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*
Common symptoms
How bad it is
What people are taking for it
Common symptom
Fatigue
How bad it is
What people are taking for it
Nothing reported yet
Common symptom
Stress
How bad it is
What people are taking for it
Nothing reported yet
Common symptom
Depressed mood
How bad it is
What people are taking for it
Nothing reported yet
*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 | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 0 | |
| 30s | 0 | |
| 40s | 1 | |
| 50s | 1 | |
| 60s | 4 | |
| 70+ | 1 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 2 | |
| Female | 6 |