RE: [TMIC] Re: Getting a flu shot

2013-10-07 Thread Butcher, Bernie (SFS)
PM To: Butcher, Bernie (SFS) Cc: Linda Egli; Pat Voorheis; tmic-list@eskimo.com Subject: Re: [TMIC] Re: Getting a flu shot My Neurologist said better not to risk it. Haven't had one since about 2005... a year before TM. On 10/6/2013 11:18 AM, Butcher, Bernie (SFS) wrote: No flu shots for me

RE: [TMIC] Re: Getting a flu shot

2013-10-06 Thread Butcher, Bernie (SFS)
No flu shots for me either, since 2000. my doctor tells me it's OK, but I don't think they really know for sure Bernie From: Linda Egli [mailto:le...@sbcglobal.net] Sent: Sunday, October 06, 2013 12:35 AM To: Pat Voorheis Cc: tmic-list@eskimo.com Subject: Re:

RE: [TMIC] Re: TM Exhaustion

2013-09-18 Thread Butcher, Bernie (SFS)
Fatigue is my biggest problem. I try to take a snooze at lunch time, that helps. Cold weather is my nemesis, even in summer I have to have a heater on in my office, with the a/c, it's a chilly 72. BERNARD BUTCHER Honeywell Engineering 516-577-5868 From: heyjude48...@aol.com

RE: [TMIC] Baclofin Pump

2013-07-16 Thread Butcher, Bernie (SFS)
Hey Rob, that's wonderful. Did you try the pills first? BERNARD BUTCHER Honeywell Engineering 516-577-5868 From: Robert Pall [mailto:robthe...@aol.com] Sent: Tuesday, July 16, 2013 1:59 PM To: tmic-list@eskimo.com; ahope...@optonline.com; shirleyabreu2...@msn.com; vet2bi...@aol.com;

RE: [TMIC] Baclofin Pump

2013-07-12 Thread Butcher, Bernie (SFS)
Hey Rob, that's encouraging! Please keep us posted. I don't have banding, but the spasms are bad, especially late in the day/evening BERNARD BUTCHER Honeywell Engineering 516-577-5868 From: Robert Pall [mailto:robthe...@aol.com] Sent: Thursday, July 11, 2013 7:49 PM To: tmic-list@eskimo.com;

RE: [TMIC] Baclofin Pump

2013-06-26 Thread Butcher, Bernie (SFS)
Hey Rob - good luck! Did you try the pills? BERNARD BUTCHER Honeywell Engineering 516-577-5868 From: Robert Pall [mailto:robthe...@aol.com] Sent: Wednesday, June 26, 2013 12:08 PM To: tmic-list@eskimo.com Subject: [TMIC] Baclofin Pump Well the time is finally here. I go into the hospital

RE: [TMIC]

2013-06-24 Thread Butcher, Bernie (SFS)
Hi Janice – the onset of TM (which was changed to MS) began with tingling in left arm, the whole arm. Then left leg. I still cannot lift my left leg. No banding ever BERNARD BUTCHER Honeywell Engineering 516-577-5868 From: Janice Nichols [mailto:jannic...@gmail.com] Sent: Monday, June 24, 2013

RE: [TMIC] whats going on?

2013-05-16 Thread Butcher, Bernie (SFS)
I got you here in sunny Long Island Rob! BERNARD BUTCHER Honeywell Engineering 516-577-5868 From: Robert Pall [mailto:robthe...@aol.com] Sent: Thursday, May 16, 2013 12:49 PM To: tmic-list@eskimo.com Subject: [TMIC] whats going on? I just received an email starting I was dropped from this list

RE: [TMIC] Baclofen Pump

2013-03-01 Thread Butcher, Bernie (SFS)
Hi Rob - I went for the trial also. The doc put a lot of Baclofen in my spine and I became a paraplegic for 2.5 days, which really turned me off. I ixnayed the pump. I take 10 mg of Baclofen, any more and I get very weak, have a hard time standing. My neuro wanted me to get Botox shots in my

RE: [TMIC] wheel Chairs

2012-08-06 Thread Butcher, Bernie (SFS)
Try craigslist or eBay, I bought a manual one a Drive for $60, like new BERNARD BUTCHER Honeywell Engineering 516-577-5868 From: James Berg [mailto:molokai...@gmail.com] Sent: Friday, August 03, 2012 9:27 PM To: Butcher, Bernie (SFS) Cc: tmic-l...@eskimo.net

RE: [TMIC] wheel Chairs

2012-08-02 Thread Butcher, Bernie (SFS)
Electric or manual? Bernie From: James Berg [mailto:molokai...@gmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, August 01, 2012 5:36 PM To: tmic-l...@eskimo.net Subject: [TMIC] wheel Chairs I keep buying wheel chairs that are junk. Does anyone have a model to recommend?

