What is autoimmune autonomic ganglionopathy?

Autoimmune autonomic ganglionopathy (AAG) is a rare disorder characterized by the failure of the autonomic nervous system. Those with this condition have antibodies that are incorrectly directed against a specific receptor in their own autonomic ganglia cells.

How do members experience autoimmune autonomic ganglionopathy?

Top 5 symptoms reported by people with autoimmune autonomic ganglionopathy*

*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 autoimmune autonomic ganglionopathy*

Who has autoimmune autonomic ganglionopathy on PatientsLikeMe?

Age

Age Proportion # of patients
<20 0
20s 5
30s 8
40s 10
50s 10
60s 11
70+ 8

Distribution of sex

Sex

Sex Proportion # of patients
Male 12
Female 40