How do members experience Subthalamic Nucleus Deep Brain Stimulation?

Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness

Purpose Patients Evaluations Perceived Effectiveness
Parkinson's disease 51 39
Stiffness/spasticity 6 2
Jerky movements 4 1
Body tremor 1 0
Cervical dystonia (torticollis) 1 0

Common side effects

Side effect Patients Percentage
Jerky movements 3
Balance problems 1
Depressed mood 1
Disordered muscle tension (dystonia) 1
Drooling 1
Face drooping permanent frown 1

Side effect severity

Side effects as an overall problem
Severity Evaluations Percentage
Severe 4
Moderate 3
Mild 10
None 22

Member evaluations

browncat87

evaluated on Jun 12, 2018

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

stickyfingers

evaluated on Nov 08, 2015

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

ozzieartist

evaluated on Feb 25, 2014

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