What is ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament?
The posterior longitudinal ligament is fibrous connective tissue that connects and stabilizes the bones of the spinal column. Ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament means to become thick and less pliable.
How do members experience ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament*
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Stress
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Nothing reported yet
Common symptom
Anxious mood
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Nothing reported yet
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Pain
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Nothing reported yet
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Fatigue
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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 ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament*
Who has ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 0 | |
| 30s | 0 | |
| 40s | 0 | |
| 50s | 6 | |
| 60s | 4 | |
| 70+ | 0 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 4 | |
| Female | 6 |