[TMIC] 10-06-04, the 6th anniversary TM came into my life.

2010-10-06 Thread kimharrison325
10-06-04, today is the 6 th anniversary TM (Transverse Myelits) came into my life. I live in Atlanta and was on a business trip to Dallas .   I would have never thought that waking up; putting my feet on the ground one Wednesday morning would have changed my life so much.   I would like to

RE: [TMIC] Fwd: Good Idea!

2010-10-06 Thread Patricia Cooley
ME TOO, JANICE. I GUESS I AM JUST TOO NOSEY. ALSO, SINCE I AM NOT ABLE TO GET OUT AS MUCH, I NEED CONTACT WITH OTHER PEOPLE, REGARDLESS OF THE TOPIC. PATTI From: Janice Nichols [mailto:jan...@centurytel.net] Sent: Tuesday, October 05, 2010 5:47 PM To: Patricia Cooley;

Re: [TMIC] 10-06-04, the 6th anniversary TM came into my life.

2010-10-06 Thread john snodgrass
bravo! --- On Wed, 10/6/10, kimharrison...@comcast.net kimharrison...@comcast.net wrote: From: kimharrison...@comcast.net kimharrison...@comcast.net Subject: [TMIC] 10-06-04, the 6th anniversary TM came into my life. To: TMIC tmic-list@eskimo.com Date: Wednesday, October 6, 2010, 3:10 AM

[TMIC] 6th anniversary

2010-10-06 Thread rn11...@yahoo.com
Hi,    It's been 15 yrs for me,and I still mourn for the losses. Not all the time,but it is especially sad for me around this time of year. Good old seasonal affective disorder;It gets dark earlier. Plus,this week has been rainy and gloomy,so that has me down.    The hardest part for me

Re: [TMIC] Up or Down?

2010-10-06 Thread john snodgrass
more good info,,, thanks Akua --- On Tue, 10/5/10, Akua a...@artfarm.com wrote: From: Akua a...@artfarm.com Subject: Re: [TMIC] Up or Down? To: tmic-list@eskimo.com Date: Tuesday, October 5, 2010, 9:22 PM I second John's thoughts. Up AND Down. Up to do as much as you can. Down when you're

Re: [TMIC] 6th anniversary

2010-10-06 Thread pkeene2002
Nine years for me! Up with the warm, down with the cold; up with the sun, down with the gloom. Yesterday, with the cold and rain, my arm got literally stuck when it was bent at the elbow. I had to get my son to pull it out straight; today it's warmer and it doesn't freeze up. Time to get

[TMIC] Dr. Visit Brings Hope

2010-10-06 Thread Akua
This is the first time in 4 years that I have spoken to a medical professional who understood everything, it seemed. Let's begin with access: his nursed pushed me along the carpet --- carpet is a shoulder buster and most folks just watch me ache and struggle. His office had a table that i

Re: [TMIC] 6th anniversary

2010-10-06 Thread Janice Nichols
Well, you certainly have all of us! You are right, we all need and appreciate each other. Janice From: rn11...@yahoo.com Sent: Wednesday, October 06, 2010 9:49 AM To: kimharrison...@comcast.com Cc: tmic-list@eskimo.com Subject: [TMIC] 6th anniversary Hi,

Re: [TMIC] 6th anniversary

2010-10-06 Thread Janice Nichols
Sounds like you have a pretty good son.It takes a village! Janice From: pkeene2...@aol.com Sent: Wednesday, October 06, 2010 1:29 PM To: rn11...@yahoo.com ; tmic-list@eskimo.com Subject: Re: [TMIC] 6th anniversary Nine years for me! Up with the warm, down with the cold; up with the sun,

Re: [TMIC] Dr. Visit Brings Hope

2010-10-06 Thread Janice Nichols
Akua, Finally you are getting the help you need and deserve. That is truly wonderful. I have a feeling your life is about to turn around and be much more pleasant for you. Wonderful! Janice -- From: Akua a...@artfarm.com Sent: Wednesday,

Re: [TMIC] Up or Down?

2010-10-06 Thread James Berg
Based on what you guys have written, my son went out last night and bought me a recliner that is electrically operated. He also raised it up to a height that matches the wheel chair so I can use the slide board to get in and out. THANKS !! On Wed, Oct 6, 2010 at 5:38 AM, john snodgrass

Re: [TMIC] Up or Down?

2010-10-06 Thread Janice Nichols
That is really great - and I am sure, comfortable.Didn't know they had that kind of chair. Janice From: James Berg Sent: Wednesday, October 06, 2010 4:08 PM To: john snodgrass Cc: Akua ; transverse myelitis Subject: Re: [TMIC] Up or Down? Based on what you guys have written, my son

Re: [TMIC] Up or Down?

2010-10-06 Thread Akua
Great ! Based on what you guys have written, my son went out last night and bought me a recliner that is electrically operated. He also raised it up to a height that matches the wheel chair so I can use the slide board to get in and out. THANKS !! --

Re: [TMIC] Up or Down?

2010-10-06 Thread john snodgrass
well that is just plain ole good news! --- On Wed, 10/6/10, James Berg molokai...@gmail.com wrote: From: James Berg molokai...@gmail.com Subject: Re: [TMIC] Up or Down? To: john snodgrass jcs...@yahoo.com Cc: Akua a...@artfarm.com, transverse myelitis tmic-list@eskimo.com Date: Wednesday,

Re: [TMIC] 6th anniversary

2010-10-06 Thread Linda Egli
It was 6 years for me in April.  I do pretty well most of the time but when my symptoms get worse, it can be hard to be positive.  I have had increased numbness weakness in my hands  that now sometimes goes into my arms the body fatigue is back with a vengence, but  I try to live with it. 

