Re: [TMIC] thisandthat

2013-06-28 Thread bob
the uruagist put a catherer directly into my bladder just below the belly button..i have to have the catherer changed once a month ..wear a leg bag during the day and a overnite bag at nite...for me it was the best sulution... - Original Message - From: James Berg To: Dalton

Re: [TMIC]

2013-02-27 Thread bob
got tm 4/1/2004 male 73 at that time am 80 now use a cane live in penna. - Original Message - From: Janice Nichols To: lynne myers ; tmic Sent: Wednesday, February 27, 2013 7:39 PM Subject: Re: [TMIC] And I don’t want to either. As I said before, I was after the age and

[TMIC] tm umbra

2013-01-26 Thread bob
igot both the day i entered the hosp. 4/1/2004 was paralized from the waist down for a week after that started theropy spent a month in the hosp. 2006 was paralized again spent a month in health south as a in patient got up and using a cane thats where i am now

[TMIC] Chiropractic treatment

2011-04-01 Thread Bob and Sue Mattis
Hey group! I don't usually ask about opinions dealing with myself, but more often about concerns of other folks, but this time it's about me. Has anyone in our group ever used chiropractic treatment after TM? I have had TM for 10 years and are able to walk either unaided or with a cane or

Re: [TMIC] Is anybody there? I;m trying to find someone who remembers meeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

2010-12-23 Thread Bob and Sue Mattis
Jude, ARE YOU KIDDING ME!!! .?? . . . YOU HAVE BEEN ONE OF THE LONG STANDING MEMBERS OF OUR TM INTERNET COMMUNITY! WE'VE BEEN WONDERING HOW YOU ARE!! IT'S GREAT TO SEE YOU ON HERE AGAIN!! WE MISSED YOU! Sue - Original Message - From: Jude Hoops To: tmic-list@eskimo.com

[TMIC] QUESTION ON LARNETON

2010-04-17 Thread Bob and Sue Mattis
Hello all I've had a contact from another PA Tm'er who has asked me to look into a medication called LARNETON. (www.larneton.com http://www.larneton.com/ ). I'm not certain where he first heard about it, but he has asked me to inquire to our list if anyone else has heard of it. I have

[TMIC] LARNETON - PART 2

2010-04-17 Thread Bob and Sue Mattis
Hello all.again. I've done a little more research on Larneton that I asked about in my other e-mail. Seems this Gordon's Herbal Research Center thing is a hoax. Apparently they also have other sites where they promise that the same formula that cures everything from Guillian-Barre to

RE: [TMIC] Re: [Transverse Myelitis Support] surgery after TM

2010-01-21 Thread Bob and Sue Mattis
I don't know what the original post was as well, but. . . . I have had 2 major abdominal surgeries in the last four years, and have had TM for 9 years. I don't think my recovery would have been any different if I didn't have TM. I did require a lot of pain meds because of the severity of the

[TMIC] age got tm

2009-12-12 Thread bob
name robert diehl age now 77 live in doylestown,pa i was 72 and got transverse meylitis and guillem bryee symdrum...that was april 1 2004 spent the whole month of april in the hospital

RE: [TMIC] Age

2009-12-11 Thread Bob and Sue Mattis
I was 49 when I got it July 28, 2000 Sue Pennsylvania -Original Message- From: Janice Nichols [mailto:jan...@centurytel.net] Sent: Friday, December 11, 2009 12:35 AM To: tmic-list@eskimo.com Subject: [TMIC] Age Hey! I have a request. I was talking to my neuro and he was curious

RE: [TMIC] Looking for TMr's from N.E. Ohio area

2009-09-14 Thread Bob and Sue Mattis
Sue Mattis - Harborcreek, PA (near Erie) Co-chair of the PA support group with Pam Hoge We are always open to getting together with folks from other states as well. In fact the first time I ever met with anyone with TM was back in 2001 in Youngstown, Ohio with some of the OHIO group. The

RE: [TMIC] able to move slightly

2009-08-25 Thread Bob and Sue Mattis
UNBELIEVEABLE!!! THIS IS TOTALLY AWESOME TO HEAR!!! -Original Message- From: Jim Lubin [mailto:jlu...@eskimo.com] Sent: Monday, August 24, 2009 4:26 PM To: tmic-list@eskimo.com Subject: [TMIC] able to move slightly The past two weeks I started feeling a tingling in my right lower

[TMIC] VICTORY JUNCTION - part 2

2009-08-25 Thread Bob and Sue Mattis
Hello all! I have to say that Debbie Capen pretty much covered what was truly an awesome experience for those of us who were blessed to be at Victory Junction with the TM families. We were able to watch these kids take part in camping activities that they might never be able to their entire

FW: [TMIC] Artist w TM in New York times

2009-06-28 Thread Bob and Sue Mattis
Speaking as one WITH TM, and not as a caregiver, I find it much easier to understand where this man might have been coming from. It is very possible that the evening might have literally taken every ounce of his inner strength to get through and was truly done. Nothing more to give. If

[TMIC] Neil Wendy Ross (Canada)

