What is man-in-barrel syndrome?

Man in the barrel syndrome (MIBS) refers to the clinical syndrome of bilateral upper extremity paresis (paralysis) with intact motor functioning of the lower extremities, giving the appearance of being confined within a barrel.

How do members experience man-in-barrel syndrome?

Top 5 symptoms reported by people with man-in-barrel syndrome*

*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 man-in-barrel syndrome*

Who has man-in-barrel syndrome on PatientsLikeMe?

Age

Age Proportion # of patients
<20 0
20s 0
30s 3
40s 3
50s 1
60s 4
70+ 6

Distribution of sex

Sex

Sex Proportion # of patients
Male 7
Female 10