
Céline G. is married to Alain G., who was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease in 2010. The time before receiving the diagnosis, Céline G. experiences as very challenging and marked by uncertainty and fears. Alain G.'s social withdrawal and the changes in his mood and personality are things that concern Céline G..
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Céline G. and her husband need time to think before he agrees to the operation.
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Thaddeus H.
Invasiveness
Decisive for Thaddeus H. and his wife is that the treatment with the Duodopa® pump can be stopped at any time and its lower invasiveness compared to deep brain stimulation.
Treatment with Deep Brain Stimulation
Alma H.
Doctor's recommendation
After the pills stopped working well, Alma H. was recommended treatment with the Duodopa® pump.
Treatment with Deep Brain Stimulation

Céline G. is married to Alain G., who was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease in 2010. The time before receiving the diagnosis, Céline G. experiences as very challenging and marked by uncertainty and fears. Alain G.'s social withdrawal and the changes in his mood and personality are things that concern Céline G..

Céline G.
Imaging techniques
Only after several months does a SPECT provide Céline G. and her husband with certainty about the diagnosis.
Diagnosis
Parkinson's disease: deep brain stimulation and duodopa pump

Céline G.
Waiting for diagnosis and financial uncertainty
Céline G. describes the uncertainty during the time until the official diagnosis of Parkinson's disease, which was also accompanied by difficulties on the part of the health insurance company.
Diagnosis
Parkinson's disease: deep brain stimulation and duodopa pump

Céline G.
First hope, then shock
For Céline G., a world collapses when her husband's diagnosis is confirmed.
Diagnosis
Parkinson's disease: deep brain stimulation and duodopa pump

Céline G.
Symptom visibility
Because of the visibility of his symptoms, Céline G.'s husband no longer enjoys company, which is also difficult for her.
Symptoms and course of disease
Parkinson's disease: deep brain stimulation and duodopa pump

Céline G.
Early registration with the IV
The fact that Céline G.'s husband registers early with the IV helps him later.
Living with Parkinson's disease
Parkinson's disease: deep brain stimulation and duodopa pump

Céline G.
Cooling-off period
Céline G. and her husband need time to think before he agrees to the operation.
Treatment with Deep Brain Stimulation
Parkinson's disease: deep brain stimulation and duodopa pump

Céline G.
Appetite
Céline G.'s husband has more appetite again.
Treatment with Deep Brain Stimulation
Parkinson's disease: deep brain stimulation and duodopa pump
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