brain, spinal cord, and nerve disorders
Acute Transverse Myelitis
Prognosis for Acute Transverse Myelitis
Occasionally, the disorder recurs in people with multiple sclerosis or lupus. Multiple sclerosis eventually develops in about 10 to 20% of people who have transverse myelitis with no identified cause. Generally, the more quickly the disorder progresses, the worse the outlook. Severe pain suggests worse inflammation. The outcome is split evenly: About one third of people recover. About one third continue to have some muscle weakness and urinary problems (urgency or loss of bladder control). About one third recover very little. They remain confined to a wheelchair or bed, continue to have bladder and bowel problems, and require help with daily activities. 