Re: [TMIC] Dr. Visit Brings Hope

2010-10-06 Thread kimharrison325
Akua, on day I have trying to fight depression, you story lifted me up, to hear of all the problems and issues you have had in the past this is WONDERFUL news your story lifited my spirits best wishes! Kim - Original Message - From: Jan Hargrove jmh1...@sbcglobal.net

Re: [TMIC] 6th anniversary

2010-10-06 Thread kimharrison325
It's days and stories like this that my TM family totally understands and I appericate you allA - Original Message - From: Linda Egli le...@sbcglobal.net To: tmic-list@eskimo.com Sent: Wednesday, October 6, 2010 6:08:03 PM Subject: Re: [TMIC] 6th anniversary It was 6

Re: [TMIC] Dr. Visit Brings Hope

2010-10-06 Thread rn11...@yahoo.com
Hi,    I think i love this guy-- who SHOOK MY HAND    He treated you with respect and as an individual. That is something a lot of dr's don't do. I am so happy for you. Hopefully things will get much better for you. Cheryl  --- On Wed, 10/6/10, Akua a...@artfarm.com wrote: From: Akua

Re: [TMIC] Dr. Visit Brings Hope

2010-10-06 Thread Laura Beaudin
Wow! Sounds like you found a keeper! Laura www.laurabeaudin.com --NOT just another blog! http://practical-homeschooling.org On Wed, Oct 6, 2010 at 3:07 PM, Janice Nichols jan...@centurytel.netwrote: Akua, Finally you are getting the help you need and deserve. That is truly

Re: [TMIC] Dr. Visit Brings Hope

2010-10-06 Thread Akua
Thanks-- respect is rare. Even common courtesy is rare as the bus driver loaded me a woman in a jeep looked up and shot me an angry look as she squeezed by. I said aloud, geeze, before you crossed the street you could see the bus here, you couldn't have gone one block over in either

[TMIC] Unnecessary Surgery

2010-10-06 Thread Akua
This past spring I had a pea sized knot on the first knuckle of my left index finger. It hurt a bit. I thought it developed from smashing my knuckles on doorways and stress from crocheting as this is my yarn tensioning finger. Fingers are real important to playing the sax, banging on the

[TMIC] OT - Question SSD to retirement payments

2010-10-06 Thread CANDIS KALLEY
Question for anyone who collected SS Disability payments and then reached retirement age;   did you payments change and how much?  Also was the retirement age 62 or full retirement age? Life is short! Break the rules! Forgive quickly! Kiss slowly! Love truly, Laugh uncontrollably . And

Re: [TMIC] Unnecessary Surgery

2010-10-06 Thread john snodgrass
thats real good news!   you just keep coming up with them!   dont forget em --- On Wed, 10/6/10, Akua a...@artfarm.com wrote: From: Akua a...@artfarm.com Subject: [TMIC] Unnecessary Surgery To: tmic-list@eskimo.com Date: Wednesday, October 6, 2010, 8:12 PM This past spring I had a pea

Re: [TMIC] OT - Question SSD to retirement payments

2010-10-06 Thread Jan Hargrove
I took SSD early...for the full amount and it didn't change when I reached 65.  In fact, I was awarded SSD at 55 years, then 2 later Medicare kicked in 2 months prior to onset of tm. I was not considering applying for SSD, but was persuaded by former SS attorney.  I received SSD for skin

[TMIC] off topic Fwd: REAL ESTATE SALES TAX TO GO INTO EFFECT 2013 (Part of HC Bill)

2010-10-06 Thread Celrods
From: lgvbabyg...@aol.com BCC: celr...@aol.com Sent: 10/6/2010 9:47:02 A.M. Central Daylight Time Subj: REAL ESTATE SALES TAX TO GO INTO EFFECT 2013 (Part of HC Bill)

Re: [TMIC] 6th anniversary

2010-10-06 Thread Celrods
Linda, where are you at in Texas? I am in Splendora Tx. You need to call your doctor and see if you may need a round of steriods to reverse the numbness and weakness. I have taken prenisone several times and it has helped. Jane Splendora Tx TM since April 26, 1998 - 12 years In a

Re: [TMIC] 6th anniversary

2010-10-06 Thread Janice Nichols
I agree.When you start getting worse, there is usually help you can get to reverse or at least settle down the problem. Sure doesn't hurt to get checked out. Janice From: celr...@aol.com Sent: Wednesday, October 06, 2010 10:33 PM To: le...@sbcglobal.net ; TMIC-LIST@eskimo.com Subject:

Re: [TMIC] Unnecessary Surgery

2010-10-06 Thread Akua
After the rain, the rainbow! Akua, I think you have hit the motherload!What a good week you are having. Janice --

Re: [TMIC] OT - Question SSD to retirement payments

2010-10-06 Thread Barbara Alma
If you look at the charts, you receive more money at disability. This doesn't ever get dialed backwards, so if you are close to retirement age and are disabled, it's much better to go out on disability. Then, if you get denied, you really haven't lost anything, but should you get an