How do members experience Thalamic Deep Brain Stimulation?

Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness

Purpose Patients Evaluations Perceived Effectiveness
Parkinson's disease 6 5
Chronic pain syndrome 1 0
Essential tremor 1 0
Jerky movements 1 1
Stiffness/spasticity 1 1

Common side effects

Side effect Patients Percentage
Balance problems 2
Cognitive impairment 1
Speech problems 1
Voice changes 1

Side effect severity

Side effects as an overall problem
Severity Evaluations Percentage
Severe 0
Moderate 1
Mild 3
None 1

Member evaluations

Shaky Paws Grampa

evaluated on Mar 07, 2011

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