What is clinically isolated syndrome?

Clinically isolated syndrome describes a first neurological episode caused by inflammation or demyelination of nerve tissue. It is characterized by symptoms resembling multiple sclerosis that last for at least 24 hours in someone who has not been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis.

How do members experience clinically isolated syndrome?

Top 5 symptoms reported by people with clinically isolated syndrome*

*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 clinically isolated syndrome*

Who has clinically isolated syndrome on PatientsLikeMe?

Age

Age Proportion # of patients
<20 0
20s 2
30s 11
40s 20
50s 24
60s 14
70+ 2

Distribution of sex

Sex

Sex Proportion # of patients
Male 12
Female 64