Re: [TMIC] osteoporosis

2007-07-18 Thread cakalley
BALANCE - at least I can still spell it. Sometimes I find myself going back 2 or 3 steps before I can go forward 1 step. I don't use a cane in the house unless its a REALLY bad day. But, THANK GOD for walls and furniture - I usually have a bruise on my shoulders from careening off the walls.

Re: [TMIC] osteoporosis

2007-07-18 Thread ACAROE
Yes, I was once told to stand at least an hour a day. Dr. said when I watch tv to try to stand up during the commercials and it would probably add up to an hour by the end of the day.Rosalie ** Get a sneak peek of the all-new AOL at http://discov

Re: [TMIC] osteoporosis

2007-07-18 Thread cakalley
Since TM, I've said that walking for me is like a marathon for a "normal" person. After 50 feet or so, I'm soaked and feeling like I'd done a 5K marathon - or what I would think it would be like. Even doing dishes is a major taks anymore. I know my heart rate increases by walking or doing 15

[TMIC] osteoporosis

2007-07-18 Thread pjv1234
Rosalie, After 18 mos with TM, my PCP sent me to an Endocrinologist for a thorough osteo blood work- up to go along with my bone density test. I told him of my concern that I wasn't getting any weight bearing exercise and he said that standing 45 minutes a day was sufficient. I was confident th

[TMIC] Prescribed by the Great Physician O T

2007-07-18 Thread LadyNotes
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Re: [TMIC] from Gary

2007-07-18 Thread LadyNotes
Ann, It is good to know that you are still improving after a number of years. It gives me hope. I hope you will continue to improve. I still have not seen a neurologist and don't plan to. I don't think one could help me at this point. I am still fighting to get more therapy. Pray fo