Transverse myelitis
A guide for patients and carers
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Useful contacts
Transverse myelitis
Brain and Spine Helpline
Brain and Spine Foundation
3.36 Canterbury Court
Kennington Park
1-3 Brixton Road
London SW9 6DE
0808 808 1000
www.brainandspine.org.uk
Run by neuroscience nurses, providing support and information on all aspects of neurological conditions for patients, their families and carers, and health professionals.
The Transverse Myelitis Society
35 Avenue Road
Brentford TW8 9NS
www.myelitis.org.uk
Support and information on transverse myelitis.
The Spinal Injuries Association
SIA House
2 Trueman Place
Oldbrook
Milton Keynes MK6 2HH
0800 980 0501
www.spinal.co.uk
Support and information on spinal cord injuries and paralysis.
Multiple sclerosis and related conditions
The Multiple Sclerosis Society
MS National Centre
372 Edgware Road
London NW2 6ND
0808 800 8000
www.mssociety.org.uk
Support and information on multiple sclerosis and related conditions.
The Encephalitis Society
The Encephalitis Resource Centre
7B Saville Street
Malton
North Yorkshire YO17 7LL
01653 699 599
www.encephalitis.info
Support and information on encephalitis and ADEM.
Physiotherapy
Association of Chartered Physiotherapists Interested in Neurology (ACPIN)
The Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
14 Bedford Row
London WC1R 4ED
020 7306 6666
www.acpin.net
Physiotherapists specialising in neurological conditions. Contact through the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy.
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