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PATIENT STORIES DBS THERAPY FOR EPILEPSY

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HEAR FROM REAL PATIENTS

Learn more about what’s it’s like to receive deep brain stimulation (DBS) therapy for epilepsy from Medtronic patients.

These are individual patient experiences. Not everyone responds to DBS in the same way, and your experience may vary. To understand the benefits and risks of DBS, please discuss them in detail with your physician. 

SARA’S Story

"I have a new sense of independence and confidence. Now I’m able to do things that I haven’t done in years."

A HUSBAND’S  PERSPECTIVE

Sara's husband describes how epilepsy impacted her quality of life — and how DBS therapy made all the difference.

ERICA’S STORY

"I do have a whole new life — and I'm enjoying every second of it."

ARE YOU A CANDIDATE?

Answer a few short questions to see if DBS may be right for you.

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DBS PATIENT RESOURCES

Find resources and support for wherever you are on your journey with DBS for epilepsy.

FIND RESOURCES

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