Pump It Up

<p>We take a look at the use of pump technology (Produodopa) in battling the symptoms of Parkinson’s..</p><p>A small pump delivers a continuous dose of medication under the skin through a small needle.</p><p>How will it improve 'off' periods ?</p><p>How difficult is it to manage the pump and change the infusion site? </p><p>Can you lead a normal life with it?</p><p>Parkinson’s patients Anna Jewell and Helga McFarlane together with 'Professor AI' tell us the pros and cons of pumping it up!</p><p>Plus- Find out what happened when Kuhan turned off his DBS to play tennis…</p><p>Dave starts his brain surgery journey…</p><p>And Billy Connolly gets a new job as a museum tour guide…</p><p><em>More information</em></p><p><em></em><a href="https://www.parkinsons.org.uk/information/drugs/produodopa" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.parkinsons.org.uk/information/drugs/produodopa</a></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>