Avoid direct sunlight or heat. Many researchers propose that myelopathy is one of the earliest nervous-system expressions of HIV infection. Symptoms Symptoms are rarely seen in people in early stages of HIV infection. As HIV disease progresses, however, many people experience a gradual weakness in the legs, hips, knees and ankles followed by changes in muscle coordination. In very aggressive cases, myelopathy can lead to a loss of bowel and bladder control.
Diagnosis is done by two types of x-rays.
If these tests don't reveal anything unusual, often a specialist will look for signs of infection that may be causing symptoms. If one is found, treating that infection may ease the symptoms of myelopathy. Two Types of Myelopathy in People with HIV Acute myelopathy can be caused by several different conditions. It has even been seen in people without evidence of measurable HIV infection in spinal fluid. So how, exactly, HIV infection leads to this condition is unknown.