any more than usual due to Mirapex, however I have noticed "obsessive tendencies" since taking the drug and do believe it affects me in that way. I try to look out for such tendencies before they land me in trouble, (the local donkey sanctuary already has my picture displayed ).

As for early DBS, I have commented my sceptical view before re. big pharma wanting to get a treatment in early in case another supercedes it. I am uncomfortable with any Doctor recommending major (and dangerous) invasive brain surgery as anything other than a last resort.

I like to believe gene therapy will help me and will take one injection of "genes" over DBS anyday. However, I can understand the rationale for early DBS.

Neil.