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*
*Data from patients with erythromelalgia, who have ever reported treatments, ordered by their reporting frequency during the last 5 years.
Compare treatments taken by people with erythromelalgia*
*Data from patients with erythromelalgia, who have ever reported treatments, ordered by their reporting frequency during the last 5 years.
Who has erythromelalgia on PatientsLikeMe?
Age | Proportion | # of patients |
---|---|---|
<20 | 2 | |
20s | 10 | |
30s | 21 | |
40s | 23 | |
50s | 31 | |
60s | 21 | |
70+ | 22 |
Distribution of sex
Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
---|---|---|
Male | 9 | |
Female | 118 |