RE: [TMIC] Is anyone here?

2012-05-17 Thread Butcher, Bernie (SFS)
Getting you loud clear on Long Island Rob Barney From: Janice Nichols [mailto:jan...@centurytel.net] Sent: Thursday, May 17, 2012 9:13 AM To: tmic-list@eskimo.com; Robert Pall Subject: Re: [TMIC] Is anyone here? Still here! It seems to be another quiet

RE: [TMIC] Does anyone know?

2011-10-19 Thread Butcher, Bernie (SFS)
I agree, no more flu shots for me! BERNARD BUTCHER Honeywell Engineering 516-577-5868 From: kimharrison...@comcast.net [mailto:kimharrison...@comcast.net] Sent: Tuesday, October 18, 2011 7:37 PM To: James Berg Cc: tmic-list@eskimo.com Subject: Re: [TMIC]

RE: Re: [TMIC] RE: OT-New Granddaughter

2011-01-12 Thread Butcher, Bernie (SFS)
Thanks! I feel like an old guy Bernie From: Akua [mailto:a...@artfarm.com] Sent: Tuesday, January 11, 2011 7:52 PM To: tmic-list@eskimo.com Subject: Fwd: Re: [TMIC] RE: OT-New Granddaughter Many grats, Bernie; Now you

RE: [TMIC] OT-New Granddaughter

2011-01-12 Thread Butcher, Bernie (SFS)
had known how much fun they were going to be I think I would have requestd them first! we have 7 glorious grand chidren (did i say that right?) --- On Tue, 1/11/11, Butcher, Bernie (SFS) bernie.butc...@honeywell.com wrote: From: Butcher, Bernie (SFS) bernie.butc

RE: [TMIC] OT-New Granddaughter

2011-01-12 Thread Butcher, Bernie (SFS)
, 1/12/11, j.d...@shaw.ca j.d...@shaw.ca wrote: From: j.d...@shaw.ca j.d...@shaw.ca Subject: Re: [TMIC] OT-New Granddaughter To: Butcher, Bernie (SFS) bernie.butc...@honeywell.com, Cody c...@austin.rr.com, TMIC tmic-list@eskimo.com Date: Wednesday, January 12, 2011, 1:29 AM Congratulations to all

RE: [TMIC] OT-New Granddaughter

2011-01-11 Thread Butcher, Bernie (SFS)
I too am now a grandfather! 8/19/10 Colin Bernard BERNARD BUTCHER Honeywell Engineering 516-577-5868 From: Cody [mailto:c...@austin.rr.com] Sent: Tuesday, January 11, 2011 3:42 PM To: TMIC Subject: [TMIC] OT-New Granddaughter Holding my hand is my new

RE: [TMIC] Meds

2010-12-07 Thread Butcher, Bernie (SFS)
My Neuro suggested I do anything to save strength. Take showers at night, get an electric wheelchair Which I did, and I feel OK until about 3 PM, then I fall apart, every day. I try to plan activities early in the day, but it's hard, for example: If I'm gong to a wedding, it's always late in the

RE: [TMIC] Save the last dance

2010-11-17 Thread Butcher, Bernie (SFS)
Is that the song that went: oo ee oo ah ah bing bang? Bernie From: bgunny7...@aol.com [mailto:bgunny7...@aol.com] Sent: Tuesday, November 16, 2010 5:22 PM To: Tmic-list@eskimo.com Subject: [TMIC] Save the last dance Some of you may recall that I was

RE: [TMIC] OT My first Grandchild

2010-09-13 Thread Butcher, Bernie (SFS)
I became a grandfather for the first time 8/19/10! BERNARD BUTCHER Honeywell Engineering 516-577-5868 From: rn11...@yahoo.com [mailto:rn11...@yahoo.com] Sent: Monday, September 13, 2010 11:40 AM To: Lori Biehler Cc: tmic-list@eskimo.com Subject: Re: [TMIC]

RE: [TMIC] anyone out there

2010-06-23 Thread Butcher, Bernie (SFS)
Got you in Melville, NY BERNARD BUTCHER Honeywell Engineering 516-577-5868 From: aca...@aol.com [mailto:aca...@aol.com] Sent: Wednesday, June 23, 2010 8:33 AM To: tmic-list@eskimo.com Subject: [TMIC] anyone out there Is it quiet or am I knocked off the

