> Gordon had a second thalomotomy with warnings it could affect his speech. He was so shaky on left side with left foot cramping we went ahead. There has been some slurring of speech. We did the Speech Therapy and the "tools" are there. One must practice. He really did quite well but does not practice much now. He is, however, delighted that his left side is very good, his foot cramps don't happen at all anymore, he no longer has heat flashes and he is now ticklish on his left foot. The oregon Medical School said it was unusual for the heal attacks to go away. I think this is a very anxious time for you and it is hard to decide. Good luck from both os us.>