What is spastic diplegia cerebral palsy?

Spastic diplegia is a type of cerebral palsy; muscle stiffness is a commonly seen in the legs and less severe in the arms and face. The tightness of the legs is likened to scissor like movements.

How do members experience spastic diplegia cerebral palsy?

Top 5 symptoms reported by people with spastic diplegia cerebral palsy*

*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 spastic diplegia cerebral palsy*

Who has spastic diplegia cerebral palsy on PatientsLikeMe?

Age

Age Proportion # of patients
<20 5
20s 8
30s 7
40s 10
50s 7
60s 2
70+ 2

Distribution of sex

Sex

Sex Proportion # of patients
Male 19
Female 19