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What are the best treatments for Transverse myelitis?
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Treatments are designed to address infections that may cause the disorder, reduce spinal cord inflammation, and manage and alleviate symptoms.
Initial treatments and management of the complications of transverse myelitis include:
Intravenous corticosteroid drugs may decrease swelling and inflammation in the spine and reduce immune system activity. Such drugs may include methylprednisolone or dexamethasone. These medications may also be given to reduce subsequent attacks of transverse myelitis in individuals with underlying disorders.
Plasma exchange therapy (plasmapheresis) may be used for people who don’t respond well to intravenous steroids. Plasmapheresis is a procedure that reduces immune system activity by removing plasma (the fluid in which blood cells and antibodies are suspended) and replacing it with special fluids, thus removing the antibodies and other proteins thought to be causing the inflammatory reaction.
Intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) is a treatment thought to reset the immune system. IVIG is a highly concentrated injection of antibodies pooled from many healthy donors that bind to the antibodies that may cause the disorder and remove them from circulation.
Pain medicines that can lessen muscle pain include acetaminophen, ibuprofen, and naproxen. Nerve pain may be treated with certain antidepressant drugs (such as duloxetine), muscle relaxants (such as baclofen, tizanidine, or cyclobenzaprine), and anticonvulsant drugs (such as gabapentin or pregabalin).
Antiviral medications may help individuals who have a viral infection of the spinal cord.
Medications can treat other symptoms and complications , including incontinence, painful muscle contractions called tonic spasms, stiffness, sexual dysfunction, and depression.
Following initial therapy, it is critical part to keep the person’s body functioning during the recovery period. This may require placing the person on a respirator in the uncommon scenario where breathing is significantly affected.
Initial treatments and management of the complications of transverse myelitis include:
Intravenous corticosteroid drugs may decrease swelling and inflammation in the spine and reduce immune system activity. Such drugs may include methylprednisolone or dexamethasone. These medications may also be given to reduce subsequent attacks of transverse myelitis in individuals with underlying disorders.
Plasma exchange therapy (plasmapheresis) may be used for people who don’t respond well to intravenous steroids. Plasmapheresis is a procedure that reduces immune system activity by removing plasma (the fluid in which blood cells and antibodies are suspended) and replacing it with special fluids, thus removing the antibodies and other proteins thought to be causing the inflammatory reaction.
Intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) is a treatment thought to reset the immune system. IVIG is a highly concentrated injection of antibodies pooled from many healthy donors that bind to the antibodies that may cause the disorder and remove them from circulation.
Pain medicines that can lessen muscle pain include acetaminophen, ibuprofen, and naproxen. Nerve pain may be treated with certain antidepressant drugs (such as duloxetine), muscle relaxants (such as baclofen, tizanidine, or cyclobenzaprine), and anticonvulsant drugs (such as gabapentin or pregabalin).
Antiviral medications may help individuals who have a viral infection of the spinal cord.
Medications can treat other symptoms and complications , including incontinence, painful muscle contractions called tonic spasms, stiffness, sexual dysfunction, and depression.
Following initial therapy, it is critical part to keep the person’s body functioning during the recovery period. This may require placing the person on a respirator in the uncommon scenario where breathing is significantly affected.
Posted Aug 16, 2022 by Transverse Myelitis Folks Blue Crew
Gabapentin, Cymbalta, massage therapy
Posted Feb 23, 2017 by Nancy 715
The nearest IV steroid treatments immunoglobulin treatments via infusions. I've done research there are a lot of immune suppressant treatments that are used many times but I have struggled to get a doctor to put me on those due to their fear of my immune system breaking down further. I currently have spinal blocks performed every 4 to 8 weeks ketamine injections and infusions into my spine and surrounding muscles. I'm currently utilizing fetenal patches Norco Lyrica Valium Norflex Flexeril. I am steroid resistance so that does not work to take the information down on my spinal cord but for many it does help some treatments have to be administer apparently Within 30 to 90 days of onset I've never been prescribed plus the nearest or IVG which both would be very helpful to me. The truth is truthfully we need a different treatment we need a treatment that actually heals the cells in our body I began using CBD oils. It has made the biggest difference in healing nerve damage in the cells I'm just beginning to get pieces of nerve endings back in some areas of my body. The process is extremely slow and the permanent damage Left Behind as always certain.
Posted Feb 23, 2017 by Jen 1001
Modafinil , Gabapentin
Posted Feb 23, 2017 by Cathy 1000
Steroid treatment can be effective and help improve symptoms. It isn't always 100% effective however, but other treatments may be available.
