Re: [TMIC] lesions, re-occurance of TM .... and such

2008-11-28 Thread Sharon M
Thanks Heather.  The pain in my back was so severe last night that I decided I would see a doctor and insist that they get to the bottom of it.  I want to find out for sure what is causing this pain.  It is so easy to blame everything on MS. I'm not a wimp when it comes to pain.  I have had

[TMIC] Jenna--Devic's NMO

2008-11-28 Thread Grace M.
*Hello Jenna,* ** *I have Devic's NMO. Actually, they know now that it is not an MS variant, but is a disease of it's own. It's caused by a pathological antibody---the NMO IgG, and requires a totally different treatment than MS. MS requires immunomodulation, Devic's requires intense

Re: [TMIC] Wednesday funny

2008-11-28 Thread LadyNotes
Yes, I can relate also. I have Crohn's disease, and this is a regular routine for me. I thought Crohn's was terrible, until I got TM. Fortunately, I haven't had many problems with my Crohn's disease since TM reared its ugly head. I guess the good Lord know, I cannot deal with both of

Re: [TMIC] Devics NMO Relapse.

2008-11-28 Thread L T CHERPESKI
Hi Grace, I'm so sorry that you have relapsed. You know that you are always in my thoughts and prayers. I know you, Gracie - you are strong and you will pull through this. Remember the last relapse with the eye issues? It took a while, BUT you came through it, just as you will this time.

[TMIC] Too Cold

2008-11-28 Thread Heyjude48458
Hi All, Is anyone else out there suffering from that bone-chilling cold that settles deeply into your bones and nothing you do helps to warm you up? I began to get cold earlier in the evening and have had Dave put mega blankets on me until they are so heavy I can barely lift