[TMIC] Change of e-mail address

2009-08-31 Thread JHarper33
I'm changing the e-mail address I use on the list from _jharpe...@aol.com_ (mailto:jharpe...@aol.com) to _barbara...@gmail.com_ (mailto:barbara...@gmail.com) . I hope it doesn't cause any confusion -- I've used the same e-mail address for the 11 or so years I've been on the list. But there

Re: [TMIC] Update on Jim

2009-08-25 Thread JHarper33
Will be praying. I love what you said about there is still time for more. Barbara H. _http://barbarah.wordpress.com_ (http://barbarah.wordpress.com) In a message dated 8/24/2009 8:09:17 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, cjb...@aol.com writes: We are still in a holding pattern and has been

Re: [TMIC] able to move slightly

2009-08-24 Thread JHarper33
Oh Jim -- that brought tears to my eyes as well. How exciting! Barbara H. _http://barbarah.wordpress.com_ (http://barbarah.wordpress.com) In a message dated 8/24/2009 4:40:59 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, jlu...@eskimo.com writes: The past two weeks I started feeling a tingling in my

Re: [TMIC] OT:My Pattern published!

2009-08-22 Thread JHarper33
Very cool! Congratulations on being published!! Barbara H. _http://barbarah.wordpress.com_ (http://barbarah.wordpress.com) In a message dated 8/22/2009 7:35:34 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, a...@artfarm.com writes: This is off Topic, but I am so full of complaints and

Re: [TMIC] Need some help please

2009-08-12 Thread JHarper33
I have a friend who had a very successful double knee replacement, but before they ever got to that point, they did cortisone injections and I think maybe physical therapy, so I think those would give some relief at least for a while. I would think losing weight could only help, and I would

Re: [TMIC] Re: [QUAD-L] 35 year anniversary

2009-08-01 Thread JHarper33
Jude, looking back at the posts preceding your comments, none of them were on the TMIC. The address listed on them is _quad-l...@eskimo.com_ (mailto:quad-l...@eskimo.com) , not the TMIC address. Did you inadvertently subscribe to the Quad list and get it confused with the TMIC? And don't

[TMIC] August Birthdays

2009-07-31 Thread JHarper33
Happy Birthday to the August birthday kids -- August has one of the longest lists! Please send any additions or corrections to _tmic-l...@eskimo.com_ (mailto:tmic-list@eskimo.com) 8/1 Peachi (_pkeene2...@aol.com_ (mailto:pkeene2...@aol.com) ) 8/1 Cindy McLeroy (_cindymcle...@socal.rr.com_

[TMIC] Quote re Victory Over Limitations (OT: Spiritual Content)

2009-07-21 Thread JHarper33
Many of us struggle against the limitations of TM and grieve over not being able to do what we used to or what we'd like to. This year I have been reading through a devotional book called Our Daily Walk by F. B. Meyer, and the reading for today was titled Victory Over Limitations. It

[TMIC] Veins -- cause or effect of MS

2009-07-20 Thread JHarper33
My son sent me a link to this article about finding linking vein problems to MS. Too early yet to say if it is cause or effect or what it might all mean, but I am just passing it along for your interest. _http://www.metafilter.com/83205/The-wane-in-veins-draining-the-brain_

Re: [TMIC] Please keep praying for Jim

2009-07-14 Thread JHarper33
I'm so sorry, Carol. I just prayed for you both and will continue to. Barbara H. _http://barbarah.wordpress.com_ (http://barbarah.wordpress.com) In a message dated 7/14/2009 6:52:34 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, cjb...@aol.com writes: Today is Tuesday July 14th. It has been 10 days since

Re: [TMIC] Class Reunions

2009-07-02 Thread JHarper33
I agree with what several others have said: I'd do ahead and RSVP so they can make adequate preparations and then see how you feel when the time comes. Sometimes I am fine answering questions and want to spread awareness about TM that way: sometimes I can kind of close in on myself and not

[TMIC] July birthdays

2009-06-30 Thread JHarper33
Happy birthday to the July kids!! Please send any additions or corrections to _tmic-l...@eskimo.com_ (mailto:tmic-list@eskimo.com) . 7-5 Sumer (_fjs181...@aol.com_ (mailto:fjs181...@aol.com) ) 7/5 Rick in TN (_ashfordrich...@bellsouth.net_ (mailto:ashfordrich...@bellsouth.net) ) 7-9 Vicki

