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Greetings, all: I was wondering if having a Pallidotomy or Thalamotomy reduces or eliminates the possibility that one could be a candidate for a fetal tissue transplant? I think i read something in another post to this list recently that suggested this. Anyone heard of any research or info? I'm only 28, with a localized upper left extremity tremor, with mild leg stiffness and mild to high diskensia. I go back and forth regarding having a Thalamotomy. The meds still work (Sinemet CR and Eldepryl) but the "on-time" has decreased per dose. Sometimes i think having surgery now will allow me to at least cut down the number of doses of meds, in case i need them again in the future. However, if a Thalamotomy would rule out the effectiveness of a fetal tissue transplant, or some other procedure, what to do? My neurologist's opinion is to continue the drug therapy now, though in his opinion i could be a surgery candidate, given my age and otherwise good health. It seems that age has a lot to do with who is considered a surgical candidate. Thanks for all the good information and sharing on this list. "Peace from the shadows" Jeffrey R. Romanyshyn [Rom Carpathian] ([log in to unmask]) Poet/Humanities Ph.D. student "The instant you realize you truly love someone, life makes sense" If you wish, please check out some of my poetry and other fine literary creations at the M. David Lewis Enterprises HomePage at: http://www.mdle.com/