Maurice F.
Maurice F. was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease in 1997. In 2014/2015, he gave up his professional activity in the field of forest projects and forest surveys, which is not easy for him. At the time of the interview, he has been living with Parkinson's disease for twenty-three years. In 2010, he received the Duodopa® pump, the effect of which he has found to be positive. In 2019, he started Deep Brain Stimulation therapy, from which, at the time of the interview, he felt no improvement in symptoms. Age at the time of diagnosis: 49 Treatment: Duodopa® pump and deep brain stimulation
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Weight
Maurice F. can cope with the weight of the pump.
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Other experiences by Maurice F.
Maurice F.
Maurice F. was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease in 1997. In 2014/2015, he gave up his professional activity in the field of forest projects and forest surveys, which is not easy for him. At the time of the interview, he has been living with Parkinson's disease for twenty-three years. In 2010, he received the Duodopa® pump, the effect of which he has found to be positive. In 2019, he started Deep Brain Stimulation therapy, from which, at the time of the interview, he felt no improvement in symptoms. Age at the time of diagnosis: 49 Treatment: Duodopa® pump and deep brain stimulation
Maurice F.
Slowdown of movement
Maurice F. can no longer run so fast.
Symptoms and course of disease
Parkinson's disease: deep brain stimulation and duodopa pump
Maurice F.
Suicidal thoughts
Maurice F. experiences suicidal thoughts suddenly appearing.
Symptoms and course of disease
Parkinson's disease: deep brain stimulation and duodopa pump
Maurice F.
Adapt the processes
Maurice F. has to adapt his usual routines and can no longer perform certain activities.
Living with Parkinson's disease
Parkinson's disease: deep brain stimulation and duodopa pump
Maurice F.
Shame
Maurice F. is ashamed of the excess movements.
Living with Parkinson's disease
Parkinson's disease: deep brain stimulation and duodopa pump
Maurice F.
Driving a car
For Maurice F., autonomy means that he can still drive a car.
Living with Parkinson's disease
Parkinson's disease: deep brain stimulation and duodopa pump
Maurice F.
Miss something
Maurice F. often has to withdraw when his grandchildren are around and has the feeling that he is missing something.
Family and society
Parkinson's disease: deep brain stimulation and duodopa pump
Maurice F.
Placement of a nasal tube
Maurice F. describes how he experienced the insertion of the nasal tube.
Treatment with the Duodopa® pump
Parkinson's disease: deep brain stimulation and duodopa pump
Maurice F.
Less medication
Maurice F. no longer has to think about taking medication.
Treatment with the Duodopa® pump
Parkinson's disease: deep brain stimulation and duodopa pump
Maurice F.
Regulation of muscle stiffness
Maurice F. can regulate the muscle stiffness in the morning well with the pump.
Treatment with the Duodopa® pump
Parkinson's disease: deep brain stimulation and duodopa pump
Maurice F.
Weight
Maurice F. can cope with the weight of the pump.
Treatment with the Duodopa® pump
Parkinson's disease: deep brain stimulation and duodopa pump
Maurice F.
Fewer fluctuations
Maurice F. hopes that deep brain stimulation will reduce the fluctuations in his condition.
Treatment with Deep Brain Stimulation
Parkinson's disease: deep brain stimulation and duodopa pump
Maurice F.
No effect
In Maurice F.'s case, deep brain stimulation did not improve his condition.
Treatment with Deep Brain Stimulation
Parkinson's disease: deep brain stimulation and duodopa pump
Maurice F.
Occupational therapy
Occupational therapy was very helpful for Maurice F.
Further therapies and support
Parkinson's disease: deep brain stimulation and duodopa pump
Maurice F.
Ozontherapie
Maurice F. is disappointed that neither the ozone therapy nor the acupuncture helped.
Further therapies and support
Parkinson's disease: deep brain stimulation and duodopa pump
Maurice F.
No self-help
Maurice F. does not want any contact with other people with Parkinson's disease.
Further therapies and support
Parkinson's disease: deep brain stimulation and duodopa pump
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