What is proximal neuropathy?
Proximal neuropathy is characterized as a peripheral nerve condition that involves nerve damage, decreased sensation, and pain to thighs, hips, buttocks and legs.
How do members experience proximal neuropathy?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with proximal neuropathy*
Common symptoms
How bad it is
What people are taking for it
Common symptom
Pain
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Common symptom
Stress
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Nothing reported yet
Common symptom
Fatigue
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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.
Top treatments taken by people for proximal neuropathy*
Who has proximal neuropathy on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 2 | |
| 20s | 0 | |
| 30s | 2 | |
| 40s | 4 | |
| 50s | 9 | |
| 60s | 12 | |
| 70+ | 7 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 9 | |
| Female | 25 |