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Transverse Myelitis (T.M.)

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Name	Transverse Myelitis (TM)
Related to/Also known as
Symptoms of Transverse Myelitis	Transverse Myelitis is a rare neurological disorder caused by inflammation of the spinal cord across one level of the cord. The main symptoms of the disease are reduced muscle strength and altered sensation below the affected area.
Types
Useful national contacts	Transverse Myelitis Society www.myelitis.org.uk Find your nearest support group: http://supportgroups.myelitis.org.uk Brain and Spine Foundation www.brainandspine.org.uk Helpline: 0808 808 1000
Children & young people	When your child has TM (Transverse Myelitis Society) www.myelitis.org.uk/parent.html
News and events
Online resources	COVID-19 and Rare Neuroimmune Disorders (Siegel Rare Neuroimmune Association) Rare Disease UK (RDUK) is the national alliance for people in the UK with rare diseases www.raredisease.org.uk RareShare is a unique social forum, building communities for patients, families, and healthcare professionals affected by rare disorders. www.rareshare.org Living with a condition (The Brain Charity)
Our resources	The library at The Brain Charity has a range of resources on Transverse Myelitis and on a wide range of disability-related issues. This includes the Brain & Spine Foundation's booklet Transverse myelitis.

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