Re: [TMIC] Transverse Myelitis Network

2009-06-28 Thread JHarper33
Good grief, Rick. Todd was not at all griping or insinuating anything. He wrote a very gracious response to the previous e-mails in this thread. Barbara H. In a message dated 6/28/2009 9:19:53 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, ashfo...@att.net writes: Todd' one of the reasons I reclused

Re: [TMIC] I'm on you tube

2009-06-28 Thread JHarper33
I just watched the first bit, but very cool! We could have used this years ago -- we had a Bentwood rocker with a cane seat that kept needing to be replaced every few years, so we finally got rid of it. But I rocked all of my babies in it -- pleasant memories! It was neat to see you. It's

Re: [TMIC] Facebook Page

2009-06-26 Thread JHarper33
I looked up Tracey Black but there were over four pages of them!! Which one are you? I'm on FB but not Farm Town. Barbara Harper In a message dated 6/26/2009 9:18:39 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, tracey.bl...@hnoins.com writes: I am addicted to Farm Town. So is Ashlee and her

Re: [TMIC] Sex

2009-06-25 Thread JHarper33
Just to hopefully offer encouragement to some, for me sensation did come back -- better than ever. I was really surprised the first time we tried after TM, and I can't remember how long that was, that my sensation then was not normal. It wasn't that I had no sensation, but it was a little

Re: [TMIC] Need your prayers

2009-06-22 Thread JHarper33
Is it possible to talk to the daughter privately about how much this means to her father -- or would that not go over well? I can see how it might make things worse with the mother. Barbara H. In a message dated 6/22/2009 8:05:47 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, camoa...@yahoo.com writes:

Re: [TMIC] Checking In

2009-06-21 Thread JHarper33
Always good to hear from you, Larry! Hope you're doing well. Barbara H. _http://barbarah.wordpress.com/_ (http://barbarah.wordpress.com/) In a message dated 6/21/2009 8:19:23 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, okielar...@yahoo.com writes: This is Larry from Oklahoma checking in for the first

Re: [TMIC] Transverse Myelitis Network

2009-06-15 Thread JHarper33
I was wondering this, too. I got an invite but no information and anything I clicked on just took me back to the same invitation. The TMIC is plenty for me and the forum (_http://www.myelitis.org/forum/_ (http://www.myelitis.org/forum/) ) is there for people who want more. The forum is kind of

Re: [TMIC] Transverse Myelitis Network

2009-06-15 Thread JHarper33
I agree, Debbie, the more support groups that help more people, the more the word gets out, the better. No quibbling here at all. I just didn't want the people who start new support groups to get offended if they invite people from the TMIC and we decline. It's nothing personal, it's just

Re: [TMIC] read receipts?

2009-06-15 Thread JHarper33
I've never noticed that, Kathy. Maybe it's just one of those automatic things from some e-mail servers? I think if anything it's just a way of making sure you got and saw it and that it didn't get lost in cyberspace. Does it appear along the bottom of e-mails? That's where ads usually are

[TMIC] Depends and Poise

2009-06-14 Thread JHarper33
My mother-in-law in an assisted living facility nearby uses Depends briefs and Poise pads. They do add up even at the discount store. Does anyone buy them in bulk somewhere or know of a place to get a good price on them? Thanks, Barbara H. _http://barbarah.wordpress.com/_

[TMIC] Managing in winter

2009-06-14 Thread JHarper33
This may seem like an odd question here at the beginning of the summer, but my husband and I were talking about job situations and long-term possibilities and the like, and he made the comment that he never considered moving up North where there was a lot of snow because of my situation.

