Re: [TMIC] Swine flu vaccine
I believe the recommendation is for all of us to get the flu shots. There will be at least two: One or two shots separated by three weeks for H1N1, Then another for the regular flu. This is what I'v read, but this may not be the final recommendation F
RE: [TMIC] Swine flu vaccine
With regard to Flu shots, Swine Flu shots, and Pneumonia shots, I personally believe in taking all 3. The people or persons on the list that have pointed to these shots as the cause of TM is totally unsubstantiated. There is no link as of now between these shots and TM. We all may have some guess as to the cause of our individual occurrence but no one really knows for sure. I welcome a dialogue with the list as to the cause of the occurance of TM. Who among you really know for sure what caused the condition? Lastly the taking of the shots is a personal decision. Personally I never had a Flu shot prior to coming down with TM 12 years ago.and I have had one for each of the 12 years since...never with a bad reaction. Your decision is your own! Just my 2 cents! Rob in New Jersey -Original Message- From: fr...@franksheldon.com [mailto:fr...@franksheldon.com] Sent: Wednesday, September 02, 2009 9:15 AM To: laura.beau...@gmail.com; tmic-list@eskimo.com Subject: Re: [TMIC] Swine flu vaccine I believe the recommendation is for all of us to get the flu shots. There will be at least two: One or two shots separated by three weeks for H1N1, Then another for the regular flu. This is what I'v read, but this may not be the final recommendation F
RE: [TMIC] Digital Removal
SIGN ME UP. I WANT TO BE ONE OF THE FIRST MEMBERS. I LIKE THE NAME. IT IS VERY APPROPRIATE. I GUESS IT PAYS TO HAVE A SENSE OF HUMOR WITH TM AND I AM GLAD TO SEE EVERYONE HAS ONE. PATTI - WISCONSIN -Original Message- From: fr...@franksheldon.com [mailto:fr...@franksheldon.com] Sent: Tuesday, September 01, 2009 10:50 AM To: Grace M.; Laurie Zissimos Cc: tmic-list@eskimo.com Subject: Re: [TMIC] Digital Removal *Guys, I was just so happy to see that others have to use the digi-stim method. It gets real lonely out here. We gotta start a club! ;-)* You are never alone. Let's call it the TMIC- BM We'd all be Bowel members or BM. A long time ago. Some person on the playground called me a piece of sh*t, an Ass H*le. I retorted, At least I have a function, a purpose- You're just a swollen Hemorrhoid !! F
RE: [TMIC] Swine flu vaccine
BOY BUT THE DECISION WHETHER OR NOT TO HAVE THE FLUE SHOT IS GOING TO BE DIFFICULT. I HAVE ALWLAYS HAD THE FLU SHOT FOR THE PAST 10 OR 12 YEARS, BUT I DIDN'T THIS LAST YEAR. I TALKED TO MY NEURO AND HE JUST SAID HE HAS NEVER HAD A FLU SHOT AND PROBABLY WOULDN'T, SO I SKIPPED IT LAST YEAR WITH NO PROBLEM. I DO TAKE 2 VIT. D TWICE A DAY, PLUS GET VIT D IN MY VITAMIN PILL AND THE CALCIUM PILLS I TAKE. I WILL BE SEENING MY NEURO NEXT WEEK AND WILL TALK TO HIM ABOUT IT, BUT I GUESS THE FINAL DECISION WILL BE UP TO BE. I ALSO DON'T THINK THE FLU SHOT CAUSED MY TM. FROM WHAT I HAVE READ PEOPLE WHO HAVE HAD SHINGLES COULD HAVE GOTTEN TM AS A RESULT. I DID HAVE A BAD CASE OF SHINGLES BACK IN 1992 AND THE PAIN WAS WORSE THAN HAVING MY TWO DAUGHTERS. IT TOOK ME ALMOST A YEAR TO COMPLETELY RECOVER. DECISIONS - DECISIONS. PATTI - WISCONSIN -Original Message- From: fr...@franksheldon.com [mailto:fr...@franksheldon.com] Sent: Wednesday, September 02, 2009 8:15 AM To: laura.beau...@gmail.com; tmic-list@eskimo.com Subject: Re: [TMIC] Swine flu vaccine I believe the recommendation is for all of us to get the flu shots. There will be at least two: One or two shots separated by three weeks for H1N1, Then another for the regular flu. This is what I'v read, but this may not be the final recommendation F
Re: [TMIC] Digital Removal
*I'm joining too, Pattie. Do you think that Frank would agree to be our President?* ** *Gracie.A BM'er since 2005!*
Re: [TMIC] Swine flu vaccine
