What is Parsonage-Turner syndrome?
Parsonage-Turner Syndrome is a rare condition that involves the inflammation of the brachial plexus, a network for nerve fibers located in the shoulder and upper arm area. It causes severe shoulder and arm pain, which may lead to weakness and numbness. The cause of this syndrome is unknown.
How do members experience Parsonage-Turner syndrome?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with Parsonage-Turner syndrome*
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Stress
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Nothing reported yet
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Pain
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Fatigue
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Nothing reported yet
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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 Parsonage-Turner syndrome*
Who has Parsonage-Turner syndrome on PatientsLikeMe?
Age | Proportion | # of patients |
---|---|---|
<20 | 0 | |
20s | 4 | |
30s | 4 | |
40s | 26 | |
50s | 24 | |
60s | 22 | |
70+ | 10 |
Distribution of sex
Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
---|---|---|
Male | 32 | |
Female | 57 |