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.
How do members experience spastic paraplegia of unknown origin?
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Fatigue
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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 spastic paraplegia of unknown origin*
Who has spastic paraplegia of unknown origin on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 1 | |
| 20s | 4 | |
| 30s | 2 | |
| 40s | 8 | |
| 50s | 7 | |
| 60s | 20 | |
| 70+ | 8 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 16 | |
| Female | 35 |