How do members experience Online Support Groups?

Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness

Purpose Patients Evaluations Perceived Effectiveness
General health 22 2
Increase effect of another treatment 18 0
Bipolar disorder 11 4
Depressed mood 7 2
Fibromyalgia 6 0
  • Major
  • Moderate
  • Slight
  • None
  • Can't tell

Common side effects

Side effect Patients Percentage
Dizziness 1

Side effect severity

Side effects as an overall problem
Severity Evaluations Percentage
Severe 0
Moderate 2
Mild 2
None 22

Member evaluations

marathoner452

evaluated on Jul 01, 2010

  • Perceived effectiveness for bipolar disorder: Moderate
  • Side effects: None

Sandallia

evaluated on Mar 25, 2009

  • Perceived effectiveness for Other: Can't tell
  • Side effects: None

katbro

evaluated on Sep 27, 2008

  • Perceived effectiveness for multiple sclerosis: Can't tell
  • Side effects: Mild