You have a touch of the cynic in you, No? The reason they are suggesting the surgery for Young Onsets is they progress slower than an older person. The DBS will keep you at your best day on drugs. That is why I wanted mine done 8 years ago. I was able to cut my meds to a 1/3 of what I took prior to surgery. Researchers other than Medtronic were the first to discuss this.

Medtronic marketing strategies, I have no idea. Does having DBS done earlier with Young Onset? You betcha!

Dianna