My husband was just diagnosed with West Nile Virus after 9 days in the hospital. His right arm is paralyzed, but has feeling and reflex response. His vocal chords on the right side and his swallowing have been affected. He can stand and has movement in both legs and his left arm, although noticeably weaker than normal. The Drs. tell us that myeltis is present. Does that mean that there is no hope of recovering movement in his right arm? My other greatest fear is that symptoms will continue to worsen. He showed improvement yesterday with physical therapy.