RE: [TMIC] MS

2009-03-13 Thread Butcher, Bernard G (NY80)
Hi Janice - TM - 8/2002 then MS - 2/2008 BERNARD BUTCHER From: Janice [mailto:jan...@centurytel.net] Sent: Thursday, March 12, 2009 7:04 PM To: transverse myelitis Subject: [TMIC] MS I am curious to know how many of you with TM also are dealing with MS. I

RE: [TMIC] Implantable pumps

2009-03-13 Thread lynne myers
  I have had my baclofen pump for about a year and a half now.  I dont think it works any better at controling the spasms than the oral baclofen does, but I dont have the brain fog as bad as I did when taking the pills.  The main problem I have with the pump is the cost.  My insurance

Re: [TMIC] Implantable pumps

2009-03-13 Thread Alle111
I don't have a pump but are you asking about a Baclofen pump? In a message dated 3/12/2009 12:49:47 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, gor...@earthlink.net writes: I want to get some feedback on the implantable pump (intrathecal) that provides meds directly into the spine. Any problems with

[TMIC] Mottos

2009-03-13 Thread JHarper33
Trudy said in the How to Dance in the Rain thread, When I was first injured someone I had never met sent me a book called You Gotta Keep Dancin by Tim Hansel That's my motto! I fall down, I get up and I keep on dancing!!! For some reason that brought to mind something

[TMIC] I just talked to Jude

2009-03-13 Thread Alle111
She is doing pretty good and says hello to all. I'd say she is doing 'fine' (told me to hold on while you hear all this kissy kissy noise), she was telling her husband goodbye. LOL Ella **Worried about job security? Check out the 5 safest jobs in a recession.

Re: [TMIC] Jude is back in the hospital

2009-03-13 Thread Alle111
I did and she thanks you ..Ella In a message dated 3/13/2009 8:45:15 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, jillybean60...@yahoo.com writes: When you talk to her please tell her I said Hi and that I will be praying for her! **Worried about job security? Check out the 5 safest

[TMIC] Transportation Survey

2009-03-13 Thread Akua
As I am paralyzed by TM and in a manual wheelchair, most of my hell has been around the lack of transportation and access. The barriers magnify the pain... when there is no barrier, there is no pain... anyway, in case any of you are similarly challenged, I thought you might be interested in

Re: [TMIC] I pray

2009-03-13 Thread Catherine
beautiful ...brings peace and love to my heart. From: kimr1...@bellsouth.net kimr1...@bellsouth.net To: tmic-list@eskimo.com Sent: Friday, March 13, 2009 1:41:10 PM Subject: [TMIC] I pray As I sat relaxing I decided to talk with the Lord; I needed

Re: [TMIC] Jude is back in the hospital

2009-03-13 Thread Catherine
Ella, thank you for the update. You are so kind, caring and a blessing. My thoughts, prayers and love go out to Jude ... he is so kind, loving and comforting. She gives me strength as does the rest of our TM family. Jude, May God Bless you and keep you in the palm of his hands. Thank

[TMIC] Friday funnies from doctors

2009-03-13 Thread Westgold
1. A man comes into the ER and yells, My wife's going to have her baby in the cab! I grabbed my stuff, rushed out to the cab, Lifted the lady's dress, and began to take off her underwear. Suddenly I noticed that there were several cabs ---and I was in the wrong one. Submitted by Dr. Mark

Re: [TMIC] Mottos

2009-03-13 Thread Janice
This is Janice in Missouri. After reading this message, I couldn't pass up the phrase my husband uses with me. I tend to overdo and he is always after me to be careful - I fall periodically.Anyway, he says Don't be stupid, stupid!He is teasing me, but he is also warning me not to

[TMIC] When God

2009-03-13 Thread kimr1999
When God leads you to the edge of the cliff, trust Him fully and let go, only 1 of 2 things will happen. Either He'll catch you when you fall, or He'll teach you how to fly! 'The power of one sentence! God is going to shift things around for you today and let things work in your favor. If you

Re: [TMIC] Implantable pumps

2009-03-13 Thread Janice
I have told a couple of people, but I am going to tell anyone interested in what I use for nerve pain. I have a spinal cord stimulator implanted in my back by my Pain Management doctor. There is a needle-like thing put in the spine with leaders coming off of it. They