Related Conditions

A brief but intense attack of inflammation in the brain, spinal cord and occasionally the optic nerves that damages the brain’s myelin.

Rare demyelinating disorder of the central nervous system in which the myelin is damaged.

A slowly progressive, chronic disease of the spinal cord seen in some people infected with the HTLV-1 virus, which results in painful stiffness and weakness of the legs.

An autoimmune disorder in which white blood cells and antibodies primarily attack the optic nerves and the spinal cord, but may also attack the brain.

A very rare, progressive, degenerative, demyelinating disorder of the central nervous system that usually begins in childhood.

A neurological disorder caused by inflammation across both sides of one level or segment of the spinal cord. For more information on the above related conditions, visit the National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD). For resources to address the financial impact, visit our Financial Resources page.