What is arachnoiditis?
Arachnoiditis is a neuropathic disease caused by the inflammation of the arachnoid, one of the membranes that surround and protect the nerves of the central nervous system, including the brain and spinal cord. Treatment is aimed at managing pain and improving daily functioning.
How do members experience arachnoiditis?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with arachnoiditis*
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Back pain
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Numbness in legs
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Nothing reported yet
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Pain
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Cramps in legs
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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 arachnoiditis*
Who has arachnoiditis on PatientsLikeMe?
Age | Proportion | # of patients |
---|---|---|
<20 | 0 | |
20s | 2 | |
30s | 12 | |
40s | 21 | |
50s | 49 | |
60s | 71 | |
70+ | 41 |
Distribution of sex
Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
---|---|---|
Male | 62 | |
Female | 137 |