| 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.ukBrain and Spine Foundation |
| Children & young people | When your child has TM (Transverse Myelitis Society) www.myelitis.org.uk/parent.html |
| News and events | |
| Online resources | 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. |
| Our resources |
This includes the Brain & Spine Foundation's booklet Transverse myelitis. |
