Pseudogout (calcium pyrophosphate deposition disease)
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What is pseudogout (calcium pyrophosphate deposition disease)?
Calcium pyrophosphate deposition disease is a type of arthritis that involves the accumulation of calcium around joints, causing swelling and pain.The calcium deposits induce inflammation in the joint, which can cause cartilage within the joint to break down.
Common symptoms reported by people with pseudogout (calcium pyrophosphate deposition disease)
Common symptoms
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.
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Treatments taken by people with pseudogout (calcium pyrophosphate deposition disease)
Treatment name(s)
Type
How many have tried
Tried for
Type
Prescription Drug
How many have tried
1
Tried for
pseudogout (calcium pyrophosphate deposition disease)
(1)
Data from patients with pseudogout (calcium pyrophosphate deposition disease), who reported starting treatments within the last 5 years.
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Compare treatments taken by people with pseudogout (calcium pyrophosphate deposition disease)
Treatment name(s)
Perceived effectiveness
Side effects
Total evaluations
Tried for
Perceived effectiveness
for anxious mood (2 evaluations)
Side effects
feels like i am suffocating
Total evaluations
2
Tried for
anxious mood
(1)
pain
(1)
Perceived effectiveness
No evaluations
Side effects
burning pain
Total evaluations
1
Tried for
pain
(1)
Perceived effectiveness
No evaluations
Side effects
No evaluations
Total evaluations
0
Tried for
pseudogout (calcium pyrophosphate deposition disease)
(1)
Perceived effectiveness
for fatigue (1 evaluation)
Side effects
stomach discomfort
Total evaluations
1
Tried for
fatigue
(1)
- Major
- Moderate
- Slight
- None
- Can't tell
- Severe
- Moderate
- Mild
- None
Data from patients with pseudogout (calcium pyrophosphate deposition disease), who reported starting treatments within the last 5 years.
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Who has pseudogout (calcium pyrophosphate deposition disease) on PatientsLikeMe?
- 72 patients have this condition
- 0 new patients joined this month
- 39 say pseudogout is their primary condition
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 1 | |
| 30s | 3 | |
| 40s | 7 | |
| 50s | 21 | |
| 60s | 20 | |
| 70+ | 16 |
| Age at first symptom | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| 0-19 years | 1 | |
| 20-29 years | 0 | |
| 30-39 years | 4 | |
| 40-49 years | 3 | |
| 50-59 years | 9 | |
| 60-69 years | 2 | |
| 70+ years | 2 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 21 | |
| Female | 47 |
| Diagnosis status | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Diagnosed | 26 | |
| Not Diagnosed | 1 |
These charts show data from pseudogout patients who have completed their condition history
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