How do members experience Deep Brain Stimulation?

Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness

Purpose Patients Evaluations Perceived Effectiveness
Parkinson's disease 1,664 222
Jerky movements 36 18
Stiffness/spasticity 35 37
Tremor(s) 13 16
Dystonia 9 4

Common side effects

Side effect Patients Percentage
Balance problems 14
Speech problems 10
Weight gain 8
Jerky movements 7
Headaches 5
Soft voice 5

Side effect severity

Side effects as an overall problem
Severity Evaluations Percentage
Severe 9
Moderate 46
Mild 90
None 122

Member evaluations

nanuq50

evaluated on Jan 09, 2009

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

DWEST

evaluated on Nov 18, 2008

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

Yuman

evaluated on Oct 29, 2008

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