Re: [TMIC] question you probably already heard

2006-09-26 Thread ROGER C PRATT
 I got this information from Medline Plus. There is a link to it at the Transverse Myelitis Association Website. I don't know if it is helpful with TM (maybe if the TM is the recurring kind), but I don't believe it is used. "This medication is used to treat patients with multiple sclerosis

Re: [TMIC] Vibrations

2006-08-24 Thread ROGER C PRATT
I used to tell people that it was like holding on to a low voltage electric fence. I once touched an electric fence as a kid. Although the tingling/vibrations aren't as strong, that was the only way I could think of to explain it. - Roger in Kennewick, WA - Original Message -

Re: [TMIC] baclofen 30 MG A DAY

2006-08-04 Thread ROGER C PRATT
I take a medication called tranxene, but only as needed. My spasms haven't been too bad for a while now. (I've had TM for 12 years or so.) Hope you can find something that will work for you! - Roger in Kennewick, WA - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To:

[TMIC] Re: Lyrica and dry mouth

2006-05-26 Thread ROGER C PRATT
Lynn, about 5 of the meds that I'm taking have the side effect of dry mouth. These are some of the tips my dentist recommended for dealing with dry mouth: Tips for Managing Dry Mouth • If your dry mouth is caused by medicine, your physician might change your medicine or adjust the dose.•

Re: [TMIC] testing

2006-05-13 Thread ROGER C PRATT
Yes. I wondered why I haven't seen posts from you for a while. Thought you might be a lurker like me. - Roger :-) - Original Message - From: Gillian Clark To: tmic-list@eskimo.com Sent: Saturday, May 13, 2006 3:06 AM Subject: [TMIC] testing will someone

Re: [TMIC]

2006-04-27 Thread ROGER C PRATT
Hi Chantal, I am taking Lyrica for TM caused nerve pain. I just looked it up on the internet and it said, This medication is used to treat pain caused by nerve damage due to diabetes and shingles (herpes zoster) infection. It is also used with other medications to treat certain types of seizures

Re: [TMIC] Chiro

2006-04-16 Thread ROGER C PRATT
My wife works for Social Security and she says: Hi Sally, As a disability claims representative, I can tell you that there is absolutely no SSA law saying that you must wait a whole year to reapply for benefits, after you found you were unable to go back to work. I don't know where you got

Re: [TMIC] Chiro

2006-04-16 Thread ROGER C PRATT
She somehow thinks that MS is worse. Got me??? - Original Message - From: Sharon Marsden To: ROGER C PRATT ; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: tmic Sent: Sunday, April 16, 2006 4:01 PM Subject: Re: [TMIC] Chiro Great information. Thanks to Roger and to Terese

Re: [TMIC] Chiro

2006-04-14 Thread ROGER C PRATT
I'm not sure what "light case" of TM is. There are many of us "walking wounded"that look just fine. I was convinced that mine was a light case and tried to go back to work. That was almost 12 years ago. The fatigue is the worst. Hope the chiro helps you. You were lucky to find one that is

[TMIC] Fw: The Spoon Theory

2006-04-08 Thread ROGER C PRATT
My son sent me this link and I thought it might interesting to the TMIC list. Roger in Kennewick, WA http://www.butyoudontlooksick.com/2006/02/the_spoon_theory.php#more

Re: [TMIC] osteoporosis

2006-04-04 Thread ROGER C PRATT
Hi Linda, I don't post often, but read all the posts everyday. I don't know how osteoporosis is for men, but I do know about seizures. I had seizures for two years before my TM diagnosis (none since). I was put on a number of medications (Febatol, Tegretol, Dilantin, Depakote) which I had

[TMIC] Re: not recieving digest

2006-03-05 Thread ROGER C PRATT
I also lost the digest. I e-mailed Jim Lubin and he said the digest might be broken. So I have subscribed to the list rather then the digest and have started getting mail again. Best of luck, Roger Pratt :-) - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL

[TMIC] Have I been cut off

2006-02-18 Thread ROGER C PRATT
I haven't gotten a digest for a few days. Have I been cut off the list? (My computer has been acting a little strangely lately.) Roger

Re: [TMIC] Muscle vibrations or tremors

2006-01-30 Thread ROGER C PRATT
I have those same feelings. Kinda creepy, but I don't think it is anything to worry about. Roger - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: tmic-list@eskimo.com Sent: Monday, January 30, 2006 5:35 AM Subject: [TMIC] Muscle vibrations or