RE: [TMIC] anyone out there

2010-06-23 Thread Butcher, Bernie (SFS)
Thanks, I will look for it Is the expo this weekend, 6/26, 27? BERNARD BUTCHER Honeywell Engineering 516-577-5868 From: aca...@aol.com [mailto:aca...@aol.com] Sent: Wednesday, June 23, 2010 10:50 AM To: Butcher, Bernie (SFS); tmic-list@eskimo.com Subject

RE: [TMIC]

2010-06-11 Thread Butcher, Bernie (SFS)
That's what my neuro said. I was diagnosed with TM until I had a leasion in my optic nerve (causing double vision) in 2007 then the diagnosis became MS BERNARD BUTCHER Honeywell Engineering 516-577-5868 From: Janice Nichols [mailto:jan...@centurytel.net]

RE: [TMIC]

2010-06-11 Thread Butcher, Bernie (SFS)
2002 - TM 2008 - MS I think it was MS all along (?) BERNARD BUTCHER Honeywell Engineering 516-577-5868 From: Janice Nichols [mailto:jan...@centurytel.net] Sent: Friday, June 11, 2010 11:36 AM To: Butcher, Bernie (SFS); Dalton Garis; Laura Beaudin; tmic-l

RE: [TMIC] meds

2010-05-05 Thread Butcher, Bernie (SFS)
Hi Tobe - I have been on Ampyra for 5 days. I saw improvement after 2 days (unless it's just wishful) I can walk faster (with walker, of course), and can lift my good leg higher. my neuro says it will take 2 weeks to kick in fully. BERNARD BUTCHER Long Island

RE: [TMIC] meds

2010-05-05 Thread Butcher, Bernie (SFS)
From: Robert Pall [mailto:rp...@neillsupply.com] Sent: Wednesday, May 05, 2010 8:11 AM To: Butcher, Bernie (SFS); T Kanon; tmic-list@eskimo.com Subject: RE: [TMIC] meds Bernie: Have you noticed any side effects? Rob in New Jersey From

RE: [TMIC] Weather

2010-03-30 Thread Butcher, Bernie (SFS)
Me too, wow - when it's cold damp, I'm miserable (like today) Fortunately, I can work home a couple of days/week + more if weather is bad Bernie From: Robert Pall [mailto:rp...@neillsupply.com] Sent: Tuesday, March 30, 2010 11:25 AM To: Jan Hargrove;

RE: [TMIC] ADEM

2010-03-17 Thread Butcher, Bernie (SFS)
, March 17, 2010 1:18 PM To: Butcher, Bernie (SFS); Amanda Diskey; tmic-list@eskimo.com Subject: Re: [TMIC] ADEM Did you have a sudden attack the way most of us did with TM or was it gradual?Don't mean to bug you, just curious. Janice From: Butcher, Bernie (SFS) mailto:bernie.butc

RE: [TMIC] ADEM

2010-03-17 Thread Butcher, Bernie (SFS)
Thanks. My company has set me up to work 2 days/week at home. More if it snows or rains bad BERNARD BUTCHER Honeywell Engineering 516-577-5868 -Original Message- From: pjv1...@chartermi.net [mailto:pjv1...@chartermi.net] Sent: Wednesday, March 17, 2010 1:53 PM To: Butcher, Bernie (SFS

RE: [TMIC] ADEM

2010-03-16 Thread Butcher, Bernie (SFS)
That's my understanding too. Up until 2008, my leasons were seen in my spinal cord. Then in late 2007 I started seeing double, MRI showed a lesion in my optic nerve. That's when it became MS Bernie From: Janice Nichols [mailto:jan...@centurytel.net] Sent:

RE: [TMIC] Yooo...hooo....TMIC Members, where are you?

