Re4: [TMIC] A very scary observation
Ten years ago I lived alone. One morning I awoke unable to move. I had been on sick leave for a separate issue, so no one was expecting me anywhere. Four days later the neighbor thought something was 'off' around my place. She -a 60 year old - ended up climbing up to the second floor with the fire department because no one wanted to kiss my Rottweiler's hello, and they LOVED Carol. She came through the window, secured the dogs, let the cops in with guns drawn (never know when a rotti will jump up at you), then the blessed EMS took me away. They figured I was ready for last rights in another day. Anyway, ten years later, I cruise in my suv-wc, don't do much but punch around on the pc mostly. My lesion was at C-6, 'functional' quad - I can use my hands to a degree. I take tizanidine (Zanaflex), neurontin, klonopin for leg spasms, pain meds and others not directly related to TM. mt - Original Message - From: Janice Nichols To: tmic-list@eskimo.com ; Barbara Alma Sent: Sunday, September 19, 2010 12:35 PM Subject: Re: [TMIC] A very scary observation Wasn't necessary?!? Yaa. I was upstairs when my legs decided to give out and I yelled down to my husband that I think I have a problem.We have 14 stairs, so I butt walked down with Eddy right in front of me and me holding onto his jean pockets. Then he half carried me to the car and off we went to the ER. I could not have driven in that condition.In Missouri, if they hospitalize you, you don't have to pay for the ambulance. Janice From: Barbara Alma Sent: Sunday, September 19, 2010 2:49 AM To: tmic-list@eskimo.com Subject: [TMIC] A very scary observation Does anyone, other than me, find it very scary to think of somebody who finds that they no longer have feeling in their legs and feet but decides to drive themselves to the emergency hospital?? I myself was paralyzed waist to toes on both sides, so it wouldn't have even been possible for me anyway. However, I have read that at least 2 times recently on this site of people driving themselves. I really have a hard time imagining anyone not phoning for emergency services. My husband wanted to take me to the hospital right away when this happened to me. I stubbornly thought that it would pass, and after about an hour when it didn't, he called our son to come home. They then decided to call the fire department for help to get me down the stairs so he could get me to the hospital. We had about 10 stairs then to exit our home. I wasn't willing to risk he or my son falling and then them having problems as well. After they checked out my vitals and assured they were all fine, they assisted in getting me down the stairs and into his truck and Pete drove me to the hospital. This way we didn't have to pay for an ambulance since it wasn't necessary, yeah! Hugs, Barbara A in Auburn CA
Re4: [TMIC] A very scary observation
Thanks for sharing this! Ten years ago I lived alone. One morning I awoke unable to move. I had been on sick leave for a separate issue, so no one was expecting me anywhere. Four days later the neighbor thought something was 'off' around my place. She -a 60 year old - ended up climbing up to the second floor with the fire department because no one wanted to kiss my Rottweiler's hello, and they LOVED Carol. She came through the window, secured the dogs, let the cops in with guns drawn (never know when a rotti will jump up at you), then the blessed EMS took me away. They figured I was ready for last rights in another day. Anyway, ten years later, I cruise in my suv-wc, don't do much but punch around on the pc mostly. My lesion was at C-6, 'functional' quad - I can use my hands to a degree. I take tizanidine (Zanaflex), neurontin, klonopin for leg spasms, pain meds and others not directly related to TM. mt --
Re: Re4: [TMIC] A very scary observation
