EDUCATION HUB
Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS), can feel hopeful while feeling overwhelming, all at the same time. It's normal to have mixed feelings, excitement about new options, worry about what's ahead, and lots of questions.
This page is here to give you clear, simple information so you don't have to figure it all out alone. Whether you're just learning about DBS for the first time or you've been living with it for years, you can explore DBS based on your condition, where you are in your journey, and what kind of help you need right now.
Every section is designed to help you, your family, and your care team feel more prepared and confident when talking with your medical team as well as each other.
BELOW ARE THE MAIN CATEGORIES OF CONDITIONS WHERE DBS HAS BEEN
USED AS A THERAPEUTIC TREATMENT OF SYMPTOMS.
MORE COMING SOON!
DON'T TAKE OUR WORD FOR IT . . .
The NeuroSpark Foundation is not a group of doctors or a hospital, but a community of people living with deep brain stimulation, care partners, and allies who have learned to ask hard questions and dig into the research.
We read medical papers, follow experts, and share trusted sources so you can check information yourself and bring stronger questions to your own medical team. Nothing here is medical advice, and only your doctors can tell you what to do, change, start, or stop; our role is to help you understand the language, find solid information, and become a more confident self-advocate in your care.