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 43
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 50
Mild 93
None 122

Member evaluations

stickyfingers

evaluated on Nov 08, 2015

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

el Cid

evaluated on Oct 01, 2009

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

Dr Duhhh

evaluated on May 05, 2012

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