What is enthesopathy?
Enthesopathy refers to a disorder of the entheses (bone attachments). If the condition is known to be inflammatory, it is called a enthesitis. Examples include spondyloarthropathy such as ankylosing spondylitis, plantar fasciitis, and Achilles tendinitis.
How do members experience enthesopathy?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with enthesopathy*
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Stress
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Pain
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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 enthesopathy*
Who has enthesopathy on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 0 | |
| 30s | 4 | |
| 40s | 4 | |
| 50s | 7 | |
| 60s | 11 | |
| 70+ | 1 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 6 | |
| Female | 21 |