What is sacralization?
Sacralization is a congenital anomaly in which the transverse process of the last lumbar vertebrae fuses to the sacrum or ilium. The fusion may occur on one side or both. It has been thought it may be a cause of back pain.
How do members experience sacralization?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with sacralization*
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Pain
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Fatigue
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Anxious mood
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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 sacralization*
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Who has sacralization on PatientsLikeMe?
Age
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 10 | |
| 30s | 9 | |
| 40s | 10 | |
| 50s | 8 | |
| 60s | 9 | |
| 70+ | 3 |
Distribution of sex
Sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 8 | |
| Female | 41 |
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