What is lumbosacral radiculopathy?
Lumbosacral radiculopathy results from inflammation and/or impingement of the nerve roots in the area of the lumbar and sacral vertebrae region, frequently referred to as L5-S1 radiculopathy indicating that the 5th lumbar nerve root and the 1st sacral nerve root are affected.
How do members experience lumbosacral radiculopathy?
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Pain
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Numbness and tingling with pins and needles
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Fatigue
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Arthritis pain
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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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Who has lumbosacral radiculopathy on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 3 | |
| 30s | 18 | |
| 40s | 46 | |
| 50s | 90 | |
| 60s | 82 | |
| 70+ | 18 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 57 | |
| Female | 199 |