As a kid, I dreamed of being an explorer. My father took me to a pub called the South Pole, which was owned by Tom Crean, a veteran of polar exploration at the turn of the last century. Crean had been with Capt. Robert Scott on that fateful trip to the South Pole that ultimately led to the death of Capt. Scott and four of his men. Looking at the worn-out memorabilia displayed in that shabby pub in Annascaul, County Kerry, Ireland, I resolved to one day make a trip to the pole.
This cramping was persistent and predictable and lasted upwards of 45 minutes daily. I was in a pitiful condition and relied heavily on my family and friends to survive.Deep brain stimulation provided relief. DBS can be a five-hour surgery and may require the patient to remain awake. The neurosurgeon needs your feedback throughout the procedure to ensure proper and accurate placement in your brain. It is a daunting prospect.