2009-04-02 Thread Bob and Sue Mattis
Hello group, Can anyone tell me if Neil and Wendy Ross (Cole's parents) have a new e-mail address? I've been trying to e-mail them about the Victory Junction Gang Camp, and I haven't gotten any response to my e-mails. Maybe my info is outdated. Thanks all. Sue

RE: [TMIC] stem cell

2009-03-24 Thread Bob and Sue Mattis
Amanda, Each person has to decide for themselves if it is the right thing for them. I have no idea what your limitations are because of TM, but I am one of the walking-wounded as they say, and even though my limitations are minor compared to most TM patients, I can tell you without a doubt that

FW: [TMIC] stem cell - ADDITIONAL REMARKS

2009-03-24 Thread Bob and Sue Mattis
HELLO ALL To make myself more clear, I should have said, if the whole thing is legitimate (Part of the Johns Hopkins Project), then I'd be booking my flight to Panama. Sue -Original Message- From: Bob and Sue Mattis [mailto:bobsue6...@adelphia.net] Sent: Tuesday, March 24, 2009

Re: [TMIC] OT: Shower mod questions

2009-02-04 Thread bob
i have a hand held shower wand that shuts off ..my son got it at wal-mart for me i think it was under $30. in cost i like it very much ...when you shut it off it drubbles out a little so when you turn it back on the water is warn - Original Message - From: gerry surette

RE: [TMIC] Re: humble pie

2008-10-27 Thread Bob and Sue Mattis
It is great to hear from both of you. Has anyone had any word from Errol in Australia??? Sue -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, October 26, 2008 8:12 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; tmic-list@eskimo.com Subject: Re: [TMIC] Re: humble pie

RE: [TMIC] Fwd: Hello again

2008-09-26 Thread Bob and Sue Mattis
Hey Jude!...(someone should make a song from those words!...ha ha) WHAT WAS MISSED WAS YOU! So glad you're home.and back with us! Sue -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, September 25, 2008 8:01 AM To:

Re: [TMIC] jude

2008-09-19 Thread bob
verses...have a good day everone one GLAD TO HERE JUDE IS HOME AGAIN - Original Message - From: L T CHERPESKI To: bob ; tmic Sent: Tuesday, September 09, 2008 8:14 PM Subject: Re: [TMIC] jude Bob - 12 days in the hospital! How are you doing - are you ok Please give us

[TMIC] judes correct adddress

2008-08-17 Thread bob
please post the correct address for jude..i have read three different ones so far thank you all bob from pa.

RE: [TMIC] Fwd: JUDE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

2008-08-14 Thread Bob and Sue Mattis
Hello all Does anyone have the exact name and address of the facility that Jude is in? Thanks! Sue -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, August 14, 2008 4:43 PM To: tmic-list@eskimo.com Subject: [TMIC] Fwd:

[TMIC] Fw: jude

2008-07-17 Thread bob
- Original Message - From: bob To: tmic Sent: Thursday, July 17, 2008 7:24 AM Subject: jude has anyone heard how jude is doing..i sent her a get well card a while back.. then saw that she was back in the hospital...are there any updates about her

RE: [TMIC] age at incident

2008-06-06 Thread Bob and Sue Mattis
was 10 minutes. What led up to the onset might have been days in coming. Sue -Original Message- From: Alton Ryder [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, June 05, 2008 6:14 PM To: Bob and Sue Mattis Cc: TM List Subject: Re: [TMIC] age at incident Took 10 minutes to become paralyzed

RE: [TMIC] age at incident

2008-06-05 Thread Bob and Sue Mattis
July 28, 2000 is the DAY THAT WILL LIVE IN INFAMY. I was 49. Took 10 minutes to become paralyzed from the waist down (T12), and now one of the walking wounded. Sue M. Now 57 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, June 05, 2008 9:50 AM To:

FW: [TMIC] Ringing in ears

2008-01-05 Thread Bob and Sue Mattis
-Original Message- From: Bob and Sue Mattis [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, January 04, 2008 3:39 PM To: '[EMAIL PROTECTED]'; 'tmic-list-at-eskimo.com' Subject: RE: [TMIC] Ringing in ears Hi Patti! I too have ringing in my ears. I have had TM since 7-28-00, and I can't

RE: [TMIC] I am a TMIC addict...lol

2007-10-23 Thread Bob and Sue Mattis
Sal, The thing that worked best for me was water therapy. It improved balance, stability and stamina. Not everyone has that type of therapy available in their area, but if you do, it would be well worth looking into. Keep in mind, that every person's TM is unique to them and not everyone responds

RE: [TMIC] Swollen Hands

2007-10-15 Thread Bob and Sue Mattis
Deana, My TM did not affect my hands, however, I would say that eventhough your local emergency room might not have a clue in regards to a TM issue, I believe that is your best response if doctors are otherwise not available. It's possible it's a problem not related to his TM, and swelling, heat

RE: [TMIC] Question

2007-09-11 Thread Bob and Sue Mattis
Someone looking for Phran3que? He's with me. We've been sitting on my back porch breathing in the aroma of the concord grapes ripening on the vine...right here in Northwestern Pennsylvania. Sue -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday,

RE: RE: [TMIC] OT hello?

