Spastic paraplegia of unknown origin
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What is spastic paraplegia of unknown origin?
Spastic paraplegia of unknown origin is a movement disorder in which there is progressive weakness and spasticity (stiffness) of the legs. The underlying cause is not known.
Common symptoms reported by people with spastic paraplegia of unknown origin
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Treatments taken by people with spastic paraplegia of unknown origin
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Type
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Range of Motion Exercises
Type
Physical Therapy
How many have tried
1
Tried for
spastic paraplegia of unknown origin
(1)
Data from patients with spastic paraplegia of unknown origin, who reported starting treatments within the last 5 years.
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Compare treatments taken by people with spastic paraplegia of unknown origin
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for spastic paraplegia of unknown origin (1 evaluation)
Side effects
muscle fatigue
Total evaluations
1
Tried for
spastic paraplegia of unknown origin
(1)
Perceived effectiveness
for spastic paraplegia of unknown origin (1 evaluation)
Side effects
Total evaluations
1
Tried for
spastic paraplegia of unknown origin
(1)
Perceived effectiveness
No evaluations
Side effects
No evaluations
Total evaluations
0
Tried for
spastic paraplegia of unknown origin
(1)
Treatment name(s)
Range of Motion Exercises
Perceived effectiveness
for spastic paraplegia of unknown origin (1 evaluation)
Side effects
Total evaluations
1
Tried for
spastic paraplegia of unknown origin
(1)
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Shower/Tub Chair
Perceived effectiveness
No evaluations
Side effects
No evaluations
Total evaluations
0
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fatigue
(1)
Perceived effectiveness
No evaluations
Side effects
increased spasticity in early morning
Total evaluations
1
Tried for
spastic paraplegia of unknown origin
(1)
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Data from patients with spastic paraplegia of unknown origin, who reported starting treatments within the last 5 years.
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Who has spastic paraplegia of unknown origin on PatientsLikeMe?
- 47 patients have this condition
- 1 new patients joined this month
- 32 say spastic paraplegia of unknown origin is their primary condition
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 2 | |
| 20s | 2 | |
| 30s | 3 | |
| 40s | 6 | |
| 50s | 14 | |
| 60s | 8 | |
| 70+ | 6 |
| Age at first symptom | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| 0-19 years | 6 | |
| 20-29 years | 0 | |
| 30-39 years | 2 | |
| 40-49 years | 4 | |
| 50-59 years | 3 | |
| 60-69 years | 0 | |
| 70+ years | 1 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 13 | |
| Female | 30 |
| Diagnosis status | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Diagnosed | 20 | |
| Not Diagnosed | 2 |
These charts show data from spastic paraplegia of unknown origin patients who have completed their condition history
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