What is schwannoma of spinal cord?
Schwannoma, also known as neurilemmoma, is usually a benign nerve sheath (nerve covering) tumor composed of Schwann cells. The tumor can compress nearby nerves and causes pain, weakness, and decreased sensation.
How do members experience schwannoma of spinal cord?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with schwannoma of spinal cord*
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Common symptom
Pain in lower back
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Pain when walking
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Nothing reported yet
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Stress
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Nothing reported yet
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Pain
How bad it is
What people are taking for it
*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 schwannoma of spinal cord*
Who has schwannoma of spinal cord on PatientsLikeMe?
Age | Proportion | # of patients |
---|---|---|
<20 | 0 | |
20s | 1 | |
30s | 2 | |
40s | 9 | |
50s | 10 | |
60s | 13 | |
70+ | 5 |
Distribution of sex
Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
---|---|---|
Male | 9 | |
Female | 30 |