I am totally convinced it was the preservative (Thimerosol) in the vaccine that caused my TMand my neuro concurs. It's a very difficult thing to actually prove since there are so many things that can cause TM. I remember the day I got the shotthe nurse was extolling the virtues of that vaccine...telling me how it was going to prevent me from getting ALL of the strains of flu viruses out there . After I got the shot she handed me a copy of the paperwork I had signed..when I got home I read it and one of the side effects listed was Transverse Myelitis. That day I didn't know what TM was so didn't think much of it until I was hit, paralyzed and diagnosed. Wish I'd read the paperwork FIRST but we tend to believe whatever our health care providers tell us. My suggestion to anyone considering getting the swine flu vaccine or the seasonal flu vaccine is this: insist on a preservative-free vaccine. ~ Lynn In a message dated 9/1/2009 7:46:33 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, jan...@centurytel.net writes: Lyn, Are you saying that your flu shot gave you TM?Have they proven that? Janice - Original Message - From: _roseofr...@aol.com_ (mailto:roseofr...@aol.com) To: _cakal...@embarqmail.com_ (mailto:cakal...@embarqmail.com) ; _tmic-l...@eskimo.com_ (mailto:tmic-list@eskimo.com) Sent: Tuesday, September 01, 2009 11:40 AM Subject: Re: [TMIC] Swine flu vaccine I'm with Laura and Candy. I wound up paralyzed from the flu shot I received 12 years ago so I won't be getting the swine flu vaccine either...! By the way, I haven't had the flu or a cold for 12 years. I take supplements and really keep up my levels of Vitamin D3that stuff is a gold mine and it's not expensive. The reason people get the flu in the winter is not because of the cold weatherit's because they don't get enough sunshinethat's what it takes for our bodies to make vitamin D3. Hugs, Lynn
RE: [TMIC] Swine flu vaccine
Has anyone talked with Dr. Kerr to see how he feels about the Flu Vaccine and the Swine Flu Vaccine? I am just curious to see if he would tell everyone to get it or if he would tell everyone with TM to stay away from it... I really don't want to have my daughter, Ashlee, get either vaccine b/c of her having TM. I don't want my other children to get the shots either b/c I don't want to chance another child with TM. Tracey L. Black Certified Insurance Service Representative Hockley O'Donnell Insurance Agency Phone- 717-334-6741, x 29 Fax-717-334-3414 My hours: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Thank you for providing information to us. Please be aware that no coverage is bound and no change to your insurance program is confirmed until verified by a licensed agent during regular business hours. If you do not hear from us within 1 business day, please re-contact us in case your information has not been retained From: roseofr...@aol.com [mailto:roseofr...@aol.com] Sent: Wednesday, September 02, 2009 1:21 PM To: jan...@centurytel.net; cakal...@embarqmail.com; tmic-list@eskimo.com Subject: Re: [TMIC] Swine flu vaccine I am totally convinced it was the preservative (Thimerosol) in the vaccine that caused my TMand my neuro concurs. It's a very difficult thing to actually prove since there are so many things that can cause TM. I remember the day I got the shotthe nurse was extolling the virtues of that vaccine...telling me how it was going to prevent me from getting ALL of the strains of flu viruses out there . After I got the shot she handed me a copy of the paperwork I had signed..when I got home I read it and one of the side effects listed was Transverse Myelitis. That day I didn't know what TM was so didn't think much of it until I was hit, paralyzed and diagnosed. Wish I'd read the paperwork FIRST but we tend to believe whatever our health care providers tell us. My suggestion to anyone considering getting the swine flu vaccine or the seasonal flu vaccine is this: insist on a preservative-free vaccine. ~ Lynn In a message dated 9/1/2009 7:46:33 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, jan...