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 38 19
Stiffness/spasticity 37 48
Tremor(s) 13 16
Dystonia 10 5

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 54
Mild 94
None 123

Member evaluations

GoCats76

evaluated on Mar 15, 2010

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

mono

evaluated on Nov 10, 2010

  • Perceived effectiveness for Improve mobility: Major
  • Side effects: Moderate

Shakin

evaluated on Oct 27, 2012

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