What is cauda equina syndrome?
Cauda equina syndrome is caused by significant narrowing of the spinal canal that compresses the nerve roots below the level of the spinal cord.
How do members experience cauda equina syndrome?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with cauda equina syndrome*
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Pain
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Stress
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Depressed mood
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*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
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Top treatments taken by people for cauda equina syndrome*
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Who has cauda equina syndrome on PatientsLikeMe?
Age
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 1 | |
| 20s | 0 | |
| 30s | 11 | |
| 40s | 19 | |
| 50s | 37 | |
| 60s | 35 | |
| 70+ | 21 |
Distribution of sex
Sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 40 | |
| Female | 83 |
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