“Deep brain stimulation implant”
Can you still get an implant off label if you have bipolar disorder with paranoid personality disorder or with other comorbidities?because i just learned that you can be implanted deep brain stimulatio for by polar but off label?
Female | 28 years old
Complaint duration: 17/09/2023
Medications: Olanzapine
Conditions: Bipolar disorder
1 Answer
Neurologist
There are some emerging reports of positive results to deep brain stimulation in conventional treatment resistance mood disorders ( depression, bipolar ). Always be cautious of invasive procedures ; Particularly if you have not had adequate trials at conventional therapies.Good luck. Dr. F. Sent from AOL on Android
