
Transverse Myelitis
Transverse myelitis causes inflammation of the spinal cord. It can be caused by- Infections
- Immune system disorders
- Disorders that damage/destroy myelin
- Proper motor function
- Sensory function
- Cognition

- Muscle spasms
- Twitching
- Numbness
- Any race
- Gender
- Age

Recognizing and Identifying
Symptoms of transverse myelitis can include:- Pain that usually starts in the lower back and causes shooting pain/sensations down the legs, arm, and torso
- Leg/s and arm/s weakness
- Sensory changes in the legs, torso, and genital area
- Bladder and Bowel dysfunction
- Muscle spasms
- General discomfort
- Headaches
- Fever
- Loss of appetite
- Magnetic resonance imaging or an MRI
- Blood tests
- Lumbar puncture
Treatment
As previously stated, there is no cure for transverse myelitis, and treatment focuses on managing complications. Treatments can include:- Pain medication
- Antiviral medications
- Intravenous corticosteroids
- Immunomodulating agents
- Plasma exchange therapy
- Intravenous immunoglobin treatment