What is erythromelalgia?

Erythromelalgia (EM) is a rare condition characterized by episodes of burning pain, warmth, swelling and redness in parts of the body, particularly the hands and feet. This condition may occur spontaneously (primary EM) or secondary to neurological diseases, autoimmune diseases, or myeloproliferativ

How do members experience erythromelalgia?

Top 5 symptoms reported by people with erythromelalgia*

*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 erythromelalgia*

Who has erythromelalgia on PatientsLikeMe?

Age

Age Proportion # of patients
<20 3
20s 9
30s 21
40s 23
50s 34
60s 21
70+ 23

Distribution of sex

Sex

Sex Proportion # of patients
Male 10
Female 120