What is Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorder?
Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorder is a rare inflammatory disease of the nervous system. While these patients will have APQ4 antibody, they do not have all the requirements-- recurrent and simultaneous optic nerve and spinal cord inflammation-- to be diagnosed with Neuromyelitis Optica.
How do members experience Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorder?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorder*
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Pain
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Fatigue
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Stress
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Nothing reported yet
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Anxious mood
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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 Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorder*
Who has Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorder on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 0 | |
| 30s | 2 | |
| 40s | 1 | |
| 50s | 3 | |
| 60s | 3 | |
| 70+ | 3 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 2 | |
| Female | 11 |