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Hi, Sue, I think the question to ask is not where is the best facility, but is your mother likely to benefit from a pallidotomy? Many people have benefited, at least temporarily, but others have experienced failure or even gotten worse. My advice would be to look for a movement disorders specialist, preferably in a specialized center and then get a second opinion if you're not completely convinced that the advice of the first doc is appropriate. If you will tell me where you are, I may be able to recommend someone near you. Carole Cassidy At 09:50 PM 7/27/98 -0400, you wrote: >Hello, >My name is Sue Shotwell. My mother was diagnosed with Parkinson's about >12 years ago. She is 71 this year. I signed onto this list hoping to >find out any information anyone might have on Pallidotomies. Two >questions would be, where is the best facility to have it done and how >long does an individual benefit from the procedure? >I truly appreciate any help anyone can give me and my mother. Mom has >been on the meds for so long and suffers very much from hallucinations. >Recently Tasmar was added to her meds and that has been very helpful. >But who knows for how long. >Thanks again! >Sue > >-- >Sue Shotwell >aka.Dustnthewind >Stamping in the Light! <>< >Peace is not the absence of trouble, but the presence of God. Oswald >Chambers > >