Re: [TMIC] I am not receiving mail

2009-06-10 Thread JHarper33
It's not unusual for a really busy time on the list such as we have just had to be followed by a quieter time. Whenever I haven't heard anything from the list in a while I always check the archives (_http://www.mail-archive.com/tmic-list%40eskimo.com/maillist.html_

Re: [TMIC] Honoring Pam

2009-06-09 Thread JHarper33
Oh, I didn't set up anything -- Jim did all that. I was just sharing my agreement. :-) Barbara H. _http://barbarah.wordpress.com/_ (http://barbarah.wordpress.com/) In a message dated 6/9/2009 11:17:29 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, jmh1...@sbcglobal.net writes: Thanks Barbara, I should

Re: [TMIC] I looked up Pam's obit for us

2009-06-09 Thread JHarper33
Thanks so much for finding it for us. I tried to find it a day or two ago but wasn't sure exactly where she was. Barbara H. _http://barbarah.wordpress.com/_ (http://barbarah.wordpress.com/) In a message dated 6/9/2009 7:43:18 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, alle...@aol.com writes:

Re: [TMIC] PAM MY VERY LOVING WIFE

2009-06-08 Thread JHarper33
Dan, thanks so much for writing. As others have said so much more eloquently, as much as we feel the loss to the TMIC, we know your loss is even greater. Pam was a genuinely caring person and the TMIC was one of her passions. She will be greatly missed. Jude, I wouldn't wear the earrings

Re: [TMIC] Honoring Pam

2009-06-08 Thread JHarper33
I think that's a great idea. Barbara H. _http://barbarah.wordpress.com/_ (http://barbarah.wordpress.com/) In a message dated 6/8/2009 8:43:42 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, jlu...@eskimo.com writes: I setup this link you can use that goes through PayPal. TMA Donation In Memory of Pam Montz

Re: [TMIC] Pam

2009-06-08 Thread JHarper33
There is one on the TMA Member Photo Gallery here: _http://www.myelitis.org/gallery/displayimage.php?album=searchcat=0pos=0_ (http://www.myelitis.org/gallery/displayimage.php?album=searchcat=0pos=0) Another here: _http://www.myelitis.org/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-609_

Re: [TMIC] Wii Fit

2009-06-02 Thread JHarper33
Hi Jan, I'm glad I inspired you! :-) I was afraid at first maybe it would be a waste of money because there are many of the exercises I can't do -- like anything involving standing on one foot.But there are plenty of things I can do with it that challenge me, and there are plenty of things my

[TMIC] Wii Fit

2009-05-26 Thread JHarper33
I'm wondering if any other of the walking wounded have tried a Wii Fit? I just got one for Mother's Day (it's something I asked for).They place a lot of emphasis on balance, which I have trouble with. Hopefully there will be some improvement on that front! It has one exercise where you step on

Re: [TMIC] test

2009-05-16 Thread JHarper33
Whenever I think I imght have missed some messages, I check out the archives at _http://www.mail-archive.com/tmic-list%40eskimo.com/maillist.html_ (http://www.mail-archive.com/tmic-list@eskimo.com/maillist.html) Barbara H. _http://barbarah.wordpress.com/_ (http://barbarah.wordpress.com/)

[TMIC] May Birthdays

2009-05-02 Thread JHarper33
Happy birthday to all the May kids, and may you have a great day! Please send any additions or corrections to _tmic-l...@eskimo.com_ (mailto:tmic-list@eskimo.com) . 5/5/47 Linda Garrett (_limoga43...@yahoo.com_ (mailto:limoga43...@yahoo.com) ) 5-9-53 Lynn - Rhode Island (_lrm...@cox.net_

[TMIC] Spironolactone -- diuretics

2009-05-01 Thread JHarper33
My doctor put me on Spironolactone as a diuretic -- I'd had some swelling in my lower legs and other diuretics contain sulfa, which I am allergic to. At first I thought, Oh, great...I go to the bathroom so often as it is, I'll just live in there now. But it actually seemed to help. I still

Re: [TMIC] Spironolactone -- diuretics

2009-05-01 Thread JHarper33
No, I don't cath. I haven't really needed to since the first few days of TM. Barbara H. _http://barbarah.wordpress.com/_ (http://barbarah.wordpress.com/) In a message dated 5/1/2009 11:42:41 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, jan...@centurytel.net writes: Barbara, Haven't tried a diuretic,

Re: [TMIC] transverse myelitis

2009-04-19 Thread JHarper33
Ouch, Heather!! I'm glad it wasn't any worse, but I imagine you'll feel pretty sore. It's strange how parts of our bodies don't turn or move how we're expecting them to sometimes. Barbara H. _http://barbarah.wordpress.com/_ (http://barbarah.wordpress.com/) In a message dated 4/19/2009