Boy, did you have a scary beginning to TM!!! Glad you are doing as well as you are and keep posting. Janice From: gor...@earthlink.net Sent: Wednesday, September 22, 2010 10:43 AM To: Janice Nichols Cc: tmic-list@eskimo.com Subject: Re4: [TMIC] A very scary observation Ten years ago I lived alone. One morning I awoke unable to move. I had been on sick leave for a separate issue, so no one was expecting me anywhere. Four days later the neighbor thought something was 'off' around my place. She -a 60 year old - ended up climbing up to the second floor with the fire department because no one wanted to kiss my Rottweiler's hello, and they LOVED Carol. She came through the window, secured the dogs, let the cops in with guns drawn (never know when a rotti will jump up at you), then the blessed EMS took me away. They figured I was ready for last rights in another day. Anyway, ten years later, I cruise in my suv-wc, don't do much but punch around on the pc mostly. My lesion was at C-6, 'functional' quad - I can use my hands to a degree. I take tizanidine (Zanaflex), neurontin, klonopin for leg spasms, pain meds and others not directly related to TM. mt - Original Message - From: Janice Nichols To: tmic-list@eskimo.com ; Barbara Alma Sent: Sunday, September 19, 2010 12:35 PM Subject: Re: [TMIC] A very scary observation Wasn't necessary?!? Yaa. I was upstairs when my legs decided to give out and I yelled down to my husband that I think I have a problem.We have 14 stairs, so I butt walked down with Eddy right in front of me and me holding onto his jean pockets. Then he half carried me to the car and off we went to the ER. I could not have driven in that condition.In Missouri, if they hospitalize you, you don't have to pay for the ambulance. Janice From: Barbara Alma Sent: Sunday, September 19, 2010 2:49 AM To: tmic-list@eskimo.com Subject: [TMIC] A very scary observation Does anyone, other than me, find it very scary to think of somebody who finds that they no longer have feeling in their legs and feet but decides to drive themselves to the emergency hospital?? I myself was paralyzed waist to toes on both sides, so it wouldn't have even been possible for me anyway. However, I have read that at least 2 times recently on this site of people driving themselves. I really have a hard time imagining anyone not phoning for emergency services. My husband wanted to take me to the hospital right away when this happened to me. I stubbornly thought that it would pass, and after about an hour when it didn't, he called our son to come home. They then decided to call the fire department for help to get me down the stairs so he could get me to the hospital. We had about 10 stairs then to exit our home. I wasn't willing to risk he or my son falling and then them having problems as well. After they checked out my vitals and assured they were all fine, they assisted in getting me down the stairs and into his truck and Pete drove me to the hospital. This way we didn't have to pay for an ambulance since it wasn't necessary, yeah! Hugs, Barbara A in Auburn CA
Re: [TMIC] A very scary observation
I think that Laura and many others probably have the best point. During a trauma, the brain goes into a stasis mode--and we don't always make the smartest decisions in the process. Even without a partner in your life, I have to think that there ought to be a neighbor, a friend, co-worker or somebody to call instead of driving ones self if you can't feel the pedals or pressure that you are applying. Makes one wonder though, how many don't really make it to the hospital or cause an accident on the way that may cause more damage to themselves as well as others. That's where I was getting in my message actually. Hugs, Barbara A in Auburn CA When you are actually going through this, your mind is not thinking right. My last MS attack left me a C6 quadriplegic...MS this time, not TM. Anyhow, I booked transit to take me to the hospital. My reasoning was that I was already in a chair, so what's the worse that could happen? (yeah right)...I spent ^ weeks in the hospital because of this and am still on full homecare. Have you ever had an accident where, while it was actually happening, you are completely calm? This is almost the same thing. During a trauma, the brain goes into a stasis mode--and we don't always make the smartest decisions in the process. Laura www.laurabeaudin.com --NOT just another blog! http://practical-homeschooling.org -Original Message- From: Laura Beaudin laura.beau...@gmail.com To: Barbara Alma balmat...@aol.com; tmic-list@eskimo.com Sent: Sun, Sep 19, 2010 8:04 am Subject: Re: [TMIC] A very scary observation When you are actually going through this, your mind is not thinking right. My last MS attack left me a C6 quadriplegic...MS this time, not TM. Anyhow, I booked transit to take me to the hospital. My reasoning was that I was already in a chair, so what's the worse that could happen? (yeah right)...I spent ^ weeks in the hospital because of this and am still on full homecare. Have you ever had an accident where, while it was actually happening, you are completely calm? This is almost the same thing. During a trauma, the brain goes into a stasis mode--and we don't always make the smartest decisions in the process. Laura www.laurabeaudin.com --NOT just another blog! http://practical-homeschooling.org On Sun, Sep 19, 2010 at 1:49 AM, Barbara Alma balmat...