I would like to know if anyone has had deep brain stimulation of the globus pallidus area instead of the subthalamic and results.

[Jeanna]

My doctors are recomending globus pallidus dbs for me to treat my parkinson's disease. I am 68 years old, and have tremors but no dyskinesias yet. I am on a lot of medication.

[LEXIANDREW]

I have had DBS for the GPi placement for severe dystonia. Prior to that I had DBS for Bil STN's/ The surgery for the GPi went well. I had it done in Sept of 2010. it is finally working for me. I have been a tough nut tp crack as far as programmming goes.. But the programmer who works with me saod that tremor is so much easier to work with vs dystonia. I am 52 years old.n est of luck to you and hope all goes well.

[Jeanna]

Thanks for your reply. I am not totally sure why the doctors recommend the GPi area for me except that I told them that what I feared most was cognitive decline after the surgery. I did not know that both stn and gpi could be done in a person. I wonder if there are many who have had leads put in both areas? I have mostly tremors and stiffness rather than dystonia . I hope all goes well for you also.