@centurytel.net writes: Lyn, Are you saying that your flu shot gave you TM?Have they proven that? Janice - Original Message - From: roseofr...@aol.com To: cakal...@embarqmail.com ; tmic-list@eskimo.com Sent: Tuesday, September 01, 2009 11:40 AM Subject: Re: [TMIC] Swine flu vaccine I'm with Laura and Candy. I wound up paralyzed from the flu shot I received 12 years ago so I won't be getting the swine flu vaccine either...! By the way, I haven't had the flu or a cold for 12 years. I take supplements and really keep up my levels of Vitamin D3that stuff is a gold mine and it's not expensive. The reason people get the flu in the winter is not because of the cold weatherit's because they don't get enough sunshinethat's what it takes for our bodies to make vitamin D3. Hugs, Lynn
Re: [TMIC] Swine flu vaccine
I totally agree with LynMy TM was a result of after-effects of pneumonia, but when I drove my hubby thru the Drive-BY Shots offered free from our medical center they made two stipulations...one was allergies to eggs and the other was if you'd had GBS. I couldn't take shots due to allergies anyway, but asked my doc if TM would fit the GBS reason not to take the shot. His response was Definitely! My 2¢ janh --- On Wed, 9/2/09, roseofr...@aol.com roseofr...@aol.com wrote: I am totally convinced it was the preservative (Thimerosol) in the vaccine that caused my TMand my neuro concurs. It's a very difficult thing to actually prove since there are so many things that can cause TM. I remember the day I got the shotthe nurse was extolling the virtues of that vaccine...telling me how it was going to prevent me from getting ALL of the strains of flu viruses out there . After I got the shot she handed me a copy of the paperwork I had signed..when I got home I read it and one of the side effects listed was Transverse Myelitis. That day I didn't know what TM was so didn't think much of it until I was hit, paralyzed and diagnosed. Wish I'd read the paperwork FIRST but we tend to believe whatever our health care providers tell us. My suggestion to anyone considering getting the swine flu vaccine or the seasonal flu vaccine is this: insist on a preservative-free vaccine. ~ Lynn In a message dated 9/1/2009 7:46:33 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, jan...@centurytel.net writes: Lyn, Are you saying that your flu shot gave you TM? Have they proven that? Janice - Original Message - From: roseofr...@aol.com To: cakal...@embarqmail.com ; tmic-list@eskimo.com Sent: Tuesday, September 01, 2009 11:40 AM Subject: Re: [TMIC] Swine flu vaccine I'm with Laura and Candy. I wound up paralyzed from the flu shot I received 12 years ago so I won't be getting the swine flu vaccine either...! By the way, I haven't had the flu or a cold for 12 years. I take supplements and really keep up my levels of Vitamin D3that stuff is a gold mine and it's not expensive. The reason people get the flu in the winter is not because of the cold weatherit's because they don't get enough sunshinethat's what it takes for our bodies to make vitamin D3. Hugs, Lynn
RE: [TMIC] Swine flu vaccine
Funny, but I had shingles after my paralysis, and being numb, there was no pain!! Isn't this a weird world with so many differences,still we all have TM.. janh --- On Wed, 9/2/09, Patricia Cooley patticoo...@wi.rr.com wrote: BOY BUT THE DECISION WHETHER OR NOT TO HAVE THE FLUE SHOT IS GOING TO BE DIFFICULT. I HAVE ALWLAYS HAD THE FLU SHOT FOR THE PAST 10 OR 12 YEARS, BUT I DIDN'T THIS LAST YEAR. I TALKED TO MY NEURO AND HE JUST SAID HE HAS NEVER HAD A FLU SHOT AND PROBABLY WOULDN'T, SO I SKIPPED IT LAST YEAR WITH NO PROBLEM. I DO TAKE 2 VIT. D TWICE A DAY, PLUS GET VIT D IN MY VITAMIN PILL AND THE CALCIUM PILLS I TAKE. I WILL BE SEENING MY NEURO NEXT WEEK AND WILL TALK TO HIM ABOUT IT, BUT I GUESS THE FINAL DECISION WILL BE UP TO BE. I ALSO DON'T THINK THE FLU SHOT CAUSED MY TM. FROM WHAT I HAVE READ PEOPLE WHO HAVE HAD SHINGLES COULD HAVE GOTTEN TM AS A RESULT. I DID HAVE A BAD CASE OF SHINGLES BACK IN 1992 AND THE PAIN WAS WORSE THAN HAVING MY TWO DAUGHTERS. IT TOOK ME ALMOST A YEAR TO COMPLETELY RECOVER. DECISIONS - DECISIONS. PATTI - WISCONSIN
