Transverse Myelitis Scotland Support Group: Meeting with Dr. Anu Jacob

The TM Scotland Support Group was so privileged to have Dr. Anu Jacob attend one of our meetings on October 16th 2008 in Glasgow.  Dr Jacob is a Consultant Neurologist at The Walton Centre for Neurology and Neurosurgery NHS Trust in Liverpool specializing in MS and other demyelinating disorders, including neuromyelitis optica (Devic’s disease), transverse myelitis, acute disseminated encephalomyelitis and optic neuritis. This was Dr. Jacob’s first visit to the Scotland group and 22 members attended, including four with Devics disease.  He gave a talk about NMO and took questions from our members.  He described the treatment trials he has undertaken showing the efficiency of certain medications.  After lunch we had an opportunity to exchange experiences of diagnosis, managing symptoms, coping techniques, and carer’s issues.