Transverse myelitis is a disorder of the nervous system linked to inflammation of the spinal cord. It is very rare, affecting approximately one percent of patients with lupus. It usually begins ...

Myelitis treatment is essential. Common options include corticosteroids for transverse myelitis. Other medications for myelitis may be helpful. Patients often need occupational therapy or physical ...

There were only two comprehensive clinics in the world for TM until the University of Alabama at Birmingham recently opened the third multidisciplinary, comprehensive clinic for transverse myelitis at ...