Re: [TMIC] Swine flu vaccine
That's kind of my question also, Traceyhas this ever been addressed to Dr. Kerr to get any feedback from him..? My neuro told me to go ahead and get the flu shot last year, which I did with no ill effects. I have talked with others with TM though and they have said that their neuro's were adamant to NOT get the flu shot. Now with this swine flu thing going around I'm really questioning what we should do. I have a new neuro now and I'll be asking him to see what he says, but why all the conflicting answers..? This is so ridiculous in this day and age to not be able to get a simple, straight answer to this question. Kevin Weilacher From: Tracey L. Black tracey.bl...@hnoins.com To: roseofr...@aol.com; jan...@centurytel.net; cakal...@embarqmail.com; tmic-list@eskimo.com Sent: Wednesday, September 2, 2009 1:25:38 PM Subject: RE: [TMIC] Swine flu vaccine Has anyone talked with Dr. Kerr to see how he feels about the Flu Vaccine and the Swine Flu Vaccine? I am just curious to see if he would tell everyone to get it or if he would tell everyone with TM to stay away from it……. I really don’t want to have my daughter, Ashlee, get either vaccine b/c of her having TM. I don’t want my other children to get the shots either b/c I don’t want to chance another child with TM. Tracey L. Black Certified Insurance Service Representative Hockley O'Donnell Insurance Agency Phone- 717-334-6741, x 29 Fax-717-334-3414 My hours: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Re: [TMIC] Digital Removal
*I'm joining too, Pattie. Do you think that Frank would agree to be our President?* Greetings, I w2ould be honored to be President of the BMers. Thank you pH
Re: [TMIC] Swine flu vaccine
TM is a chronic debilitating process, because of this we should all get Flu shots and pneumonia shots. Believe me, I'm your President, I would never lie to anyone... pH
RE: [TMIC] Swine flu vaccine
Hi all, I saw Dr. Kerr for years and I think I recall at the second symposium, one of the doctors stating that he would never take the flu shots, nor would have his children get them. Dr. Kerr never advised me to have the flu shot, nor did he advise against it. I don't think it is something he can discuss because of where he works and how he gets paid. I did have a pneumonia shot this year because of my heart surgery, yet was advised by my neuro here and my internist to inform them immediately of any neurological symptoms. I will not have the flu shot, and especially not the swine flu shot. I have been advised against them both by my current team of doctors and I do believe they have my interests at heart, not any drug company. Once again, every person is different and what my doctors advise me, is not necessarily true for anyone else. Everyone should ask their doctors and then make their own decision for their health. I do believe that there are some that get TM from vaccines, it is one of the risk factors stated. Luck of the draw, 1 in every 100, 000 is pretty good odds, though it sucks if you are the one! Lori From: Tracey L. Black [mailto:tracey.bl...@hnoins.com] Sent: Wednesday, September 02, 2009 1:26 PM To: roseofr...@aol.com; jan...@centurytel.net; cakal...@embarqmail.com; tmic-list@eskimo.com Subject: RE: [TMIC] Swine flu vaccine Has anyone talked with Dr. Kerr to see how he feels about the Flu Vaccine and the Swine Flu Vaccine? I am just curious to see if he would tell everyone to get it or if he would tell everyone with TM to stay away from it... I really don't want to have my daughter, Ashlee, get either vaccine b/c of her having TM. I don't want my other children to get the shots either b/c I don't want to chance another child with TM. Tracey L. Black Certified Insurance Service Representative Hockley O'Donnell Insurance Agency Phone- 717-334-6741, x 29 Fax-717-334-3414 My hours: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Thank you for providing information to us. Please be aware that no coverage is bound and no change to your insurance program is confirmed until verified by a licensed agent during regular business hours. If you do not hear from us within 1 business day, please re-contact us in case your information has not been retained From: roseofr...