How To Treat Transverse Myelitis

Pain Medication

Pain medication is often used to help patients with chronic pain due to transverse myelitis. Some medications to reduce muscle pain may be common pain relievers that don't require a prescription, like ibuprofen and acetaminophen. When the pain is in the nerves, antidepressants like sertraline may be an effective treatment.

Anticonvulsants have also been proven effective. One of the most common symptoms of transverse myelitis is pain. Patients may suddenly start feeling pain in the lower back. There may also be shooting pains down the arms or legs, or pain might surround the abdomen or chest. The pain symptoms will vary depending on what portion of the spinal cord is affected.