What is conus medullaris syndrome?

Conus medullaris syndrome is a condition of the terminal end of the spinal cord, at the lower back/buttocks area from traumatic injury or from birth (congenital). This condition can cause pain and neurological deficits i.e. bowel/bladder dysfunction, loss of motor function, and numbness.

How do members experience conus medullaris syndrome?

Top 5 symptoms reported by people with conus medullaris 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 conus medullaris syndrome*

Who has conus medullaris syndrome on PatientsLikeMe?

Age

Age Proportion # of patients
<20 0
20s 2
30s 2
40s 1
50s 2
60s 3
70+ 5

Distribution of sex

Sex

Sex Proportion # of patients
Male 9
Female 6