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hi all At 00:24 1999/03/23 -0600, bob wrote to me: >For some reason this didn't make it to the list - >I probably did something wrong again with the computer. >Could you please forward it? your message did make it to the list, bob are you using new e-mail software? you might want to take a look at the settings/preferences/options it may be set to send out an html version of your message as an attachment automatically also, if you are not seeing your own messages on the list maybe your pd list subscription settings need to be changed to REPRO i'll send you the pd list subscription instructions separately and yes, you probably 'did something wrong again' because you are human and that's the way we learn besides which you are learning how to use a wonderful new technology you are on the cutting edge so i think we are permitted to make cutting edge goofs in re pallidotomy,you wrote: >I saw my neuro today, and he suggested that I begin thinking about >a pallidotomy - that I was on a fast track for treatment? I've >only been diagnosed for 5 months or so, and the meds seem to be >working ok, especially since Ivan suggested stretching out the >Sinemet (Ivan, the neuro agreed with you on the times). Can anyone >suggest why he is pushing to have the surgery soon? I've had 7 >operations in the past 6 years, and I'm not sure I'm ready for more. >Also, where can I find more information on this procedure? >Thanks in advance for your help, >bob [log in to unmask] my gut reaction to your neuro's promoting a surgical procedure 1. which involves creating a non-reversible lesion in your brain, 2. which has been generally used as a measure of last resort when med responses and movement fluctuations are impacting one's quality of life, and 3. at the first time in the history of parkinson's disease when there are so many new meds and surgeries becoming available, is this medico's got to be out of date, or lazy, or ignorant, or all of the above how many parkies does he treat? at what stages? i've been tweaking my meds for 11 years with lots of success new meds and surgeries are still way down at the bottom of my list and i do believe that my response is pretty average for a parkie five months is barely enough time for your brain to adjust to the chemical changes that have been tossed at it since your parkinson's diagnosis in my humble opinion titration is the name of this game guided strictly by care, caution and conservatism all nestled safely under a huge umbrella of self knowledge and self advocacy janet who will never forget joe's story janet paterson - 52 now /41 dx /37 onset - almonte/ontario/canada <http://www.newcountry.nu/pd/members/janet/index.htm> [log in to unmask]