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What is idiopathic transverse myelitis, the neurological condition Helen Haines' alleged attacker has? (opens in a new tab)

medicalxpress.com · 2026-10-21

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Claim 1 of 6Not checkedTransverse myelitis is a neurological condition caused by inflammation of the spinal cord, and this damage can disrupt communication between the brain and body.View evidenceHide evidence

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Claim 2 of 6Not checkedDepending on where the inflammation occurs, transverse myelitis can cause weakness or numbness, paralysis, and problems controlling the bladder or bowel.View evidenceHide evidence

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Claim 3 of 6Not checkedMost cases of transverse myelitis are considered idiopathic, meaning no cause is found, and diagnosis is reached by ruling out other conditions.View evidenceHide evidence

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Claim 4 of 6Not checkedThe article says transverse myelitis is very rare, with estimates of 1.34 to 8 new cases per million people each year worldwide.View evidenceHide evidence

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Claim 5 of 6Not checkedThere is some evidence that transverse myelitis affects mental health, with depression and anxiety commonly reported, but the article says it is not known whether this is due to the condition itself or living with the pain and disability it causes.View evidenceHide evidence

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Claim 6 of 6Not checkedIn one small study of 30 people with idiopathic transverse myelitis, 70% had higher rates of stress, 17% had depression, and about 25% had problems with thinking and attention.View evidenceHide evidence

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