Ive been a lurker / reader here for while and thought I should contribute my thoughts to the discussion.

While Im new to posting, I am not new to Pd.Having been dx'd in 1996, I was started on Sinemet from day 1 until I had DBS in March 05- no sinemet since that day.

DBS is NOT a cure and yes it does have risk. but it's the best available option for us,while we wait - for the cure, and our meds to work.I am very grateful that DBS has given me the opportunity to endure the wait for a cure without sinemet, dyskinesia or the off periods that dominated my life before March 2005

Cate