@aol.com [mailto:roseofr...@aol.com] Sent: Wednesday, September 02, 2009 1:21 PM To: jan...@centurytel.net; cakal...@embarqmail.com; tmic-list@eskimo.com Subject: Re: [TMIC] Swine flu vaccine I am totally convinced it was the preservative (Thimerosol) in the vaccine that caused my TMand my neuro concurs. It's a very difficult thing to actually prove since there are so many things that can cause TM. I remember the day I got the shotthe nurse was extolling the virtues of that vaccine...telling me how it was going to prevent me from getting ALL of the strains of flu viruses out there . After I got the shot she handed me a copy of the paperwork I had signed..when I got home I read it and one of the side effects listed was Transverse Myelitis. That day I didn't know what TM was so didn't think much of it until I was hit, paralyzed and diagnosed. Wish I'd read the paperwork FIRST but we tend to believe whatever our health care providers tell us. My suggestion to anyone considering getting the swine flu vaccine or the seasonal flu vaccine is this: insist on a preservative-free vaccine. ~ Lynn In a message dated 9/1/2009 7:46:33 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, jan...@centurytel.net writes: Lyn, Are you saying that your flu shot gave you TM?Have they proven that? Janice - Original Message - From: roseofr...@aol.com To: cakal...@embarqmail.com ; tmic-list@eskimo.com Sent: Tuesday, September 01, 2009 11:40 AM Subject: Re: [TMIC] Swine flu vaccine I'm with Laura and Candy. I wound up paralyzed from the flu shot I received 12 years ago so I won't be getting the swine flu vaccine either...! By the way, I haven't had the flu or a cold for 12 years. I take supplements and really keep up my levels of Vitamin D3that stuff is a gold mine and it's not expensive. The reason people get the flu in the winter is not because of the cold weatherit's because they don't get enough sunshinethat's what it takes for our bodies to make vitamin D3. Hugs, Lynn _ _
Re: [TMIC] Swine flu vaccine
My neurologist is very adamant that I never receive vaccines of any kind. He will not approve the pneumonia shot. My last tetanus shot was 11 years ago he does not want me taking a booster of that shot either. He thinks my last flu shot caused my TM. My PCP follows whatever guidelines the neurologist says. Linda E.
[TMIC] BMer's Club and Flu Shots
I qualify as a member of the TMer BMer club. I hope this is an honor-system membership with no proof requirements. My Neuro and his family get annual flu shots. He advised me to get the shot - yet I haven't done so since TM and likely won't. I didn't have a shot the year I got TM, but every doctor that I saw from ER to my TM diagnosis asked me if I had had the flu shot and all those questions have made me nervous. Patti - Michigan
Re: [TMIC] Swine flu vaccine
I was hit by the episode of TM in October 2005 and my Neurologist has not allowed me to have the regular flu shot since. My TM was labelled ideopathic so, not knowing what the cause was, I believe they are erring on the side of caution in case the reaction of my immune system to the vaccine may cause another episode. I recently called my Neurologist to ask if I should take the H1N1 flu vaccine when it comes out. The secretary called back to say the doctor said no because it is too new and the possible side-effects are unknown. She doesn't want to take the chance of me ending up back in hospital. I'm in Canada where they are going to add an adjuvant to the vaccine. According to what I've read, adjuvants are chemical boosters used to elicit an early, high and long-lasting immune response. It