What is lumbar level paraplegia?
Paraplegia is the loss of movements and/or sensation due to damage of the nervous system. Injury to the lumbar level of the spine allows for trunk and abdominal muscle control, however, leg control is impaired or lost.
How do members experience lumbar level paraplegia?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with lumbar level paraplegia*
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Motor skills decreased bilaterally
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Nothing reported yet
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Weakness in leg(s)
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Nerve pain (neuralgia)
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Fatigue
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*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 lumbar level paraplegia*
Who has lumbar level paraplegia on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 2 | |
| 30s | 1 | |
| 40s | 3 | |
| 50s | 10 | |
| 60s | 2 | |
| 70+ | 1 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 10 | |
| Female | 8 |