What is primary angiitis of central nervous system?

Angiitis, a synonym for vasculitis, refers generally to blood vessels on both the arterial and venous sides of the circulation. Primary angiitis of the central nervous system (PACNS), a rare form of vasculitis restricted to the brain and spinal cord.

How do members experience primary angiitis of central nervous system?

Top 5 symptoms reported by people with primary angiitis of central nervous system*

*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 primary angiitis of central nervous system*

Who has primary angiitis of central nervous system on PatientsLikeMe?

Age

Age Proportion # of patients
<20 0
20s 2
30s 6
40s 5
50s 5
60s 6
70+ 1

Distribution of sex

Sex

Sex Proportion # of patients
Male 5
Female 20