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Transverse myelitis
TM is a rare neurological disorder. It is an acute inflammatory attack of both sides of one section in the spinal cord that damages motor and sensory nerves. It can affect anyone at any age, and is seen in 25-30% of pediatric populations, and in adults from ages 30-39.
Transverse myelitis can develop over a few hours or slowly up to a few days or weeks. TM usually affects the body below the infected area of the spinal cord and can vary to one or both sides having symptoms. The disease can progress and heal over months to years depending on case by case.
What Causes Transverse Myelitis
- Infections, immune system disorders, and other disorders that may damage or destroy myelin
- Inflammation within the spinal cord
Symptoms:
- Pain, sensory problems
- Weakness in legs and possibly arms
- Bladder and bowel problems
Related disorders may include: systematic lupus erythematosus (SLE), Sjogrens's syndrome, and sarcoidosis.
For more information - TM resources:
NIH- National Institute of Neurological disorders
Patient Fact Sheets
NORD - National Organization for Rare Disorders
Tramsverse Myelitis
Transvers Myelitis Association
Advocating for those with acute disseminated encephalomyelitis, mog antibody-associated disease, neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder, optic neuritis and transverse myelitis (including acute flaccid myelitis).
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