@aol.com wrote: Does anyone, other than me, find it very scary to think of somebody who finds that they no longer have feeling in their legs and feet but decides to drive themselves to the emergency hospital?? I myself was paralyzed waist to toes on both sides, so it wouldn't have even been possible for me anyway. However, I have read that at least 2 times recently on this site of people driving themselves. I really have a hard time imagining anyone not phoning for emergency services. My husband wanted to take me to the hospital right away when this happened to me. I stubbornly thought that it would pass, and after about an hour when it didn't, he called our son to come home. They then decided to call the fire department for help to get me down the stairs so he could get me to the hospital. We had about 10 stairs then to exit our home. I wasn't willing to risk he or my son falling and then them having problems as well. After they checked out my vitals and assured they were all fine, they assisted in getting me down the stairs and into his truck and Pete drove me to the hospital. This way we didn't have to pay for an ambulance since it wasn't necessary, yeah! Hugs, Barbara A in Auburn CA
[TMIC] A very scary observation
Does anyone, other than me, find it very scary to think of somebody who finds that they no longer have feeling in their legs and feet but decides to drive themselves to the emergency hospital?? I myself was paralyzed waist to toes on both sides, so it wouldn't have even been possible for me anyway. However, I have read that at least 2 times recently on this site of people driving themselves. I really have a hard time imagining anyone not phoning for emergency services. My husband wanted to take me to the hospital right away when this happened to me. I stubbornly thought that it would pass, and after about an hour when it didn't, he called our son to come home. They then decided to call the fire department for help to get me down the stairs so he could get me to the hospital. We had about 10 stairs then to exit our home. I wasn't willing to risk he or my son falling and then them having problems as well. After they checked out my vitals and assured they were all fine, they assisted in getting me down the stairs and into his truck and Pete drove me to the hospital. This way we didn't have to pay for an ambulance since it wasn't necessary, yeah! Hugs, Barbara A in Auburn CA =
Re: [TMIC] A very scary observation
When I started having the mid sternal chest pain,I thought it was indigestion;when it became severe I thought maybe a heart attack. I never thought of driving myself,my daughter took me. If I had been alone,I would have called an ambulance. Cheryl --- On Sun, 9/19/10, Barbara Alma balmat...@aol.com wrote: From: Barbara Alma balmat...@aol.com Subject: [TMIC] A very scary observation To: tmic-list@eskimo.com Date: Sunday, September 19, 2010, 3:49 AM Does anyone, other than me, find it very scary to think of somebody who finds that they no longer have feeling in their legs and feet but decides to drive themselves to the emergency hospital?? I myself was paralyzed waist to toes on both sides, so it wouldn't have even been possible for me anyway. However, I have read that at least 2 times recently on this site of people driving themselves. I really have a hard time imagining anyone not phoning for emergency services. My husband wanted to take me to the hospital right away when this happened to me. I stubbornly thought that it would pass, and after about an hour when it didn't, he called our son to come home. They then decided to call the fire department for help to get me down the stairs so he could get me to the hospital. We had about 10 stairs then to exit our home. I wasn't willing to risk he or my son falling and then them having problems as well. After they checked out my vitals and assured they were all fine, they assisted in getting me down the stairs and into his truck and Pete drove me to the hospital. This way we didn't have to pay for an ambulance since it wasn't necessary, yeah! Hugs, Barbara A in Auburn CA
Re: [TMIC] A very scary observation
