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Myelitis
Pathology of spinal cord is called myelopathy. Myelitis refers to inflammation of the spinal cord, such as might be seen with multiple sclerosis, or an abscess.
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What is polysystic myelitis? What parts of the body are involved. I am desperate to find ouyt.
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Anyone survive with transverse myelitis?
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What can be done for transverse myelitis?
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What treatments are available for myelitis?
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Applicative transverse myelitis, what to do?
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What do you recommend for transverse myelitis?
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What is the cause of equine protozoal myelitis?
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Can you tell me how is transverse myelitis treated?
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What is the definition or description of: transverse myelitis?
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A 23-year old female asked:
Going on 12 years with transverse myelitis full recovery am i going to survive? Death scares me
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What are the symptoms of transverse myelitis? I've had s negative brain MRI and cervical/spinal ct .
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Is back pain caused by transverse myelitis?
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Can transverse myelitis cause scabs on head?
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Transverse myelitis diagnosis after rear end car accident?
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I have been diagnosed with transverse myelitis 14 months ago, but my MRI was clear ? Why ?
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Can an intradural tumor at L4 cause episodes of transverse myelitis?
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Please help! what is the difference between transverse myelitis and multiple sclerosis?
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Is myelitis caused by viruses, bacteria, or other problems? Is the end result always some paralysis?
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A 24-year old female asked:
Dorsal Mri says.Subtle intramedullary hyperintensity seen in cord extending from D5-D8 level-syrinx/myelitis. no cord expansion is seen means what?
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I have been diagnosed with transverse myelitis 10 months after rear end car accident, is there any medical documentation to confirm trauma link?Thankyu
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Will the medicine Rituximab have any affect on my fertility in the future? Ive taken it once before for transverse myelitis the dr says it needs to be taken every 6 months?
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I have a myelitis issue just recently diagnosed. I want chemotherapy to remove my immune system and stem cell repair. I refuse pills and i'm 20 help!
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Post viral myelitis due to norwalk virus. I am a 51 year old male who is still sick with pain and GI issues. I cannot find answers to return myheali?
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