2010-02-02 Thread Butcher, Bernie (SFS)
Hi Janice - the weather definitely affects me - we recently had some days in the 40s in NY (as opposed to 20s) I felt better Bernie From: Janice Nichols [mailto:jan...@centurytel.net] Sent: Monday, February 01, 2010 8:51 PM To: Robert Pall; kevin weilacher;

RE: [TMIC] symptom check question

2010-01-08 Thread Butcher, Bernie (SFS)
Yes, I get electric shocks from my left armpit down to my fingers sometimes. I have isolated it to my ring finger - if I twist it or bang it, I get the shocks. Then it will go away for months (?) Bernie From: randy rankin [mailto:rj_ran...@yahoo.com] Sent:

RE: [TMIC] Age

2009-12-11 Thread Butcher, Bernie (SFS)
Age 50 Barney From: Janice Nichols [mailto:jan...@centurytel.net] Sent: Friday, December 11, 2009 12:35 AM To: tmic-list@eskimo.com Subject: [TMIC] Age Hey! I have a request. I was talking to my neuro and he was curious to know the ages that my

RE: [TMIC] Device Helps Woman Walk Again

2009-11-29 Thread Butcher, Bernie (SFS)
I tried the WalkAide, it seemed to work, takes some getting used to. Price tag is $5,000.00, my insurance covers $500.00 - so that's the end of that! Bernie From: C E [mailto:snow121...@hotmail.com] Sent: Thursday, November 26, 2009 11:19 AM To: Gary

RE: [TMIC] Looking for TMr's for support groups

2009-09-15 Thread Butcher, Bernie (SFS)
Barney - LI, NY From: Robert Pall [mailto:rp...@neillsupply.com] Sent: Tuesday, September 15, 2009 7:44 AM To: Janice; Jill Z; Catherine; Laura Beaudin Cc: kevin weilacher; Transverse Mylitis Group Subject: RE: [TMIC] Looking for TMr's for support groups

RE: [TMIC] BM'ers Club, I'm in.

2009-09-09 Thread Butcher, Bernie (SFS)
I want to join, I think I qualify. I take diarrhea pills because I am terrified of getting it. If I do, it's making an appearance, no matter where or when. So, as a result, when I go, it's a brick, it even has the raised letters, like bricks do, you know B M. I don't want to gross you out, but

RE: [TMIC] an interesting note

2009-08-18 Thread Butcher, Bernie (SFS)
Hi Jeff - I live on Long Island, dx TM in 2002 and MS in 2008. Recurring Remitting at present Bernie From: jeff bernier [mailto:jeffsmokeea...@yahoo.com] Sent: Tuesday, August 18, 2009 2:04 PM To: msersl...@yahoogroups.com; tmic-list@eskimo.com Subject:

RE: [TMIC] Wheelchair questions

2009-08-14 Thread Butcher, Bernie (SFS)
I bought one on eBay for $500, and another on Craig's list for $300 BERNARD BUTCHER From: lynne myers [mailto:lynnemye...@yahoo.com] Sent: Friday, August 14, 2009 8:24 AM To: tmic Subject: Re: [TMIC] Wheelchair questions Have you looked on ebay for chairs.

RE: [TMIC] That banding feeling

2009-08-11 Thread Butcher, Bernie (SFS)
Hi Laura - I was diagnosed with TM in 2002, then MS in 2008. I never experienced any banding (?) Bernie From: laura.eich...@gmail.com [mailto:laura.eich...@gmail.com] Sent: Monday, August 10, 2009 11:56 PM To: tmic-list@eskimo.com Subject: [TMIC] That

RE: [TMIC] Medications

2009-07-17 Thread Butcher, Bernie (SFS)
: Thursday, July 16, 2009 11:03 PM To: Butcher, Bernie (SFS); tmic Subject: RE: [TMIC] Medications Barney, I have had a baclofen pump in for a couple of years now. Just wish the results I was getting now were half as good as what I got from the trial. But when my dosage is adjusted high enough

RE: [TMIC] Medications

2009-07-17 Thread Butcher, Bernie (SFS)
Hi Rob - I took provigil but it only worked sometimes. Now I take Ritalin BERNARD BUTCHER From: Robert Pall [mailto:rp...@neillsupply.com] Sent: Friday, July 17, 2009 7:39 AM To: Janice; Tmic-list@eskimo.com Subject: RE: [TMIC] Medications Janice...I

RE: [TMIC] Medications

2009-07-17 Thread Butcher, Bernie (SFS)
Hi Naomi - please keep me informed, they want to put one in me if trial works BERNARD BUTCHER From: ladyno...@aol.com [mailto:ladyno...@aol.com] Sent: Friday, July 17, 2009 12:49 PM To: Butcher, Bernie (SFS); tmic-list@eskimo.com Subject: Re: [TMIC

