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Debbie, I was told that the most common bad side effect of DBS was infection. Stroke and death are possibilities although I have not personally heard of anyone who had them. When I had the surgeries I actually hoped I would die on the operating table, but it was not to be. I never thought I would have DBS, but my tremors got so bad I was ready. I dread having to have the batteries replaced in the neurotransmitters. Ray ----- Original Message ----- From: "Debbie Shontz" <[log in to unmask]> To: <[log in to unmask]> Sent: Sunday, March 25, 2007 6:47 PM Subject: Re: DBS in S. CA > Ray: > > Thanks for your info. I have mild tremor on the left side. Take Mirapex > l > mg tid with additional .25 in between if needed. I think I am just a > beginner. > Don't really know. > > I have a friend who just had surgery in Pitts. Had the first part done > and > to have second surgery this week and be connected. SHe said the symptoms > were > less so far. She seemed good after it. I worry about the bad side > effects. > > Hope to stay like I am for time being. I am 64 and active. Debbie > > > > ************************************** AOL now offers free email to > everyone. > Find out more about what's free from AOL at http://www.aol.com. > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > To sign-off Parkinsn send a message to: > mailto:[log in to unmask] > In the body of the message put: signoff parkinsn ---------------------------------------------------------------------- To sign-off Parkinsn send a message to: mailto:[log in to unmask] In the body of the message put: signoff parkinsn