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Ronald Carrell wrote: > > Hi! I am Ron Carrell, a new list member with parkinsons. I was diagnosed > with parkinson's in April of 1987, but I can trace early symptoms back to > 1984 > In 1995 I became badly incapacitated with freezing and "on-off" symptoms. > On April 1 I underwent a pallidotomy at the University of Utah in Salt > Lake City. This was done on a single side (right side) as my infirmary was > mainly on my left side. The results were excellent; instant relief of my > freezing and on-off problems as well as some unexpected results such as : > better mobility in being able to get out of chairs, bed etc., ability to > walk easier, and all the benefits of improved mental attitude. > Now, some ten months later, parky is noticeably progressing on my right > side especially. My tremors are getting uncontrollably bothersome, to the > point of > affecting my ability to feed myself. My balance is poor. Dressing is > becoming more difficult, and my memory is diminishing. I gave up my > driving (voluntarily) last summer. What a feeling of loss of > independence!!!! > My wife (Dava) has taken on the responsibilities of care-giver. She is > becoming more knowledgeable than I on medications, tips and hints for > easing my incapacities, and will be joining the care givers list. > I will answer any questions members have on pallidotomies or other aspects > of my adventures with parky that I can. > > Ron Carrell Hello Ron, Say,you forgot to mention which meds are you taking after the cirurgy.They were diminished ? What yours doctors say to cope with the new symptoms ? Best wishes, -- +----| Joao Paulo de Carvalho |------ + | [log in to unmask] | +--------| Salvador-Bahia-Brazil |------+