Re: [TMIC] Re: tmic-digest Digest V2012 #119

2012-03-30 Thread Janice Nichols
: March 29, 2012 12:28:39 AM EDT To: Janice Nichols , James Berg , transverse myelitis Like, for instance, Where Akua lives? D. I'm S glad you're the one who said that Thanks for listening and remembering the many small town horror stories I've share

[TMIC] Fw: Jeopardy Question/Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

2012-03-29 Thread Janice Nichols
Hope you all don’t mind these emails tonite.Just thought you would enjoy them since our website isn’t that busy anyway and I thought these were all pretty great. Janice Subject: Jeopardy Question/Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Jeopardy Question No One Could answer …

[TMIC] Re: can now clearly discern longer daylight in northern hemisphere

2012-03-29 Thread Janice Nichols
; Lincoln Resauladin ; Ming Hwee Chong ; Janice Nichols ; Roger & Terese Pratt ; Sophia Kasapira ; tmic-list ; Albert Wijeweera ; blak...@verizon.net Subject: can now clearly discern longer daylight in northern hemisphere All; Now can clearly be seen that the sunlight in the northern hemisp

[TMIC] Fw: Card Deck

2012-03-29 Thread Janice Nichols
Thought you all might enjoy this. Pretty Neat! A Deck of Cards... You'll never look at a deck of cards the same again. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KGPKpIuX3cY&feature=youtu.be

Re: [TMIC] No mail

2012-03-29 Thread Janice Nichols
Not so much.She has too many problems with her city! How about Ames, Iowa? Love that town! Janice PS I forgot if you are retired - do you need to work? From: Dalton Garis Sent: Wednesday, March 28, 2012 11:28 PM To: Janice Nichols ; James Berg ; transverse myelitis

Re: [TMIC] Participation

2012-03-28 Thread Janice Nichols
Except for what your work does for you, it is such a waste that more people can not be made aware of it. Janice -Original Message- From: a...@artfarm.com Sent: Wednesday, March 28, 2012 1:04 AM To: tmic-list@eskimo.com Subject: [TMIC] Participation Employment -- I was fired because o

Re: [TMIC] No mail

2012-03-28 Thread Janice Nichols
Facebook kind of scares me.Not crazy about it and not sure how to do it. Janice From: James Berg Sent: Wednesday, March 28, 2012 1:18 AM To: Janice Nichols Cc: Elizabeth Clark ; Susan Kleinz ; transverse myelitis Subject: Re: [TMIC] No mail Maybe too many have moved to facebook...? On

Re: [TMIC] No mail

2012-03-28 Thread Janice Nichols
I think we just run out of things to share unless something new happens to one of us to comment on. Such a great group - we need to stay active with each other.We need each other. Janice From: PAMELA S Sent: Wednesday, March 28, 2012 6:10 PM To: molokai...@gmail.com ; TMC Group Subjec

Re: [TMIC] No mail

2012-03-28 Thread Janice Nichols
I have elbow pain at nite too. But, then, I have arthritis all over my body, so who knows. Had my carpal tunnel surgery 2 years into TM. Don’t know the reason for it, but surgery sure took care of it. Janice From: PAMELA S Sent: Wednesday, March 28, 2012 6:04 PM To: skle...@cox.net ;

Re: [TMIC] No mail

2012-03-28 Thread Janice Nichols
back some of my independence. But unfortunately, I am still at the whims of epileptic fits that could come anytime and anywhere the good thing is that in New York City here no one notices; the bad thing is that you will likely get robbed. Dalton From: Janice Nichols Date: Tue, 27 Mar 2012 22

Re: [TMIC] No mail

2012-03-28 Thread Janice Nichols
Dalton, you need to move to a nice, friendly, small town where people take care of each other and there is little or no crime. Janice From: Dalton Garis Sent: Wednesday, March 28, 2012 6:07 AM To: Janice Nichols ; James Berg ; transverse myelitis Subject: Re: [TMIC] No mail Well, OK; I&#

Re: [TMIC] Participation

2012-03-28 Thread Janice Nichols
Beautiful work, Akua! What a talent. Janice -Original Message- From: a...@artfarm.com Sent: Wednesday, March 28, 2012 6:50 PM To: tmic-list@eskimo.com Subject: [TMIC] Participation Hi Pam, I used to work in hot and warm glass ( sand casting and kiln forming) and paper. I'm a hand

Re: [TMIC] No mail

2012-03-27 Thread Janice Nichols
I had carpal tunnel a few years after TM hit, but the surgery took care of the problem.Don’t think it had anything to do with TM Janice From: Elizabeth Clark Sent: Tuesday, March 27, 2012 5:22 PM To: 'Susan Kleinz' Cc: 'James Berg' ; 'transverse myelitis' Subject: RE: [TMIC] No mail Hi S

