What is cryoglobulinemia?
Cryoglobulinemia is the presence of abnormal proteins in the blood. These abnormal proteins become gel-like in cold temperatures and can adversely affect blood vessels and blood flow to vital organs.
How do members experience cryoglobulinemia?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with cryoglobulinemia*
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Pain
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Fatigue
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Nothing reported yet
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Stress
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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 cryoglobulinemia*
Who has cryoglobulinemia on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 0 | |
| 30s | 1 | |
| 40s | 2 | |
| 50s | 10 | |
| 60s | 6 | |
| 70+ | 8 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 3 | |
| Female | 24 |