Re: New List Member

[Joao Paulo Carvalho <joaocarv@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Ronald Carrell wrote:
>
> Hi!  I am Ron Carrell, a new list member with parkinsons.  I was diagnosed
> with parkinson's in April of 1987, but I can trace early symptoms back to
> 1984
> In 1995  I became badly incapacitated with freezing and "on-off" symptoms.
> On April 1 I underwent a pallidotomy  at the University of Utah in Salt
> Lake City. This was done on a single side (right side) as my infirmary was
> mainly on my left side.  The results were excellent; instant relief of my
> freezing and on-off problems as well as some unexpected results such as :
> better mobility in being able to get out of chairs, bed etc., ability to
> walk easier, and all the benefits of improved mental attitude.
> Now, some ten months later, parky is noticeably progressing on my right
> side especially.  My tremors are getting uncontrollably bothersome, to the
> point of
> affecting my ability to feed myself. My balance is poor. Dressing is
> becoming more difficult, and my  memory is diminishing.  I gave up my
> driving (voluntarily) last summer. What a feeling of loss of
> independence!!!!
> My wife (Dava) has taken on the responsibilities of care-giver. She is
> becoming more knowledgeable than I on medications, tips and hints for
> easing my  incapacities, and will be joining the care givers list.
> I will answer any questions members have on pallidotomies or other aspects
> of my adventures with parky that I can.
>
>                                         Ron Carrell
Hello Ron,

Say,you forgot to mention which meds are you taking after the
cirurgy.They were diminished ?
What yours doctors say to cope with the new symptoms ?

Best wishes,
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