Signs & Symptoms

Most symptoms are related to optic nerve and spinal cord dysfunction, and include:

• Loss or blurring of vision in one or both eyes
• Loss of color vision
• Paralysis (no motor function) of a limb or limbs
• Paraparesis (weakness) of a limb or limbs
• Loss of sensation
• Loss of bladder or bowel control
• Profound bladder retention
• Intractable nausea and vomiting
• Intractable hiccups