Thanks for your comments. I wonder if the electric stimuli supplied by the device replaces what the sinemet was doing hence no need to step down off sinemet? I have read a some but know that sometimes they choose differing sites for implanting electrodes for differing reasons and patient reaction during surgery. Very interesting. Did the activate your unit right away or did they wait until they got it right after a few weeks then tell you to stop l-dopa. I've heard some units are not activated until you are somewhat recovered.
Thanks for sharing. I'm glad your surgery went well.
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Hi girija,
I'm seven and a half yrs post DBS and the agonist permax was cancelled 2-3 days post surgery with no ill effects.
Levodopa at around 3-4 weeks post op I was told I could go off it completely which also had no ill effects also.
I take a much reduced amt of levodopa (300mg) daily in the last 3 -4 yrs as the one and only problem I have since DBS was done is my gait was worsened which is a common complaint and having a little on board during the day seems to help.
Paula, thanks for filling me in on what DAW is it had me puzzled!
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