I clearly recall when, in 1970; I was working as a B-lineman in line construction, I fell out of a 95¹ H-structure from about 30¹, first thing in the morning, and the time it took me to reach the ground after I cut out from the pole. I was totally calm and relaxed and just waiting to reach the ground. And when it hit, I just said, ³Wow! That was hard!² Then I couldn¹t see my feet because my back was bent the wrong way. So, yes, it¹s calm before the storm. Dalton From: Laura Beaudin laura.beau...@gmail.com Date: Sun, 19 Sep 2010 09:04:08 -0600 To: Barbara Alma balmat...@aol.com, tmic-list@eskimo.com Subject: Re: [TMIC] A very scary observation Resent-From: tmic-list@eskimo.com Resent-Date: Sun, 19 Sep 2010 08:04:29 -0700 When you are actually going through this, your mind is not thinking right. My last MS attack left me a C6 quadriplegic...MS this time, not TM. Anyhow, I booked transit to take me to the hospital. My reasoning was that I was already in a chair, so what's the worse that could happen? (yeah right)...I spent ^ weeks in the hospital because of this and am still on full homecare. Have you ever had an accident where, while it was actually happening, you are completely calm? This is almost the same thing. During a trauma, the brain goes into a stasis mode--and we don't always make the smartest decisions in the process. Laura www.laurabeaudin.com http://www.laurabeaudin.com --NOT just another blog! http://practical-homeschooling.org On Sun, Sep 19, 2010 at 1:49 AM, Barbara Alma balmat...@aol.com wrote: Does anyone, other than me, find it very scary to think of somebody who finds that they no longer have feeling in their legs and feet but decides to drive themselves to the emergency hospital?? I myself was paralyzed waist to toes on both sides, so it wouldn't have even been possible for me anyway. However, I have read that at least 2 times recently on this site of people driving themselves. I really have a hard time imagining anyone not phoning for emergency services. My husband wanted to take me to the hospital right away when this happened to me. I stubbornly thought that it would pass, and after about an hour when it didn't, he called our son to come home. They then decided to call the fire department for help to get me down the stairs so he could get me to the hospital. We had about 10 stairs then to exit our home. I wasn't willing to risk he or my son falling and then them having problems as well. After they checked out my vitals and assured they were all fine, they assisted in getting me down the stairs and into his truck and Pete drove me to the hospital. This way we didn't have to pay for an ambulance since it wasn't necessary, yeah! Hugs, Barbara A in Auburn CA
Re: [TMIC] A very scary observation
Wasn't necessary?!? Yaa. I was upstairs when my legs decided to give out and I yelled down to my husband that I think I have a problem.We have 14 stairs, so I butt walked down with Eddy right in front of me and me holding onto his jean pockets. Then he half carried me to the car and off we went to the ER. I could not have driven in that condition.In Missouri, if they hospitalize you, you don't have to pay for the ambulance. Janice From: Barbara Alma Sent: Sunday, September 19, 2010 2:49 AM To: tmic-list@eskimo.com Subject: [TMIC] A very scary observation Does anyone, other than me, find it very scary to think of somebody who finds that they no longer have feeling in their legs and feet but decides to drive themselves to the emergency hospital?? I myself was paralyzed waist to toes on both sides, so it wouldn't have even been possible for me anyway. However, I have read that at least 2 times recently on this site of people driving themselves. I really have a hard time imagining anyone not phoning for emergency services. My husband wanted to take me to the hospital right away when this happened to me. I stubbornly thought that it would pass, and after about an hour when it didn't, he called our son to come home. They then decided to call the fire department for help to get me down the stairs so he could get me to the hospital. We had about 10 stairs then to exit our home. I wasn't willing to risk he or my son falling and then them having problems as well. After they checked out my vitals and assured they were all fine, they assisted in getting me down the stairs and into his truck and Pete drove me to the hospital. This way we didn't have to pay for an ambulance since it wasn't necessary, yeah! Hugs, Barbara A in Auburn CA
