What is white matter disease?
White matter disease is a broad term encompassing a range of problems affecting the white matter of the brain. White matter consists of many nerves important for various functions. In white matter disease, small vessels become constricted and limit nutrients to nerves, causing a variety of issues.
How do members experience white matter disease?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with white matter disease*
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Short term memory problems
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Nothing reported yet
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Fatigue
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Brain fog
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Nothing reported yet
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Depressed mood
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*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 white matter disease*
Who has white matter disease on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 1 | |
| 30s | 6 | |
| 40s | 18 | |
| 50s | 54 | |
| 60s | 53 | |
| 70+ | 36 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 37 | |
| Female | 123 |