What is Deep Brain Stimulation?
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Deep brain stimulation (DBS) is a neurosurgical treatment which stimulates the brain with mild electrical signals. DBS is used to treat tremor and other motor symptoms of Parkinson’s disease. DBS has been applied to the thalamus, subthalamic nucleus and the pallidum areas of the brain.
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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 | 45 | |
| 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
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 9 | |
| Moderate | 52 | |
| Mild | 93 | |
| 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
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