Re: [TMIC] A very scary observation
I remember my right legs was numbb and asleep, made it to work about 2 miles away but within an hour could not walk at all and was told someone was drining me to hosp - Original Message - From: Janice Nichols jan...@centurytel.net To: tmic-list@eskimo.com, Barbara Alma balmat...@aol.com Sent: Sunday, September 19, 2010 12:35:12 PM Subject: Re: [TMIC] A very scary observation Wasn't necessary?!? Yaa. I was upstairs when my legs decided to give out and I yelled down to my husband that I think I have a problem. We have 14 stairs, so I butt walked down with Eddy right in front of me and me holding onto his jean pockets. Then he half carried me to the car and off we went to the ER. I could not have driven in that condition. In Missouri, if they hospitalize you, you don't have to pay for the ambulance. Janice From: Barbara Alma Sent: Sunday, September 19, 2010 2:49 AM To: tmic-list@eskimo.com Subject: [TMIC] A very scary observation Does anyone, other than me, find it very scary to think of somebody who finds that they no longer have feeling in their legs and feet but decides to drive themselves to the emergency hospital?? I myself was paralyzed waist to toes on both sides, so it wouldn't have even been possible for me anyway. However, I have read that at least 2 times recently on this site of people driving themselves. I really have a hard time imagining anyone not phoning for emergency services. My husband wanted to take me to the hospital right away when this happened to me. I stubbornly thought that it would pass, and after about an hour when it didn't, he called our son to come home. They then decided to call the fire department for help to get me down the stairs so he could get me to the hospital. We had about 10 stairs then to exit our home. I wasn't willing to risk he or my son falling and then them having problems as well. After they checked out my vitals and assured they were all fine, they assisted in getting me down the stairs and into his truck and Pete drove me to the hospital. This way we didn't have to pay for an ambulance since it wasn't necessary, yeah! Hugs, Barbara A in Auburn CA
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Hey Janice, Please tell Eddy, that he's our hero too. Because we can't imagine not having you on this website. So he is already use to you moving slowly. LOL Glad Eddy was able to move you away from harms way. Todd in CC, TX --- On Sun, 9/19/10, Janice Nichols jan...@centurytel.net wrote: From: Janice Nichols jan...@centurytel.net Subject: Re: [TMIC] A very scary observation To: Dalton Garis malugss...@gmail.com, Laura Beaudin laura.beau...@gmail.com, Barbara Alma balmat...@aol.com, tmic-list@eskimo.com Date: Sunday, September 19, 2010, 11:59 AM I had something similar happen to me. About 30 years ago, my husband and I and another couple were vacationing. The car was doing something that needed to be checked. We pulled off the side of the road - wide shoulder - and they were checking it out. I had gotten something out of the trunk and was standing just beside the car when I saw a car coming toward me. I was clearly in his way and was thinking what it was going to look like when he hit me. I guess I just froze. Anyway, Eddy just grabbed me out of the way. He always was my hero. Janice From: Dalton Garis Sent: Sunday, September 19, 2010 11:10 AM To: Laura Beaudin ; Barbara Alma ; tmic-list@eskimo.com Subject: Re: [TMIC] A very scary observation I clearly recall when, in 1970; I was working as a B-lineman in line construction, I fell out of a 95’ H-structure from about 30’, first thing in the morning, and the time it took me to reach the ground after I cut out from the pole. I was totally calm and relaxed and just waiting to reach the ground. And when it hit, I just said, “Wow! That was hard!” Then I couldn’t see my feet because my back was bent the wrong way. So, yes, it’s calm before the storm. Dalton From: Laura Beaudin laura.beau...@gmail.com Date: Sun, 19 Sep 2010 09:04:08 -0600 To: Barbara Alma balmat...