2007-09-05 Thread Bob and Sue Mattis
I've always fantasized that Phranque looked like James Garner. Guess that gives away my age. Sue -Original Message- From: Grace M. [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, September 04, 2007 7:12 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: tmic-list@eskimo.com Subject: Re: RE: [TMIC] OT hello?

[TMIC] Thanks for the info: Cole's Grandma Carol

2007-08-21 Thread Bob and Sue Mattis
Group, Thanks for the responses to my request.I got what I needed. Sue Mattis

[TMIC] Cole's Grandma Carol

2007-08-20 Thread Bob and Sue Mattis
Hello all! I need to get a hold of Cole Ross's Grandma Carol. If anyone knows how to contact her either via e-mail or phone, I would appreciate you letting me know. It's very important, so I would appreciate hearing back as soon as possible. Thanks! Sue Mattis Co-Chairman PA Support Group

RE: RE: [TMIC] no mail??

2007-07-24 Thread Bob and Sue Mattis
Nothing is ever normal when pHran3que is not here...! -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, July 24, 2007 1:47 PM To: Tracey L. Black; Grace M.; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: tmic-list@eskimo.com Subject: Re: RE: [TMIC] no mail?? Thanks for

[TMIC] FW: Info for reimbursement for IVIG

2007-07-05 Thread Bob and Sue Mattis
Hello All! As part of the Pennsylvania Support Group, I received the following E-mail and got permission from Carol to forward it to the group to see if any of you have had any experience with IVIG (Intravenous Immune Globulin). Have any of you heard of it, or have been given this treatment?

RE: [TMIC] from Gary

2007-06-27 Thread Bob and Sue Mattis
Tim.. I don't think it's odd that three of you that work at the same place all have these issues. There was someone on this list a year or two ago from Ohio that had been working at a hospital that was getting renovated and there were 3 or 4 people who were either diagnosed with TM or MS during

RE: [TMIC] ot

2007-06-11 Thread Bob and Sue Mattis
This might be a good one for Frank to respond to, but I'll try to explain how things worked out for me. I was initially paralyzed from the waist down with a lesion at L-5. Over a period of months, with extensive PT, I recovered to the point of walking with a cane. I did NOT receive any kind of

RE: [TMIC] TM question from Sally!

2007-01-22 Thread Bob and Sue Mattis
Sally, I've had TM since July of 2000 and I, like your husband, walk with a cane. In the fall of 2000 flu shots were being given and I called my Neurologist to find out whether I should get one or not. He strongly recommended I get one and said anyone with a compromised immune system should. He

RE: [TMIC] 2007/TM

2007-01-17 Thread Bob and Sue Mattis
Trudy.. Why on earth would you even consider leaving this group? This is THE PLACE TO BE...don't you think? I can't possibly imagine any other group could be as great as ours! Regardless whether it's TM or MS...to me we're all in this together. Sue Mattis -Original Message- From:

[TMIC] Rush Limbaugh/OT...or maybe not really OT

2006-10-27 Thread Bob and Sue Mattis
Hi, Is anyone else besides me appalled with the remarks Rush Limbaugh as made about Michael J. Fox? Sue

RE: [TMIC] today's feat

2006-10-09 Thread Bob and Sue Mattis
no longer feel it because of the paralysis. L-5 was where my lesion was. Sue -Original Message- From: Bob and Sue Mattis [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, October 08, 2006 10:40 PM To: 'Alton Ryder'; 'TM list' Subject: RE: [TMIC] today's feat I agree Alton. My onset was within less

RE: [TMIC] Fw: I've lost all of my prednisone weight.....

2006-03-04 Thread Bob and Sue Mattis
You wake up in the morning and look in the mirror and discover youve grown gills. You have an uncontrollable urge to water the lawn and go out after dark with a flashlight to catch nightcrawlers. You spend way too much time in the pet area at Walmart talking to the goldfish

[TMIC] Medications for banding

2006-03-04 Thread Bob and Sue Mattis
Hello group, Ive had another contact from another Pennsylvania TMer who asked me if I knew what medications could be giving for the banding and tightness. I have not personally dealt with that issue, so I told her I would put out a note on the list and ask if I could get response from

[TMIC] Pennsylvania newbie looking for help

2006-02-08 Thread Bob and Sue Mattis
Hello group, A couple months ago I had a gentleman contact me from near Philadelphia who has had TM since Oct./Nov, and you might remember he asked me to post a question about shellfish. Anyhow, he called me yesterday and asked if I would put up a post on the list inquiring if there are

[TMIC] Shellfish vs TM

2006-01-12 Thread Bob and Sue Mattis
Hello! I got a phone call on Tuesday night from a newbie to TM who found my name on the TMA website under PA Support Group. He developed TM in November and has recovered to the point of using a walker. One of the questions he asked me, which I in turn am asking all you experts out there