[TMIC] Re: [OT] Caps and craps

2006-09-15 Thread sbrassil
Yeah Bobberino, I use my sister's AOL account and it's pretty much crappy because you can't use Outlook and I don't have any viewing options and very limited writing options. So, needless to say I can't do what Michelle suggested. I think everyone who is bothered by the stupid caps lock thing

Re: [TMIC] am i getting worse?

2006-09-07 Thread sbrassil
When I was on nuerontin, I had major short term memory problems. When I went off it, my memory problems went away. Although, when I am in more pain and tired, I do have some memory problems. I chalk this up to fatigue. -sandy brassil, charlotte, nc -Original Message- From: [EMAIL

Re: [TMIC] tm

2006-09-06 Thread sbrassil
I'm sure you have mentioned this before, but forgive me. I don't have time to read the list in detail since I don't have a computer at home right now. But, why doyour doctors think you had Transverse Myelitis rather than have MS?I mean; with 7 lesions showing on your first MRI?? Are your lesions

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

2006-08-31 Thread sbrassil
?? didn't we already know this information? -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: tmic-list@eskimo.com Sent: Thu, 31 Aug 2006 10:42 AM Subject: [TMIC] Fw: CAUSES OF TM --CHECK OUT THE RED HIGHLITES Myelitis And Acute Transverse Myelitis

Re: [TMIC] Vibrations

2006-08-25 Thread sbrassil
For me, I would call the tingling-vibration thing and the "electrical shock" thing different things. I used to get thehorrible shock feeling in my arms, sometimes in my feet.I play the flute. I couldn't play for a while after TM, but when I started practicing again and getting my strength back

Re: [TMIC] swelling

2006-07-07 Thread sbrassil
TM is not a disease, butrather a syndrome with resulting residuals. Swelling can be caused by a number of things, for ex.: non-mobility or medications.When did you get TM? What meds are you taking for your symptoms?Are you paralyzed? -Sandy B. -Original Message-From: dennis rabalais

Re: [TMIC] New Neurologist

2006-06-27 Thread sbrassil
Gary, Oh. I was under the impression that the reason for the steriods at initial onset wasto stop the inflammation. I took extremely large doses for about 5 days and am completely convinced that if I had not, my lesionwould have been much larger and I would have been paralyzed. Did your doctor

Re: [TMIC] New Neurologist

2006-06-26 Thread sbrassil
Why would you refuse steriods?-Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]To: TMIC List tmic-list@eskimo.comSent: Sun, 25 Jun 2006 22:08:19 -0400Subject: [TMIC] New Neurologist I was just wondering about your thoughts Two years ago I was "hit" with TM (C-3), spent a couple days in