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Old 09-19-2018, 03:58 AM
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proudest_mama,

Levodopa is normally effective at reducing stiffness. Before going down the DBS road, it seems sensible to me to spend some time optimising your drug regimen. If that doesn't work, DBS makes sense - but, what type?

John
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Born 1955. Diagnosed PD 2005.
Meds 2010-Nov 2016: Stalevo(75 mg) x 4, ropinirole xl 16 mg, rasagiline 1 mg
Current meds: Stalevo(75 mg) x 5, ropinirole xl 8 mg, rasagiline 1 mg
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