Anonymous

3 years

Transverse myelitis of the spine

unable to get up or walk. but able to move both legs as in cycling. have it almost 2 years.

Greetings! Thank you for your questions.

The following answers regarding your current queries are just general descriptions due to the limited information provided by you. Click on this link (DoctorOnCall) for a private consultation with our doctors.

First and foremost, we truly understand your concerns regarding your symptoms and other health problems you might be facing. For your information, transverse myelitis has multifactorial causes such as infections, immune system disorders and other myelin disorders.

The treatment for transverse myelitis includes medications and rehabilitative therapy. Most people with transverse myelitis recover at least partially. However, those with severe attacks sometimes are left with major disabilities.

In order for us to provide you with an accurate choice of treatment and management, we need additional details to explore further into your current complaints. Therefore, we greatly suggest that you refer this to your nearest medical doctor for full examination with imaging studies. You may also click on this link (DoctorOnCall) to speak with our doctors online. We assure you that our conversations are kept in confidentiality unless additional consultation needed with other medical parties. Thank you.

Get a neurologist to weigh in on your symptom of transverse myelitis.

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