[TMIC] Neurologist visit

2010-09-08 Thread Rev. Craig Crossman
Finally had my first appointment with new neurologist. The good news (according to her) is that while my TM will be with me the rest of my life, it will not get progressively worse because she says TM is not a degenerative disease. The TM can keep you from being as active as you should be so over

Re: [TMIC] Neurologist visit

2010-09-08 Thread john snodgrass
I have been taking gabapentin 400mg  for the last 2 years 3 times a day. some people say that they can take 1 and it knocks them out. i have never experienced that. perhaps because of the extreem pain. I also take hydrocodone,baclofen, and lorazepam. From:

Re: [TMIC] Neurologist visit

2010-09-08 Thread Alton Ryder
I take gabapentin, but it was ineffective. Alton On Sep 8, 2010, at 3:29 PM, Rev. Craig Crossman wrote: he drugs I currently take are hydrocodone, Tramadol, and Amitriptyline. She has added gabapentin 300mg and Ropinirole 0.5mg. If anyone has anything they think I should know about

[TMIC] Neurologist visit

2010-09-08 Thread Jan Hargrove
So glad you found a good neurologist!!   **Who knows, some Sunday morning I may show up in the pulpit wearing a pink tutu and a glittery tiara.       **P.S. Is there any way we could know which   Colby, KS?

[TMIC] Neurologist visit

2010-09-08 Thread Jan Hargrove
EEK!  Part of message was deleted by the computer or maybe the typist Question should have read: P.S.Is there any way we could know which Sunday to show up at the Baptist Church in Colby, KS So glad you found a good neurologist!!   **Who knows, some Sunday morning I may show up in

Re: [TMIC] Neurologist visit

2010-09-08 Thread Barbara Alma
Alton, I'm curious why you take gabapentin, yet you find it ineffective. Perhaps you need a stronger dosage? Or another drug that may help with symptoms? Just wondering, as I personally wouldn't take something that doesn't work since there are others to try. Hugs, Barbara A in Auburn CA

Re: [TMIC] Neurologist visit

2010-09-08 Thread Akua
No one since rehab has done anything useful for me. Other than approve the bits and pieces I've gleaned for myself from here. It is comforting to have care. I see my neuro on the 21st and am praying that i will last without my meds until then. When, as before she will just sit and talk to me

Re: [TMIC] Neurologist visit

2010-09-08 Thread L T CHERPESKI
Rev Craig, so glad you had a productive visit with your new neurologist. You asked about your meds. Many TMers have used most of these meds at one time or another. However, that Ropinirole threw me for a loop as I've never heard of it, so I researched it. Did your doctor give you an entire

Re: [TMIC] back to the first bend in the road

2010-09-08 Thread L T CHERPESKI
Re: [TMIC] back to the first bend in the roadDalton, I am so sorry that your seizures are back. I ditto what Janice said. You found magnesia phosphorica and it worked for a bit. Now it's time for another drug to show its face. Thinking positive thoughts Linda - Original Message -

Re: [TMIC] Neurologist visit

2010-09-08 Thread Janice Nichols
I am on the gabapentin and have been since the onset.I feel it helps. Why did she say you will not probably live until you are 90? My neuro said my life should not be shortened by TM. Our activity/strength may not be what it once was, but we are still working our bodies as