Systemic sclerosis (scleroderma) and Musculoskeletal stiffness

Summary:

Musculoskeletal stiffness is found among people with Systemic sclerosis (scleroderma), especially for people who are female, 60+ old.

The study analyzes which people have Musculoskeletal stiffness with Systemic sclerosis (scleroderma). It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 17 people who have Systemic sclerosis (scleroderma) from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and is updated regularly. You can use the study as a second opinion to make health care decisions.

What is Systemic sclerosis (scleroderma)?

Systemic sclerosis (scleroderma) (an autoimmune or connective tissue disease. it is characterized by thickening of the skin) is found to be associated with 493 drugs and 857 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Systemic sclerosis (scleroderma).

What is Musculoskeletal stiffness?

Musculoskeletal stiffness (stiffness of the body's muscles, joints, tendons, ligaments and nerves) is found to be associated with 1,960 drugs and 1,916 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Musculoskeletal stiffness.

On Aug, 07, 2026

17 people who have Systemic Sclerosis (Scleroderma) and Musculoskeletal Stiffness are studied.

Would you have Musculoskeletal stiffness when you have Systemic sclerosis (scleroderma)?

Gender of people who have Systemic Sclerosis (Scleroderma) and experienced Musculoskeletal Stiffness *:

female: 80 %
male: 20 %

Age of people who have Systemic Sclerosis (Scleroderma) and experienced Musculoskeletal Stiffness *:

Common co-existing conditions for these people *:

Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 6 people, 35.29%
Polyarthritis (arthritis which involves 5 or more joints simultaneously): 5 people, 29.41%
Interstitial Lung Disease: 5 people, 29.41%
Pulmonary Hypertension (increase in blood pressure in the lung artery): 3 people, 17.65%
Insomnia (sleeplessness): 3 people, 17.65%
Primary Pulmonary Hypertension (primary high blood pressure that affects the arteries in the lungs and the right side of your heart): 2 people, 11.76%
Osteoporosis (bones weak and more likely to break): 1 person, 5.88%
High Blood Pressure: 1 person, 5.88%

Common drugs taken by these people *:

Common symptoms for these people *:

Dyspnea Exertional: 9 people, 52.94%
Raynaud's Phenomenon (discoloration of the fingers, toes, and occasionally other areas): 7 people, 41.18%
Pneumonia: 6 people, 35.29%
Itching: 5 people, 29.41%
Upper Respiratory Tract Infection: 5 people, 29.41%
Gastrointestinal Disorder (functional problems of gastrointestinal tract): 5 people, 29.41%
Hiatal Hernia (hernia resulting from the protrusion of part of the stomach through the diaphragm): 5 people, 29.41%
Interstitial Lung Disease: 5 people, 29.41%
Joint Swelling: 5 people, 29.41%
Oral Disorder (mouth disease): 5 people, 29.41%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

Do you take medications and have Musculoskeletal stiffness?

- Check whether Musculoskeletal stiffness is associated with a drug or a condition

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How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

The study is based on Musculoskeletal stiffness and Systemic sclerosis (scleroderma), and their synonyms.

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