How do members experience Pallidal Deep Brain Stimulation?

Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness

Purpose Patients Evaluations Perceived Effectiveness
Parkinson's disease 5 3
Jerky movements 2 1
Stiffness/spasticity 2 1
Doctor recommendation 1 2
Dystonia 1 0

Common side effects

Side effect Patients Percentage
Neck spasticity (spasms) 1

Side effect severity

Side effects as an overall problem
Severity Evaluations Percentage
Severe 0
Moderate 0
Mild 1
None 2