Paul D.
Paul D. is at the peak of his career as general secretary of a bank when he receives a diagnosis of Parkinson's disease in 2011. He receives the diagnosis, which is preceded by incorrect treatment, by post. Exercise is important to Paul D.; among other things, he does cardio and strength training at the fitness centre. He also practices and teaches various dances. At the time of the interview, he has been living with the disease for nine years. In 2017, he started deep brain stimulation therapy, which was three years ago at the time of the interview. As a hobby, he is very busy on the computer. Age at the time of diagnosis: 50 Treatment: Deep brain stimulation
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Too many medicines
Paul D. was at his limit with the medication.
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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
Other experiences by Paul D.
Paul D.
Paul D. is at the peak of his career as general secretary of a bank when he receives a diagnosis of Parkinson's disease in 2011. He receives the diagnosis, which is preceded by incorrect treatment, by post. Exercise is important to Paul D.; among other things, he does cardio and strength training at the fitness centre. He also practices and teaches various dances. At the time of the interview, he has been living with the disease for nine years. In 2017, he started deep brain stimulation therapy, which was three years ago at the time of the interview. As a hobby, he is very busy on the computer. Age at the time of diagnosis: 50 Treatment: Deep brain stimulation
Paul D.
Trembling at work
Paul D. tells how he notices his hands shaking at work and thinks it will pass.
Diagnosis
Parkinson's disease: deep brain stimulation and duodopa pump
Paul D.
Surgery after misdiagnosis
Due to a misdiagnosis, Paul D. undergoes surgery, but the operation does not help.
Diagnosis
Parkinson's disease: deep brain stimulation and duodopa pump
Paul D.
Diagnosis by letter
Paul D. receives the diagnosis by letter.
Diagnosis
Parkinson's disease: deep brain stimulation and duodopa pump
Paul D.
Voice changes
Paul D. sometimes has a lower voice.
Symptoms and course of disease
Parkinson's disease: deep brain stimulation and duodopa pump
Paul D.
Maintain habits
Paul D. keeps up his routine, which is very important for him.
Living with Parkinson's disease
Parkinson's disease: deep brain stimulation and duodopa pump
Paul D.
One's own impatience
Paul D. gets annoyed when he notices that he is slow.
Living with Parkinson's disease
Parkinson's disease: deep brain stimulation and duodopa pump
Paul D.
Understanding of the employer
Paul D.'s employer stands by him.
Living with Parkinson's disease
Parkinson's disease: deep brain stimulation and duodopa pump
Paul D.
Excessive demand
Paul D. refuses a promotion.
Living with Parkinson's disease
Parkinson's disease: deep brain stimulation and duodopa pump
Paul D.
Claims
Paul D. sometimes cannot meet the demands of his children.
Family and society
Parkinson's disease: deep brain stimulation and duodopa pump
Paul D.
Meeting with friends
Paul D. no longer meets up with his friends so often.
Family and society
Parkinson's disease: deep brain stimulation and duodopa pump
Paul D.
Exceeding the maximum dose
Paul D. gets sick after taking a very high dose.
Medication
Parkinson's disease: deep brain stimulation and duodopa pump
Paul D.
Too many medicines
Paul D. was at his limit with the medication.
Treatment with Deep Brain Stimulation
Parkinson's disease: deep brain stimulation and duodopa pump
Paul D.
Sport
Paul D. does sport.
Treatment with Deep Brain Stimulation
Parkinson's disease: deep brain stimulation and duodopa pump
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