Re: [TMIC] Swelling legs 2nd reply OT

2007-03-26 Thread ROBERT COOK
SELL FOR JUNK METAL, WAS MY ENTRY. ALUMMINNIIUUMM IS WORTH LOTS THESE DAYS - Original Message - From: To: [EMAIL PROTECTED];[EMAIL PROTECTED];[EMAIL PROTECTED];tmic-list@eskimo.com Sent: 3/24/2007 7:45:30 PM Subject: Re: [TMIC] Swelling legs 2nd reply OT In a message dated

Re: [TMIC] leg/foot swelling

2007-03-26 Thread Alton Ryder
I have a three-pronged approach: I drink lots of water - 15 glasses a day plus coffee, milk, soups, ... I take two diuretic medications I wear elastic compression hose and Since I have lower leg movement, I pump (ankle flex) constantly. Alton, 72,

Re: [TMIC] alternate uses for our gear

2007-03-26 Thread Alton Ryder
Thank you, Trudy, for the reminder. When I am home all alone, I hang the cell phone bag on the walker when I gallop off to the shower. Alton, who will certainly win Jude's prize

RE: [TMIC] leg/foot swelling

2007-03-26 Thread Trudy
Alton 15 glasses of water a day + other liquids + 2 diuretics... I think Jude should give you a prize just for doing that every day!!! Trudy _ From: Alton Ryder [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, March 26, 2007 9:48 AM To: Larry Throne Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; TMIC list

RE: [TMIC] alternate uses for our gear

2007-03-26 Thread Trudy
Alton, You haven't per chance BRIBED our dear Jude... Not that I would ever accuse a fellow TM'er of anything so crass!! :-) Happy Monday! Trudy -Original Message- From: Alton Ryder [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, March 26, 2007 9:56 AM To: TMIC list Subject: Re: [TMIC]

[TMIC] Allen Rucker on tv

2007-03-26 Thread Jim Lubin
Sandy wanted me to let everyone know that Allen Rucker will be on tv talking about TM in the following cities. SUNDAY, APRIL 1: WLS/ABC-7 Sunday Morning News, Chicago, 8:20 am. Feature piece with interviews with both Harold Ramis and me by local disability reporter, Karen Meyers. TUESDAY,

[TMIC] Question

2007-03-26 Thread Candis Kalley
is the tmic-list the same as the yahoo transversemyelitissupport? Candis Kalley [EMAIL PROTECTED] EarthLink Revolves Around You.

[TMIC] Health question

2007-03-26 Thread Candis Kalley
I have been having flutterings, which are like the small muscle spasms I have in my legs and arms, over my left breast area. This just started in the last week - or at least that I am aware of. Does anyone have the same or does anyone think I should contact my Neuro? I have been under some

Re: [TMIC] Question

2007-03-26 Thread Jim Lubin
no. the tmic-list (stands for Transverse Myelitis Internet Club) was started in 1996 by me. transversemyelitissupport on yahoo groups was started in 1999. At 01:34 PM 3/26/2007, Candis Kalley wrote: is the tmic-list the same as the yahoo transversemyelitissupport? Candis Kalley

Re: [TMIC] Health question

2007-03-26 Thread Westgold
Hi --- my friend had this fluttering under her skin for months before she woke up one morning and couldn't hardly walk. She described it as ants moving under her skin, it drove her crazy sometimes. When he would rub it, it would just move somewhere else. She saw all kinds of doctors, nobody

Re: [TMIC] Health question

2007-03-26 Thread Heyjude48458
You know, I have new symptoms as well and worry about them greatly, but I believe that so little is known about paraplegism that most Dr.'s and even Neuro's don't know how to deal with them. I have been calling my doctor since last week for an answer and the answer is always the same,

Re: [TMIC] OT ~ JUDE'S CONTEST..:-)

2007-03-26 Thread Heyjude48458
Me too...Now, who's got a porta potty to donate to me so that I can turn it into a planter and send to Lynn...??? ** AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at http://www.aol.com.

