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Transverse myelitis
A guide for patients and carers
Other organisations that may be able to help you
Brain & Spine Helpline
British Brain and Spine Foundation
7 Winchester House
Kennington Park
Cranmer Road
London SW9 6EJ
Tel: 0808 808 1000
www.brainandspine.org.uk
(Information and support on neurological disorders for patients, carers and health professionals)
Brain and Spinal Injury Charity (BASIC)
Neurocare Centre
554 Eccles New Road
Salford
Greater Manchester M5 2AL
Tel: 0870 750 0000
(Information, research and support groups)
NHS Direct
Tel: 0845 4647
(Medical advice and information on NHS services)
Spinal Injuries Association
76 St James Lane
London N10 3DF
Tel: 020 8444 2121
(Information, practical support, counselling, campaigns, social policy and publications)
Transverse Myelitis Association (USA)
1787 Sutter Parkway
Powell
OH 43065-8806
USA
www.myelitis.org
British Brain and Spine Foundation
7 Winchester House
Kennington Park
Cranmer Road
London SW9 6EJ
Tel: 0808 808 1000
www.brainandspine.org.uk
(Information and support on neurological disorders for patients, carers and health professionals)
Brain and Spinal Injury Charity (BASIC)
Neurocare Centre
554 Eccles New Road
Salford
Greater Manchester M5 2AL
Tel: 0870 750 0000
(Information, research and support groups)
NHS Direct
Tel: 0845 4647
(Medical advice and information on NHS services)
Spinal Injuries Association
76 St James Lane
London N10 3DF
Tel: 020 8444 2121
(Information, practical support, counselling, campaigns, social policy and publications)
Transverse Myelitis Association (USA)
1787 Sutter Parkway
Powell
OH 43065-8806
USA
www.myelitis.org
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Contents
- Introduction
- The spinal cord
- What is transverse myelitis?
- What causes transverse myelitis?
- How is transverse myelitis diagnosed?
- How is transverse myelitis treated?
- Recovery and convalescence
- The future
- Other organisations that may be able to help you
