Warning Signs Of Devic's Disease

Spinal Cord Dysfunction

Devic's disease often comes with some form of spinal cord dysfunction. The immune system concentrates its attacks on the spinal cord, doing its best to damage the nerves and interrupt nerve signals. The spinal cord dysfunction may also be linked to transverse myelitis even in patients who don't have Devic's disease. Transverse myelitis flareups cause interruptions in the nerve signals. Instead of having messages travel from the spinal cord to the muscles, and then having the muscles respond, patients may find their sensory perception and mobility are both altered. Some individuals experience numbness in their limbs and an increased sensitivity to temperature. It's also common for the limbs to feel weak and heavy. In severe cases, this can lead to complete paralysis. Some patients may find their urination patterns changing, including frequent urination, incontinence, and difficulty urinating. Similarly, patients may experience constipation or fecal incontinence.

Continue reading to reveal more Devic's disease symptoms now.