Re: PARKINSN Digest - 23 Jul 2000 to 24 Jul 2000 - Special issue (#2000-612)

["J. Heyser" <jheyser@xxxxxx>]

My wife Joan (56/8) has had surgery on both sides.  Tremor and dyskinesia
were almost completely eliminated.  Balance, speech and swallowing continue
to get worse in spite of the surgery.

Jeff
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Kari Hughes (Join the list) <Ksprenkle@xxxxxxx>
> To: <PARKINSN@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Friday, July 21, 2000 23:01
> Subject: DBS surgery question
>
>
> > Hello,
> >
> > I am seeking information for my husband's father.  He has had
Parkinson's
> for
> > 15 years and is still a young man (55).  Recently a neurologist advised
> him
> > to have the deep brain stimulation implant.  His surgery date is fast
> > approaching and he is looking for feedback from patients who have had
this
> > procedure.  (Was it worth it? What improvements did you experience?
What
> > negative side effects did you experience?   Do you still have to take
your
> > medication?  Etc.)  Thank you very much.
> >
> > Sincerely,
> >
> > Kari
> >
>