Re: [TMIC] Balance

2009-04-14 Thread JHarper33
Yes, that's one of my continuing problems. My balance is worse when standing still (even with eyes open) than walking, though I sometimes lose balance while walking, too. When I was taking physical therapy, my PT had a name for that, but I don't remember what it was. She had me stand on a

[TMIC] April Birthdays

2009-03-31 Thread JHarper33
There is a short list for April! But that just means more cake for all of you! Happy Birthday! Please send any additions or corrections to _tmic-l...@eskimo.com_ (mailto:tmic-list@eskimo.com) . 4-1 Ken (_kenoliver...@hotmail.com_ (mailto:kenoliver...@hotmail.com) ) 4-14 Kris

Re: [TMIC] Embrionic Stem Cell Discussion

2009-03-27 Thread JHarper33
Jim, I am with you completely in this and the other posts you have written on this issue, and I believe your words carry much weight precisely because of the position you are in physically. Terri Schiavo's case horrified me, that people could not discern the difference between turning off

Re: [TMIC] stem cell (OT?)

2009-03-27 Thread JHarper33
Mindy, by that logic, a baby who needed life support at birth would not be entitled to it. I've known many families of children born prematurely who needed a great deal of help at first, but who grew and thrived with help, including ventilators. Barbara H. _http://barbarah.wordpress.com/_

Re: [TMIC] stem cell (OT?)

2009-03-27 Thread JHarper33
Thanks for the clarification. Just taking the statement at face value it sounded different. Barbara H. _http://barbarah.wordpress.com/_ (http://barbarah.wordpress.com/) In a message dated 3/27/2009 12:58:11 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, we4king...@verizon.net writes: I'm not implying

Re: [TMIC] stem cell (OT?)

2009-03-25 Thread JHarper33
Gary, thanks so much for this. I cringed, too, when I saw the former president characterized this way. I don't mind civil discussions of differences of opinions, but name-calling of anyone should not be a part of the process. There are many things I disagree with the current president

Re: [TMIC] Testing

2009-03-23 Thread JHarper33
That has happened to me a number of times. I don't know why it happens. Welcome back! Barbara H. In a message dated 3/23/2009 11:42:53 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, ladyno...@aol.com writes: I was kicked off the list up and had to re subscribe. Naomi C-4 Quadriplegic, since July 2,

Re: [TMIC]

2009-03-21 Thread JHarper33
Jeanne is right. There is so much going on when someone has surgery, and I'm sure Jude is in no condition to write just now and needs her husband there with her. I'm sure someone will let us know something as soon as possible. Barbara H. _http://barbarah.wordpress.com/_

Re: [TMIC] Levothyroxine Sodium 50mg

2009-03-16 Thread JHarper33
I would get a second opinion on the Levothyroxine Sodium. I take it (125 mcg), but that's because I had half my thyroid removed about 19 years ago due to a benign nodule on it. Incidentally, I had a horrible digestive reaction to the generic, which I think this is, vs. the name brand

[TMIC] Mottos

2009-03-13 Thread JHarper33
Trudy said in the How to Dance in the Rain thread, When I was first injured someone I had never met sent me a book called You Gotta Keep Dancin by Tim Hansel That's my motto! I fall down, I get up and I keep on dancing!!! For some reason that brought to mind something

[TMIC] Missing

2009-03-10 Thread JHarper33
Evidently I was somehow inadvertently unsubscribedagain. I know sometimes the list is quiet, but it hit me it had been several days since anything had come through from TMIC. I can't get in the archives to see what I've missed -- I keep getting a Problem loading page message. I'll try

Re: [TMIC] For you MSr's

2009-03-01 Thread JHarper33
I think that's excellent. The only word I have a little trouble with is imposing -- Individuals who insist on imposing their own beliefs on discussions risk alienating others whose beliefs differ. I agree completely with that statement, but I have experienced sometimes people thinking I am

[TMIC] February birthdays

2009-01-31 Thread JHarper33
Happy Birthday to the February kids! Hope it's a great one! Please send any additions or corrections to _tmic-l...@eskimo.com_ (mailto:tmic-list@eskimo.com) . 2-1 Jeanne Rushton (_jrush...@columbiaenergyllc.com_ (mailto:jrush...@columbiaenergyllc.com) ) 2/2 Ursula (_uma...@t-online.de_

