Re: [TMIC] lesions in the brain

2006-04-27 Thread Judy Baker
I know that when they suspect someone of Alhzeimer's they scan the brain to look for lesions. I know this because my mom has Alhzeimer's. Sue Zieke [EMAIL PROTECTED] 04/25/06 11:48 PM has anyone ever heard that as some people age they get lesions in their brains, that are not ms or really

Re: [TMIC] lesions in the brain

2006-04-27 Thread [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Well, from what I've learned so far, as we age, all of us, our brains shrink at least 2% per year, more for those afflicted with TM-MS,etc.. I thought that any changes- seen on C.T. or MRI probably represent some sort of disease such as mini strokes, atherosclerosis... where did you

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2006-04-27 Thread Gaet's
Hi, Can someone tell me if Lyrica is taken for TM or for other medical reason thanks have a nice day Chantal in canada

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2006-04-27 Thread Alan Junghans
My Neuro was very cooperative in letting me try Lyrica for TM. As a matter of fact, he thinks it will work for me better than Neurontin. I'm not sure why he didn't suggest it on his own, but that is why we all have each other. Support and information I can understand the fact that Dr's

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2006-04-27 Thread ROGER C PRATT
Hi Chantal, I am taking Lyrica for TM caused nerve pain. I just looked it up on the internet and it said, This medication is used to treat pain caused by nerve damage due to diabetes and shingles (herpes zoster) infection. It is also used with other medications to treat certain types of seizures

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2006-04-27 Thread Krissy Z
my neuro said tha neurontin and lyrica were in the same class of drugs and did the same thing...but the more I read here, the more it seems like a better drug? I am on 900mg neurontin at nightAlan Junghans [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: My Neuro was very cooperative in letting me try Lyrica for TM.

[TMIC] OT/Moved/Meds

2006-04-27 Thread Grace
I have recently come to stay with a good friend in Illinois. Though my SSI transfers easily, I had to close my Medicaid case and reapply. During the intrim, my neuro will be able to call in prescriptions from Penna, and I will pay for them. I'm going to try to eliminate a few of them, as I

Re: [TMIC] lesions in the brain

2006-04-27 Thread Poonam Mahadev Thapa
Frank So if one's brain is not shrunk by a shrink it has less chances of shrinking with age?? Nima My brain was shrunk years ago by a psychiatrist, so maybe that's why it's expanding!! F

Re: [TMIC] lesions in the brain

2006-04-27 Thread BobbyJim
I learned about the brain shrinking from a symposium on MS put on by Vanderbilt University's Neurology dept three or four years ago. Quite an eye opener, that one was. Bobberino From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: BobbyJim ; Sue Zieke ; transverse myelitis club Sent: Thursday, April 27, 2006

[TMIC] Re: Thanks A Million

2006-04-27 Thread HeyJude48506
In a message dated 4/26/2006 8:52:39 PM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I think you so much for letting us know about Grace. We will not bother you with emails, but if you could let us know if any change in Grace condition. Thanks Hp I am happy to forward