Re: [TMIC] No mail

2012-03-27 Thread Janice Nichols
Susan, you are really into carpal tunnel surgeries! Hope this ends it for you. Janice From: Susan Kleinz Sent: Tuesday, March 27, 2012 4:51 PM To: Roger & Terese Pratt Cc: 'James Berg' ; 'transverse myelitis' Subject: Re: [TMIC] No mail i am here, too second carpal tunnel surgery so one

Re: [TMIC] No mail

2012-03-27 Thread Janice Nichols
Hello James!!! I have been in Savannah for a couple of weeks.But, since my return I think it has been terribly quiet on this website. Nobody has anything to ask/talk about? Any improvements for anyone lately?What’s up? Janice from Missouri From: James Berg Sent: Tuesday,

Re: [TMIC] Handicap

2012-03-22 Thread Janice Nichols
Hi Guys!! Am back from a great trip to Savannah, Ga., from Missouri. Confidence fits right in with my feelings on traveling. Was scared to death something would go wrong with any one of my body parts the first trip or two.Now, can enjoy it much more, still a little nervous, but am m

Re: [TMIC] SPASMS

2012-03-07 Thread Janice Nichols
I am one of the lucky ones - my hands were not affected at all.But, my feet are becoming a little strange. Thanks for all the “hints” on how to handle them. Janice From: pjv1...@chartermi.net Sent: Tuesday, March 06, 2012 7:27 PM To: The Man Cc: Janice Nichols ; tmic-list

Re: [TMIC] SPASMS

2012-03-06 Thread Janice Nichols
It does help with supporting the drop foot. Now I'm using the Walk Aide, so don't it use as much. --- On Tue, 3/6/12, The Man wrote: From: The Man Subject: Re: [TMIC] SPASMS To: "Janice Nichols" Cc: tmic-list@eskimo.com

Re: [TMIC] SPASMS

2012-03-06 Thread Janice Nichols
Didn't think of doing something like that.Between compression from the knee down and maybe the compression stocking, I will get some help. Janice -Original Message- From: Elizabeth Clark Sent: Tuesday, March 06, 2012 11:58 AM To: 'Pat Cooley' ; 'Janice Ni

Re: [TMIC] SPASMS

2012-03-06 Thread Janice Nichols
But what do I do about my right heel?That is always where it occurs. I have tried loose-fitting and snug-fitting shoes - happens either way. As soon as I take the shoes off, it goes away. Janice From: The Man Sent: Tuesday, March 06, 2012 9:05 AM To: Janice Nichols Cc: tmic-list

[TMIC] SPASMS

2012-03-05 Thread Janice Nichols
Hi Guys, Would like responses on a problem that only recently – after 5 years of TM - has occurred. When put my shoes on, my right foot (heel) spasms and makes it harder to walk. Have any of you had this problem? Really looking forward to summer to wear sandals – don’t think there will

Re: [TMIC] TM Question

2012-03-05 Thread Janice Nichols
Carol, I was told that TM hit like a tornado and we were left to care for the problems it left behind.All the word “transverse” means is that both sides of the spine were affected.It is the “myelitis” that delivers the bomb! It may be correct to say that TM struck, just like Polio,

Re: [TMIC] TM Question

2012-03-05 Thread Janice Nichols
Susan , you were playing tennis after TM struck!?!?!?! How could you do that?I would be sprawled all over the court every time I moved. Can you play tennis now? Janice -Original Message- From: Susan Kleinz Sent: Monday, March 05, 2012 1:18 PM To: Pat Cooley Cc: Carol E ; tmi

Re: [TMIC] what do i do

2012-02-23 Thread Janice Nichols
Can't wait until next week (tee hee) PS - I haven't learned how to go to anyone's blog, use twitter or facebook. would like to learn since someone indicated you can reach out and touch more folks that way. Candy ___

[TMIC] Fw: WOW - Powerful !!

2012-02-22 Thread Janice Nichols
This is fantastic! Janice Click here: To Believe We never touch anyone so lightly that we do not leave a trace. Keep Smiling...

Re: [TMIC] what do i do

2012-02-21 Thread Janice Nichols
would like to learn since someone indicated you can reach out and touch more folks that way. Candy From: Janice Nichols To: Pat Cooley ; Cansadia Dykes Cc: tmic-list@eskimo.com Sent: Sunday, February 5, 2012 11:05 AM Sub

Re: [TMIC] what do i do

2012-02-18 Thread Janice Nichols
n't wait until next week (tee hee) PS - I haven't learned how to go to anyone's blog, use twitter or facebook. would like to learn since someone indicated you can reach out and touch more folks that way. Candy From: Jani

Re: [TMIC] Bloody Wishful Thinking -(living with Transverse-Myelitis in Oz)- My blog!

