What is reversible cerebral vasoconstriction syndrome?
Reversible cerebral vasoconstriction syndrome is characterized by recurrent acute severe headaches, and multiple areas of narrowing (constriction) of blood vessels within the brain.
How do members experience reversible cerebral vasoconstriction syndrome?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with reversible cerebral vasoconstriction syndrome*
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Pain
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Nothing reported yet
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Stress
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Nothing reported yet
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Fatigue
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Nothing reported yet
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Depressed mood
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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 reversible cerebral vasoconstriction syndrome*
Who has reversible cerebral vasoconstriction syndrome on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 1 | |
| 30s | 6 | |
| 40s | 6 | |
| 50s | 9 | |
| 60s | 6 | |
| 70+ | 2 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 4 | |
| Female | 25 |