--- Loozis(AT)aol.com wrote:
> Any input that could be provided concerning the
> advisability of certain
> treatments would be greatly appreciated.
>
> By way of background, my father was diagnosed with
> reoccurring transverse
> myelitis about 8 months ago. He can no longer move
> either of his legs. The
> underlying cause of his disease is a mystery. No
> cancer shows up and we were
> told that MS seems unlikely. MRIs, spinal taps,
> bone scans, VER, blood tests
> for inflammatory diseases etc. have not revealed
> anything. Steroid IV
> treatment (three separate proceedures) has been
> somewhat successful in
> halting the deterioration brought on by each
> occurrence, but the benefits are
> only temporary.
>
> Some treatments that have been suggested for us to
> look into are:
>
> .Plasmaphoresis
> .Intravenous Immunoglobulin
> .Methotrexate
> .Interferon
>
> Has anyone had any experience with any of the above?
> Thank you for any
> suggestions or thoughts that you have.
>
> Sincerely,
> Matt Loozis
>
>
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