In a message dated 7/18/99 5:13:11 PM Mountain Daylight Time, [log in to unmask] writes: << is there an approved surgical procedure to relieve the symptoms of Parkinson's? >> Chris, what are your brother's symptoms? Does he have tremors, for example. What medications does he take? There are many on this list who can answer your questions with some help from you. And then there are the archives!!! If you mean to learn about PD, you've come to the right place. Good luck, Chris.