Re: [TMIC] Bladder control

2009-01-29 Thread JHarper33
Bladder problems are very much a part of TM, but that sounds like symptoms of prostrate problems as well. Definitely should get it checked out. Barbara H. _http://barbarah.wordpress.com/_ (http://barbarah.wordpress.com/) In a message dated 1/29/2009 9:40:39 A.M. Eastern Standard Time,

Re: [TMIC] Surgery Update on Kim

2009-01-26 Thread JHarper33
Thanks so much for the update, Jenna!! Barbara H. In a message dated 1/26/2009 4:45:12 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, jkste...@yahoo.com writes: Kim is out of surgery. Everything went really well. Her strength is really good in her arms again. Since she is in a wheel chair and uses a

Re: [TMIC] Re: Jude in hospital

2009-01-22 Thread JHarper33
I am so sorry to hear about this. I have been and will be praying for her. Barbara H. _http://barbarah.wordpress.com/_ (http://barbarah.wordpress.com/) In a message dated 1/20/2009 11:24:54 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, cherp...@msn.com writes: Hello everyone, it's Linda. I received a

Re: [TMIC] Re: tmic-digest Digest V2009 #3

2009-01-04 Thread JHarper33
I am so very sorry to hear about Rick's son, Patti's nephew, and Mindy's father-in-law. This is a rough time of year to lose anyone -- though it is never a good time to lose someone. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Barbara H. _http://barbarah.wordpress.com/_

[TMIC] January birthdays

2009-01-01 Thread JHarper33
Happy Birthday to the January kids! Happy Birthday and Happy New Year! Please send any additions or corrections to _tmic-l...@eskimo.com_ (mailto:tmic-list@eskimo.com) . 1- 7 Lauren (_sugal...@adelphia.net_ (mailto:sugal...@adelphia.net) ) 1/8 Nancy Williams (_willj...@aol.com_

Re: [TMIC] NEW YEAR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

2008-12-31 Thread JHarper33
Happy New Year to you all, too! Someone sent me this a few years ago I thought I'd share with you -- the author is unknown: New Year’s Greetings! May you get a clean bill of health from your dentist, our cardiologist, your gastro-endocrinologist, your urologist, your proctologist, your

[TMIC] Merry Christmas!!

2008-12-25 Thread JHarper33
I hope you all have a wonderful Christmas with those you love remembering the birth of our Savior and Lord, who came from everything familiar, comfortable, right, and glorious to live among sinful people who would misunderstand and reject Him, in order to provide salvation for us.

Re: [TMIC] Re: tmic-digest Digest V2008 #478

2008-12-05 Thread JHarper33
Doc's info. about SS is here: _http://www.myelitis.org/tmic/resources/ssd-tm.htm_ (http://www.myelitis.org/tmic/resources/ssd-tm.htm) Barbara H. In a message dated 12/5/2008 7:04:48 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: In response to: Jeanne, When I went on

Re: [TMIC] Happy Thanksgiving to all my TM'rs

2008-11-27 Thread JHarper33
Amen! Happy Thanksgiving, Everyone! Barbara H. _http://barbarah.wordpress.com/_ (http://barbarah.wordpress.com/) In a message dated 11/27/2008 9:24:34 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: My heart is filled with love and great joy as I reflect and

Re: [TMIC] Re: BONE-ROTTING DRUGS....

2008-11-24 Thread JHarper33
I get SVTs -- supraventricular tachycardia -- and my dr. has talked about an ablation as well, but I haven't done it yet. I am warming up to the idea, though. But I have never been on Fasomax. I thought for sure this was related to TM -- the stray nerve signals sure seemed related to others

Re: [TMIC] Re: tmic-digest Digest V2008 #431

2008-11-24 Thread JHarper33
Yes, that's right, but some people have no lesions at all show up on the MRI on spine or brain. I was one. Perhaps they are too small to show up? I don't know Barbara H. _http://barbarah.wordpress.com/_ (http://barbarah.wordpress.com/) In a message dated 11/24/2008 2:07:13 P.M. Eastern

Re: [TMIC] Caregivers

2008-11-21 Thread JHarper33
Oh Gunny --- I am so very sorry. I just can't imagine. Barbara H. _http://www.barbarah.wordpress.com_ (http://www.barbarah.wordpress.com) In a message dated 11/21/2008 10:38:06 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I've been keeping quiet about this situation, but,

Re: [TMIC] Re: tmic-digest Digest V2008 #431

2008-11-20 Thread JHarper33
Amanda, I also don't have lesions on my spine but was told I had swelling. You'd think that when the swelling went down. everything would go back to normal, but, though I did gain back a great deal, I didn't have full recovery. In an informal survey several years ago that the TMA did,

Re: [TMIC] Anybody else been there?

