What is Compression Fracture of Spine?
A compression fracture occurs when the normal vertebral body of the spine is squished, or compressed, to a smaller height. Osteoporosis is the most common cause. It may also be caused trauma to the back, tumors that started in the bone or spread to the bone from elsewhere
What is it like to have Compression Fracture of Spine?
| Common symptoms | How bad it is | What people are taking for it |
|---|---|---|
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| Anxious mood | Escitalopram, Lorazepam, Clonazepam | |
| Pain | Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Chiropractic, X-rays | |
| Insomnia | Amitriptyline, Rest | |
| Fatigue | Rest | |
| Depressed mood | Pets, Fluoxetine, AOC Vitamin D | |
What do patients take to treat Compression Fracture of Spine and its symptoms?
| Treatments reported by members | Perceived effectiveness | Overall rating of side effects | # of Evaluations |
|---|---|---|---|
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Acetaminophen (Paracetamol)
(Perdolan, Pamol, Stopain, Lonarid Mono)
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0 | ||
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Oxycodone
(OxyNEO, Endone, Targin, Oxynorm)
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0 |
These charts show data from Compression Fracture of Spine patients' latest treatment evaluations
Who has Compression Fracture of Spine at PatientsLikeMe?
- 33 patients have this condition
- 0 New patients joined this month
- 9 say Compression Fracture of Spine is their primary condition
| <20 | 20s | 30s | 40s | 50s | 60s | 70+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Age | ||||||
| Gender | |
| 74% | Females |
|---|---|
| 26% | Males |
| Age at first symptom | # of patients | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| 0-19 years | 4 | |
| 20-29 years | 3 | |
| 30-39 years | 2 | |
| 40-49 years | 4 | |
| 50-59 years | 5 | |
| 60-69 years | 2 | |
| 70+ years | 0 |
These charts show data from Compression Fracture of Spine patients who have completed their condition history
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