What is the life expectancy of someone with Transverse myelitis?

The latest research available that I have personally read is that there is not necessarily a specific length of time given for life expectancy. How long do you have medications combinations of medications can have adverse reactions the risk for infections during procedures and fusions spinal taps all of those things can contribute to the loss of life. In addition to those risk factors era complications with breathing infections related to UTI and bowel perforation excetera I know this year we've had many children who have suddenly died from the disease in my group on Facebook we also had the loss of several adults as well most of them tend to be sudden and unexpected or related to complications for breathing related illness. Also for any of those who walk or continue to persevere to walk the risk for Falls a great I myself have had many Falls and each time you fall you're risking head injury or permanent injury that could cause death contusions and internal bleeding. The majority live nothing short of a tortured life. I refer to myself as being trapped in a torture chamber I cannot control it or change it therefore I have to just accept it and love myself the best that I can each day and take precautions so there are less risk symbols for Falls infections viruses and access to bacterias.

I don't know but there must be some reduction in life expectancy - say 10 / 15 years! In addition having to take over 10,000 a years must take their toll too!

I am not aware that TM is life limiting and that the life expectancy is reduced in any way.

Recent advances in treatment for MS may have implications for TM sufferers in the future (april2017) so watch this space!

People with T.m. do not show a lesser life expectancy than any other person. There are always new treatments that arrise to help stay the symptoms, but no complete reversal of the condition has come yet.

This is unknown, it depends on your symptoms but you can live a full life.

it depends on the severity an your age but there is no direct correlation.

A little shorter than a normal persons life would be. However live a healthy life. Eat good food. Take care of yourself and stay fit even in the wheelchair and you can live longer than would be expected.

There isnt a life expectancy for someone diagnosed.

Some symptoms of TM cause a lifestyle that can shave years off your life, I'm sure of it. However, it doesn't mean that will be your case. I have lost much of my will to live in such pain. My goal is to improve quality of life for the years that remain. I am not interested in prolonging life. I'm ready to go anytime but don't wish it.

The life expectancy should not be compromised, unless other contributary factors ate taken into account, such as respiratory failure, or risks associated with falling.

For access to the best scientific progress, join the TMA (Transverse Myelitis Association ) and follow, or attend their annual symposium

The life expectancy of someone with Transverse Myelitis is no different to anyone else. It is not a terminal disease or a progressive debilitating condition such as some MS. In some severe cases where the lesions are at the top end of the spine breathing and swallowing may be an issue. In such cases intense nursing may be needed but these cases are very rare.

There are no limits or differences to a normal life.

I asked my Dr. was there a life threatening incident coming in my future and he said not due to TM.

No different than normal.