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> Subject: followup up on problem with toes > From: "Anonymous" <[log in to unmask]> > Date: Wed, 05 Nov 2003 10:06:52 -0600 > X-Message-Number: 16 > > Dr.Lieberman: > > > I cannot tell you how wonderful it is to be able to draw on your knowledge > and experience in a forum such as this- truly, you are building credit in > the only Place that really counts. > > Although I read your answer with interest, I want to be more specific with > my question- what can I do externally, without taking any more medication > than I am now-[ I attach my original question ]- any way I can protect my > toes from any further damage- and also ease th e constant pain i feel? > > thanks, > > rani ramaswamy > > > I have had PD for 13 years, had dbs in 2001 for rt side only- doing > reasonably well- have problems with the toes in left foot- my 3rd and 4th > toes curl inwards and have calluses - but recently they have become very > painful- i dont see this problem addressed anywehere - please let me know > whom i should consult with- i went to a podiatrist - he was not very > effective? > > comment > if what you have is a dystonia of the toes then perhaps you should speak to the surgeon about re-programming the device > be certain the curling is related to dystonia in some people the curling is related to damage to the nerves to the legs the damage is in the back > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Subject: DBS or Comtan first > From: "Anonymous" <[log in to unmask]> > Date: Wed, 5 Nov 2003 12:22:37 -0500 > X-Message-Number: 17 > > In yesterday's email, a lady using Sinemet 25,100 Cr and regular, Mirapex > and Amantadine was asking questions about off time. > You advised her to consider DBS and did not mention Comtan or Stalevo. > My mom may be trying Stalevo or Comtan for help on off time, i wanted to > make sure that Comtan or Stalevo should help with OFF time (she is 79 and > DBS is probably not for her,she get very nervous with any doctor) All > these medications are still very confusing to me. > Again thank you so so much > > comment > in a person with advanced pd with marked on off although stalevo or comtan should be tried it is less likely they will be effective late in the disease than earlier in the disease > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Subject: opinions about deep brain stimulation II > From: "Anonymous" <[log in to unmask]> > Date: Wed, 5 Nov 2003 11:04:04 -0600 > X-Message-Number: 18 > > What is your opinion to when a person is candidate for DBS surgery. I wou= > ld also hear from perons who have received the surgery. > > comment > please go to the following > http://www.rewiredforlife.org/ > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------------------------------- To sign-off Parkinsn send a message to: mailto:[log in to unmask] In the body of the message put: signoff parkinsn