[TMIC] Meds question

2010-08-03 Thread Rev. Craig Crossman
Does anyone else have any experience with taking Tramadol (a type of morphine I think) and/or hydrocodone for pain relief with TM? Are there any options anyone could suggest? I have been taking both for over a year in increasing doses, and I am now averaging eight to twelve Tramadol (50 mg) and two

Re: [TMIC] pause from the cause

2010-08-03 Thread Janice Nichols
Cheryl, I am sure that those who saw you fall, or just afterward, thought that you had a lot of guts to get out and shop. I hope this doesn't keep you from going again.You go girl! Janice From: rn11...@yahoo.com Sent: Monday, August 02, 2010 5:12 PM To: john snodgrass Cc: tmic-lis

Re: [TMIC] pause from the cause

2010-08-03 Thread Janice Nichols
I have days when I am fairly active and once every couple of weeks I end up staying pretty quiet all day.Can't really put my finger on what the problem is, but I am also really, really tired. No necessarily sleepy, just really tired. Also, John, I don't see how you work like you do and keep

Re: [TMIC] pause from the cause

2010-08-03 Thread Janice Nichols
Yup. Janice From: john snodgrass Sent: Monday, August 02, 2010 3:45 PM To: transverse myelitis Subject: [TMIC] pause from the cause Does anyone ever have moments that they don't feel anything? Moments of "no pain" but then you move and shazam! there it is again?

Re: [TMIC] Heat

2010-08-03 Thread Janice Nichols
Same here!!!All our friends call our house the "fridge" and always bring a sweater! Janice From: Roger Pratt Sent: Tuesday, August 03, 2010 8:26 PM To: bobby jim ; Rev. Craig Crossman ; tmic-list@eskimo.com Subject: Re: [TMIC] Heat When the heat gets high I s

Re: [TMIC] Heat

2010-08-03 Thread Janice Nichols
I hear you - my problem too. And, it really is a problem. My doc says the 2 diseases just don't like each other. It feels like they are waging war! Janice From: john snodgrass Sent: Tuesday, August 03, 2010 7:02 PM To: Rev. Craig Crossman Cc: transverse myelitis Subject: RE: [TMIC] He

Re: [TMIC] Heat

2010-08-03 Thread Janice Nichols
My doctor told me about one of his previous patients who had dealt with spinal damage also. She, like many of us, has dysautonomia - which is our heat problem year round of not being able to handle the heat and getting the heavy sweats. She finally gave up in Missouri and now lives in Mon

Re: [TMIC] Heat

2010-08-03 Thread Janice Nichols
That must be a sight to behold! Janice From: bobby jim Sent: Monday, August 02, 2010 9:05 PM To: Rev. Craig Crossman ; tmic-list@eskimo.com Subject: Re: [TMIC] Heat Well, here in Elvisland, my back yard (in the shade) hit 99.7º a bit after 12 noon. At 8:30 PM it was down to 91.0º..

Re: [TMIC] Heat

2010-08-03 Thread Janice Nichols
I agree. The heat this summer is an abomination! Can't wait for October. Janice From: Rev. Craig Crossman Sent: Monday, August 02, 2010 7:35 PM To: tmic-list@eskimo.com Subject: [TMIC] Heat OK - I am getting close to surrender. I drove to Wichita, KS today (5.5 hours from Colby) for

Re: [TMIC] Heat

2010-08-03 Thread Gary Thomas
While still in the hospital after being diagnosed with TM over 5 years ago, the neurologist told me to avoid heat as it would exacerbate the TM conditions. He said to avoid hot showers. Later on another neurologist I was going to also told me to avoid heat. Of course that is easier said tha

Re: [TMIC] Heat

2010-08-03 Thread Roger Pratt
When the heat gets high I stay in my refigerated house and move as little as possible. Roger in Kennewick, WA - Original Message - From: bobby jim To: bobby jim ; Rev. Craig Crossman ; tmic-list@eskimo.com Sent: Tuesday, August 03, 2010 5:31 PM Subject: Re: [TMIC] Heat An

Re: [TMIC] Heat

2010-08-03 Thread bobby jim
And today (Tuesday) it went up to 101.2º... and it's gonna stay this hot all week. Arrg... BobbyJim From: bobby jimTo: Rev. Craig Crossman ; tmic-list@eskimo.com Sent: Monday, August 02, 2010 21:05 Subject: Re: [TMIC]

Re: [TMIC] Heat

2010-08-03 Thread bobby jim
29ºC is 85ºF BobbyJim From: Janet Dunn To: 'bobby jim' ; 'Rev. Craig Crossman' ; tmic-list@eskimo.com Sent: Monday, August 02, 2010 23:36 Subject: RE: [TMIC] Heat I know the heat is tough on us with TM, what weather isn't? But . . . I much prefer the heat to the cold. Of c

RE: [TMIC] Heat

2010-08-03 Thread john snodgrass
another thing to consider is arthritis.   just above where TM hit me there is a stretch of about 4 joints that have that and when the weather burdens the monster it also causes strange strains in the spasm areas.   in other wordsdouble trouble --- On Tue, 8/3/10, Rev. Craig Crossman wrote:

RE: [TMIC] Heat

2010-08-03 Thread Rev. Craig Crossman
For me, the amount of pain has remained constant no matter the temperature, but my energy level and balance have really gone downhill. Unfortunately I have been told that this is NOT unusual weather for KS and it will probably get worse mid-August. Oh Lord! My congregation has been ver

[TMIC] OT - A Child's View

2010-08-03 Thread Bernard Pelow
A little girl walked to and from school daily. Though the weather was questionable and clouds were forming, she made her daily trek to school. As the afternoon progressed, the winds whipped up, along with lightning. The mother of the little girl felt concerned that her daughter would be fri

RE: [TMIC] Heat

2010-08-03 Thread Robert Pall
I used to believe heat and humidity made my condition worsenow I am not really sure. I pretty much decide each day how I am feeling by the amount of banding in my legs and stomach. On really bad days the banding is painful and makes walking both difficult and exhausting. The problem is that

Re: [TMIC] Heat

2010-08-03 Thread Pieter and Heather
Janet, I'm not really wise.. :) I just go to Environment Canada and check the temps. It is usually in Centigrade but then if you click on the C it will convert it to Farenheit. However, a quick way I convert when not near the computer is I double the current Celcius then add 32 degrees

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Re: [TMIC] I am fine

2010-08-03 Thread Cindy McLeroy
Saroj, I echo Barbara's remarks. I'm so glad you have been "lurking" recently and saw our notes. I remember you were having a rough go of a lot of things other than the legal battles with the tenants and am so happy to hear you are doing well and than your health is improving. Please keep in