What is epidural lipomatosis?
An epidural lipomatosis is characterized as a growth of fatty tissue within the epidural space of the spine, or the outermost part of the spinal canal. The extra fatty tissue creates a narrowing of the spinal canal and compression of nerve structure.
How do members experience epidural lipomatosis?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with epidural lipomatosis*
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Pain
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Stress
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Nothing reported yet
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Fatigue
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Nothing reported yet
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Depressed mood
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Anxious mood
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Nothing reported yet
*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.
Top treatments taken by people for epidural lipomatosis*
Who has epidural lipomatosis on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 4 | |
| 30s | 5 | |
| 40s | 14 | |
| 50s | 27 | |
| 60s | 15 | |
| 70+ | 8 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 25 | |
| Female | 49 |