appears they do not feel the non-adjuvant vaccine has been working well enough in tests. I can see why my Neuro doesn't want to take the chance of upsetting my immune system too much. I gather a rush to get a vaccine out happened in the 90s because of a flu epidemic that started in the U.S. military. They were hurrying to get people vaccinated and there many became ill (died?) and some were paralyzed by the vaccine. The man in charge lost his job over this debacle. Sorry I don't have the exact figures, names, etc. I heard the man in question being interviewed a few months ago but didn't document the facts. Anyway, it comes down to the fact we each have to do what is comfortable for ourselves but I think everyone should look into the situation very carefully before deciding. Regards. Louise - Original Message - From: Regina Rummel To: tmic-list@eskimo.com Sent: Tuesday, September 01, 2009 10:30 AM Subject: [TMIC] Swine flu vaccine Good morning everybody, There was a lot of discussion in our group regarding vaccines a couple of years ago. It had been suggested that among other things, TM could be caused by the flu, a virus, whatever. Some of us were convinced of that and refused to take the vaccine. I haven't had one in four years. Others felt having checked with their doctors that we should have it and continued to get it. Question: What's going to happen now with the flu vaccine? Will some of us still be ambivalent? R
RE: [TMIC] Digital Removal
I GUESS FRANK WAS NOMINATED AND I SECOND IT. LET'S CONGRATULATE FRANK ON BEING VOTED OUR FIRST PRESIDENT OF THE BMers. PATTI - WISCONSIN -Original Message- From: fr...@franksheldon.com [mailto:fr...@franksheldon.com] Sent: Wednesday, September 02, 2009 2:54 PM To: Grace M.; Patricia Cooley Cc: tmic-list@eskimo.com Subject: Re: [TMIC] Digital Removal *I'm joining too, Pattie. Do you think that Frank would agree to be our President?* Greetings, I w2ould be honored to be President of the BMers. Thank you pH
RE: [TMIC] BMer's Club and Flu Shots
PATTI LET ME BE THE FIRST TO WELCOME YOU TO OUR NEW CLUB. I HOPE MORE CONSIDER JOINING. IT IS SO WONDERFUL THAT AS MEMBERS WE CAN FEEL FREE TO DISCUSS THE MANY PROBLEMS, EVEN VERY PERSONAL ONES, WE ALL HAVE WITHOUT BEING EMBARRASSED. AT THIS TIME, I DO NOT THINK I WILL BE GETTING ANY OF THE FLU SHOTS THAT WILL BE OFFERED. I THINK THEY ARE RUSHING TOO FAST TO GET SOMETHING OUT TO THE PUBLIC, AND IT MAY HAVE VERY SERIOUS RESULTS FOR A LOT OF PEOPLE. I WILL PRAY IT DOESN'T. AS I SAID EARLIER, I WILL BE SEEING MY NEURO NEXT WEEK AND WILL DISCUSS IT, BUT I BELIEVE IT ALREADY KNOW WHAT HE WILL ADVISE. PATTI - WISCONSIN -Original Message- From: pjv1...@chartermi.net [mailto:pjv1...@chartermi.net] Sent: Wednesday, September 02, 2009 8:36 PM To: tmic Subject: [TMIC] BMer's Club and Flu Shots I qualify as a member of the TMer BMer club. I hope this is an honor-system membership with no proof requirements. My Neuro and his family get annual flu shots. He advised me to get the shot - yet I haven't done so since TM and likely won't. I didn't have a shot the year I got TM, but every doctor that I saw from ER to my TM diagnosis asked me if I had had the flu shot and all those questions have made me nervous. Patti - Michigan
RE: [TMIC] BMer's Club and Flu Shots
I totally agree with you, Patti. Jeanne, RN/TM/BM'er ---Original Message--- From: Patricia Cooley Date: 9/2/2009 9:11:58 PM To: pjv1...@chartermi.net; 'tmic' Subject: RE: [TMIC] BMer's Club and Flu Shots PATTI LET ME BE THE FIRST TO WELCOME YOU TO OUR NEW CLUB. I HOPE MORE CONSIDER JOINING. IT IS SO WONDERFUL THAT AS MEMBERS WE CAN FEEL FREE TO DISCUSS THE MANY PROBLEMS, EVEN VERY PERSONAL ONES, WE ALL HAVE WITHOUT BEING EMBARRASSED. AT THIS TIME, I DO NOT THINK I WILL BE GETTING ANY OF THE FLU SHOTS THAT WILL BE OFFERED. I THINK THEY ARE RUSHING TOO FAST TO GET SOMETHING OUT TO THE PUBLIC, AND IT MAY HAVE VERY SERIOUS RESULTS FOR A LOT OF PEOPLE. I WILL PRAY IT DOESN'T. AS I SAID EARLIER, I WILL BE SEEING MY NEURO NEXT WEEK AND WILL DISCUSS IT, BUT I BELIEVE IT ALREADY KNOW WHAT HE WILL ADVISE. PATTI - WISCONSIN -Original Message- From: pjv1...