What is acute disseminated encephalomyelitis?

Acute disseminated encephalomyelitis is characterized by a brief but intense attack of inflammation in the brain and spinal cord that damages myelin, the protective covering of nerve fibers. It often follows viral infection, or less often, vaccination for measles, mumps, or rubella.

How do members experience acute disseminated encephalomyelitis?

Top 5 symptoms reported by people with acute disseminated encephalomyelitis*

*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.

Top treatments taken by people for acute disseminated encephalomyelitis*

Who has acute disseminated encephalomyelitis on PatientsLikeMe?

Age

Age Proportion # of patients
<20 1
20s 2
30s 4
40s 4
50s 9
60s 0
70+ 4

Distribution of sex

Sex

Sex Proportion # of patients
Male 10
Female 15