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 44
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 51
Mild 93
None 122

Member evaluations

guineapig

evaluated on Oct 31, 2008

  • Perceived effectiveness for depressed mood: Moderate
  • Side effects: Mild

pdmomof3

evaluated on Feb 08, 2010

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

LA Hazmat

evaluated on Feb 01, 2006

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