An invasive brain therapy that numerous patients have considered is Deep Brain
Stimulation, DBS, a surgical technique that involves implanting a pulse generator to a heart
pacemaker inside the chest wall. It runs wires to electrically stimulate the part of the brain
affected by Parkinson’s disease [2]. Risks of Deep Brain Stimulation are typically low; however,
surgery has its own risks. Deep Brain Stimulation won’t cure Parkinson’s disease but can
potentially relieve symptoms.
There is also physical, occupational and speech therapy [12]. Researchers are testing
marijuana, sometimes referred to as cannabis or its components of THC and CBD, as a treatment
for many illnesses and diseases, including neurological conditions. There is also physical,
occupational and speech therapy. Researchers are testing marijuana, sometimes referred to as
cannabis or its components of THC and CBD, as a treatment for many illnesses and diseases,
including other neurological conditions [7]. The cost of Anticholinergic drugs is approximately
$17 [6]. The cost of medical marijuana is $5-$20 per gram [13]. The cost of DBS is $53,217 over
5 years [6].
