Transverse Myelitis

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Transverse Myelitis booklet, and related resources


Our booklet provides information on the acute stage of transverse myelitis, describing the condition, what happens in hospital, tests and investigations, and possible treatments. It also provides information on recovery from transverse myelitis, common symptoms and feelings.


Tests and investigations



Other demyelinating conditions


For most people, transverse myelitis is a one-off event. However, for a small number of people who experience a relapse, transverse myelitis is a forerunner for other neurological conditions, especially multiple sclerosis (MS).

Patient perspectives on Transverse Myelitis


Waiting for a diagnosis


Steve Holden describes the events that led to a diagnosis of transverse myelitis, his time in hospital, and his day-to-day life almost three years on.

Spinal surgery abroad


37-year-old Emma was in Barcelona when she experienced a dull ache along her lower back and pins and needles in her lower right leg. After realising she couldn't feel hot and cold on her right side she went to A&E and ended up having spinal surgery.

"Life changed when I was 31 years old"


Lily was admitted to hospital thirteen years ago, with her husband told that if she had been left any longer her chances would have been small. Leaving hospital several months later, she confronted her neurologist about her bladder and bowel issues.

Transverse Myelitis discussion forum


Discuss your own experiences, talk to others and post questions for our neuroscience nurses in the Transverse Myelitis discussion forum.

Need more information?


Call our free helpline on 0808 808 1000 to speak to a neuroscience nurse, or email helpline@brainandspine.org.uk

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