RE: [TMIC] straight cath

2007-04-20 Thread Rick B
Hi, I'm like you. I monitor but don't often post. My TM came on slow. It allowed me to be diagnosed when it was still progressing. I only experienced blatter problems for about two weeks. I did have to use a catheder for a few days then things slowly improved. As far as urinary problems, I am

Re: [TMIC] Cold Spots

2007-04-20 Thread Heather & Pieter
Hi Kristy, I have had TM for 3 1/2 yrs now. The cold and then sometimes hot burning feelings in my legs have been with me from the beginning. I'm always asking my husband 'is it cold in here or is it hot in here or is it just me'. 9 out of 10 times it is just me. I prefer the cold feelings

Re: [TMIC] Cold Spots

2007-04-20 Thread Todd Tarno
I use MIRE / Anodyne Therapy 3 times a week that does help me, but we have now heard of Diathermy that could be better. Diathermy: "The therapeutic generation of local heat in body tissues by high-frequency electromagnetic currents." It looks like the MIRE is another option to Diathermy f

Re: [TMIC] Cold Spots

2007-04-20 Thread Pkeene2002
Dear Kristy, I also have cold spots on my legs and arms, but only when I lie down at night. When I am upright and walking, I don't feel cold at all. In fact, I have a burning and tingling sensation in my legs. I take lyrica for that. Sometimes when I'm sitting next to a lamp, I feel

Re: [TMIC] Cold Spots

2007-04-20 Thread ACAROE
Hi, This does seem the norm for those of us with TM. I find that it is very difficult for me to be in an air conditioned room. If any cold air hits my upper body my legs seem to be in a bucket of ice. I live in Fla. and my house is always kepton the warm side as I cannot take any cold