Transverse myelitis

The scars or lesions interrupt the communication between the nerves in the spinal cord and the rest of the body.

‘Transverse’ refers to the swelling being across the width of the spinal cord. It’s also sometimes used to describe swelling that only affects part of the width of the spinal cord.


‘Transverse’ refers to the swelling being across the width of the spinal cord. It’s also sometimes used to describe swelling that only affects part of the width of the spinal cord.

Symptoms

The symptoms of transverse myelitis can include:

muscle weakness in the legs, and sometimes the arms mobility problems unusual sensations and numbness bladder problems bowel problems sexual problems pain

Transverse myelitis can happen to anyone at any time in their life. In most cases there might only be one episode of symptoms, but sometimes it can happen repeatedly. Transverse myelitis can be the first sign of MS or another condition.