What is demyelinating disease of central nervous system?
Myelin sheaths cover nerve fibers and accelerate nerve transmission in the central and peripheral nervous system. Demyelinating disease of the central nervous system most commonly affects the myelin sheath of neurons in the brain, spinal cord and optic nerve.
How do members experience demyelinating disease of central nervous system?
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Stress
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Nothing reported yet
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Fatigue
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Depressed mood
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Anxious mood
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*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 demyelinating disease of central nervous system*
Who has demyelinating disease of central nervous system on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 5 | |
| 30s | 9 | |
| 40s | 26 | |
| 50s | 39 | |
| 60s | 32 | |
| 70+ | 17 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 28 | |
| Female | 98 |