2012-02-15 Thread Janice Nichols
embarrassment. Good luck to you and keep in touch. Janice from Missouri of USA From: The Man Sent: Tuesday, February 14, 2012 5:56 AM To: tmic-list@eskimo.com Cc: barbara...@gmail.com ; Bobby Jim ; Carol E ; Janice Nichols ; Sally Wilkinson ; Susan Kleinz Subject: [TMIC] Bloody Wishful

Re: [TMIC] ADVISORY: Sen. James to Kick Off Health Awareness Day

2012-02-15 Thread Janice Nichols
I wish you all good luck with this endeavor.Good for you! Janice From: kimharrison...@comcast.net Sent: Tuesday, February 14, 2012 6:06 PM To: tmic-list@eskimo.com Subject: [TMIC] ADVISORY: Sen. James to Kick Off Health Awareness Day I successfully petitioned the state of Georgia for a Tran

Re: [TMIC] "People living with Transverse Myelitis' for awareness video

2012-02-12 Thread Janice Nichols
I wouldn’t mind doing this, but don’t know how to send a picture of me on computer. Janice From: kimharrison...@comcast.net Sent: Sunday, January 08, 2012 10:35 AM To: TMIC Subject: [TMIC] "People living with Transverse Myelitis' for awareness video Morning all... my husband and I are trying

Re: [TMIC] Fwd: Fw: Motion induced blindness

2012-02-07 Thread Janice Nichols
Really interesting. I we think we know everything about ourselves! Janice From: pjv1...@chartermi.net Sent: Tuesday, February 07, 2012 6:52 PM To: James Berg Cc: transverse myelitis Subject: RE: [TMIC] Fwd: Fw: Motion induced blindness Jim I tried it. It is amazing and enlightening. I'l

Re: [TMIC] subscribe

2012-02-06 Thread Janice Nichols
Candy, You are on the website and how are you doing? Janice

[TMIC] Pain

2012-02-06 Thread Janice Nichols
Ladies, Do any of you have burning sensations or spasms around/in your urethra? I do, and have since TM struck. I also feel a spasm in the urethra when I need to urinate.Does any of this sound familiar? Janice

Re: [TMIC] what do i do

2012-02-05 Thread Janice Nichols
Candy, Patti in right. Just tell your story, state any questions you may have (or concerns), and we will try to help you. We have members that have been here from 1 year to 25 years.Many tell of family support, if friend's support, location, vocation if not retired, how much help d

Re: [TMIC] FW: : She touched my heart

2012-01-30 Thread Janice Nichols
I have heard her singing before and it is truly remarkable! I had not heard this song though. Thank you, Janice From: Elizabeth Clark Sent: Sunday, January 29, 2012 10:04 PM To: tmic-list@eskimo.com Subject: [TMIC] FW: : She touched my heart WOW… what an amazing voice and a beautif

Re: [TMIC] squeezes

2012-01-27 Thread Janice Nichols
Good luck, Jim. Keep us up on what you find out – hope it is easily fixable. Janice From: James Berg Sent: Friday, January 27, 2012 4:12 PM To: transverse myelitis Subject: [TMIC] squeezes Thanks to all who replied. Betty and Dalton seem to have experienced the problem. It is certainly

Re: [TMIC] Please help!

2012-01-27 Thread Janice Nichols
Thanks, Barb. You helped me too, although I don’t want to unsubscribe. I like this bunch of people! Janice From: Barbara H. Sent: Friday, January 27, 2012 8:54 AM To: Sally Wilkinson Cc: tmic-list@eskimo.com Subject: Re: [TMIC] Please help! Hi Sally, I don't know if anyone has answ

Re: [TMIC] 35 Things you probably don't know about TM

2012-01-26 Thread Janice Nichols
sting and kiln casting as well as flame work, but one can't lift 50 pounds of molten lava from a wheelchair and my studio is inaccessible to me. So my visual art has become small though my trajectory at the time of paralysis was working bigger…. Akua Lezli Hope On Jan 25, 2012, at

Re: [TMIC] Squeezes

2012-01-25 Thread Janice Nichols
I haven’t, but I do not stretch very much in bed.Sometimes at the kitchen counter.I really am one of the lucky ones that has very little pain or discomfort from banding. Were you maybe experiencing Banding? Janice From: James Berg Sent: Wednesday, January 25, 2012 2:55 PM To: trans

