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There is also research being done using a stimulator (similar to the one used in DBS for PD) for pain management. Medtonic, Inc. (the makers of the stimulator) may be able to give you more information. Their offices are located at: 800 - 53rd Avenue, NE Minneapolis, MN 55421 I don't have their website address but I'm sure someone on this listserve can provide it. Jeanne Lee-Rosner PDF-Chicago ----- Original Message ----- From: Ron Vetter <[log in to unmask]> To: <[log in to unmask]> Sent: Wednesday, February 02, 2000 9:39 AM Subject: Re: Opiates > >Are there any PWP on the List who are taking pain killers for another > >condition--other than PD? I know opiates are contraindicated for PD. Meds > >such as Percocet, etc. apparently occupy the same dopamine receptors and > >exacerbate PD symptoms. My husband has been in constant pain since his > >disastrous hernia surgery > > what was disastrous about it? has he tried to obtain correction of > the disaster? > > > in late '98 and he has tried to tough it out, with > >minimal medication. But now we are going to start pursuing pain management > >and, of course, meds that will do the job are in the opiate group. Catch 22? > > > >Need some input, please. > > acupuncture might help. > > >Ann Gibbons > >[log in to unmask] > > -- > Ron Vetter 1936, '84 PD dz > mailto:[log in to unmask] > http://www.ridgecrest.ca.us/~rfvetter >