Initial reporter indicated that the pt had manic episodes after the device was turned on about two weeks after implant in 2008.
Physician stated that "pt had no previous psychiatric history.
Family reported that pt has high elevated moods (being too happy) and had uncontrollable giggling and laughing.
" additionally, reported "when pt first came into the appointment, he was quite reserved, but after awhile he was being quite talkative and kept on saying he's 1 years old.
" pt was at 0.
25ma, 30, 500, 30sec, 5min, magnet 0.
5ma, 500 and so physician turned the device to 0ma.
After that, the pt calmed down and slept a lot.
A week later, the physician turned pt back up to 0.
25, 30, 500, 30sec, and 20 min off.
The pt is reported to be doing fine currently.
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