A question about pallidotomies. Among those who have had pallidotomies, what relief have you experienced? How long have you been told the effects will last? How long have the effects actually lasted? A Tip: Mom carries a pillow for her feet. It helps for her to have something to push against when trying to reposition herself. Recently I gave her my old baby beanbag. They were banned the year after they first came out, but we kept ours after the baby grew out of it. If you can find one , at a garage sale or something they are great for this purpose.