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Transverse myelitis (TM) is a demyelinating condition caused by inflammation on both sides of one spinal cord section. It causes symptoms similar to multiple sclerosis (MS) because the inflammation interferes with signaling between spinal cord nerves and other parts of the body. A person with TM who has an abnormal brain Show Full Answer

Transverse myelitis (TM) is a demyelinating condition caused by inflammation on both sides of one spinal cord section. It causes symptoms similar to multiple sclerosis (MS) because the inflammation interferes with signaling between spinal cord nerves and other parts of the body. A person with TM who has an abnormal brain scan showing more than two lesions has an increased risk of developing MS (up to 90 percent). TM is a relatively rare disease.

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