@aol.com, tmic-list@eskimo.com Subject: Re: [TMIC] A very scary observation Resent-From: tmic-list@eskimo.com Resent-Date: Sun, 19 Sep 2010 08:04:29 -0700 When you are actually going through this, your mind is not thinking right. My last MS attack left me a C6 quadriplegic...MS this time, not TM. Anyhow, I booked transit to take me to the hospital. My reasoning was that I was already in a chair, so what's the worse that could happen? (yeah right)...I spent ^ weeks in the hospital because of this and am still on full homecare. Have you ever had an accident where, while it was actually happening, you are completely calm? This is almost the same thing. During a trauma, the brain goes into a stasis mode--and we don't always make the smartest decisions in the process. Laura www.laurabeaudin.com http://www.laurabeaudin.com --NOT just another blog! http://practical-homeschooling.org On Sun, Sep 19, 2010 at 1:49 AM, Barbara Alma balmat...@aol.com wrote: Does anyone, other than me, find it very scary to think of somebody who finds that they no longer have feeling in their legs and feet but decides to drive themselves to the emergency hospital?? I myself was paralyzed waist to toes on both sides, so it wouldn't have even been possible for me anyway. However, I have read that at least 2 times recently on this site of people driving themselves. I really have a hard time imagining anyone not phoning for emergency services. My husband wanted to take me to the hospital right away when this happened to me. I stubbornly thought that it would pass, and after about an hour when it didn't, he called our son to come home. They then decided to call the fire department for help to get me down the stairs so he could get me to the hospital. We had about 10 stairs then to exit our home. I wasn't willing to risk he or my son falling and then them having problems as well. After they checked out my vitals and assured they were all fine, they assisted in getting me down the stairs and into his truck and Pete drove me to the hospital. This way we didn't have to pay for an ambulance since it wasn't necessary, yeah! Hugs, Barbara A in Auburn CA
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In Missouri, if they hospitalize you, you don't have to pay for the ambulance. Every state should have this!!! Todd in CC, TX --- On Sun, 9/19/10, Janice Nichols jan...@centurytel.net wrote: From: Janice Nichols jan...@centurytel.net Subject: Re: [TMIC] A very scary observation To: tmic-list@eskimo.com, Barbara Alma balmat...@aol.com Date: Sunday, September 19, 2010, 11:35 AM Wasn't necessary?!? Yaa. I was upstairs when my legs decided to give out and I yelled down to my husband that I think I have a problem. We have 14 stairs, so I butt walked down with Eddy right in front of me and me holding onto his jean pockets. Then he half carried me to the car and off we went to the ER. I could not have driven in that condition. In Missouri, if they hospitalize you, you don't have to pay for the ambulance. Janice From: Barbara Alma Sent: Sunday, September 19, 2010 2:49 AM To: tmic-list@eskimo.com Subject: [TMIC] A very scary observation Does anyone, other than me, find it very scary to think of somebody who finds that they no longer have feeling in their legs and feet but decides to drive themselves to the emergency hospital?? I myself was paralyzed waist to toes on both sides, so it wouldn't have even been possible for me anyway. However, I have read that at least 2 times recently on this site of people driving themselves. I really have a hard time imagining anyone not phoning for emergency services. My husband wanted to take me to the hospital right away when this happened to me. I stubbornly thought that it would pass, and after about an hour when it didn't, he called our son to come home. They then decided to call the fire department for help to get me down the stairs so he could get me to the hospital. We had about 10 stairs then to exit our home. I wasn't willing to risk he or my son falling and then them having problems as well. After they checked out my vitals and assured they were all fine, they assisted in getting me down the stairs and into his truck and Pete drove me to the hospital. This way we didn't have to pay for an ambulance since it wasn't necessary, yeah! Hugs, Barbara A in Auburn CA
