Hi Jim. In answer to your question, Is anyone still using the TMIC list? I
Guess not. I haven't been getting any email from it and I am partly the reason
since I haven't been using it myself, as much as I miss it! A while back a few
of us were writing but that soon ended. I think some are
It was good to see your email, Nikki. Almost like the olden days when I
may have 5, 10, 15 or mail messages on email daily. It was good to hear
from Janice and Dalton, also.
It was over 10 years ago that I was hit with TM. Fortunately I do not
have some of the worst lingering symptoms. I
I am here.
Gary in Michigan
- Original Message -
From: amy shultz
To: TM group
Sent: Thursday, May 23, 2013 7:58 PM
Subject: RE: [TMIC] Re: Attention -The TMIC List
Yes, I am here, just slow in reading e-mails. LOL
Amy SHultz
Columbus Ohio
Amy, that's quite amazing, your TM originating in the hospital while having an
MRI. Of course, I can't see how that was related, but it is quite
extraordinary, nevertheless. So sorry it was not diagnosed quickly enough to
get you on steroids to maybe have lessened the damage. I was not
I'm glad nothing was broken, Janice! I hope it doesn't happen again--can it,
if you have vertigo?
Gary in Michigan
- Original Message -
From: Janice Nichols
To: tmic-list@eskimo.com
Sent: Saturday, May 11, 2013 4:26 AM
Subject: [TMIC] CONCUSSION
Hey Guys!
Well, now I
YES. I am here and read the emails, as I have since being on the list for
about 9 years.
Gary Thomas
Niles, MI
- Original Message -
From: Janice Nichols
To: heyjude48...@aol.com ; tmic-list@eskimo.com
Sent: Thursday, May 02, 2013 4:46 PM
Subject: Re: [TMIC] Re: Attention
Thanks, Jude, for the idea to hear stories about TM experiences. They do vary
yet have areas in common.
In 2004 I was working around my house remodeling our kitchen in the morning
before my 2nd shift custodial job at a school. I had been on a ladder and
thought the numbness in my left leg
Thanks to all for the birthday greetings. Mine is coming up Saturday (30th) so
thanks for the birthday wishes.
Janice, I'm not going to actually visit Nashville , but will be going through
it soon on the way to Georgia to see my grandchildren!
Jane, I hope you get feeling better.
Gary in
Thank you very much for the birthday greetings. My birthday is the 30th and I
plan to be enroute that day from Michigan (which is now snowy) to sunny (I
hope) Georgia, where I will see my grandchildren! Gary
- Original Message -
From: celr...@aol.com
To:
Janice,
What is it and where is it found (store section)?
Gary
- Original Message -
From: Janice Nichols
To: tmic
Sent: Sunday, February 03, 2013 12:25 AM
Subject: [TMIC]
For those of you who have a constipation problem, I read tonite on FB that
“Fruiteze” is supposed to
I mentioned recently that I had the fluaround and on Christmas Day and it drug
on and I am just now getting my normal, for me, energy anbd strength back. One
thing I have noticed is that I seem to have have a problem with balance more
than usual-which has never been great since the onset of
I am happy to see more interaction. It is like the olden days, 8 years ago
when I was first introduced to TM and the list and was helped so much by
several, including Jude, Patti, Frank and others. Hate to mention a few
without mentioning all but wanted to give a few examples of those who
I used to get flu shots but stopped after getting TM in 2004. I have not had
the flu.until this season! I got it at around Christmas and am still not
up to full strength (which is not that great anyway due to the fatigue I
already had from the TM).
So, I am rethinking, should I get the
Texas
--
From: Gary Thomas gbthomas8...@sbcglobal.net
To: Transverse Myelitis list tmic-list@eskimo.com
Sent: Tuesday, January 15, 2013 8:25 AM
Subject: Re: [TMIC] Face book
I used to get flu shots
with other TMers. Nice to
see some conversation on this site.
Linda E. in East Texas
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From: Gary Thomas gbthomas8...@sbcglobal.net
To: Transverse Myelitis list tmic-list@eskimo.com
Sent: Tuesday, January 15, 2013 8
Very beautiful card you sent. Thank you.