Posted May 17, 2017 by Marella Cairns 1050
We did steroids to stop the immediate inflammation. Afterwards it was unending physical therapy and massages to feel good.
Posted May 17, 2017 by Justin 1152
If the drugs don't work, a positive mental attitude to life.
Posted Jul 24, 2017 by Hagen 2730
I don't know I had very little help.
Posted Jul 25, 2017 by Mindy 2000
Lyrica, Cymbalta and physio therapy
Posted Jul 25, 2017 by Conrad 2200
At onset the first line of treatment is a steroid infusion.
Physical therapy and aqua therapy can help get back some of the lost muscle strength and assist in learning how to walk again.
Physical therapy and aqua therapy can help get back some of the lost muscle strength and assist in learning how to walk again.
Posted Sep 10, 2017 by Kevin Weilacher 3420
I really don't know and i dont think anyone else does either!
Posted Sep 10, 2017 by Barbara 400
High dose Steroids ASAP, but I plasma exchange, IVIG
Posted Sep 10, 2017 by Amy 600
Gabapentin, pregabalin, lidocaine, meptid, amitriptyline
Posted Sep 29, 2017 by Lindz1980 905
Steroids, physical and occupational therapy
Posted Sep 29, 2017 by Samantha Bryce 2065
I believe plasmapheresis helped me regain a lot of movement after my paralysis.
Posted Sep 30, 2017 by Kimberlee 300
Gabapentin, lyrica, baclofen and medical marijuana. If sleep is an issue, get a sleep study done. It'll change your life. For help emptying bladder i take tamsulosim, otherwise I have to pee like 24x/day.
Posted Oct 6, 2017 by Chuck 2000
Steroids, anti - infammitaries and blood plasma exchanges are crucial in the early days.
Posted Nov 30, 2017 by mikado54mark 3150
High dose steroids, combined with physical and occupational therapies
Posted Jan 18, 2018 by JoeyButler 500
Physiotherapy has to be one of the most important treatments for Transverse Myelitis in conjunction with pain management treatments.
Posted Feb 27, 2018 by Gill 1800
Physical therapy and occupational therapy along with some drug regimes.
Posted Jun 1, 2018 by Clay Garner 2500
If diagnosed early enough, and if available (this treatment is mostly only available through clinical trials) there is a treatment called plasmapheresis which is a process of separating plasma from the blood, and in effect removing the nasties that are attacking your body and immune system.
However, most people with TM are initially placed on high doses of steroids - usually prednisolone, which are gradually tapered.
Another treatment I have received is methotrexate - an autoimmune suppressant.
Over the years I have been given literally tons of other meds to "manage my condition / side effects".....
Please note, that I have chosen not to take any meds (with the extremely reluctant agreement from my GP and Neuro) as I hated the side effects. But I am NOT a MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL and therefore CANNOT & WILL NOT recommend taking / not taking ANY particular meds as this is an extremely personal choice, and must be done in an informed manner alongside your health professionals.
However, most people with TM are initially placed on high doses of steroids - usually prednisolone, which are gradually tapered.
Another treatment I have received is methotrexate - an autoimmune suppressant.
Over the years I have been given literally tons of other meds to "manage my condition / side effects".....
Please note, that I have chosen not to take any meds (with the extremely reluctant agreement from my GP and Neuro) as I hated the side effects. But I am NOT a MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL and therefore CANNOT & WILL NOT recommend taking / not taking ANY particular meds as this is an extremely personal choice, and must be done in an informed manner alongside your health professionals.
Posted Jul 30, 2018 by Ally 1060
Prednisone and Rituxin
Posted Jun 1, 2021 by Gary 3550
As far as I know steroids help it to go away or stop but you're still left with many complications to TRY and heal from. Seems like few people make 100% recovery, some walk again and some do not.
Posted Jun 1, 2021 by Bob1974 800
At the onset, plasma paresis and/or steroids can be helpful.
Posted Aug 17, 2022 by gloria_kazan 7450
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Corticosteroids. A good diet and prevent stress. Meditation techniques
Posted May 29, 2017 by Adriana E. 2000
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the constant motivation and being emotionally well is very important. The faith in your own God. A lot of neuro rehabilitation respiratory. RSM every four months.
Posted May 29, 2017 by Leandro 2200
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For now there is no cure for this disease, only there are medicines that can alleviate the effects of the transverse. These medicines will depend on the legacy that you have left the enfermedas
Posted Aug 8, 2017 by Dani 2000
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None in allopathy there is no cure
Posted Nov 8, 2017 by Lorena 3050
