Transverse myelitis
A guide for patients and carers
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Support groups and further reading
Support groups
The Brain and Spine Foundation’s online discussion forum offers the opportunity to post messages, exchange views, share experiences and ask questions.
www.brainandspine.org.uk/applications/discussion
The Transverse Myelitis Society has information on local support groups.
www.myelitis.org.uk/ukmeetings.htm
Further reading
The Brain and Spine Foundation produces fact sheets with information on brain and spine scans, and multiple sclerosis.
Contents
- What is transverse myelitis?
- What causes transverse myelitis?
- How common is transverse myelitis?
- What are the symptoms of transverse myelitis?
- Tests and investigations for transverse myelitis
- Possible treatments for transverse myelitis
- Going home
- Recovery from transverse myelitis
- Longer term effects of transverse myelitis
- Relapses
- Other demyelinating conditions
- Future treatments for transverse myelitis
- Useful contacts
- Support groups and further reading
- Thank you
- Your feedback on Transverse Myelitis