Re: [TMIC] Epidural Steroid Injections
Have any of you ever had this done I have, many years ago, well before, and probably unrelated to, my transverse mylopathy. It was for severe sciatic pain, and it worked. The sciatica was the result of arthritic stenosis irritating the nerve; the irritation led to swelling aggravating the irritation. The steroid reduced the swelling, broke the cyle, and relieved the pain. Go for it, Linda. Alton
Re: [TMIC] Halloween Funny
Planning well ahead for a costume party with liberal friends, man ordered a fig leaf and returned it because it wasn't large enough. He returned the next, their largest, for the same reason. He got his money back with a note suggesting he toss it over his shoulder and go as a gasoline pump. Alton, who heard this joke before most of you were born and hadn't before today retold it.
Re: [TMIC] Epidural Steroid Injections
Has anyone had an Epidural Steroid Injection close to the site of your lesion(s)? I had to go to a neurosurgeon because I am having such pain from my lesion, which I was told has been atC 5-6 and I just learned it is now at C 4,5 6 - how did that happen! Linda, Do you have T.M. or M.S.?? If so, I think the neurosurgeon may have a boat payment due. An E.S.I. injection will do little to decrease your pain, and has significant side effects because the steroid is being injected into your body. I'm reminded of my tale. I went to my PCP who gave me pain pills- Oxycontin- that didn't really help so sent me to a Psychiatrist who taught me meditation, but that didn't work either so I headed off to a neurologist who ordered an MRI. If all the MD has is a hammer, you'll get hammered. If all they have is talk, you'll get talked to. If all they have is a scewdriver, you will get SCREWED. Please, go to a multi-disciplinary pain clinic associated with a reputable Medical School. The only reason a needle goes near my spine is for the rare spinal tap. Frank PS My lesion is at C5-C6, too
[TMIC] TMIC location list
Can I get someone to send me the latest TMIC location list, that has members name, location, and their e-mail address. I deleted mine by mistake. Thanks for your help time, Todd-41 Corpus Christi, TX TM HIV meds April 2002 HIV+ HBV September 1989 Herpes Shingles 1988
Re: [TMIC] TMIC location list
Me too, please. Diane in Canada Todd Tarno wrote: Can I get someone to send me the latest TMIC location list,that has members name, location, and their e-mail address.I deleted mine by mistake.Thanks for your help time, Todd-41 Corpus Christi, TXTM HIV meds April 2002HIV+ HBV September 1989Herpes Shingles 1988
