had the implant since '99(Fall), I wish it did though!

 

Re: ELECTRICAL STIMULATION TO TREAT OCD » shadez

Posted by freedom2001 on July 10, 2003, at 1:53:13

In reply to Re: ELECTRICAL STIMULATION TO TREAT OCD, posted by shadez on July 9, 2003, at 14:17:34

> I have a Medtronics ES implant, as far as OCD goes it doesn't help at all. I've had the implant since '99(Fall), I wish it did though!

What do you mean when you say
"I've had the implant since '99(Fall), I wish it did though!"

 

Re: What's an electronics ES implant?

Posted by denise528 on July 13, 2003, at 9:41:42

In reply to Re: ELECTRICAL STIMULATION TO TREAT OCD » shadez, posted by freedom2001 on July 10, 2003, at 1:53:13

Is it the same as the Vagus Nerve Stimulator implant or transcranial magnetic stimulation?


Denise


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