What is IgM deficiency?
Immunoglobulin M (IgM) deficiency is a rare disorder characterized by low levels of IgM in the blood. Individuals with this deficiency often experience recurrent viral and bacterial infections.
How do members experience IgM deficiency?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with IgM deficiency*
Common symptoms
How bad it is
What people are taking for it
Common symptom
Joint pain
How bad it is
What people are taking for it
Nothing reported yet
Common symptom
Stress
How bad it is
What people are taking for it
Nothing reported yet
Common symptom
Pain
How bad it is
What people are taking for it
*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 IgM deficiency*
Who has IgM deficiency on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 2 | |
| 20s | 1 | |
| 30s | 4 | |
| 40s | 15 | |
| 50s | 11 | |
| 60s | 22 | |
| 70+ | 13 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 17 | |
| Female | 52 |