husband was diagnosed with Transverse Myelitis

Diane Burack (dburack(AT)ACS-OHIO.ORG)
Tue, 08 Apr 1997 17:35:15 -0700

Hi,
My husband was diagnosed with Transverse Myelitis last
week. He had terrible muscle soreness for 1 1/2 weeks and
when he could no longer urinate we took him to the ER. The
neurologist on call recognized his symptons and was
immediatly started on steroids after other problems were
ruled out.

He only had to stay in the hospital for 4 days and is now
home. He still can't urinate fully independently and he has
pins and needles from his waist down. He is still on steroids.

I know your not a doctor, but from your experience what is
the prognosis for my husband returning to the way he was?
The doctor says it will take about 6 weeks for him to fully
recover, but after reading the experiences of other TM
sufferers, I have my doubts. Any information you could
provide would be appriciated.

Please responds -Thanks!