- Original Message -
From: Janice Nichols
To: tmic
Sent: Thursday, December 13, 2012 12:44 PM
Subject: [TMIC] Fw: AWESOME CHRISTMAS CARD
TO ALL OF MY BEST FRIENDS DEALING WITH THE SAME DISEASE I HAVE. WE
HAVE SO
AOL Email
- Original Message
Judy, good to hear from you! Nice drawing of a turkey. Brings back memories
of school days when we used our hands to draw the turkey. Oh so long ago, I'm
afraid, since I am all of 60 years old now and elementary school seems long ago
(actually not that long
- Original Message -
From: celr...@aol.com
To: TMIC-LIST@eskimo.com
Sent: Wednesday, November 21, 2012 9:38 AM
Subject: [TMIC] HI
HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO EVERYONE.
Same to you and to everyone on our list.
Gary Niles, MI
- Original Message -
From: celr...@aol.com
To: TMIC-LIST@eskimo.com
Sent: Wednesday, November 21, 2012 9:38 AM
Subject: [TMIC] HI
HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO EVERYONE.
I got that same one and didn't open it.
Gary T.
- Original Message -
From: rn11...@yahoo.com
To: tmic
Sent: Tuesday, November 13, 2012 6:54 AM
Subject: [TMIC] OT suspicious email
Hi Everyone
I got an email from Kevin Weilacher at 10:30 pm 11/12. There was a link in
it
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From: Gary Thomas
To: Gary and Becky Thomas
Sent: Sunday, September 09, 2012 12:00 AM
Subject: Fw: [TMIC] gbthomas8...@sbcglobal.net has shared: Watching: Underwater
wheelchair in Kim's Picks @ TVKim
UNDERWATER WHEELCHAIR I have no idea if this is for real but it's pretty
amazing. I
Hi,
I am still here. I have been busy going to the nursing home where my mom is,
with Alzheimers. I also spend a lot of time pertaining to my dad, who is on
his own but needs help with different areas of his life. It is alway great to
hear from those on this list, asking questions, seeking
- Original Message -
From: Gary Thomas
To: Transverse Myelitis list
Sent: Wednesday, May 09, 2012 10:29 AM
Subject: Automimmune disorders
This was in today's South Bend (Indiana) Tribune. It deals with hard to
diagnose autoimmune disorders.
Gary (Niles, MI)
http
John. This is a good list. I would like to have it to copy without re-typing
it . It came out (at least in my email) scrunched together. Is there a way
to resend it in a better form. Thanks. Gary
- Original Message -
From: john snodgrass
To: transverse myelitis
Sent:
There has not been very many messages but I, for one, am still here. I haven't
written much as I have been driven crazy applying for Medicaid for my mother
who is in a nursing home with Alzheimer's. The Michigan Department of Human
Services actually lost some paperwork and while we were
Hi,
Patti--I hope you do stay on TMIC for a a long time! You are one of the
earliest ones I remember when I first got on (I remember since you are also in
Michigan) along with Jude and others.
I look on Facebook once in a while but am not on it much and did not even
include my picture in my
Emily,
Is the Metanx a prescription which is taken regularly to prevent spasms and
banding, or just to take when syptoms occur? Right now I take valium but just
when I have the spasms.
I have not heard of this but may ask my doctor about it. I have tried Baclofen
but it didn't seem to
Thanks for bringing this to our attention. The video was well done, I think.
Gary in Michigan
- Original Message -
From: kimharrison...@comcast.net
To: TMIC
Sent: Monday, July 18, 2011 5:33 PM
Subject: [TMIC] TM video Greg Sapp posted today
I go along with Kevin about Gunny's post. I do enjoy reading opinions or
forwards from others with TM but I guess we should remember to put OT (Off
Topic) in the heading if it is not directly related to TM. Sometimes even an
OT might be of spiritual encouragement or let us know that there
Dalton,
Maybe I'm missing something, but what exactly are these attacks you describe?
I don't understand what your neurologist calls cycling as far as worsening of
TM symptoms.
