What is idiopathic anaphylaxis?
Idiopathic anaphylaxis is a syndrome of anaphylaxis without any recognized external trigger. These patients present with the same symptoms as patients with other types of anaphylactic reaction. The attacks occur with variable frequency and can be life-threatening.
How do members experience idiopathic anaphylaxis?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with idiopathic anaphylaxis*
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Fatigue
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Pain
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Stress
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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 idiopathic anaphylaxis*
Who has idiopathic anaphylaxis on PatientsLikeMe?
Age | Proportion | # of patients |
---|---|---|
<20 | 1 | |
20s | 1 | |
30s | 5 | |
40s | 5 | |
50s | 7 | |
60s | 3 | |
70+ | 7 |
Distribution of sex
Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
---|---|---|
Male | 5 | |
Female | 26 |