[TMIC] An update

2010-09-23 Thread j ra
Hi friends, A couple of months ago I left Brasil to try to remember who I was before TM..as you all know. Do you remember the little child I found with TM who changed my life? Well if not, her name is Christa Brumant who also suffer from this disease of ours from Trinidad. She is presently

RE: [TMIC] Memory Loss

2010-08-28 Thread j ra
Ok so I'm only 31, but this thing of ours sure does some tricks on me and my memory. I am sure that I have lost some of my most painful days as when I was in the hospital a few times are completely unknown to me now. My wife tells me a lot of stories about things that happened to me when I was

RE: [TMIC] Update on Mike

2010-08-17 Thread j ra
I'm so sorry to hear thisall I can offer is the thoughts and prayers of me and my wife. I hope Mike knows how much people all over the world cares for him and he feels our love and prayers in his time of need. Jeron Date: Tue, 17 Aug 2010 10:13:55 -0700 From: rn11...@yahoo.com Subject: Re:

RE: [TMIC] Fw: Fwd: FW: How to dance in the rain.....

2010-08-13 Thread j ra
Thanks, this is why I am so deeply in love with my wife. Jeron Date: Fri, 13 Aug 2010 15:49:04 -0700 From: jcs...@yahoo.com To: tmic-list@eskimo.com Subject: [TMIC] Fw: Fwd: FW: How to dance in the rain. How to Dance in the Rain

RE: [TMIC] arghhh!!!!!!!

2010-08-11 Thread j ra
I for one can't blame my lack of sleep on TM. I had Insomnia for 14 years now. I take sleeping pills everynight or else I get just around 15 to 20 minutes sleep, no more. I use a drug called Doxylamine Succinate 50 mg for my sleeping problems (it's highly restricted here in Brasil, but my

RE: [TMIC] helpful hints

2010-07-31 Thread j ra
Ok, I'll give it a shot! why not... Jeron From: suret...@sympatico.ca To: tmic-list@eskimo.com Date: Sat, 31 Jul 2010 13:00:17 -0400 Subject: [TMIC] helpful hints good afternoon everyone (except those on the west coast where it is still morning) herein is an article that appeared in the

RE: [TMIC] Fwd: Do I like getting old?

2010-07-28 Thread j ra
Truely inspiring. Thanks Gunny Jeron From: bgunny7...@aol.com Date: Wed, 28 Jul 2010 12:02:20 -0400 To: Tmic-list@eskimo.com Subject: [TMIC] Fwd: Do I like getting old? --Forwarded Message Attachment-- From: lindalee5...@aol.com Date: Wed, 28 Jul 2010 08:26:10 -0400 Subject: Do I

RE: [TMIC] Thank you!

2010-07-25 Thread j ra
Hey Rev. Craig, Welcome to our little society! Just like so much of us, I'm sorry to meet you this way, but please know we only do one thing here and that is support each other. I know for a fact that these TMers do so much for eachother that it borders on an other worldly experience

RE: [TMIC] short story

2010-07-24 Thread j ra
Gunny, Good stuff as usual! What an amazing story. I am always glad to hear stuff like this, especially from a man like you. I remember the kick in the pants I got from you a couple months ago and how much it truely helped me. Now my wife and I are happy again and it only took a journey half

RE: [TMIC] about Jude (Hey Jude)

2010-07-23 Thread j ra
This is so touchingthis is why we need eachother. I too am thankful to have found you guys...all of you! Jude must know how loved she is. Let's all continue to wish her well and wait for a response from her. Jeron From: patticoole...@gmail.com To: pjv1...@chartermi.net;

RE: [TMIC] about Jude (Hey Jude)

2010-07-22 Thread j ra
Pray for Jude From: jan...@centurytel.net To: pjv1...@chartermi.net; tmic-list@eskimo.com Subject: Re: [TMIC] about Jude (Hey Jude) Date: Wed, 21 Jul 2010 22:43:11 -0500 Tell her Janice, from Missouri, thinks about her and wishes her well. Janice

RE: [TMIC] OT - need prayers after seeing video will understand why

2010-07-20 Thread j ra
Bernie, I am so sorrythis is so sad! Your family is in my prayers. Please hang in there, remember we are not only joined by this affliction, but also by the love and caring we have for eachother. We'll get you through this, please keep us updated with all of their needs and how we can

[TMIC] I'm back!

2010-07-05 Thread j ra
Hi guys, A couple of months ago I left Brasil for the Caribbean to spend some time alone and try to rediscover life before TM. It's been tough, especially because I decided to quit meds. No gabapentin, no miosan (for the shakes, think it's called xanaflex elsewhere) no valium, just sleeping

RE: [TMIC] 2010 - Here we go again!

