What is myelopathy?
Myelopathy is the gradual loss of nerve function caused by disorders of the spine. It can be directly caused by spinal injury resulting in either reduced sensation or paralysis. Degenerative disease may also cause this condition, with varied degrees of loss in sensation and movement.
How do members experience myelopathy?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with myelopathy*
*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 myelopathy*
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Who has myelopathy on PatientsLikeMe?
Age
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 1 | |
| 30s | 1 | |
| 40s | 16 | |
| 50s | 30 | |
| 60s | 20 | |
| 70+ | 13 |
Distribution of sex
Sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 23 | |
| Female | 56 |
Talk to people with myelopathy
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members say they have this condition