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Listfriends, I am having increasing freezing spells, severe nighttime stiffness, and painful muscle tightening, when my PD drugs wear off, and sweats as side-effects of the drugs. NADH and anti-oxidant juice, weekly full-body massage and daily walks are not enough to halt these things. I try to cope with PD with a graceful smile and a good attitude, meanwhile. Pallidotomy is an often-mentioned option, but the speech area of the brain is vulnerable during the procedure. I have talked to two PWP's who are post-pallidotomy. Both have obvious slurred speech! I am a bass singer in the Maine Gay Men's Chorus. We performed at the New England Conservatory of Music in Boston last night. I was so thrilled to be able to control my PD enough to mask it, and sing my heart out. The concert was called, "Voices of Freedom." I treasure my singing in the chorus, and will not risk losing my singing voice. NOW WHAT?? Since a pallidotomy could ruin my voice, how do I evaluate the "success rate" of various surgeons?? Who tracks this information for PWP's and CG's to review? I'd rather die than stop singing with my gay brothers and lesbian sisters. Please advise. But, a warning, those few of you who need to "lecture" me about using the word "gay" on this list can go see a psychologist. I don't need that bad attitude, and neither do the rest of us! Thank you kindly. Ivan 47/10 Portland, Maine