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Carol, I had bilateral pallidotomies 3 years ago (March and Dec., 1996). Here's my report card: Dyskinesia--100% gone on right side; 85% gone on left side. Stiffness, bradykinesia and discomfort of off periods--80% improved I'm now taking one-half to one-third as much levo-dopamine (sinemet)as I took before. Drooling--was very bad following 2nd pall. now is under control with meds (imipramine) Speech problems (volume and slurring)--this, too, was bad immediately following 2nd pall. now is better but still a problem. The following problems have developed considerably after, and seemingly independently of the pall: Dystonia. Balance problems and falling. Overall, I'm till very pleased with the effects of the pall.and the I feel like some things are still improving. Thank you for the opportunity to look at my self-asssessment in "report card" format. Marty Polonsky