What is Foix–Alajouanine syndrome?
Foix-Alajouanine syndrome is characterized as the malformation of blood vessels in the spinal cord. The blood supply and neuromuscular function of the spinal cord is impaired. Some characteristics include paralysis of arms and legs, loss of sensation, and sphincter dysfunction.
How do members experience Foix–Alajouanine syndrome?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with Foix–Alajouanine syndrome*
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Depressed mood
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Nothing reported yet
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Fatigue
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Nothing reported yet
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Pain
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Nothing reported yet
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Anxious mood
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Nothing reported yet
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Stress
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Nothing reported yet
*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 Foix–Alajouanine syndrome*
Who has Foix–Alajouanine syndrome on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 0 | |
| 30s | 0 | |
| 40s | 0 | |
| 50s | 0 | |
| 60s | 1 | |
| 70+ | 2 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 1 | |
| Female | 2 |