Iqra7 months ago

What is the treatment for acute flaccid myelitis?

There’s no cure or specific treatment for acute flaccid myelitis. Instead, managing symptoms is the goal. If possible, it’s best to see a neurologist who has experience in treating and researching AFM. Physical therapy and occupational therapy can help with arm and/or leg weakness. Neurologists typically recommend other treatments on a case-by-case basis. For example, peripheral nerve surgery that prevents muscle atrophy has been effective in some people with AFM. As AFM is a rare and relatively new diagnosis, scientists and providers still have a lot to learn about it and its treatment.