Semimembranosus tendon tear
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What is semimembranosus tendon tear?
The semimembranosus tendon is a strong fibrous cord located at the back of your upper leg. A rupture or tear can occur with a trip or fall, or usually during actions requiring explosive acceleration, such as pushing off or jumping.
Common symptoms reported by people with semimembranosus tendon tear
Common symptoms
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.
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Treatments taken by people with semimembranosus tendon tear
Treatment name(s)
Type
How many have tried
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Data from patients with semimembranosus tendon tear, who reported starting treatments within the last 5 years.
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Compare treatments taken by people with semimembranosus tendon tear
Treatment name(s)
Perceived effectiveness
Side effects
Total evaluations
Tried for
Perceived effectiveness
for pain (11 evaluations)
Side effects
grogginess
Total evaluations
11
Tried for
pain
(1)
Perceived effectiveness
for depressed mood (1 evaluation)
Side effects
Total evaluations
1
Tried for
depressed mood
(1)
Perceived effectiveness
for stress (2 evaluations)
Side effects
shortness of breath with exertion
Total evaluations
2
Tried for
stress
(1)
Treatment name(s)
L-Tyrosine
Perceived effectiveness
for anxious mood (7 evaluations)
Side effects
Total evaluations
8
Tried for
anxious mood
(1)
Perceived effectiveness
No evaluations
Side effects
No evaluations
Total evaluations
0
Tried for
stress
(1)
Perceived effectiveness
No evaluations
Side effects
No evaluations
Total evaluations
0
Tried for
fatigue
(1)
- Major
- Moderate
- Slight
- None
- Can't tell
- Severe
- Moderate
- Mild
- None
Data from patients with semimembranosus tendon tear, who reported starting treatments within the last 5 years.
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Who has semimembranosus tendon tear on PatientsLikeMe?
- 3 patients have this condition
- 0 new patients joined this month
- 0 say semimembranosus tendon tear is their primary condition
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 0 | |
| 30s | 0 | |
| 40s | 0 | |
| 50s | 1 | |
| 60s | 0 | |
| 70+ | 1 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 1 | |
| Female | 2 |
These charts show data from semimembranosus tendon tear patients who have completed their condition history
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