Thoracic spondylosis
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What is thoracic spondylosis?
Thoracic Spondylosis is similar to spine arthritis. It is characterized by degenerative changes in the joints and discs of the vertebrae. Common symptoms may include back stiffness and muscle weakness.
Common symptoms reported by people with thoracic spondylosis
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 thoracic spondylosis
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Type
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Data from patients with thoracic spondylosis, who reported starting treatments within the last 5 years.
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Compare treatments taken by people with thoracic spondylosis
Treatment name(s)
Perceived effectiveness
Side effects
Total evaluations
Tried for
Perceived effectiveness
for pain (2 evaluations)
Side effects
excessive daytime sleepiness (somnolence)
weight gain
Total evaluations
3
Tried for
pain
(3)
Perceived effectiveness
for pain (2 evaluations)
Side effects
insomnia
Total evaluations
2
Tried for
pain
(2)
Perceived effectiveness
for fatigue (2 evaluations)
Side effects
Total evaluations
2
Tried for
fatigue
(1)
Perceived effectiveness
for pain (2 evaluations)
Side effects
sleepiness
Total evaluations
2
Tried for
pain
(1)
Perceived effectiveness
for pain (3 evaluations)
Side effects
allergic reaction to patch adhesive
Total evaluations
3
Tried for
pain
(1)
Perceived effectiveness
No evaluations
Side effects
No evaluations
Total evaluations
0
Tried for
anxious mood
(1)
depressed mood
(1)
Perceived effectiveness
for anxious mood (1 evaluation)
Side effects
Total evaluations
1
Tried for
anxious mood
(1)
Perceived effectiveness
No evaluations
Side effects
No evaluations
Total evaluations
0
Tried for
depressed mood
(1)
Perceived effectiveness
for anxious mood (1 evaluation)
Side effects
Total evaluations
1
Tried for
anxious mood
(1)
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- Slight
- None
- Can't tell
- Severe
- Moderate
- Mild
- None
Data from patients with thoracic spondylosis, who reported starting treatments within the last 5 years.
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Who has thoracic spondylosis on PatientsLikeMe?
- 51 patients have this condition
- 1 new patients joined this month
- 23 say thoracic spondylosis is their primary condition
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 2 | |
| 30s | 3 | |
| 40s | 13 | |
| 50s | 14 | |
| 60s | 12 | |
| 70+ | 2 |
| Age at first symptom | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| 0-19 years | 1 | |
| 20-29 years | 1 | |
| 30-39 years | 5 | |
| 40-49 years | 2 | |
| 50-59 years | 3 | |
| 60-69 years | 0 | |
| 70+ years | 0 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 5 | |
| Female | 43 |
| Diagnosis status | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Diagnosed | 14 | |
| Not Diagnosed | 0 |
These charts show data from thoracic spondylosis patients who have completed their condition history
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