What is post-infective myelitis?

Post infective myelitis is a neurological disorder caused by a virus. The term myelitis refers to inflammation of the spinal cord. The virus causes damage to the covering of the nerve cell fibers (myelin) which results in pain, muscle weakness, and abnormal sensations.

How do members experience post-infective myelitis?

Top 5 symptoms reported by people with post-infective myelitis*

*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 post-infective myelitis*

Who has post-infective myelitis on PatientsLikeMe?

Age

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

Distribution of sex

Sex

Sex Proportion # of patients
Male 2
Female 6