How do members experience Diaphragm Pacing Implant?

Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness

Purpose Patients Evaluations Perceived Effectiveness
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis 50 60
Shortness of breath (dyspnea) 13 4
Participate in clinical trial 2 7
Shallow breathing 1 1
Slow movement (bradykinesia) 1 0

Common side effects

Side effect Patients Percentage
Pain 3
Breathing difficulty 2
Anxious mood 1
Electric shock sensations 1
None 1
Pain in left side of neck 1

Side effect severity

Side effects as an overall problem
Severity Evaluations Percentage
Severe 1
Moderate 9
Mild 11
None 43

Member evaluations

Wayne Lampe

evaluated on Jun 15, 2022

  • Perceived effectiveness for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis: Major
  • Side effects: None

Tom M

evaluated on Apr 22, 2014

  • Perceived effectiveness for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis: Can't tell
  • Side effects: None

HoosierPAL

evaluated on Sep 30, 2011

  • Perceived effectiveness for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis: Major
  • Side effects: None