What is mitochondrial myopathy?
Mitochondrial myopathies are a group of neuromuscular diseases caused by damage to the mitochondria which are small, energy-producing structures that serve as the cells' "power plants."
How do members experience mitochondrial myopathy?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with mitochondrial myopathy*
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Fatigue
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Pain
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Stress
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Nothing reported yet
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Depressed 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 mitochondrial myopathy*
Who has mitochondrial myopathy on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 2 | |
| 20s | 6 | |
| 30s | 6 | |
| 40s | 19 | |
| 50s | 26 | |
| 60s | 18 | |
| 70+ | 21 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 33 | |
| Female | 64 |