RE: [TMIC] Medications

2009-07-16 Thread Butcher, Bernie (SFS)
Hi Rob - do you take Baclofen? Next week I am going in the hospital for a spinal tap trial before I get a Baclofen pump installed. I am wary about the whole thing Barney From: Robert Pall [mailto:rp...@neillsupply.com] Sent: Thursday, July 16, 2009 2:40 PM

RE: [TMIC] Managing in winter

2009-06-16 Thread Butcher, Bernie (SFS)
I have a Hoveround (mp4) electric which I bought on Craig's list for $200.00 - it stinks, in general (tough to get on) , but I can go on the grass with it, but it's a bumpy ride. I take my battery operated weed wacker, loping shears hedge trimmer, get some things done Bbrney

RE: [TMIC] Wii Fit

2009-06-02 Thread Butcher, Bernie (SFS)
Yes, Trudy - use it or lose it! Bernie From: Trudy Ogilvie [mailto:mother...@gmail.com] Sent: Tuesday, June 02, 2009 11:30 AM To: jharpe...@aol.com Cc: jmh1...@sbcglobal.net; tmic-list@eskimo.com Subject: Re: [TMIC] Wii Fit There was a WI on sale at

RE: [TMIC] 'Dannie' rollator

2007-04-06 Thread Butcher, Bernie [SFS]
I have a rollator - not this one, one with grips like a bicycle. I use it only at home when I go shopping, like Home Depot (so I can sit when needed) it's great, but I find myself using it with the brakes on all the time lifting it like a walker. BERNARD BUTCHER -Original Message-

RE: [TMIC] just fyi

2007-04-02 Thread Butcher, Bernie [SFS]
I'm trying to forget but my Bday is 4/18/52. But I started counting down some years ago BERNARD BUTCHER From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, March 31, 2007 10:40 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; tmic-list@eskimo.com Subject: Re: [TMIC]

RE: [TMIC] Diabetes Statin Drug Questionnaire

2007-03-28 Thread Butcher, Bernie [SFS]
Hi Jude - mine was 255 they put me on omega 3 (I buy fish oil pills, same thing) - now I am down to 211 BERNARD BUTCHER From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, March 28, 2007 10:01 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED];

RE: [TMIC] Pain vs No pain

2007-03-14 Thread Butcher, Bernie [SFS]
, March 14, 2007 12:29 AM To: Butcher, Bernie [SFS]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Tmic-list@eskimo.com Subject: RE: [TMIC] Pain vs No pain Hi Bernie I am C7 and have normal feelings from just above the upper shoulder blade, but the burning stinging pain is from there down, with my feet and lower legs

RE: [TMIC] Pain vs No pain

2007-03-13 Thread Butcher, Bernie [SFS]
My ankles swell also (I am a C4, left side affected - arm leg) - I get around slowly with a walker. My PT told me it's from spinal cord. I wear compression socks take Triamterine, which help, but still swell. BERNARD BUTCHER From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]

RE: [TMIC] Pain vs No pain

2007-03-13 Thread Butcher, Bernie [SFS]
Thanks Frank how long do you hold this pose? BERNARD BUTCHER -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, March 13, 2007 9:30 AM To: Kenneth Oliver; Tmic-list@eskimo.com Subject: Re: [TMIC] Pain vs No pain Ken, I get swelling of my left leg-

RE: RE: [TMIC] Pain vs No pain

2007-03-13 Thread Butcher, Bernie [SFS]
Completely upside down? - I'll try the pillows first. BERNARD BUTCHER -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, March 13, 2007 9:47 AM To: Butcher; Butcher, Bernie [SFS]; Kenneth Oliver; Tmic-list@eskimo.com Subject: Re: RE: [TMIC] Pain vs

RE: RE: [TMIC] Pain vs No pain

2007-03-13 Thread Butcher, Bernie [SFS]
Completely upside down? - I'll try the pillows first. BERNARD BUTCHER -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, March 13, 2007 9:47 AM To: Butcher; Butcher, Bernie [SFS]; Kenneth Oliver; Tmic-list@eskimo.com Subject: Re: RE: [TMIC] Pain vs

RE: [TMIC] New Address...please add to your address book

2007-03-07 Thread Butcher, Bernie [SFS]
My MRIs and taps don't show TM either, they say my problem now is scar tissue in the spinal column BERNARD BUTCHER From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, March 03, 2007 12:13 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED];

RE: [TMIC] New Address...please add to your address book

2007-03-07 Thread Butcher, Bernie [SFS]
To: Butcher, Bernie [SFS] Cc: tmic-list@eskimo.com Subject: RE: [TMIC] New Address...please add to your address book Interesting. This is related to something I've wondered about: If 'TM' is 'inflamation of the myelin', which of course we've already been treated for, then do we really still have TM

