What is Transmissible spongiform encephalopathy?
Transmissible spongiform encephalopathy or prion disease is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder. It is a broad term that encompasses a variety of prion diseases.
How do members experience Transmissible spongiform encephalopathy?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with Transmissible spongiform encephalopathy*
Common symptoms
How bad it is
What people are taking for it
Common symptom
Depressed mood
How bad it is
What people are taking for it
Nothing reported yet
Common symptom
Fatigue
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
Nothing reported yet
Common symptom
Anxious mood
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
*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 Transmissible spongiform encephalopathy*
Who has Transmissible spongiform encephalopathy on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 0 | |
| 30s | 0 | |
| 40s | 0 | |
| 50s | 0 | |
| 60s | 0 | |
| 70+ | 1 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 1 | |
| Female | 0 |