Hi Valerie, We would need a lot more information about your husband to try to figure out why he may not be a suitable candidate. There are some pretty good reasons: Parkinson's plus Dementia Pacemaker (can be done, but....) Other health conditions Tell us the story. Roberta
Subject
Re: Sinemet stopped working (DBS surgery)
Date
07 November 2003
Posted by
Valerie Yuter
My husband has had parkinson's for about five years. Recently Siniment has stopped working for him. When we asked his Dr. about DBS he told us that at the hospital he works for my husband was not a candidate. I really don't understand this. Can you help me.
Subject
Re: Sinemet stopped working (DBS surgery)
Date
26 September 2003
Posted by
Gail Schrantz
Having DBS done was the best thing I 've done in the 12 years I've had Parkinson's.As for meds, I use about 25% of previously. Just get a surgeon who works closely with the engineers and a program that does a ton of the procedure. Penn. Hospital's team of Drs. Hurtig, Baltuch and Jaggi were great.
Subject
Sinemet stopped working (DBS surgery)
Date
25 September 2003
Posted by
Melanie
Subject DBS surgery Date 24 September 2003 Posted by Melanie hi, my husband is 47 years old and was diagnosed with Parkinsons 4 years ago. They started him on requip and that did nothing, then a second medicine that slips my mind and also nothing. Nearly 16 months after he was diagnosed the went to Sinemet. This did wonders. Michael is on 1200 mg a day and it has quit working. He is going to talk to his doctor tomorrow about surgery. I guess there is no specific question, just a response from someone, because I am terrified. Excuse the spelling of the medications!! Thank you.
