What is Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia?
Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia is not a single disease but a group of genetic disorders in which the main feature is progressive spasticity in the lower limbs due to pyramidal tract dysfunction. Onset can be at any age, from the first year of life to old age, depending on the specific genetic form.
What do patients take to treat Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia and its symptoms?
Commonly prescribed and frequently used treatments
| Treatment name | Efficacy | Overall rating of side effects | # of Evaluations |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Baclofen
(Kemstro, DOM-Baclofen, Gabalon, Spinax)
|
1 | ||
|
Diazepam
(Diastat Pediatric, PsychoPax, Antenex, Diastat)
|
1 | ||
|
Clonazepam
(DOM-Clonazepam, Paxam, APO Clonazepam, Clonotril)
|
1 | ||
|
Tizanidine HCl
(Sirdalud Retard, Sirdalud, Zanaflex)
|
0 |
These charts show data from Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia patients' latest treatment evaluations
Who has Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia at PatientsLikeMe?
- 57 patients have this condition
- 1 New patient joined this month
- 53 say Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia is their primary condition
| <20 | 20-29 | 30-39 | 40-49 | 50-59 | 60-69 | 70+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Age | ||||||
| Gender | |
| 59% | Females |
|---|---|
| 41% | Males |
| Age at first symptom | # of patients | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| 0-19 yrs | 11 | |
| 20-29 yrs | 2 | |
| 30-39 yrs | 9 | |
| 40-49 yrs | 8 | |
| 50-59 yrs | 8 | |
| 60-69 yrs | 0 | |
| 70+ yrs | 0 |
| Diagnosis status | # of patients | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| Diagnosed | 44 | |
| Not Officially Diagnosed | 3 |
These charts show data from Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia patients who have completed their condition history