What is cerebellar ataxia-neuropathy-vestibular areflexia syndrome?
CANVAS is a group of neurological sensory deficits that includes Cerebellar Ataxia, Neuropathy and Vestibular Areflexia Syndrome. It is characterized by uncoordinated muscle movement, severe sensory loss, and balance and hearing problems.
How do members experience cerebellar ataxia-neuropathy-vestibular areflexia syndrome?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with cerebellar ataxia-neuropathy-vestibular areflexia syndrome*
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Cough
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Nothing reported yet
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Pain
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Depressed mood
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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 cerebellar ataxia-neuropathy-vestibular areflexia syndrome*
Who has cerebellar ataxia-neuropathy-vestibular areflexia syndrome on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 0 | |
| 30s | 2 | |
| 40s | 5 | |
| 50s | 8 | |
| 60s | 23 | |
| 70+ | 42 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 23 | |
| Female | 55 |