FRank,
I had a pallidotomy too a few weeks ago.The doctors told me that some long term
effests of the stimulation of the brain with the needle could be expected. And
that it could happen within a few weeks to have anincrease of symptoms. this
could haveinfluence on the balance or orientation or emotional stability. If
this would happen it was to be expected to disappear with some time. Itwas
their opinion that the side effects of the surgery was disappeared not sooner
than half a year after the treatment. They used to recomend not to change
medicines, because it cofuses the different effects and one can't see clearly
what is what.
Ida KAmphuis
Andrekam@ worldaccess. nl
> My dad had a pallidotomy about 4 weeks ago, and is progressing well except
> for some confusion and disorientation. It is likely that the mental state is
> drug related. He's due to see his neuro and neurosurgeon next week for a
> follow-up visit. They had said they didn't want to change any of his drugs
> until he was stabilized. Does anyone have any experiences on this matter
> that they can relate? He's not yet on mirapex, but I'd like to discuss that
> with his docs as well. Is it too soon to change drugs, or alternatively to
> reduce sinemet to see if his mental condition might improve?
>
> Thanks in advance for any input you might provide.
>
> Frank Reilly, son of Gene, 70/18
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