2008-11-20 Thread JHarper33
Oh, Gilly, I don't think you upset anyone -- I think we've all been having a great conversation seeing things from both sides. We have a relative like that, too -- it IS always about her (in her mind), no matter what else is going on with anyone else. When someone in her family had a

Re: [TMIC] GOOD NEWS!

2008-11-17 Thread JHarper33
Wow, what great news, Sandy!! How exciting! Barbara H. _http://barbarah.wordpress.com/_ (http://barbarah.wordpress.com/) In a message dated 11/17/2008 1:40:47 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: 8 1/2 years + with TM for Terry and he just spontaneously walked at our

[TMIC] California Fires

2008-11-16 Thread JHarper33
I don't remember who all is in CA besides Barbara Alma and Deb Capen, but how is everyone doing out there? Anyone in danger of the fires there? Barbara H. _http://barbarah.wordpress.com/_ (http://barbarah.wordpress.com/) **Get the Moviefone Toolbar. Showtimes, theaters, movie

Re: [TMIC] OT - Facebook

2008-11-12 Thread JHarper33
I have gotten a few notices about people adding me as a friend on Facebook, but when I try to confirm them, it is not working. According to Facebook that may happen if a different e-mail is used other than what I am registered with. Over there and for a lot in Internet things I use [EMAIL

Re: [TMIC] Normal

2008-11-06 Thread JHarper33
I agree with Jeanne. Rob -- this would make a great article (Reader's Digest, maybe?) I do remember having to adjust my thinking from getting back to normal to getting used to a new 'normal.' I would encourage any TMer here to try to get their spouses here also. My husband told me that

[TMIC] November Birthdays

2008-11-01 Thread JHarper33
Happy Birthday to the November kids! Please send any additions or corrections to [EMAIL PROTECTED] (mailto:tmic-list@eskimo.com) 11-01 Ella ([EMAIL PROTECTED] (mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]) ) 11-2 Jeff ([EMAIL PROTECTED] (mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]) ) 11-03 Gina ([EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [TMIC] Re: humble pie

2008-10-27 Thread JHarper33
I heard from him back in June when I sent him a birthday greeting. His oldest son had had a heart attack but had a stent put in and was due to go back to work soon. His little grandson, Dane, whom some of you will remember praying for when he had heart surgery at five weeks of age, is now

Re: [TMIC] Re: humble pie

2008-10-26 Thread JHarper33
Gilly and Saroj, it is so good to hear from both of you!! Barbara H. _http://barbarah.wordpress.com/_ (http://barbarah.wordpress.com/) In a message dated 10/26/2008 7:15:55 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: SAROJ!! It's so very very good to hear from you.

Re: [TMIC] Fwd: New Company Policy

2008-10-24 Thread JHarper33
Just a reminder of the TMIC Guidelines on the TMIC site at _http://www.myelitis.org/tmic/#guidelines_ (http://www.myelitis.org/tmic/#guidelines) : Please keep messages plain text. Do not post personal information that you don't want the world knowing. The message archive is searchable by

Re: [TMIC] Guidelines

2008-10-24 Thread JHarper33
Amen to that!! Barbara H. _http://barbarah.wordpress.com/_ (http://barbarah.wordpress.com/) In a message dated 10/24/2008 11:16:29 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: The guidelines need to include political messages We are one group united by our common factor TM.

