Tenosynovitis
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What is tenosynovitis?
Tenosynovitis is the inflammation of the fluid-filled sheath (synovium) that surrounds a tendon (tough band that usually connects muscle to bone). It can result from infection, injury, overuse, or strain. Some symptoms include pain, swelling, and difficulty with movement.
Common symptoms reported by people with tenosynovitis
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 tenosynovitis
Treatment name(s)
Type
How many have tried
Tried for
Treatment name(s)
Desipramine
Type
Prescription Drug
How many have tried
1
Tried for
depressed mood
(1)
Treatment name(s)
Mindfulness
Type
Lifestyle Modification
How many have tried
1
Tried for
anxious mood
(1)
depressed mood
(1)
Data from patients with tenosynovitis, who reported starting treatments within the last 5 years.
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Compare treatments taken by people with tenosynovitis
Treatment name(s)
Perceived effectiveness
Side effects
Total evaluations
Tried for
Perceived effectiveness
No evaluations
Side effects
No evaluations
Total evaluations
0
Tried for
pain
(3)
Perceived effectiveness
No evaluations
Side effects
No evaluations
Total evaluations
0
Tried for
pain
(1)
Perceived effectiveness
for depressed mood (1 evaluation)
Total evaluations
1
Tried for
depressed mood
(1)
Perceived effectiveness
for tenosynovitis (1 evaluation)
Side effects
Total evaluations
1
Tried for
tenosynovitis
(1)
Treatment name(s)
Desipramine
Perceived effectiveness
for depressed mood (2 evaluations)
Total evaluations
2
Tried for
depressed mood
(1)
Perceived effectiveness
for depressed mood (3 evaluations)
Total evaluations
3
Tried for
depressed mood
(1)
Perceived effectiveness
for depressed mood (1 evaluation)
Total evaluations
1
Tried for
depressed mood
(1)
Perceived effectiveness
for anxious mood (1 evaluation)
Side effects
Total evaluations
1
Tried for
anxious mood
(1)
Treatment name(s)
Mindfulness
Perceived effectiveness
for anxious mood (1 evaluation)
Side effects
dissociation
self injury or harm
Total evaluations
1
Tried for
anxious mood
(1)
depressed mood
(1)
- Major
- Moderate
- Slight
- None
- Can't tell
- Severe
- Moderate
- Mild
- None
Data from patients with tenosynovitis, who reported starting treatments within the last 5 years.
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Who has tenosynovitis on PatientsLikeMe?
- 58 patients have this condition
- 0 new patients joined this month
- 11 say tenosynovitis is their primary condition
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 1 | |
| 30s | 6 | |
| 40s | 15 | |
| 50s | 17 | |
| 60s | 10 | |
| 70+ | 2 |
| Age at first symptom | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| 0-19 years | 2 | |
| 20-29 years | 2 | |
| 30-39 years | 6 | |
| 40-49 years | 12 | |
| 50-59 years | 4 | |
| 60-69 years | 2 | |
| 70+ years | 0 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 10 | |
| Female | 42 |
| Diagnosis status | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Diagnosed | 36 | |
| Not Diagnosed | 2 |
These charts show data from tenosynovitis patients who have completed their condition history
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