2010-06-29 Thread j ra
Hey Roger, Hang in there buddy! Just when we think things can't get worse for us TMers, TM throws us a curve ball. I took the opportunity to read up on this disorder and I am in shock that there are so much things that are always going to be heading our way because of TM. My thoughts and my

RE: [TMIC] forgot to say that I'm home

2010-05-29 Thread j ra
Glad to hear you're back! It's amazing that you travelled so far! I'm sorry about the pneumonia bout though and I pray all is well now. I myself have completed three legs of my journey. I'm off to Tobago to do some more scuba diving and some deep sea fishing out in the atlantic ocean. It's

RE: [TMIC] Newly Diagnosed and Need Guidance

2010-05-28 Thread j ra
Hey Ruben, I, as most of us here, can empathise with your situation. It is very costly and the burden becomes unbearable. We've all been there. I'm sure someone on our list must be able to help you get the financial support that you need. The rest of us can give you the emotional support that

RE: [TMIC] music

2010-05-27 Thread j ra
Wow, simply awesomefound some of his stuff on youtube. Date: Thu, 27 May 2010 13:38:49 -0700 From: hwyfli...@yahoo.com Subject: Re: [TMIC] music To: bgunny7...@aol.com; Tmic-list@eskimo.com Dang Gunny...I just pulled up his website and listened to some tracksthis guy straight out

RE: [TMIC] alive

2010-05-22 Thread j ra
From: Barbara H. Sent: Saturday, May 22, 2010 9:57 AM To: j ra Cc: Transverse Myelytis Subject: Re: [TMIC] alive Hi Jeron, Thanks for the further insight. Though you don't owe any of us an explanation, this does help us understand more. I have known of people who did push loved ones

RE: [TMIC] CYBER-thon to benefit TMA on June 8th

2010-05-22 Thread j ra
damn...this is so cool! It took me 6 months to learn to walk again, so I'm in guys. Jeron Date: Sat, 22 May 2010 18:52:56 -0700 To: tmic-list@eskimo.com From: jlu...@myelitis.org Subject: [TMIC] CYBER-thon to benefit TMA on June 8th I am helping Sally Franz (a TM survivor) with her

RE: [TMIC] Living life on your own terms - accepting TM???

2010-05-22 Thread j ra
oh hell yeah, I'm there now! I can't feel anything under my feet, but I'm a walker. Somehow when the sand gets between your toes in the warm Caribbbean sand, you can actually feel it. It's amazing. Warm, wet and new.what we all TMers need. I'd like to walk barefoot in some snow soon

RE: [TMIC] alive

2010-05-21 Thread j ra
Hey everybody, When I started this post, I sure as hell wasn't expecting the can of worms that I opened up! I got what you all said about me being selfish and trying to go it alonepushing my wife away and all that. When I came to the Caribbean it was for two reasons. 1. I needed to learn

[TMIC] alive

2010-05-20 Thread j ra
Have anyone of you ever wondered what it would be like without this? I've put so much pressure on my family that I now know what loneliness feels like. I haven't seen my wife for months and I prefer it this way. I have so much pain and it's mine and mine alone to bear. I have fibromyalgia,

RE: [TMIC] alive

2010-05-20 Thread j ra
I truely appreciate everything that you each said to me about this. I guess it killed me a little inside when I saw what I was doing to my wife and the pressure she was under. I live in Brazil and I have a lot of faith in my team of doctors, but being a 10 on a pain scale of 1-10 everyday is

[TMIC] Mother's Day!

2010-05-09 Thread j ra
Happy Birthday to you May babiesand also Happy Mother's Day to all you mothers!! Enjoy your day! May it be pain-free! Jeron _ Hotmail: Trusted email with powerful SPAM

RE: [TMIC] Amytretaline (sp)

2010-04-26 Thread j ra
I used it too, didn't work out too well for meIt is called Amytryptaline here in Brasil. I still take gabapentin and neurotin, valium, cymbalta and miosan plus prescription sleeping pills. What a cocktail, but never had any depression or suicidal thoughts. I do see a psychologist every

RE: [TMIC] Suicide Inducing Drugs?

