What is brachial neuritis?
Brachial neuritis is characterized as sudden excruciating, one-sided, shoulder pain, followed by weakness and paralysis of the shoulder and muscles. The symptoms vary depending on the extent of nerve involvement. It may due to recent illness, surgery, immunization, or injury.
How do members experience brachial neuritis?
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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.
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Who has brachial neuritis on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 1 | |
| 30s | 3 | |
| 40s | 8 | |
| 50s | 22 | |
| 60s | 17 | |
| 70+ | 6 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 18 | |
| Female | 39 |