@chartermi.net [mailto:pjv1...@chartermi.net] Sent: Wednesday, September 02, 2009 8:36 PM To: tmic Subject: [TMIC] BMer's Club and Flu Shots I qualify as a member of the TMer BMer club. I hope this is an honor-system membership with no proof requirements. My Neuro and his family get annual flu shots. He advised me to get the shot - yet I haven't done so since TM and likely won't. I didn't have a shot the year I got TM, but every doctor that I saw from ER to my TM diagnosis asked me if I had had the flu shot and all those questions have made me nervous. Patti - Michigan 01_tile.jpg01_side.gif
Re: [TMIC] Digital Removal
Or at the least of all: the BS'ers With Respect and Love, Jude In a message dated 9/2/2009 10:04:47 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, patticoo...@wi.rr.com writes: I GUESS FRANK WAS NOMINATED AND I SECOND IT. LET'S CONGRATULATE FRANK ON BEING VOTED OUR FIRST PRESIDENT OF THE BMers. PATTI - WISCONSIN -Original Message- From: fr...@franksheldon.com [mailto:fr...@franksheldon.com] Sent: Wednesday, September 02, 2009 2:54 PM To: Grace M.; Patricia Cooley Cc: tmic-list@eskimo.com Subject: Re: [TMIC] Digital Removal *I'm joining too, Pattie. Do you think that Frank would agree to be our President?* Greetings, I w2ould be honored to be President of the BMers. Thank you pH
Re: [TMIC] Swine flu vaccine
Dear All..., My doctor has recommended the same approach regarding vaccines of any kind. When I was so sick, there was even question about antibiotics and they were given with only the greatest of care. Love you, Jude In a message dated 9/2/2009 7:00:04 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, le...@sbcglobal.net writes: My neurologist is very adamant that I never receive vaccines of any kind. He will not approve the pneumonia shot. My last tetanus shot was 11 years ago he does not want me taking a booster of that shot either. He thinks my last flu shot caused my TM. My PCP follows whatever guidelines the neurologist says. Linda E.
Re: [TMIC] Digital Removal
Wouldn't you like to be a pooper too? Smile, damn it! Love, Jude In a message dated 9/2/2009 3:54:05 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, fr...@franksheldon.com writes: *I'm joining too, Pattie. Do you think that Frank would agree to be our President?* Greetings, I w2ould be honored to be President of the BMers. Thank you pH
Re: [TMIC] Swine flu vaccine
I'm confused. Some persons say take the vaccines and/or flu shots etc, and some say do not take the same shots. Why the conflicting answers, sometimes from the same people? Is this a manner of trying to keep everybody happy? Or, confused? Does anyone know the true answer? I'm on the confused end of things. Love to all, Jude In a message dated 9/2/2009 3:50:13 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, fr...@franksheldon.com writes: With regard to Flu shots, Swine Flu shots, and Pneumonia shots, I personally believe in taking all 3. Robert, You are so right !! And thank you for mentioning the Pneumonia shot. I know because of blood work and spinal tap fluid tests that my TM was caused by an autoimmune reaction following a mild case of Coxackie (?sp) viral infection. F
Re: [TMIC] Swine flu vaccine
You find yourself in a confusing situation with regard to your children with and without TM and whether or not they ought to get the flu shot, and which ones? I, personally, with only my not well researched opinion, would not have my children not get the flu shot, only because I would be afraid that they would get the flu...let alone anything else. Love to you all, Jude In a message dated 9/2/2009 1:26:17 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, tracey.bl...