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For Amazon.com, use this link http://astore.amazon.com/myelitis
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it pays a
8 1/2 years + with TM for Terry and he just spontaneously walked at our
friends house the other last night. (Our friend being follow TM-er Rick
Steele).
He stands up from his wheelchair all the time and cooks, gardens, etc. He
sometimes walks up stairs with the support of the banisters
Wow, what great news, Sandy!! How exciting!
Barbara H.
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8 1/2 years + with TM for Terry and he just spontaneously walked at our
My best advice is to keep a positive attitude and exercise regularly. I
went thru all stages you mentioned from having zero feeling in both legs
to a walker,quad cane , reg cane and finally no cane at all. I still
fatigue very quickly but I manage to drive 80 miles a day to work (desk
job)...and
I'd say 1) first of all, the caretaker he has is wonderful..there for him
at all times 2) the attitude at the Parker home is always positive 3) he never
gave up on himself 'cause you-know-who wouldn't let him 4) they took time to
enjoy one another, the new grands, and accepted life as they
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Wonderful news!! Good going, Terry
I remember how much I sweat (no perspiring...just plain old SWEAT!!) trying to
just stand up but with plain old stubbornness and tenacity, I made it! It was
the hardest thing I've ever done in my entire life but also the most rewarding
(other than
Congratulations Terry,
Job well done. Here's hoping you are able to do more of the same. As Sandy
says, dust off the walker and arm crutches.
Heather in Calgary
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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Sent: Monday, November 17, 2008 11:40 AM
This is the best e-mail I have received since I was stricken with TM in
June. I know I am a newbie and haven't been at it as long as most of you
all. I do get depressed at times, but this gives me such hope. I am so
happy for Terry and his family.
Patti in Wisconsin
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Patti, you can never, ever give up because we just won't let you! The times
when we get depressed and just so tired of working so hard will be there but
that is the time to take a nap, get back up and start all over again! We are
here for you, body and soul and will encourage you every inch
What wonderful news. I hope we all can persist and win just as great .
Congratulations.
Candy K.
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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Sent: Monday, November 17, 2008 1:40:29 PM (GMT-0500) America/New_York
Subject: [TMIC] GOOD NEWS!
8 1/2
I had some thoughts after I wrote about Terry's walking. With all the
research that I have done on TM, I have read that it is unlikely that he
should
have this much recovery so far down the road, (8 1/2 years).I guess each
case is so individualized, that anything is possible?
With all the research that I have done on TM, I have read that it is
unlikely that he should have this much recovery so far down the road, (8 1/2
years).
This just serves to prove that 'Never Say Never' is the way that each of us
should livetm-ers and caretakers alike. I was
G'day Sandy,
What great news about Terry! I know how happy you both must be about
this.
I was paralysed from my chest to toes at the onset but regained a small amount
of movement quickly and gradually strengthened over a period of three months.
When I left hospital (after 5 days I
I PT therapist that wouldn't let me say I can't and if I said I won't that
was worst than when I was a child at home. Two of them would drag me - just
kidding (almost) LOL. Doctors don't know it all only the one up above does.
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From: Jan Hargrove [EMAIL
DITTO!!! hard not to get down somedays and to read such an up lifting post... it gives us all hope
kim tm since 04
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This is the best e-mail I have received since I was stricken with TM in June. I
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