How do members experience Subthalamic Nucleus Deep Brain Stimulation?

Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness

Purpose Patients Evaluations Perceived Effectiveness
Parkinson's disease 51 39
Stiffness/spasticity 6 2
Jerky movements 4 1
Body tremor 1 0
Cervical dystonia (torticollis) 1 0

Common side effects

Side effect Patients Percentage
Jerky movements 3
Balance problems 1
Depressed mood 1
Disordered muscle tension (dystonia) 1
Drooling 1
Face drooping permanent frown 1

Side effect severity

Side effects as an overall problem
Severity Evaluations Percentage
Severe 4
Moderate 3
Mild 10
None 22

Member evaluations

TomBerdine

evaluated on Oct 07, 2010

  • Perceived effectiveness for Parkinson's disease: Major
  • Side effects: Mild

pdmomof3

evaluated on Feb 08, 2010

  • Perceived effectiveness for Parkinson's disease: Major
  • Side effects: None