I have always understood, and have read somewhere, perhaps on this list or the
TM Journal, that we have the onset
Thank you. Still have a year before the 60!
Gary
- Original Message -
From: CANDIS KALLEY
To: tmic-list
Sent: Tuesday, March 01, 2011 6:24 AM
Subject: Re: [TMIC] March Birthdays
Happy Birthday to all you March TMers!
Life is short! Break the rules! Forgive quickly!
Here is an article from the South Bend (Indiana)Tribune about help for a young
lady with ADEM I thought might be interesting for some or all.
Gary (Niles, MI near South Bend)
Whoops, I forgot to put the link in my previous email:
http://www.wsbt.com/health/Donation-helps-South-Bend-woman-communicate-during-recovery-from-illness-103851749.html
- Original Message -
From: Gary Thomas
To: TMIC list
Sent: Monday, September 27, 2010 9:53 AM
Subject: Help
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
Here is an article about an Elkhart, IN recent high school graduate who had TM
and MS. I heard it on the news on TV tonight. Memorials are requested to be
sent to the TM Association.
Gary
http://www.etruth.com/Know/News/Story.aspx?ID=518477
Thanks for taking us along for a ride (or walk). Those were long hallways
to go through yet makes getting out to the sunny outdoors more enjoyable. I
hope you can get out often when the weather permits..
Gary in Michigan where it is hot!
- Original Message -
From: Kevin Wolfthal
Thanks for the presentation about GI Joe and Lily. It doesn't apply to my
parents in many ways (my dad was in the service during WWII but my Mom was not
in the service) but they have been married almost 60 years--in August this
year) and day after tomorrow they will be separated for the first
Yes, you are remembered. You were there for me about 6 years ago when I first
joined the TMers. Nice to hear from you! I just had your email pop up at
12:20 a.m.this Sat. morning but your email says it was sent Wed. at 7:05 a.m.
What took it so long?
I may just have a foggy memory but I'm
That sounds like a good move (pun intended) getting to be near
granddaughters. We'll be waiting to hear from you from your new location.
Gary
- Original Message -
From: Patricia Cooley
To: tmic-list@eskimo.com
Sent: Sunday, May 16, 2010 11:09 AM
Subject: [TMIC] Moving
Hi
Kevin,
I want to express my sympathy to you also in the loss of your mother. I know
it is tough now and will be difficult in days ahead for you. I hope that we
fellow TMers can be of encouragement and comfort during this hard time for
you.
I still have both of my parents (although my mom
I wonder about this also. What surgery would help? Does a medical person not
familiar with TM think it is an ongoing inflammation continuing to do damage?
Not sure if I have heard of headaches as a result of TM, but spasms, yes, and,
of course bladder and bowel dysfunction due to TM. The
Thanks for all the birthday wishes. I have until the 30th to hang on to 57!
Gary-- Niles, MI
- Original Message -
From: rn11...@yahoo.com
To: tmic-list@eskimo.com
Sent: Monday, March 01, 2010 12:23 AM
Subject: [TMIC] March birthdays
Happy Birthday to all those
My MRI report says the lesion, if I understand it, is at C 5,6. Janice, you
said not the # but that is what the report says and according to the map
that looks to be about where I had the excruciating pain on 4/28/2004--a
pain in the neck, literally!
Gary in snowy, cold Michigan
-
Jim,
Thanks for the interesting and informative email about Dr. Kerr and the others
in the medical field who focus greatly on TM ( and similar disorders). It
appears that Dr. Kerr's relocation helps to spread the coverage of
professionals educated about and experienced in working with those
Tammy,
It works! We hope to hear more from you and about your experience with TM.
Where are you from, geographically?
Gary in Michigan
- Original Message -
From: tammy Wilber
To: tmic-list@eskimo.com
Sent: Tuesday, November 17, 2009 2:01 PM
Subject: [TMIC] Hello
- Original Message -
From: Gary Thomas
To: TMIC list
Sent: Friday, October 30, 2009 9:19 AM
Subject: Oregon candidate with MS on Segway
Some of you may have seen this article in the newspaper but thought it was
interesting. I've never seen a Segway in real life, only a picture
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