Re: [TMIC] re:guidelines

2008-10-24 Thread JHarper33
It's been generally agreed on in the past that speaking naturally of religion in terms of what helps you in dealing with TM is ok, but inspirational forwards or Bible-thumping is over the line. For many of us we could not make it without spiritual undergirding. To me a request for prayer

Re: [TMIC] The Web

2008-10-19 Thread JHarper33
When mine does that it usually means I need to either reset the router or clean out my cache or empty my recycle bin. Barbara H. _http://barbarah.wordpress.com/_ (http://barbarah.wordpress.com/) In a message dated 10/19/2008 6:00:32 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:

Re: [TMIC] Pam called about Jude

2008-08-21 Thread JHarper33
Thanks, Ella. Poor Jude! Barbara H. _http://barbarah.wordpress.com/_ (http://barbarah.wordpress.com/) In a message dated 8/21/2008 11:57:22 AM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I received a call from Pam about 15 mins ago and she asked that I write as her computer line

Re: [TMIC] Re: tmic-digest Digest V2008 #228

2008-06-03 Thread JHarper33
Thanks, Patti! In a message dated 6/3/2008 11:16:44 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I'm not sure if you have mine Patti 9/30 **Get trade secrets for amazing burgers. Watch Cooking with Tyler Florence on AOL Food.

Re: [TMIC] birthdays

2008-06-01 Thread JHarper33
I didn't omit it -- I never received it, but I have now, so I will add it in. :-) To any others, if you would like your birthday included for any month, not just this one, just let me know and I will add it on the master list. If you are not sure if you ever sent it in but you'd like to

[TMIC] June Birthdays

2008-05-31 Thread JHarper33
Is it June already? Where did May go? Hope all of you first-of-summer kids have a great birthday! As always, please send any additions or corrections to [EMAIL PROTECTED] (mailto:tmic-list@eskimo.com) 6-1 Akua ([EMAIL PROTECTED] (mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]) ) 6-2 Crystal ([EMAIL

Re: [TMIC] [How to] unsubscribe!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

2008-05-26 Thread JHarper33
According to _http://www.myelitis.org/tmic/_ (http://www.myelitis.org/tmic/) : To unsubscribe from the list, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] (mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]body=unsubscribe) , with the Subject unsubscribe. That's all that's needed. To unsubscribe from the digest, send email to

Re: [TMIC] relapse?

2008-05-22 Thread JHarper33
I have had episodes of numbness getting worse to wear I thought I was about to have a relapse, but it never got as bad as the original onset.It just flared up from time to time. Often being tired or not getting enough sleep had a lot to do with it, but sometimes it just happened for a

Re: [TMIC] 19 year TM Anniversary

2008-05-21 Thread JHarper33
I just wanted to add my thank yous. When I first encountered TM 12 1/2 years ago, I had never heard of it and thought perhaps the doctors might be mistaken. At my first opportunity I went to the library to find out what I could, but there was nothing about TM except for a two page spread

[TMIC] May Birthdays

2008-05-01 Thread JHarper33
Happy Birthday to the May babies! Please send any additions or corrections to [EMAIL PROTECTED] (mailto:tmic-list@eskimo.com) . 5/5/ Linda Garrett ([EMAIL PROTECTED] (mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]) ) 5-9- Lynn - Rhode Island ([EMAIL PROTECTED] (mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]) ) 5-11- Lynn ([EMAIL

Re: [TMIC] Misunderstood

2008-04-24 Thread JHarper33
In a message dated 4/24/2008 4:16:22 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: DOES ANYONE ELSE HAVE TROUBLE RECEIVING JRUSHTON'S EMAIL Nope, I receive it fine Barbara H. http://barbarah.wordpress.com/ **Need a new ride? Check out the largest site for

Re: [TMIC] WalkAid - Foot drop

2008-04-23 Thread JHarper33
In a message dated 4/23/2008 4:51:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Thanks, Rob...prayer is the only reason I am upright!!! Jeanne That just reminded me.. often when I lose my balance and begin to tip one way or another, my oldest son will say, Stay

Re: [TMIC] again Lyrica

2008-04-22 Thread JHarper33
The archives are just previous messages that have come through the TMIC. If it is in the archives that just means it has been discussed before, but that doesn't mean it can't be discussed again for those who weren't here then. Barbara H. _http://barbarah.wordpress.com/_

Re: [TMIC] Questions

2008-04-19 Thread JHarper33
1. Yes, as a child. 2. No 3. No Barbara H. _http://barbarah.wordpress.com/_ (http://barbarah.wordpress.com/) In a message dated 4/19/2008 3:31:52 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Hi, everyone (again!) I have three questions for those who would be willing to respond:

Re: [TMIC] Prayer Request

2008-04-10 Thread JHarper33
Oh, I am sorry Candy. I'll be praying. Barbara H. _http://barbarah.wordpress.com/_ (http://barbarah.wordpress.com/) In a message dated 4/10/2008 1:57:53 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I just learned that my baby sister, Deb St. John, was taken to the hospital

Re: [TMIC] When do you know if it is time to quit!