@hnoins.com writes: Has anyone talked with Dr. Kerr to see how he feels about the Flu Vaccine and the Swine Flu Vaccine? I am just curious to see if he would tell everyone to get it or if he would tell everyone with TM to stay away from it……. I really don’t want to have my daughter, Ashlee, get either vaccine b/c of her having TM. I don’t want my other children to get the shots either b/c I don’t want to chance another child with TM. Tracey L. Black Certified Insurance Service Representative Hockley O'Donnell Insurance Agency Phone- 717-334-6741, x 29 Fax-717-334-3414 My hours: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Thank you for providing information to us. Please be aware that no coverage is bound and no change to your insurance program is confirmed until verified by a licensed agent during regular business hours. If you do not hear from us within 1 business day, please re-contact us in case your information has not been retained From: roseofr...@aol.com [mailto:roseofr...@aol.com] Sent: Wednesday, September 02, 2009 1:21 PM To: jan...@centurytel.net; cakal...@embarqmail.com; tmic-list@eskimo.com Subject: Re: [TMIC] Swine flu vaccine I am totally convinced it was the preservative (Thimerosol) in the vaccine that caused my TMand my neuro concurs. It's a very difficult thing to actually prove since there are so many things that can cause TM. I remember the day I got the shotthe nurse was extolling the virtues of that vaccine...telling me how it was going to prevent me from getting ALL of the strains of flu viruses out there . After I got the shot she handed me a copy of the paperwork I had signed..when I got home I read it and one of the side effects listed was Transverse Myelitis. That day I didn't know what TM was so didn't think much of it until I was hit, paralyzed and diagnosed. Wish I'd read the paperwork FIRST but we tend to believe whatever our health care providers tell us. My suggestion to anyone considering getting the swine flu vaccine or the seasonal flu vaccine is this: insist on a preservative-free vaccine. ~ Lynn In a message dated 9/1/2009 7:46:33 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, jan...@centurytel.net writes: Lyn, Are you saying that your flu shot gave you TM?Have they proven that? Janice - Original Message - From: _roseofr...@aol.com_ (mailto:roseofr...@aol.com) To: _cakal...@embarqmail.com_ (mailto:cakal...@embarqmail.com) ; _tmic-l...@eskimo.com_ (mailto:tmic-list@eskimo.com) Sent: Tuesday, September 01, 2009 11:40 AM Subject: Re: [TMIC] Swine flu vaccine I'm with Laura and Candy. I wound up paralyzed from the flu shot I received 12 years ago so I won't be getting the swine flu vaccine either...! By the way, I haven't had the flu or a cold for 12 years. I take supplements and really keep up my levels of Vitamin D3that stuff is a gold mine and it's not expensive. The reason people get the flu in the winter is not because of the cold weatherit's because they don't get enough sunshinethat's what it takes for our bodies to make vitamin D3. Hugs, Lynn
Re: [TMIC] Digital
Or, how about the TMBM ASS.? LOL, Jude In a message dated 9/1/2009 1:05:27 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, cakal...@embarqmail.com writes: Frank - I LOVE that come back! I'll have to remember it! Life is short! Break the rules! Forgive quickly! Kiss slowly! Love truly, Laugh uncontrollably . And never regret anything that made you smile. Prayers and thoughts for you and yours, Candy K. - Original Message - From: fr...@franksheldon.com To: Grace M. grace...@gmail.com, Laurie Zissimos lziss...@aol.com Cc: tmic-list@eskimo.com Sent: Tuesday, September 1, 2009 11:50:16 AM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern Subject: Re: [TMIC] Digital Removal *Guys, I was just so happy to see that others have to use the digi-stim method. It gets real lonely out here. We gotta start a club! ;-)* You are never alone. Let's call it the TMIC- BM We'd all be Bowel members or BM. A long time ago. Some person on the playground called me a piece of sh*t, an Ass H*le. I retorted, At least I have a function, a purpose- You're just a swollen Hemorrhoid !! F
