In 2001 I had an acute attack of transverse myelitis, paralyzing me from the
chest down. I was in rehab hospital for eight weeks and I slowly recovered and
finally I was able to walk. From the beginning, they told me that I would never
use my hands because I was struck at c5 and c6.. I can't
Hello to all you out there.
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Hi everyone:
Some
of you may remember me and most won't. I had a TM attack in 1997 and
found this group. I rejoined several years ago and after a few months
forgot how to get into the group! lol So now I've subscribed once
again.
I
have never been without symptoms since the TM attack in
*Hi Sharon,*
**
*It's not uncommon for an MS patient to have an episode of TM. I have
Devic's NMO, and have frequent bouts of severe myelitis. We have to
remember that the term Transverse Myelitis means just what it says.
Transverse---transversing, or across, Myelitis---inflammation of the
Sharon, It's great to see your name pop up again!! I've wondered about you
and your family...I'm sorry you're having another bout with whatever, but
so good to hear
from you. Please keep us updated.I (of course) have no clue to
help, but
will keep you in my thoughts and
Hi Amanda,
I can type with my thumb and I sometimes use a voice recognition program called
Dragon-Naturally Speaking.? I went to JH and saw Dr. Kerr about?6 months after
I had the attack.? He prescribed neurontin for me which helped the tingling and
burning in my legs and the banding.? I really
Thanks Grace. I've been away from the TM community too long. No MRI has shown
any lesions on my spine but my neuro told me he still thought I had a hidden
spinal lesion.
Sharon
The bluebird in the cedar tree spoke to me... Your heart's desire dwells
here--this is where you belong
--- On
Hi Jan-- good to see you! The thoughts and prayers are always welcome.
Sharon
The bluebird in the cedar tree spoke to me... Your heart's desire dwells
here--this is where you belong
--- On Fri, 9/12/08, Jan Hargrove [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
From: Jan Hargrove [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re:
Thanks Amanda. I am always in a quandary about what to do in situations like
this. I don't want to go to the hospital. Stupid, huh?
I'm sorry you have TM. How are you doing now?
Sharon
The bluebird in the cedar tree spoke to me... Your heart's desire dwells
here--this is where you belong