RE: [TMIC] Re: tmic-digest Digest V2007 #36

2007-01-29 Thread Butcher, Bernie [SFS]
That's it, we may never know BERNARD BUTCHER From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, January 26, 2007 5:23 PM To: tmic-list@eskimo.com Subject: [TMIC] Re: tmic-digest Digest V2007 #36 BERNIE, THAT IS YOUR DECISION TO MAKE. I KNOW IT

RE: [TMIC] Re: tmic-digest Digest V2007 #26

2007-01-23 Thread Butcher, Bernie [SFS]
I don't know, I was told TM was a one time occurrence. I relapsed (worse than the first) I had three years of flu shots. BERNARD BUTCHER From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, January 23, 2007 8:48 AM To: tmic-list@eskimo.com

RE: [TMIC] TM question from Sally!

2007-01-22 Thread Butcher, Bernie [SFS]
I relapsed after 3 years of onset, getting a flu shot every year - who knows? (but flu shot? - never again!) BERNARD BUTCHER From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, January 22, 2007 7:00 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; tmic-list@eskimo.com

RE: [TMIC] TM Spasms

2007-01-17 Thread Butcher, Bernie [SFS]
Nothing that severe, Jude - I get Jimmy legs (like they used to say on Seinfeld) I take 12mg of Tizanidine (Zaniflex) at bedtime sleep great all night BERNARD BUTCHER From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, January 16, 2007 7:29 PM

RE: [TMIC] Be Careful When Exercising

2006-10-30 Thread Butcher, Bernie [SFS]
I have read that steroids are alsodetrimental to eye sight. BERNARD BUTCHER From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, October 28, 2006 9:45 AMTo: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; tmic-list@eskimo.comSubject: Re: [TMIC] Be Careful When Exercising You said: I am so upset that

RE: [TMIC] Tizanidine

2006-10-25 Thread Butcher, Bernie [SFS]
It's also called Zaniflex (I think) try this site: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginfo/uspdi/207060.html BERNARD BUTCHER -Original Message- From: Kathryn Keen [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, October 25, 2006 6:15 AM To: TM List Subject: [TMIC] Tizanidine (Sorry for

RE: [TMIC] cymbalta question

2006-10-18 Thread Butcher, Bernie [SFS]
Hi Margie - I take Tizanidine for leg twitching (like jimmy legs) and cramps ask your neuro about it BERNARD BUTCHER -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, October 17, 2006 1:35 PM To: tmic-list@eskimo.com Subject: [TMIC] cymbalta question

RE: [TMIC] Voice problem

2006-09-20 Thread Butcher, Bernie [SFS]
When I get tired, my voice gets weak and very raspy. I hate EMGs! BERNARD BUTCHER From: Sharon Marsden [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, September 19, 2006 3:20 PMTo: tmic-list@eskimo.comSubject: [TMIC] Voice problem I have something fairly new going on and I'm wondering if

RE: [TMIC] Not Devic's (MS)- then what???

2006-09-20 Thread Butcher, Bernie [SFS]
The only thing they found from my spinal tap was evidence of inflammation (?) BERNARD BUTCHER From: Beverly Barr [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, September 19, 2006 6:52 PMTo: tmic-list@eskimo.com; [EMAIL PROTECTED]Subject: [TMIC] Not Devic's (MS)- then what??? Last week I

RE: [TMIC] Not Devic's (MS)- then what???

2006-09-20 Thread Butcher, Bernie [SFS]
[SFS]; tmic-list@eskimo.com; [EMAIL PROTECTED]Subject: RE: [TMIC] Not Devic's (MS)- then what??? Same here; inflammation and my fluid pressure was high (but I'm not sure what that means). Bev From: "Butcher, Bernie [SFS]" [EMAIL PROTECTED]To: "Beverly Barr" [EM

RE: [TMIC] Dantrium vs. Baclofen

2006-09-20 Thread Butcher, Bernie [SFS]
Hi Jim - did it take you a long time to get used to Baclofen? I took 20mg morning, 10 at noon, 10 in eve - next day, 20 in am - - sick as a dog. Week later tried again - - sick as a dog That's the end of that. Neuro says it takes some time(?) BERNARD BUTCHER From: Jim Lubin

RE: [TMIC] am i getting worse?

