Re: [TMIC] I'm back!

2010-07-08 Thread Jill Z
Jaron, While you're in Brazil I think you should check out the juices with Acai Berry in them.  I have gotten TREMENDOUS relief from drinking this (new to my area) juice called Mona Vie that I've even become a distributor.  Its some super antioxidant berry that I am quite sure has

Re: [TMIC] Back on!!!

2009-12-05 Thread Jill Z
I think the weather you're looking for is in Fijilol --- On Sat, 12/5/09, CANDIS KALLEY cakal...@embarqmail.com wrote: From: CANDIS KALLEY cakal...@embarqmail.com Subject: Re: [TMIC] Back on!!! To: tmic-list tmic-list@eskimo.com Date: Saturday, December 5, 2009, 4:25 PM #yiv31901541 p

Re: [TMIC] Swine Flu

2009-10-31 Thread Jill Z
I have not gotten any vaccines yet because I was on the fence about it.  I have gotten the flu vaccine in the past and was fine. However, my MS Dr. told me to get the vaccines, but do not get the kind that are taken in your nose. Happy Halloween, Jill --- On Sat, 10/31/09, lynne myers

[TMIC] TM and Lupus question

2009-09-17 Thread Jill Z
After 6 years and 2 TM episodes I finally got a diagnosis yesterday.  I went from having TM to MS to no MS to Lupus.  Oddly enough all normal lupus tests come back negative, but theres a new and specific one that came back positive. The crazy part is I was taking shots for MS since March!  Good

Re: [TMIC] weird sensations

2009-09-15 Thread Jill Z
. I would not even mind a month wait to get into a doctor just because I know I would not have to live on the street to pay for the treatments needed.   Kathy who is frustrated, hurting, depressed and scared.. - Original Message - From: Jill Z To: LadyOwl Sent: Tuesday, September 15

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

2009-09-13 Thread Jill Z
Jill From Chicago --- On Sun, 9/13/09, Laura Beaudin laura.beau...@gmail.com wrote: From: Laura Beaudin laura.beau...@gmail.com Subject: Re: [TMIC] Looking for TMr's for support groups To: Catherine camoa...@yahoo.com Cc: kevin weilacher hwyfli...@yahoo.com, Transverse Mylitis Group

[TMIC] Unidentified subject!

2009-09-12 Thread Jill Z
I wonder if this could work for TM?  Does anyone take this blood pressure medicine and notice any difference?  Maybe with some blue gatorade and blue MM's it would work better...hehe   http://www.webmd.com/multiple-sclerosis/news/20090817/blood-pressure-drug-may-help-treat-ms?ecd=wnl_mls_091109

Re: [TMIC] able to move slightly

2009-08-24 Thread Jill Z
Jim that is great!  No pain no gain.  Have you been eating blue MM's or something??? --- On Mon, 8/24/09, Jim Lubin jlu...@eskimo.com wrote: From: Jim Lubin jlu...@eskimo.com Subject: [TMIC] able to move slightly To: tmic-list@eskimo.com Date: Monday, August 24, 2009, 3:26 PM The past two

Re: [TMIC] That banding feeling

2009-08-11 Thread Jill Z
I had that banding feeling when I first got diagnosed 5 years ago also.  But with my second attack in January I didn't have it thank God!  --- On Tue, 8/11/09, pjv1...@chartermi.net pjv1...@chartermi.net wrote: From: pjv1...@chartermi.net pjv1...@chartermi.net Subject: Re: [TMIC] That banding

Re: [TMIC] arts page

2009-07-06 Thread Jill Z
Wim I really like your paintings!  What talent.  I really LOVE the palm tree one.  That would go great with the decor in my house. Jill --- On Sun, 7/5/09, wim from holland wim_from_holl...@hotmail.com wrote: From: wim from holland wim_from_holl...@hotmail.com Subject: [TMIC] arts page To:

Re: [TMIC] Update on Jim

2009-07-06 Thread Jill Z
Carol, That is great news!  Glad to hear he's on the road to a speedy recovery.  Continue to Keep us posted! Jill --- On Sat, 7/4/09, cjb...@aol.com cjb...@aol.com wrote: From: cjb...@aol.com cjb...@aol.com Subject: [TMIC] Update on Jim To: tmic-list@eskimo.com Date: Saturday, July 4, 2009,

RE: [TMIC] Transverse Myelitis Network

2009-06-17 Thread Jill Z
Well said Tracy! Jill --- On Wed, 6/17/09, Tracey L. Black tracey.bl...@hnoins.com wrote: From: Tracey L. Black tracey.bl...@hnoins.com Subject: RE: [TMIC] Transverse Myelitis Network To: ladyno...@aol.com, heyjude48...@aol.com, tmic-list@eskimo.com Date: Wednesday, June 17, 2009, 1:14 PM

Re: [TMIC] read receipts?

2009-06-16 Thread Jill Z
I get them with correspondence from my daughter's school.  I guess they want to confirm which parents read the email --- On Mon, 6/15/09, Grace M. grace...@gmail.com wrote: From: Grace M. grace...@gmail.com Subject: Re: [TMIC] read receipts? To: jharpe...@aol.com Cc: k...@frontiernet.net,

Re: [TMIC] Re: WHAT DID YOU DO???

2009-06-16 Thread Jill Z
My doc just told me it's VERY VERY important to take 3,000-5,000 IU of Vitamin D plus omega oils (either fish or flax) every day.  Also anyone over 45 should be taking a baby asprin everyday.  Fewer broken bones when we get older because the vitamin D helps the body absorb calcium which is

Re: [TMIC] Where is everyone

2009-04-07 Thread Jill Z
I'm here too. --- On Tue, 4/7/09, fr...@franksheldon.com fr...@franksheldon.com wrote: From: fr...@franksheldon.com fr...@franksheldon.com Subject: Re: [TMIC] Where is everyone To: rn11...@yahoo.com, tmic-list@eskimo.com Date: Tuesday, April 7, 2009, 8:21 AM Everyone is getting ready for

[TMIC] What a great video!

2009-03-26 Thread Jill Z
Jim, Thank you for the link to the video.   As a former fertility patient...My ex husband and I did fertility meds in '99-2000 and of course they cannot put all of the cells they make inside of you or you will end up like Octomom.  They freeze them for a later date.    In my case we got

[TMIC] For you MSr's

2009-02-26 Thread Jill Z
I know some of us TMr's turned into MSr's and I was just wondering have any of you experienced that Lhermette's sign when you bend your neck forward and get electric down your legs?  And does that ever go away??? Thanks, Jill in Chicago TM '04 MS '09 :(

[TMIC] Haven't gotten any e-mails

2009-02-21 Thread Jill Z
Is anyone out there?  I'm weaning off my prednisone now and had a few questions. Thanks, Jill

Re: [TMIC] More Lesions??

2009-02-01 Thread Jill Z
. I still have no solumedrol drip!! --- On Sat, 1/31/09, lynne myers lynnemye...@yahoo.com wrote: From: lynne myers lynnemye...@yahoo.com Subject: Re: [TMIC] Exacerbation? Medrol Dose pack? To: Jill Z jillybean60...@yahoo.com Date: Saturday, January 31, 2009, 6:09 AM I have used the dose

[TMIC] Exacerbation? Medrol Dose pack?

2009-01-30 Thread Jill Z
Hi Everyone, I had another mild episode/exacerbation of TM the other night.  I am a little weaker today than yesterday.(left leg weakness, right leg burning nerve pain) I couldn't get a hold of my regular neuro, but got a script for the Medrol dose pack from one of the docs in the ER. Normally

Re: [TMIC] re:guidelines

2008-10-24 Thread Jill Z
If it's religious or political and you DON'T like it then just delete it.  Simple and done.  No big deal... --- On Fri, 10/24/08, Sandy Heidel [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: Sandy Heidel [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [TMIC] re:guidelines To: [EMAIL PROTECTED], tmic-list@eskimo.com Date:

Re: [TMIC] 19 year TM Anniversary - my thanks to TMIC

2008-05-21 Thread Jill Z
Hi All, I'm still on the list but don't have much to say since I had a pretty good recovery and I'm actually working 2 jobs thankfully and have been super busy. I do still think of my TM and continue to pray for all of you. Jill Jim Lubin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Whenever I hear this I

Re: [TMIC] Flu Shot

2007-10-07 Thread Jill Z
I get a flu shot every year before and after TM and nothing is any different. Jill Grace M. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I don't get flu or pneumonia shots either. Because my TM was a result of relapsing Devic's, it's just not a risk that I am prepared to take.

Re: [TMIC] my introduction to the group

2007-09-13 Thread Jill Z
HI Mindy, I haven't posted lately myself and I'm in about the same boat as you are. I have had Lhermette's sign on a few occasions in my 2 years of TM. I actually had it before then and blew it off because it went away. I have not had ANY symptoms in a while thank God. I just wanted to

Re: [TMIC] Carpal Tunnel questions

2007-06-30 Thread Jill Z
Kevin, In fact one of my friends from work had Carpal Tunnel surgery yesterday. I guess the pain in UNBEARABLE at times and she had a spur of the moment surgery because she couldn't stand it anymore. Some people live with it for years though. It's hard to say in our cases with TM as a

Re: [TMIC] Re: Who's got what?

2007-05-13 Thread Jill Z
I don't mind hearing about people who have other diseases, syndromes, whateverI have TM and my best friend has MS. Sometimes we compare notes. It sure doesn't hurt since it seems like we're all in the same kinda boat. I'm always worried that my TM will come back OR progress to MS?

Re: [TMIC] May Birthdays

2007-05-01 Thread Jill Z
Happy Birthday May Babies!! [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Happy Birthday to the May babies!! If any of the information below is not accurate, please send a correction to [EMAIL PROTECTED] If you don't see your birthday here and would like to have it added, please send the information to

[TMIC] TM Pregnancy

2007-04-16 Thread Jill Z
Hi Everyone, I was wondering if there was anyone out there that has been pregnant and had a child since they've had TM? Was your pregnancy normal? Did you have any times where the TM got worse? I have a pretty mild case and am contemplating 1 more child. Thanks for all your help! Jill

Re: [TMIC] WONDERFUL NEWS

2007-01-24 Thread Jill Z
Great for her!!! Keep up the good work! Tracey L. Black [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: My daughter, Ashlee, has just permanently given up her wheelchair. She is now using an up n go walker and her forearm crutches as her only form of transportation!!! She is coming up on her 2 year

RE: [TMIC] Use GoodSearch to Benefit TMA!

2007-01-22 Thread Jill Z
I do too...even if the website is in my favorites.. ROBERT COOK [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:I DO, DO THE REST OF YOU ALL? EVEN IF I KNOW THE WEB SITE. BOB - Original Message - From: Jim Lubin To: tmic-list@eskimo.com Sent: 1/19/2007 3:49:16 PM

Re: [TMIC] OT OT OT 2007

2006-12-31 Thread Jill Z
Happy New Year to you Jude and everyone else on the list. Let's make this the best year ever! Jill in Chicago [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

Re: [TMIC] December birthdays

2006-12-02 Thread Jill Z
Happy Birthday December Babies!! [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I can't believe we're just about into December already! Where did November go?? Happy Birthday to all the December babies! (Please send any additions or corrections to [EMAIL PROTECTED]) 12-2-74 Meghan ([EMAIL

Re: [TMIC] Testing 1-2-3

2006-12-01 Thread Jill Z
I got these Carol E [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Have not received any messages for 2 days. Is the list working? www.greatamericanbeanbag.com - Access over 1 million songs - Yahoo! Music Unlimited.

[TMIC] Baclofen and Neurontin??

2006-11-22 Thread Jill Z
Hi Everyone, Thanks for the input on the epidural injection. Well I didn't receive it today but I'm supposed to next Saturday. The doc prescribed Neruontin and Baclofen for my pinched nerve? I've never taken any of these for TM or anything else, but I know alot of you are on them. Can you

Re: [TMIC] tingling pins/needles spreading in leg

2006-11-09 Thread Jill Z
Sharon, Yes. My left side is the bad side too, and that's how my TM started. My right foot also felt weird too. I was walking like a duck for a long time because I couldn't feel my leg and feet. I think you need to see your neuro. I didn't like the prednisone either, but it's supposed to help

Re: [TMIC] November Birthdays

2006-11-01 Thread Jill Z
Happy Birthday November babies!![EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I can't believe it is November already! Happy Birthday to you all!(Please send any additons or corrections to tmic-list@eskimo.com).11-01-59 Ella ([EMAIL PROTECTED])11-03-60 Gina ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) 11-8 Diane ([EMAIL

[TMIC] MRI is good

2006-10-28 Thread Jill Z
I want to thank everyone for their thoughts and prayers about the MRI yesterday. I couldn't wait til Monday and I found out the results today via my friend at work: 1) I have a brain 2) it has no lesions 3) it's unremarkable YAY!!! Now I can go to my halloween party and enjoy myself and have

[TMIC] 2nd annual MRI

2006-10-27 Thread Jill Z
Ok everyone, I had my 2nd annual MRI of my braintonight. The neuro said I really show signs (upon exam)of MS but let's hope it's negative. I'm a little nervous and I'm gonna be nosey and look up my results myself at work on Monday...Hopefully I won't faint at my desk. I have a tendency to do that

Re: [TMIC] OT - thanks

2006-10-22 Thread Jill Z
Bernie, Show off those pearly whites! For those who don't want to see you're smile...they can just delete. Sometimes we don't have a whole lot to smile about so go ahead and show it off I say. Jill in ChicagoBernard Pelow [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hey Folks, A while back I asked for help in

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

2006-09-20 Thread Jill Z
You guys are describing exactly what I've been asking about...A pressure in my head that I can feel all over my head and in my ears and in the top of my throat/jaw. I even told my Dr. it feels like I have encephalitis without a headache! Like a big head and more off balance when this happens.

Re: [TMIC] Re: Brain stuff or not

2006-09-16 Thread Jill Z
I'm confused too. I swear something is wrong w/ my jaw and my left side feels weaker and less sensation than the right. My lesion is at T10-11 why the hell am I feeling it in my left arm and jaw and neck and ears??? I see the neuro on 10/18 maybe something else is going on? Anyone else feel this.

Re: [TMIC] no emails

2006-09-09 Thread Jill Z
I've been getting them too. Some were sent individually to me and not to the whole group so I can't be sure what/if I missed anything.bobby jim hijar [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I've received at least 23 messages since Thursday. I may have trashed others but I can't remember now..;)

Re: [TMIC] increased symptoms

2006-09-07 Thread Jill Z
Margie, I've had increased symptoms lately BIGTIME. Mine usually get worse around that "time of the month" + I think the full moon doesn't help either. I'm about ready to go on some antidepressants but I'm trying to hold out. A little ativan here and there will hopefully do it. My mornings are

Re: [TMIC]banding

2006-09-04 Thread Jill Z
I used to get the banding across the top and arch of my leftfoot as if I had an ankle brace on. I also would getaround on my left wrist.Krissy Z [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: My banding is usually my right leg, and some days better than others, the tightness around my ankle and knee...sometimes my

RE: [TMIC]banding

2006-09-04 Thread Jill Z
muscles, and have spent a fortune on Rolfing treatments to ease it off. (They didn’t work) Thank you for sharing your experiences. Mine is on the right side, from the torso on down the leg, right to the foot.JanetFrom: Jill Z [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: September 4, 2006 4:49 PMTo

RE: [TMIC] tm

2006-09-01 Thread Jill Z
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 PROTECTED] wrote: I think mine came on gradually - when I thin back to what happened before I went totally numb, tingly and lame on my left

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

2006-09-01 Thread Jill Z
I think I was on 900mg a day for a while and I swear I felt worse too! I think it made my condition worse. Especially since mine was caused by a virus and prednisone weakens your immune system..I think it made it worse. I'm ok for now though."Butcher, Bernie [SFS]" [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

[TMIC] Lipoma/hemangioma of the spine

2006-08-17 Thread Jill Z
Hi Everyone, Have any of you ever heard ofa lipoma or a hemangioma of the spine? One of my friends at work has this and has numbness in her arms, constant painand has memory problems etc. Sounds a little like us but her legs and bladder and bowles etc are fineJust thought I'd see if anyone is

[TMIC] Fwd: Article from the Chicago Sun-Times

2006-06-07 Thread Jill Z
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[TMIC] 2 questions---1 for the ladies

2006-02-18 Thread Jill Z
I'm pretty new to the TM thing and seem to be making a good recovery so far but I was wondering if: #1 - Do any of the women notice their symptoms are a little worse before their periods or ovulation?#2 does anyone ever get a pressure like feeling in their head? It's not a headache but just