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Posted by bipolarspectrum on November 8, 2004, at 18:41:51
Hi,
Just wondering if anyone has tried deep brain stimulation?? I have an oppurtunity in Canada to try it (hopefully).. I failed ECT and rTMS though for the treatment of the depressive side of bipolar...
thanx
bps
Posted by jasmineneroli on November 8, 2004, at 23:50:00
In reply to DEEP BRAIN STIMULATION, posted by bipolarspectrum on November 8, 2004, at 18:41:51
BPS
I have NO idea what deep brain stimulation is. I'm intrigued, please explain.
Thanks,
Jas
Posted by bipolarspectrum on November 9, 2004, at 9:26:15
In reply to Re: DEEP BRAIN STIMULATION » bipolarspectrum, posted by jasmineneroli on November 8, 2004, at 23:50:00
> BPS
> I have NO idea what deep brain stimulation is. I'm intrigued, please explain.
> Thanks,
> JasDBS involves placing mechanically-controlled electrodes in the thalamic region of the brain.. these electrodes release a magnetic field which stimulated surrounding areas of the brain... it has been used for many years to treat movement disorders in Parkinsons patients... its also an experimental treatment for treatment-refractory OCD... and know its being applied to depression!
bps
Posted by EERRIICC on November 9, 2004, at 13:15:38
In reply to DEEP BRAIN STIMULATION, posted by bipolarspectrum on November 8, 2004, at 18:41:51
Where in Canada are you going to try it?
Posted by bipolarspectrum on November 9, 2004, at 13:55:17
In reply to Re: DEEP BRAIN STIMULATION, posted by EERRIICC on November 9, 2004, at 13:15:38
> Where in Canada are you going to try it?
In Toronto, at the Clark Institute.. its only a possibility still though.. its early
Posted by crazychickuk on November 9, 2004, at 14:47:59
In reply to Re: DEEP BRAIN STIMULATION, posted by bipolarspectrum on November 9, 2004, at 13:55:17
what about stims?
Posted by EERRIICC on November 9, 2004, at 14:59:45
In reply to DEEP BRAIN STIMULATION, posted by bipolarspectrum on November 8, 2004, at 18:41:51
I'm treated at the Clarke too. Who is heading up the DBS investigation?
Posted by bipolarspectrum on November 10, 2004, at 16:20:04
In reply to Re: DEEP BRAIN STIMULATION, posted by EERRIICC on November 9, 2004, at 14:59:45
> I'm treated at the Clarke too. Who is heading up the DBS investigation?
I'm not quite sure actually... but it looks intriguing, I'm just concerned about the actual surgery itself...
bps
Posted by bipolarspectrum on November 12, 2004, at 17:19:43
In reply to Re: DEEP BRAIN STIMULATION, posted by bipolarspectrum on November 10, 2004, at 16:20:04
Eric,
I believe Dr. Kennedy is involved with the DBS research..
bps
Posted by Shalom34Israel on November 12, 2004, at 19:06:12
In reply to DEEP BRAIN STIMULATION, posted by bipolarspectrum on November 8, 2004, at 18:41:51
> Hi,
> Just wondering if anyone has tried deep brain stimulation?? I have an oppurtunity in Canada to try it (hopefully).. I failed ECT and rTMS though for the treatment of the depressive side of bipolar...
> thanx
> bpsI read DBS is only helpful for parkinsons disease and possibly OCD. Because of the akathisia connection with OCD. I very skeptical DBS be helpful for depression. Please excuse my English.
Shalom
Posted by Deahoidar on December 26, 2012, at 13:11:03
In reply to DEEP BRAIN STIMULATION, posted by bipolarspectrum on November 8, 2004, at 18:41:51
> Hi,
> Just wondering if anyone has tried deep brain stimulation?? I have an oppurtunity in Canada to try it (hopefully).. I failed ECT and rTMS though for the treatment of the depressive side of bipolar...
> thanx
> bpsI know this is a very old thread and I apologize for digging it up. I just wondering if any of the OPs can provide updates on their treatments?
This topic (DBS) is gaining attention and enough time has passed to perhaps learn if the OPs have benefited at all.
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