Re: [TMIC] Health question

2007-03-26 Thread Westgold
Can we talk about being paralyzed and just being unable to move? My friend cannot move her legs, cannot roll over in bed, cannot hold the phone or use her hands to type, etc, but she is not paralyzed -- if you touch her or stick a pin in her she can feel it. How do you differentiate thes

Re: [TMIC] alternate uses for our gear

2007-03-26 Thread Heyjude48458
In a message dated 3/26/2007 10:33:28 AM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: You haven't per chance BRIBED our dea r Jude... Not that I would ever accuse a fellow Maybe you are looking for the Altornet prize!!! Jude ** AOL now offers

Re: [TMIC] leg/foot swelling

2007-03-26 Thread Heyjude48458
In a message dated 3/26/2007 10:31:25 AM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Alton, 72, whose prednisone-based vascular insufficiency predates TM I'm curious, Alton...does your above lablelled illness differ in any way from the TM as it is know today? Did you have too much

[TMIC] Peptide can reduce MS symptoms

2007-03-26 Thread Krissy Z
Peptide can reduce MS symptoms SAN DIEGO,-- U.S. scientists have identified a fibrin- derived peptide that inhibits a specific inflammation process in mouse models of multiple sclerosis. The University of California-San Diego scientists say the fibrous protein called

Re: [TMIC] Health question

2007-03-26 Thread Heyjude48458
As I replied. but not to the List... Paralysis means being unable to move against gravity. Sensation is another kettle of fish, but I am not a doctor and suggest we ask our retired Dr.F about sensation. Peace, Jude ** AOL now offers free email to

[TMIC] (no subject)

2007-03-26 Thread Heyjude48458
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[TMIC] Paralysis vs Sensation

2007-03-26 Thread Heyjude48458
I know that I shouldn't write to the list without first doing some research, but I simply am not well enough in spite of my new chair and all of the recent Blessings bestowed upon my life. I guess that's why certain diseases are called syndromes. Sometimes symptoms vary within the

Re: [TMIC] OT ~ JUDE'S CONTEST..:-)

2007-03-26 Thread Larry Throne
Okay it is confession time, this is just between you and me right? None of you know this but possibly Cora, but down here in Okie land I am most often know by the nick name "Scooter". It is a family name that has haunted me since I was four or five years old. Well several years after college one

Re: [TMIC] Allen Rucker on tv

2007-03-26 Thread ceckenberg
Yes, and he was on Talk of the Nation on National Public radio, and if you want to hear it, you can access it on www.npr.org It was on Feb 28th, I think: don't hold me to that. We played it on the computer just the other night, as my husband hadn't heard it, and I only heard the last five

Re: Fw: [TMIC] News And Results!

2007-03-26 Thread ceckenberg
Jude: After getting off the foley catheter, I went to pads and diapers, and after about a year of that, and a visit to the urologist, got taught to self-cath, which I didn't have to do all the time, but if I get a UTI, retention is what happens and I can't void.The doctor says that my bladder

Re: [TMIC] OT ~ JUDE'S CONTEST..:-)

2007-03-26 Thread Heather Pieter
I'm sure our lips are sealed. Your 'secret' is safe with us. Scooter!! Heather in Calgary - Original Message - From: Larry Throne To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: tmic-list@eskimo.com Sent: Monday, March 26, 2007 7:09 PM Subject: Re:

Re: [TMIC] Pain vs No pain

2007-03-26 Thread Stacy Harim
Ken, I'm a t 7/8 para and have swelling in my legs. I was prescribed lasix for it. When I was up for many hours a day I took it once a day. I don’t take it as much anymore because I don't stay up that long. I do take it on occasion when my legs and feet get bad. Cody, yours must be pretty

Re: [TMIC] News And Results!

2007-03-26 Thread L T CHERPESKI
Congratulations Cora! I am so happy for you and I think most of us can relate. Yeah - panties for the first time in 4 1/2 years. Bless you Linda - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] ;

Re: [TMIC] Re: tmic-digest Digest V2007 #85

2007-03-26 Thread L T CHERPESKI
Hi Pam - I am anxiously awaiting the results of your tests. I hope all news is good. You are still in my prayers. God Bless Linda - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, March 25, 2007 7:37

Re: [TMIC] Re: tmic-digest Digest V2007 #85

2007-03-26 Thread L T CHERPESKI
Cindy, I didn't realize there were so many of us out there with this challenge - and yes, I remember in the 70's being put totally under and staying overnight to have tumor removed. The last few I had removed - and this was a real ouchie - the doctor gave me 12 shots around my nipple (not

Re: [TMIC] Re: [Transverse Myelitis Support] I'm a newbie

2007-03-26 Thread Rick B
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