Re: [TMIC] 35 Things you probably don't know about TM

2012-01-25 Thread Janice Nichols
lezli, Are you artistic - what do you create? Good to hear from you, you are a new name to me. Janice -Original Message- From: Lezli Sent: Wednesday, January 25, 2012 3:53 PM To: tmic-list@eskimo.com Subject: [TMIC] 35 Things you probably don't know about TM Thank you ver much

Re: [TMIC] 35 Things you probably don't know about TM

2012-01-25 Thread Janice Nichols
Thanks, Gary.THis is great to be able to keep on hand. When people want to know about it, I am sure I forget a lot of this.I will keep it in my purse! Janice From: Roger & Terese Pratt Sent: Wednesday, January 25, 2012 9:42 AM To: 'Gary Thomas' ; 'john snodgrass' ; 'transverse myelit

Re: [TMIC] Fwd: One Pissed off Canadian Housewife

2012-01-20 Thread Janice Nichols
Well said! Janice One Pissed off Canadian Housewife This is very good PLEASE read Thought you might like to read this letter

Re: [TMIC] Is it really so important to know?

2012-01-18 Thread Janice Nichols
be good for your daughter to interact with all the kids and make friendships that may last a lifetime. Patti in Wisconsin On Tue, Jan 17, 2012 at 6:43 PM, Janice Nichols wrote: > > You and your child absolutely break my heart.At 60 years of age I have adjusted, mostly,

Re: [TMIC] Is it really so important to know?

2012-01-17 Thread Janice Nichols
You and your child absolutely break my heart.At 60 years of age I have adjusted, mostly, to having TM.I can not imagine my child of 7 months contracting this disease. Your obvious strength and love must be the most important thing you have given her.Have you been able to have her c

Re: [TMIC] Is it really so important to know?

2012-01-16 Thread Janice Nichols
I just found out that a good friend of mine that has MS found out that her son has TM.It is a fairly light case, but they expect him to develop MS in the next 5 years.Something sure is going on. Janice From: Bernie Sent: Monday, January 16, 2012 6:08 AM To: Janice Nichols ; TMIC

Re: [TMIC] Is it really so important to know?

2012-01-15 Thread Janice Nichols
Susan, tell me about this diet and why it would be good for us. janice From: Susan Kleinz Sent: Sunday, January 15, 2012 6:02 PM To: john snodgrass Cc: Elizabeth Clark ; 'Janice Nichols' ; tmic-list@eskimo.com ; 'Robert Pall' Subject: Re: [TMIC] Is it really so impor

Re: [TMIC] Is it really so important to know?

2012-01-15 Thread Janice Nichols
Jane, This is really new to me - the fact that you have had so many episodes/attacks of TM, and then you are back to normal.I don’t know anything about your other disease, but I am sure you have checked it out. Hope someone will pop up here to talk to you about it and can empathize. Jani

Re: [TMIC] Is it really so important to know?

2012-01-15 Thread Janice Nichols
best/easiest for her as far as her daily care.It is incredible how they can send a patient home and don’t give them any idea of what to expect or what is needed for the best care. Janice From: Tracy Lea Bell Sent: Sunday, January 15, 2012 1:51 PM To: Elizabeth Clark Cc: Janice Nichols

Re: [TMIC] Is it really so important to know?

2012-01-15 Thread Janice Nichols
our children, but not so sure of a few others. Janice From: Elizabeth Clark Sent: Sunday, January 15, 2012 1:30 PM To: 'Janice Nichols' ; tmic-list@eskimo.com ; 'Robert Pall' Subject: RE: [TMIC] Is it really so important to know? While I agree, for the most part, about

Re: [TMIC] is there a connection between low potassium and TM?

2012-01-15 Thread Janice Nichols
, January 15, 2012 1:28 AM To: Janice Nichols ; john snodgrass ; randy rankin ; TM Group Subject: Re: [TMIC] is there a connection between low potassium and TM? True enough; But it seems to have opened some kind of route to partial epileptic seizures, because I just stare out an can't do

Re: [TMIC] Is it really so important to know?

2012-01-15 Thread Janice Nichols
Rob, I agree with you 100%. I admit I am really curious as to the “why” of it, but am getting used to my new life and am adjusting to most of it. All we can do, at this point, is treat the symptoms and share successes with the other TM’ers.Who knows, it just might help someone else -

Re: [TMIC] is there a connection between low potassium and TM?

2012-01-14 Thread Janice Nichols
TM’ers, I have not noticed anyone saying they had a problem with speech. Janice From: john snodgrass Sent: Saturday, January 14, 2012 8:39 PM To: Dalton Garis ; Janice Nichols ; randy rankin ; TM Group Subject: Re: [TMIC] is there a connection between low potassium and TM? Janice why are you so

Re: [TMIC] is there a connection between low potassium and TM?

2012-01-14 Thread Janice Nichols
I was referring that to Randy – talking about Mary. Janice From: john snodgrass Sent: Saturday, January 14, 2012 8:37 PM To: Janice Nichols ; Dalton Garis ; randy rankin ; TM Group Subject: Re: [TMIC] is there a connection between low potassium and TM? Dalton said before that his speech was

Re: [TMIC] is there a connection between low potassium and TM?

2012-01-14 Thread Janice Nichols
And yet your speech was not affected. hm. Janice From: Dalton Garis Sent: Saturday, January 14, 2012 5:01 PM To: john snodgrass ; Janice Nichols ; randy rankin ; TM Group Subject: Re: [TMIC] is there a connection between low potassium and TM? Brainstem, brainstem; Mine was in the upper

Re: [TMIC] is there a connection between low potassium and TM?

2012-01-14 Thread Janice Nichols
One of the first things the hospital check when I got there was my Potassium level. Sadly, that was not the problem.“Celebrated” my 5th year of TM yesterday. I didn’t know that speech could be affected.Where did her “attack” occur? Janice From: randy rankin Sent: Saturday, Jan

Re: [TMIC] Extent of your TM? Pins and Needles

2012-01-09 Thread Janice Nichols
I really understand the feeling of “what next” with our bodies. Also, after reading so many testimonies of the problems the TM’ers have, I am grateful for having only my problems. Hope your injection does well for you. I have to take them too and they do help.I also try to stay off pai

Re: [TMIC] Extent of your TM? Pins and Needles

2012-01-06 Thread Janice Nichols
Lost the use of everything from shoulder blades to toes. Spent 9 weeks in the hospital, much of it with physical therapy mixed with blood, sweat, and tears. Then after coming home, more therapy and exercising, such as it was. It has been 5 years now and I walk with a cane when out of the

Re: [TMIC] TM and ambient temperature

2012-01-06 Thread Janice Nichols
Ryota, All I can say about temperatures is that I can not tolerate warm temperatures. My head starts sweating and I feel light headed. I just get weak all over. Our heating bills are low in the winter because we keep the house so cool. Of course, our summer cooling bills are fairly h

Re: [TMIC] re pins and needles

2011-12-27 Thread Janice Nichols
.Does they have shoes besides tennis shoes? Janice From: Susan Kleinz Sent: Monday, December 26, 2011 7:11 PM To: Janice Nichols Cc: Gerry Surette ; tmic-list@eskimo.com Subject: Re: [TMIC] re pins and needles why don't you want to take more baclofen during the day? Does it make you d

Re: [TMIC] re pins and needles

2011-12-26 Thread Janice Nichols
Gerry, In the last 6 months or so, I have noticed that feeling (or spasming) on the bottoms of my feet.It makes it difficult to walk.Also, certain shoes make the spasming a problem too.I am assuming that if I take more baclofen during the day that it will improve.Just don’t want

[TMIC]

2011-12-24 Thread Janice Nichols
M E R R YC H R I S T M A S I FEEL WE WILL ALL HAVE A BETTER YEAR NEXT YEAR!!

Re: [TMIC] Homeopathic treatment for TM symptoms

2011-12-20 Thread Janice Nichols
Sent: Tuesday, December 20, 2011 9:30 AM To: Janice Nichols Cc: ryota nishino ; tmic-list@eskimo.com Subject: Re: [TMIC] Homeopathic treatment for TM symptoms Apparently, most people with TM are deficient in B-12 I was tested and I had none - and the shots make me feel way better - the B-12 pill did not

Re: [TMIC] Homeopathic treatment for TM symptoms

2011-12-19 Thread Janice Nichols
Susan, what are the B12 shots supposed to do?Surely, women don't take testosterone shots? Why so much Vit D? Janice -Original Message- From: Susan Kleinz Sent: Monday, December 19, 2011 9:15 PM To: ryota nishino Cc: tmic-list@eskimo.com Subject: Re: [TMIC] Homeopathic treatmen

Re: [TMIC] New MRI results

2011-12-17 Thread Janice Nichols
Thanks.I hope you have 100% success! Keep us posted. Janice From: Janet Dunn Sent: Saturday, December 17, 2011 11:28 AM To: 'Janice Nichols' ; 'TMIC' ; tmic-l...@eskimo.net Subject: RE: [TMIC] New MRI results A hemangioma is: A.D.A.M. Medical Encyclopedia. H

Re: [TMIC] ? time for scooter

2011-12-16 Thread Janice Nichols
Good luck with the scooter, Cheryl. I am really hoping after about 24 hours you will feel much better. Email in and let us know, okay? Janice From: rn11...@yahoo.com Sent: Thursday, December 15, 2011 7:13 PM To: tmic Subject: [TMIC] ? time for scooter Hi, Today I went to my granddaughter

Re: [TMIC] New MRI results

2011-12-16 Thread Janice Nichols
What is the hemangioma? Janice From: Janet Dunn Sent: Friday, December 16, 2011 8:41 PM To: 'Janice Nichols' ; 'TMIC' ; tmic-l...@eskimo.net Subject: RE: [TMIC] New MRI results HI Janice It is not really what I was talking about – but I am very careful about the sh

Re: [TMIC] How to 'educate' medical professionals about TM and a few related questions

2011-12-15 Thread Janice Nichols
Ryota, Really sorry you have had a doctor like the last one.My neurologist knew TM, but, of course, could give me no encouragement as to how bad it would end up.That was the hard part for me.Encouragement came from family, friends, and physical therapists. Once the damage is done,

Re: [TMIC] New MRI results

2011-12-15 Thread Janice Nichols
Janet, I have always had real sensitivity in my feet.If someone rubbed them, they would really spasm.I have had TM for 5 years now. What I am just recently noticing is that shoes that fit my foot – leather – have started to be a problem.My right foot, right side has always been a pr

Re: [TMIC] New to T/M mail list

2011-12-07 Thread Janice Nichols
Transverse Myelitis does not affect the brain.I would think that IF you can handle whatever stress is involved, you could handle the job. Physical therapy is a real benefit to most all of us.This can build up a lot of strength in your legs, etc. Keep in touch and let us know how y

Re: [TMIC] Losing my mind!

2011-12-07 Thread Janice Nichols
It is pretty short! Janice From: john snodgrass Sent: Tuesday, December 06, 2011 6:46 PM To: Janice Nichols ; Dalton Garis ; Robert Pall ; tmic-list@eskimo.com Subject: Re: [TMIC] Losing my mind! the getting better list. please please forgive me i didnt know there was such a list

Re: [TMIC] Cody in icu

2011-12-07 Thread Janice Nichols
I wonder if they will ever know what caused the problem. Anyway, glad to hear the good news. Janice From: Cody Sent: Wednesday, December 07, 2011 3:50 PM To: Bernie ; TMIC ; Ballard Jon and Lynn ; Basten Krystal ; Bohannon Jerry and Paula ; Bohannon Joe and Gloria ; Isaacs Donny and Kim ; K

Re: [TMIC] Cody in icu

2011-12-07 Thread Janice Nichols
Patti, you are right on!! I had a UTI while in the hospital with TM and it went systemic.I just couldn’t feel it.I Coded – sure made people jump fast!I remember seeing red on people’s faces and the walls just before I passed out.Nothing like a little thing like that to get ev

Re: [TMIC] Cody in icu

2011-12-07 Thread Janice Nichols
Please do keep us informed. And, yes, prayers are coming his way. Janice From: c...@austin.rr.com Sent: Tuesday, December 06, 2011 9:52 PM To: TMIC Subject: [TMIC] Cody in icu Please say prayers for Cody. He is ICU on a respirator. He has had MRI, Cat scan, blood test cultures and a spinal t

Re: [TMIC] Losing my mind!

2011-12-06 Thread Janice Nichols
Dalton, I thought you were on the “getting better” list - what happened? Any changes in stress levels, medications, physical activity? Janice From: Dalton Garis Sent: Tuesday, December 06, 2011 9:31 AM To: Robert Pall ; tmic-list@eskimo.com Subject: Re: [TMIC] Losing my mind! I woul

Re: [TMIC] quiet ot

2011-11-30 Thread Janice Nichols
kness) Anyone else have this? I have lost 17#... and struggle with a loss of appetite and cooking in general. I used to love to cook, and even cater. Susan, Phx, AZ On Nov 29, 2011, at 4:21 PM, Janice Nichols wrote: Susan, do you have break-through nights when the spasms keep y

Re: [TMIC] quiet ot

2011-11-29 Thread Janice Nichols
What causes the nausea?Haven’t heard of that complaint. Had carpal tunnel a couple of years ago. No problem and it does work. Janice From: Susan Kleinz Sent: Tuesday, November 29, 2011 7:54 PM To: Janice Nichols Cc: john snodgrass ; celr...@aol.com ; tmic Subject: Re: [TMIC] quiet ot

Re: [TMIC] quiet ot

2011-11-29 Thread Janice Nichols
Susan, do you have break-through nights when the spasms keep you awake? Janice From: john snodgrass Sent: Tuesday, November 29, 2011 4:15 PM To: Janice Nichols ; Susan Kleinz Cc: celr...@aol.com ; tmic Subject: Re: [TMIC] quiet ot i take 20 mg of baclofen at @ 5am,12pm, and 8 pm. at one

Re: [TMIC] Re: Brain lock ?

2011-11-29 Thread Janice Nichols
John, do you get out of the house very often?Do you have a social life? Janice From: john snodgrass Sent: Tuesday, November 29, 2011 4:12 PM To: Dalton Garis ; fr...@franksheldon.com ; celr...@aol.com ; TMIC-LIST@eskimo.com Subject: Re: [TMIC] Re: Brain lock ? the stories,the wheelchairs ,

Re: [TMIC] quiet ot

2011-11-29 Thread Janice Nichols
I agree. Janice From: Susan Kleinz Sent: Monday, November 28, 2011 6:34 PM To: bobberino Cc: celr...@aol.com ; tmic-list@eskimo.com Subject: Re: [TMIC] quiet ot I personally do not care for facebook. Even 2 of our 3 children realize the damage it can cause. This is better, for me. Susan, Ph

Re: [TMIC] quiet ot

2011-11-29 Thread Janice Nichols
Susan, I am taking your advice and not just taking it at nite too.It is helping. Thanks Janice From: Susan Kleinz Sent: Monday, November 28, 2011 6:32 PM To: Janice Nichols Cc: celr...@aol.com ; tmic Subject: Re: [TMIC] quiet ot Savella is a new drug designed to help people with fibro

Re: [TMIC] quiet ot

2011-11-28 Thread Janice Nichols
Without Baclofen the spasms don’t go away.I can be up until 4:30am with spasms.But, like I said, I have learned to take Baclofen during the day too, to really work at night. Janice From: Dalton Garis Sent: Monday, November 28, 2011 10:44 AM To: em...@telephonelady.com ; 'Susan Kleinz' ;

Re: [TMIC] quiet ot

2011-11-28 Thread Janice Nichols
I have not used Clonopin, but have learned to use Baclofen during the day, not just at night, to work at it’s best.Makes a difference. Janice From: Emily Sent: Monday, November 28, 2011 10:39 AM To: 'Susan Kleinz' ; celr...@aol.com Cc: 'tmic' Subject: RE: [TMIC] quiet ot Has anyone used C

Re: [TMIC] quiet ot

2011-11-28 Thread Janice Nichols
Susan, I am on Baclofen, Neurontin, and Zoloft too. What do you take Savella for? Maybe I am missing out on something! You are right about the website.It has done wonders for me. Great for information and for handling the “isolated” feeling of TM. When I first joined, I had lots of que

Re: [TMIC] new member

2011-11-17 Thread Janice Nichols
Randy, we will always try to help anyone on this website with any TM problem. Thanks. Janice From: randy rankin Sent: Thursday, November 17, 2011 2:54 PM To: tmic-list@eskimo.com Subject: [TMIC] new member Hello tmi group I was in the library working on my dissertation and overheard a lady

Re: [TMIC] Family of 8 Month Old TM Victim - Story LINK

2011-11-16 Thread Janice Nichols
I can’t open up the article on my computer, but just what I can read - that there is an 8-month old baby with TM - makes me sick. Sure has my prayers. Did the article say what kind of prognosis he has or how bad it is now? Janice From: john snodgrass Sent: Wednesday, November 16, 2011

Re: [TMIC] Baclofen Question

2011-11-12 Thread Janice Nichols
Susan, what times of the day/evening do you take your Baclofen? Janice From: Susan Kleinz Sent: Saturday, November 12, 2011 5:21 PM To: Janice Nichols Cc: em...@telephonelady.com ; 'tmic' Subject: Re: [TMIC] Baclofen Question I have not used the baclofen pump, but a good friend of

Re: [TMIC] Baclofen Question

2011-11-12 Thread Janice Nichols
I do not use the pump, but sure rely on Baclofen to calm the spasms in my legs. You will get more input. Janice From: Emily Sent: Saturday, November 12, 2011 12:27 PM To: 'tmic' Subject: [TMIC] Baclofen Question Do any of you have the Baclofen pump? If so, does it help? How does it work

Re: [TMIC] OT Happy Birthday November Babies!

2011-11-09 Thread Janice Nichols
Happy Birthday, early!!! I was just 60 when TM hit.What is the biggest problem keeping you from wanting to get outside? You will feel better if you do get out. Janice -Original Message- From: Kevin Wolfthal Sent: Wednesday, November 09, 2011 1:32 AM To: tmic Subject: [TM

Re: [TMIC] OT I'm Home!!

2011-11-06 Thread Janice Nichols
How are you feeling after all of this?Hope you are doing well. Janice From: rn11...@yahoo.com Sent: Sunday, November 06, 2011 11:54 AM To: tmic Subject: [TMIC] OT I'm Home!! Hi Everyone, I just got home a few minutes ago. Boy it's great to be here! Had to throw out some food,but all i

Re: [TMIC] O>T> No electricity

2011-11-05 Thread Janice Nichols
Come to Missouri – I will take care of you. So sorry to have this crap happen to you - you just don’t need it.I bet your daughter feels good about being able to help you out though. Keep us posted on when you get back home and how you are doing. Janice From: rn11...@yahoo.com Se

Re: [TMIC] No Messages

2011-11-01 Thread Janice Nichols
Jeron, wasn’t it you that told us you did some “zip-lining”? We vacationed in New Hampshire a few weeks ago, and my group went but the zip-liner people told me that I would not be able to physically do what is required.I am not in a wheelchair, but balance can be a problem for me.

Re: [TMIC] OT Fwd: Fw: BOO!!!

2011-10-23 Thread Janice Nichols
Love it!! THank you – I intend to send it to many others. Janice From: Lori Biehler Sent: Sunday, October 23, 2011 3:42 PM To: bgunny7...@aol.com ; Tmic-list@eskimo.com Subject: Re: [TMIC] OT Fwd: Fw: BOO!!! Happy Halloween, Very cute From: bgunny7...@aol.com Sent: Sunday, October 23, 20

Re: [TMIC] Does anyone know?

2011-10-20 Thread Janice Nichols
you home for keeps. Janice From: Dalton Garis Sent: Thursday, October 20, 2011 8:59 AM To: Janice Nichols ; Linda Egli ; kimharrison...@comcast.net Cc: tmic-list@eskimo.com Subject: Re: [TMIC] Does anyone know? I am better; No fits in 10 days and counting. I am finally in our new condo

Re: [TMIC] shingles shot

2011-10-19 Thread Janice Nichols
Cheryl, how are your treatments going? Are you fairly comfortable? Keep us informed. Janice From: rn11...@yahoo.com Sent: Wednesday, October 19, 2011 7:57 AM To: molokai...@gmail.com Cc: tmic-list@eskimo.com Subject: [TMIC] shingles shot I had shingles over 30 years ago. I know I can

Re: [TMIC] is it too early? (off topic)

2011-10-19 Thread Janice Nichols
Really glad to hear you had a great time - you deserve it! Janice From: Jeron Rampersad Sent: Wednesday, October 19, 2011 3:14 PM To: em...@telephonelady.com ; tmic-list@eskimo.com Subject: RE: [TMIC] is it too early? (off topic) Hey guys, Just to let you know, I had an amazing time. It was t

Re: [TMIC] Does anyone know?

2011-10-19 Thread Janice Nichols
Dalton, how are you doing? Better in retirement? Janice From: Dalton Garis Sent: Wednesday, October 19, 2011 3:04 PM To: Linda Egli ; kimharrison...@comcast.net Cc: tmic-list@eskimo.com Subject: Re: [TMIC] Does anyone know? But; What if we get the flu? What then? Maybe, it is as bad as

Re: [TMIC] Does anyone know?

2011-10-18 Thread Janice Nichols
My doctor encouraged me to get the vaccine for shingles. He felt that with everything else going wrong with my body, I was risking it to not get the vaccine. Our insurance paid for most all of it. Janice From: James Berg Sent: Tuesday, October 18, 2011 5:09 PM To: tmic-list@eskimo.com S

Re: [TMIC] is it too early? (off topic)

2011-10-14 Thread Janice Nichols
Jeron, Good for you! She obviously knows your situation, so you won’t be pulling any punches with any disability. Just go with the attitude of “you are with someone you like and feel you can have fun with and let it go at that. Just let whatever happen naturally and don’t put pressu

Re: [TMIC] How can a spouse help?

2011-10-10 Thread Janice Nichols
Andrea, You have been going through hell and I am so sorry. Is he in contact with his neurologist very often? He sounds like he may need a change in meds. Most of us have had to change meds after finding one or two that don’t work well.There is a med for spasming which is Baclofe

Re: [TMIC] Facebook

2011-10-08 Thread Janice Nichols
Patti and Betty - Didn’t know you were school nurses.I was a secretary/aide to a school nurse in a big high school for 19 years.I absolutely loved it!I went through 4 nurses and I was lucky enough to have nurses that wanted me to be a part of whatever the injury was or situation was.

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