2010-04-14 Thread j ra
I for one have horrible side-effects with Lyrica. I actually turn near blue with this drug. I would say it works though. I am comfortable with neurotin and gabapentin together. I also take Seroquel and sleeping pills and my pain is reduced a bitenough to get by. Jeron From:

RE: [TMIC] Walk Aide

2010-04-05 Thread j ra
; toddtm2...@sbcglobal.net; tmic-list@eskimo.com Subject: Re: [TMIC] Walk Aide Date: Sun, 4 Apr 2010 22:15:18 -0500 Jeron, Can you get into physical therapy? You have probably done that before, but maybe at this point more can be done. Janice From: j ra Sent: Sunday, April 04, 2010

RE: [TMIC] Walk Aide

2010-04-04 Thread j ra
Good night everyone, I just out of the hospital for the 6th time in the almost 2 years of TM. I used the walk aide for some time when I was learning to walk again, but found it very difficult too, especially around tight corners. I'm using cruches now, but I still drag my right leg along. I

RE: [TMIC] Still in the Hospital

2010-04-01 Thread j ra
From: Janice Nichols jan...@centurytel.net To: j ra rumc...@hotmail.com; hwyfli...@yahoo.com; rp...@neillsupply.com; Transverse Myelytis tmic-list@eskimo.com Sent: Wed, March 31, 2010 5:12:53 PM Subject: Re: [TMIC] Still in the Hospital Weather You got it! Janice From: j ra

RE: [TMIC] April birthdays

2010-04-01 Thread j ra
Happy birthday April TMers! Jeron, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil _ Hotmail: Trusted email with Microsoft’s powerful SPAM protection. https://signup.live.com/signup.aspx?id=60969

[TMIC] Still in the Hospital

2010-03-31 Thread j ra
Hey guys, It's 10 days now and I'm still stuck in an ICU. It's confirmed that it is recurrent TM. Right now they are just treating pain and trying to manage symptoms. So say a prayer for me, or keep me in your thouhgts. Yours, Jeron From: jan...@centurytel.net To: hwyfli...@yahoo.com;

RE: [TMIC] Hospital

2010-03-26 Thread j ra
on the information to you, their patient. Take care, Debbie -Original Message- From: j ra Sent: Mar 25, 2010 5:29 AM To: jan...@centurytel.net, rp...@neillsupply.com, Transverse Myelytis Subject: RE: [TMIC] Hospital Dear Friends, Last night I had a couple of bad episodes. Pain spasms

RE: [TMIC] Hospital

2010-03-25 Thread j ra
. Janice From: Robert Pall Sent: Wednesday, March 24, 2010 2:43 PM To: j ra ; Transverse Myelytis Subject: RE: [TMIC] Hospital Jeron: I know you are terrified and I don't blame youbut please remember you are not alone. When did you have your first onset? What tests did the Dr

RE: [TMIC] Hospital

2010-03-24 Thread j ra
--- On Tue, 3/23/10, j ra rumc...@hotmail.com wrote: From: j ra rumc...@hotmail.com Subject: RE: [TMIC] Children To: jan...@centurytel.net, pieterheat...@shaw.ca, Transverse Myelytis tmic-list@eskimo.com Date: Tuesday, March 23, 2010, 3:14 AM Hey all, Firstly, I'm in the hospital again for more

RE: [TMIC] Children

2010-03-23 Thread j ra
Hey all, Firstly, I'm in the hospital again for more treatments (severe back pain due to herniated discs and dragging right leg, pins and needles etc). I asked Prof. Ivan about the connection and he disagrees based on many things he started to explain that I may have been too drugged up to

RE: [TMIC] OT My Mom

2010-03-20 Thread j ra
Your TM family is here for you. Jeron Date: Sat, 20 Mar 2010 09:27:30 -0700 From: jmh1...@sbcglobal.net Subject: [TMIC] OT My Mom To: wolft...@optonline.net; tmic-list@eskimo.com Kevin, It looks like by bringing her home you allowed her to see that you were ok, to share time with you, and

RE: [TMIC] OT Hospice

2010-03-17 Thread j ra
Hi Kevin, Please allow me to add my experience to this, maybe it would help. Around the same time I was diagnosed for TM, my dad fell ill with ALS or Motor Neuron Disease (in the US it's called Lou Gehrigs Disease). He was in and out of Private hospitals for more than a year and he, like your

RE: [TMIC] Re: Hope

2010-03-12 Thread j ra
Hi everyone, I have to ask a favour. This is a case that I'm personally getting involved with and I need some help. It's a pediatric case and I need some advice as to the best place for the child to receive care. Please read the article. FULL STORY Paralysed girl needs

[TMIC] TM and Me

2010-03-09 Thread j ra
I'm so glad to have found this site. I was diagnosed with TM in October 2008. My battle continues. Jeron o'Hara Rampersad _ Hotmail: Trusted email with Microsoft’s powerful SPAM