Hi all ...

I was diagnosed with PD 12 years ago, at the age of 44. I'm currently 56. For the first eleven years, I was treated with Mirapex and Artane, both considered agonist drugs and they worked like a charm.

Last year my symptoms reared their ugly head. Although my tremor is under control, and my stiffness is manageable, my feet stick so bad that (at times) I resort to crawling. The funny/sad part is that I can walk backwards and sideways, as well as go up and down stairs .... I just can't go forward!

My question is why they don't do DBS sooner, rather than later? Why don't they do this regularly with people with PD instead of putting us on Sinemet? I'm assuming they have a reason, but do any of you know why?

Thanks for your help!
there a r