What is eosinophilic fasciitis?
Eosinophilic fasciitis is a very rare syndrome in which muscle tissue underneath the skin, called fascia, becomes swollen and thick. Rapid swelling can occur in the hands, arms, legs, and feet.
How do members experience eosinophilic fasciitis?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with eosinophilic fasciitis*
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Stress
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Nothing reported yet
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Pain
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Fatigue
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Anxious mood
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Depressed mood
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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.
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Top treatments taken by people for eosinophilic fasciitis*
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Who has eosinophilic fasciitis on PatientsLikeMe?
Age
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 2 | |
| 20s | 1 | |
| 30s | 8 | |
| 40s | 16 | |
| 50s | 17 | |
| 60s | 33 | |
| 70+ | 21 |
Distribution of sex
Sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 24 | |
| Female | 73 |
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