Hi CMM,

I wish you the best for your husband’s upcoming DBS.

I had DBS in 2005 at age 59 after 20 years of pd . I have never regretted my decision.

Prior to the surgery I was taking Sinemet, Permax, Amanditine, Comtan 6-7 times a day. After the surgery I was able to drop the Permax and Amanditine completely and reduce the daily doses to 3. If I were not still working I think I could reduce the meds even further. My fingers get awfully stiff and it is difficult to use the computer or I would forgo the meds and endure the symptoms to lessen the affects that 22 plus years of Sinemet is going to create.

My prayer is that he will be able to rid the Mirapex from his meds with the surgery.