2008-04-03 Thread JHarper33
That's a hard one, Rob. Do you have any other job options? Barbara H. _http://barbarah.wordpress.com/_ (http://barbarah.wordpress.com/) In a message dated 4/3/2008 9:32:45 AM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I am obviously on a letter writing campaign…this is due to

Re: [TMIC] queston

2008-03-31 Thread JHarper33
In a message dated 3/31/2008 9:13:03 AM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I know all of us do not have one day that is exactly the same as the previous one…but have any of you experienced new feelings (good or bad) that was not a result of a relapse? Yes, Rob, I have

Re: [TMIC] This Is a Test

2008-03-31 Thread JHarper33
That has happened to me and others a few times -- just a technical glitch, I think. You're coming through fine now. Barbara H. _http://barbarah.wordpress.com/_ (http://barbarah.wordpress.com/) In a message dated 3/31/2008 10:12:38 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I

[TMIC] April Birthdays

2008-03-31 Thread JHarper33
The list for April is short!! Hope you al have very special days to celebrate your lives! As always, send any additions or corrections to [EMAIL PROTECTED] (mailto:tmic-list@eskimo.com) . 4-1-25 Ken ([EMAIL PROTECTED] (mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]) ) 4-14 Kris ([EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [TMIC] A month before TM -

2008-03-27 Thread JHarper33
I am one of those weird ones who doesn't really seem to have a cause for my TM. I wasn't under any undue stress. We had moved out of state the year before but were well-settled by then. We were in the first week of our second year of home schooling, and though there is some pressure getting

Re: [TMIC] Fluid retention

2008-03-27 Thread JHarper33
Hi Jan, I am allergic to sulfa and many diuretics apparently contain sulfa (Thankfully I caught that while reading the prescription information that came with the prescription before I took any!!) I am supposed to be on something now called something like spironolactone. I took it one

[TMIC] Fluid retention

2008-03-26 Thread JHarper33
Does anyone else tend to retain fluid in their lower limbs? I seem to -- but it may be due to age/excess weight/lack of exercise. No doctor has been concerned about it til the one I just started seeing this past year (my previous doc left his practice). She wanted me to wear an ace bandage

Re: [TMIC] Fluid retention

2008-03-26 Thread JHarper33
Hi Linda, Cellulitis is a skin infection. The swollen ankles aren't a symptom of it but from what I understand it makes the skin there more susceptible to it. The Mayo Clinic site says: Introduction: Cellulitis (sel-u-LI-tis) is a common, potentially serious bacterial skin infection.

Re: [TMIC] Hello from Germany

2008-03-11 Thread JHarper33
So good to see you pop up here again! I am so glad you were able to start a TM support group in Germany. Barbara H. _http://barbarah.wordpress.com/_ (http://barbarah.wordpress.com/) In a message dated 3/10/2008 7:00:33 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Dear

[TMIC] Listening, attention, and solitude

2008-03-06 Thread JHarper33
I think we have talked before here about having shortened attention spans that what we used to. I am wondering if anyone else has trouble listening to anything for very long? Conversations, speeches, sermons? I get lost after a while and have to struggle to maintain attention. And along

[TMIC] March Birthdays

2008-02-29 Thread JHarper33
Happy Birthday to the March babies! I love that spring comes this month! And an early Easter this year, too. Hope you all have a great birthday. As always, send any corrections or additions to [EMAIL PROTECTED] (mailto:tmic-list@eskimo.com) . 3-3 Marsha Scholes ([EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [TMIC] Hello from Jude

2008-02-22 Thread JHarper33
Hi, Jude, It's so good to hear from you! I think everything here as settled down, as it usually does within a few days. Praying for your continued healing, Barbara H. _http://barbarah.wordpress.com/_ (http://barbarah.wordpress.com/) In a message dated 2/22/2008 4:58:15 PM Eastern

Re: [TMIC] OT Politics

2008-02-21 Thread JHarper33
I do agree, Tracey, with freedom of speech as a country. But there are some instances of agreeing to disagree in certain places on certain topics and going on. I don't mind a discussion of politics or what's going on in the media when people stick to the issues: it's when people make

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