I had the "event" in 2005. - was told 'looks like early m s' and treated. Told I probably would never use right leg again - told pt would not help. Struggled to walk and pee for years - went for pt anyway (after 2nd opioin) - given a "transverse mylophy" - ediopathic 'explantation' in 06.
Now, no symptoms, tests all perfect, and I am told that I don't have ms or tm and they don't know what happened or why. ------Original Message------ From: I Whiddett To: [email protected] Subject: [TMIC] TM and Pilates Sent: Feb 12, 2010 6:32 AM I was diagnosed with transverse myelitis in May 2009. My symptoms developed over a few days and I was discharged from hospital after 6 weeks with partial recovery in my right arm but have residual numbness and tightness through most of my body. I have progressed to getting about with a wheely walker and am wondering whether a Pilates class could be beneficial. Another suggestion has been accupuncture. Once the initial flurry of interest in me as an 'unusual' case had died down, I felt abandoned and left to my own devices by the British National Health. Any recommendations on the above would be welcome. Iris Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry