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next relapse i am heading to Missouri! LOL - Original Message - From: Todd Tarno toddtm2...@sbcglobal.net To: TMIC tmic-list@eskimo.com Sent: Sunday, September 19, 2010 3:16:31 PM Subject: Fw: Re: [TMIC] A very scary observation In Missouri , if they hospitalize you, you don't have to pay for the ambulance. Every state should have this!!! Todd in CC, TX --- On Sun, 9/19/10, Janice Nichols jan...@centurytel.net wrote: From: Janice Nichols jan...@centurytel.net Subject: Re: [TMIC] A very scary observation To: tmic-list@eskimo.com, Barbara Alma balmat...@aol.com Date: Sunday, September 19, 2010, 11:35 AM Wasn't necessary?!? Yaa. I was upstairs when my legs decided to give out and I yelled down to my husband that I think I have a problem. We have 14 stairs, so I butt walked down with Eddy right in front of me and me holding onto his jean pockets. Then he half carried me to the car and off we went to the ER. I could not have driven in that condition. In Missouri, if they hospitalize you, you don't have to pay for the ambulance. Janice From: Barbara Alma Sent: Sunday, September 19, 2010 2:49 AM To: tmic-list@eskimo.com Subject: [TMIC] A very scary observation Does anyone, other than me, find it very scary to think of somebody who finds that they no longer have feeling in their legs and feet but decides to drive themselves to the emergency hospital?? I myself was paralyzed waist to toes on both sides, so it wouldn't have even been possible for me anyway. However, I have read that at least 2 times recently on this site of people driving themselves. I really have a hard time imagining anyone not phoning for emergency services. My husband wanted to take me to the hospital right away when this happened to me. I stubbornly thought that it would pass, and after about an hour when it didn't, he called our son to come home. They then decided to call the fire department for help to get me down the stairs so he could get me to the hospital. We had about 10 stairs then to exit our home. I wasn't willing to risk he or my son falling and then them having problems as well. After they checked out my vitals and assured they were all fine, they assisted in getting me down the stairs and into his truck and Pete drove me to the hospital. This way we didn't have to pay for an ambulance since it wasn't necessary, yeah! Hugs, Barbara A in Auburn CA
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No more relapses Janice From: kimharrison...@comcast.net Sent: Sunday, September 19, 2010 2:46 PM To: Todd Tarno Cc: TMIC Subject: Re: [TMIC] A very scary observation next relapse i am heading to Missouri! LOL - Original Message - From: Todd Tarno toddtm2...@sbcglobal.net To: TMIC tmic-list@eskimo.com Sent: Sunday, September 19, 2010 3:16:31 PM Subject: Fw: Re: [TMIC] A very scary observation In Missouri, if they hospitalize you, you don't have to pay for the ambulance. Every state should have this!!! Todd in CC, TX --- On Sun, 9/19/10, Janice Nichols jan...@centurytel.net wrote: From: Janice Nichols jan...@centurytel.net Subject: Re: [TMIC] A very scary observation To: tmic-list@eskimo.com, Barbara Alma balmat...@aol.com Date: Sunday, September 19, 2010, 11:35 AM Wasn't necessary?!? Yaa. I was upstairs when my legs decided to give out and I yelled down to my husband that I think I have a problem.We have 14 stairs, so I butt walked down with Eddy right in front of me and me holding onto his jean pockets. Then he half carried me to the car and off we went to the ER. I could not have driven in that condition.In Missouri, if they hospitalize you, you don't have to pay for the ambulance. Janice From: Barbara Alma Sent: Sunday, September 19, 2010 2:49 AM To: tmic-list@eskimo.com Subject: [TMIC] A very scary observation Does anyone, other than me, find it very scary to think of somebody who finds that they no longer have feeling in their legs and feet but decides to drive themselves to the emergency hospital?? I myself was paralyzed waist to toes on both sides, so it wouldn't have even been possible for me anyway. However, I have read that at least 2 times recently on this site of people driving themselves. I really have a hard time imagining anyone not phoning for emergency services. My husband wanted to take me to the hospital right away when this happened to me. I stubbornly thought that it would pass, and after about an hour when it didn't, he called our son to come home. They then decided to call the fire department for help to get me down the stairs so he could get me to the hospital. We had about 10 stairs then to exit our home. I wasn't willing to risk he or my son falling and then them having problems as well. After they checked out my vitals and assured they were all fine, they assisted in getting me down the stairs and into his truck and Pete drove me to the hospital. This way we didn't have to pay for an ambulance since it wasn't necessary, yeah! Hugs, Barbara A in Auburn CA
