What is Parsonage-Turner syndrome?

Parsonage-Turner Syndrome is a rare condition that involves the inflammation of the brachial plexus, a network for nerve fibers located in the shoulder and upper arm area. It causes severe shoulder and arm pain, which may lead to weakness and numbness. The cause of this syndrome is unknown.

How do members experience Parsonage-Turner syndrome?

Top 5 symptoms reported by people with Parsonage-Turner 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 Parsonage-Turner syndrome*

Who has Parsonage-Turner syndrome on PatientsLikeMe?

Age

Age Proportion # of patients
<20 0
20s 4
30s 6
40s 24
50s 27
60s 18
70+ 10

Distribution of sex

Sex

Sex Proportion # of patients
Male 31
Female 57