Tag: movement disorder specialist

DBS Part 2 – Getting Plugged In

  This past weekend we repeated the trek south to have my regulator programmed and my stitches removed.  I couldn’t decide which I was looking forward to more – having my stitches removed so my head would finally stop itching or having the unit turned on. We arrived in Phoenix Monday evening and made sure ... ...

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Grieving Over Parkinson’s Disease

Well, two more days until my head stops itching!  If someone were to ask me today what the most annoying thing about having DBS surgery is, my response would be the itching from the stitches.  Needless to say, it’s DRIVING ME CRAZY!!!  But, I am not complaining – not at all.  Occasionally you will see ... ...

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Excerpt from Upcoming Book… Shaking On the Inside

Many of you have asked how my book is coming.  THANKS FOR YOUR SUPPORT!!!  It’s coming along great, actually.  Here is a sneak preview.  This excerpt is from Chapter 6: Fear of the Unknown… I remember meeting my son for lunch one day and as I got out of the car, my foot was dragging ... ...

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Heaven’s Gift Re-Given

The verdict has been handed over and it’s final… I am blessed. Ken (my husband, for those of you who don’t know his name) and I returned from visiting his mom and dad about a week and a half ago, that right after returning from visiting my mom and dad in Montana two weeks before ... ...

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Update on Dr. Anthony Santiago…

If  you are seeking care from Dr. Santiago, America’s premier and most sought after neurologist and Movement Disorder Specialist, he has moved to the Muhammad Ali Parkinson’s Research Center in Phoenix, Arizona (as noted in a previous post), and can be reached at this new direct number for information/appointments: 1-602-406-6103 ...

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Why I’ll Wait For My Doctor

Last year, I lost someone in my life that I loved, admired, and adored. My doctor. Now, I know I’ve harped on this subject plenty of times, but I can assure you I’m not harping today and this post will not be one about wishing he was back, but rather – it’s about a discovery ... ...

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The Thing About Doctors

                I have a new doctor. No, I didn’t dump mine and contend for another. As most of you know, mine lost his practice because of lack of funds, and cutting back on Medicare closed the doors. I can say with certainty that he was most likely the ... ...

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Open Letter to Dr. Anthony Santiago, MD, MDS, VIP

Are you tired of the cold northwest dumping more than snow on you? Awaiting you is a warmer yet wet little area of the northwest not commonly mentioned.While browsing the internet two days ago, I came across a phenomenal breakthrough in opportunities to fit your specialty. The Best Job in the World By clicking on ... ...

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Where In the World Is Dr. Santiago?

Several years back, there was an extremely popular software game called Where In the World Is Carmen Sandiego? Originally the game focused on teaching geography and history. It had a catchy name. It was educational. It became popular. Today, I’d like to introduce you to ‘our version’ of Where In the World Is Carmen Sandiego. ... ...

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