It is a frightening surgery, but I prayed about it and felt I must take the risk and improve my quality of life. I want everything to happen yesterday, and this is a very slow process...so I ask God for more patience. Sometimes, I think He answers me in another language. Lol. I think it will help me, but it takes time. :(

I don't have any experience with DBS but taking mirapex at bedtime did wonders for my restless legs.

I feel your pain....you are a very strong person.... I identify with a lot of your symptoms, my leg wakes me up too, my hip hurts like nobody's businesses! My balance is shot even though i have been taking Ampyra for 2 years, because I also have MS, my neck is hurting so much and I am going to stop there because, I don't want to bore you...lol Taking in consideration DBS can help I am so afraid of it.

Thanks Genoa, I will try the Apple and banana. What are Big Steps?:

Eat 1 banana or 1 apple before sleeping.
for me it is good because the brain produces melatonin
Put big steps then it will be better each day