What is olivopontocerebellar atrophy?
Olivopontocerebellar atrophy is a characterized as a condition that causes degeneration in areas deep in the brain, just above the spinal cord. Some symptoms include muscle coordination issues, slurred speech, and muscle spasms.
How do members experience olivopontocerebellar atrophy?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with olivopontocerebellar atrophy*
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Pain
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Nothing reported yet
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Fatigue
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Nothing reported yet
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Stress
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Nothing reported yet
*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 olivopontocerebellar atrophy*
Who has olivopontocerebellar atrophy on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 0 | |
| 30s | 0 | |
| 40s | 0 | |
| 50s | 1 | |
| 60s | 5 | |
| 70+ | 3 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 1 | |
| Female | 8 |