2006-09-11 Thread Butcher, Bernie [SFS]
; [EMAIL PROTECTED]Subject: RE: [TMIC] am i getting worse? I am on 900mg neurontin at night"Butcher, Bernie [SFS]" [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I find that certain medications that my neuro is trying on me make me kinda stupid, I can't think right -example: baclofen BERNARD

RE: [TMIC] am i getting worse?

2006-09-07 Thread Butcher, Bernie [SFS]
I find that certain medications that my neuro is trying on me make me kinda stupid, I can't think right -example: baclofen BERNARD BUTCHER From: Krissy Z [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, September 06, 2006 9:24 PMTo: TM List; TMA-New-EnglandSubject: [TMIC] am i getting

RE: [TMIC] a milestone

2006-09-06 Thread Butcher, Bernie [SFS]
My boat has not gotten wet yet this year - I know how you feel BERNARD BUTCHER -Original Message- From: Jaime [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, September 05, 2006 9:12 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; tmic-list-at-eskimo.com Subject: Re: [TMIC] a milestone my bike that I bought when

RE: [TMIC] tm

2006-09-06 Thread Butcher, Bernie [SFS]
this), but my neuro thinks it is normal.Jill Z [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Mine came on gradually also. I thought it was Cauda Equina Syndrome again like my dr. said the first time 2 yrs ago"Butcher, Bernie [SFS]" [EMAIL PROTEC

RE: [TMIC] a milestone

2006-09-05 Thread Butcher, Bernie [SFS]
Bravo! Good for you. TM took golf out of my life, but I would like to go out play 9 - riding on a cart of course. If you want to see someone who's nuts, it will be me - out there, walking with a cane in one hand a 7 iron in the other (?) BERNARD BUTCHER -Original Message- From:

RE: [TMIC] tm

2006-09-01 Thread Butcher, Bernie [SFS]
I think mine came on gradually - when I thin back to what happened before I went totally numb, tingly and lame on my left side, there were some instances whereI think it may have been my spinal condition: walking wobbly, bumping into things, spilling coffee , klutzy kinda things. BERNARD

RE: [TMIC] Fw: CAUSES OF TM --CHECK OUT THE RED HIGHLITES

2006-09-01 Thread Butcher, Bernie [SFS]
Anyone ever get a massive dose of prednesone? This week I was given 3 days of IV steroids, 1,000mg/day, each morning 8/28, 29, 30. Now I feel awful Stiff,like, worse than before. ? BERNARD BUTCHER From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, August 31, 2006 12:29

RE: [TMIC] Vibrations

2006-08-25 Thread Butcher, Bernie [SFS]
Yes, my left arm itched so bad, it bled from me scratching. Then my whole left arm went tingly BERNARD BUTCHER From: Westgold [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, August 25, 2006 11:18 AMTo: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; tmic-list@eskimo.com; [EMAIL PROTECTED]Subject: Re: [TMIC] Vibrations

[TMIC] Copaxen

2006-08-22 Thread Butcher, Bernie [SFS]
Anybody ever hear of a med called "Copaxen"?? BERNARD BUTCHER

RE: [TMIC] TM Questions for new TM Patient

2006-08-21 Thread Butcher, Bernie [SFS]
1. no real fluid problems 2. cane, then walker 3. Tizanidine 4. no, legs yes 5. I drive, no restrictions, but it's not as easy as it used to be BERNARD BUTCHER From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, August 19, 2006 10:02 AMTo: tmic-list@eskimo.comSubject:

RE: [TMIC] TM Questions for new TM Patient

2006-08-21 Thread Butcher, Bernie [SFS]
I forgot # 5. 1. no real fluid problems 2. cane, then walker 3. Tizanidine 4. no, legs yes 5. cane first, (4/05) then walker because I was falling) (3/06) 6.. I drive, no restrictions, but it's not as easy as it used to be BERNARD BUTCHER From: Butcher, Bernie [SFS] [mailto:[EMAIL

RE: [TMIC] Update and Questions....lol

2006-08-15 Thread Butcher, Bernie [SFS]
Tiz allows me to sleep good. I just started today on baclofen (10mg) in lieu of tiz - I hope it helps! BERNARD BUTCHER -Original Message- From: Alton Ryder [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, August 14, 2006 9:23 PM To: Butcher, Bernie [SFS] Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; TM List Subject

