Early Parkinson's Symptoms Often Missed in 62-Year-Old
Veronica Brown, a 62-year-old woman, experienced non-motor symptoms like depression and anxiety for over a decade before being diagnosed with Parkinson's disease in 2020. After initial relief from medication, she turned to deep brain stimulation (DBS) in 2024, which significantly improved her symptoms and reduced her medication needs. Despite its proven efficacy, DBS is underutilized due to factors like patient apprehension and limited access to trained neurosurgeons. Brown's experience highlights the importance of support groups and awareness in managing Parkinson's disease.