I have been recently diagnosed with transverse myelitis. It only took
about 1 year for someone to diagnose the problem. I have been on
Neuronton, Elavel, Soma, Darvaset and now MS Contin for the pain. Last
week the pain became so intolerable that they started me on IV
Solumedoral for 5 days. The doctor had to stop the steroid treatment
because of fluid retention, weight gain and an elevated blood pressure.
My Neurologitst wants to start me on Betaseron as a preventative
measure, to prevent the loss of any other function. My left side is
primarily affected and I walk with a cane.
Can TM have a remitting, relapsing course? Has anyone else been
prescribed Betaseron for TM. I have been dealing with the symptoms of
TM for a year and a half, with no change. I feel as though the steroid
treatment has set me back, not helped.
Has anyone else been treated with Betaseron for TM? If so, what where
your results. This is a very frustrating illness and no two doctors say
the same thing.
My primary care physician is not sure if Betaseron will help. Any
advise.
Kevin Hasegawa