RE: [TMIC] Update and Questions....lol

2006-08-14 Thread Butcher, Bernie [SFS]
Yes, tizanidine works for me but makes me sleepy - just today my neuro prescribed baclofen - does it make you sleepy? BERNARD BUTCHER -Original Message- From: Alton Ryder [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, August 12, 2006 3:04 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: TM List Subject: Re:

RE: [TMIC] Update and Questions....lol

2006-08-14 Thread Butcher, Bernie [SFS]
Me too. I had twitching so bad, I couldn't sleep. Tiz helps BERNARD BUTCHER -Original Message- From: ROBERT COOK [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, August 14, 2006 12:56 PM To: Butcher, Bernie [SFS]; Alton Ryder; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: TM List Subject: RE: [TMIC] Update

RE: [TMIC] baclofen 30 MG A DAY

2006-08-07 Thread Butcher, Bernie [SFS]
I take Tizanidine - 10mg before bed - works great! 2mg at lunch BERNARD BUTCHER From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, August 04, 2006 4:07 PMTo: tmic-list@eskimo.comSubject: [TMIC] baclofen 30 MG A DAY HELP NEED SOMETHING FOR SPAZMS.this makes them WORSE

RE: [TMIC] Hot Weather TM

2006-07-24 Thread Butcher, Bernie [SFS]
Me too. I'll take heat over cold, any day - except for ice! I have a very tough time walking on dry ground (even with cane). However, too much heat is also hard for me. Here on Long Island we are just coming out of a heat wave - - the humidity was brutal! BERNARD BUTCHER From: Krissy Z

RE: [TMIC] ACCEPTANCE/MAYBE EVEN GIVING UP

2006-07-24 Thread Butcher, Bernie [SFS]
Hi Anne - I was told that TM was a one time onset (usually) but I feel I am worsening. My legs shake too, they call it "clonus" If I stand on tip toes rather than on heels, it gets very much worse. I feel I am getting worse, weaker due to decreased activity - I was very active, now I just

RE: [TMIC] neuro appt.

2006-07-19 Thread Butcher, Bernie [SFS]
Hi Gary - I have TM - lesion at C3-C4,C4-C5 - I saw itonmy MRI. My Neurologist says that she believes I do not have MS (MANY brain MRIs) but "will not rule it out" I think she is just trying to cover her own ass. She sent me for a spinal tap because she thought I had Hydrocephalus, and by

RE: [TMIC] swelling

2006-07-07 Thread Butcher, Bernie [SFS]
Yes, I do get swelling in my bad foot. My Physical Therapist says it's from the spinal column nerve damage. I thought it was from wearing this AFO brace on that leg/foot all day. Bernie Butcher Honeywell Engineering 180 Michael Drive Syosset, New York 11791 516-921-6704 ext:1143 [EMAIL

RE: [TMIC] New Neurologist

2006-06-28 Thread Butcher, Bernie [SFS]
My Neuro has claimed (right after I paid the $30.00 co-payment) that he can't do anything without an fresh MRI Bernie -Original Message- From: Natalie Boyles [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, June 27, 2006 11:44 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; TMIC List Subject: Re:

RE: [TMIC] New Neurologist

2006-06-26 Thread Butcher, Bernie [SFS]
For me, steroids (prednesone) makes me feel and walk much better . I was on them last December for 2 months, I was ready to throw away my cane. Then they made me stop - prednesone for long periods of time are no good for other body parts Bernie Butcher [EMAIL PROTECTED] From: [EMAIL

[TMIC] RE: tmic-digest Digest V2006 #80

2006-06-26 Thread Butcher, Bernie [SFS]
Anyone know of a good TM neurologist in New York? I live on Long Island, not far from NYC and am seeing a neurologist who is more of a MS Neurologist I have learned (from a case worker). My condition is not improving, it's worsening. Bernie Butcher Honeywell Engineering 180 Michael Drive

RE: [TMIC] Question re: Lyrica

2006-06-23 Thread Butcher, Bernie [SFS]
Yes, you are right, there are some good hearted people - example: I was hobbling with my cane into a diner a while back, in the teeming rain. One such person stood in the pouring rain, holding the door until I got there and got in. And this is in New York! Bernie Bernie Butcher Honeywell

RE: [TMIC] OT-HOUSE

2006-06-22 Thread Butcher, Bernie [SFS]
Is that the name of the show, just "HOUSE" ? never heard of it - what network? Bernie Butcher [EMAIL PROTECTED] From: Carol E [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, June 21, 2006 9:55 PMTo: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; tmic-list@eskimo.comSubject: Re: [TMIC] OT-"HOUSE" I have never watched