Re: [TMIC] Too Cold

2008-12-03 Thread jrushton
In response to: Hi Jeanne, Awesome that you are having such relief from all the fun pain. I tried Lyrica - it did nothing for me - again, we are all different, but I am going to ask my doctor about the Tramadol. Yep, it would be worth adding yet another drug to my current cocktail if it help

Re: [TMIC] Too Cold

2008-12-03 Thread L T CHERPESKI
- Original Message - From: jrushton<mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]<mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> ; TMIC<mailto:tmic-list@eskimo.com> Sent: Thursday, December 04, 2008 9:03 AM Subject: Re: [TMIC] Too Cold In response to: Hi, Jeanne,

Re: [TMIC] Too Cold

2008-12-03 Thread jrushton
In response to: Hi, Jeanne, I am currently on 300 mg a day of Lyrica. I find that I am very stiff with pain late night and early morning, especially when turning in bed. I think I may ask my neur. about Tramadol to add and see if that helps. Thanks for the information. Va

Re: [TMIC] Too Cold

2008-12-03 Thread jrushton
In response to: Are you taking Tramadol and Cymbalta? Jude I take both in the AM along with the Lyrica 75mg. plus one Tramadol at noon. Then at night before I go to bed I take another Lyrica, Klonazepam 1mg (for Restless Leg Syndrome), Toprol for my heart and a baby aspirin. I can take more

Re: [TMIC] Too Cold

2008-12-03 Thread CANDIS KALLEY
d humidity above 70% - the barometric pressure changes really do me in. Candy K. - Original Message - From: "jrushton" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "rj rankin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, "TMIC" Sent: Thursday, December 4, 2008 4:25:17 AM (GMT-0500) A

Re: [TMIC] Too Cold

2008-12-03 Thread jrushton
Hi, Randy, I've been taking Lyrica and Lexapro for quite awhile but just changed over to Cymbalta from the Lexapro and added Tramadol for pain and I can't tell you how much I've improved! I experimented with the timing on taking the Tramadol and only take two a day. You can take 1-2 up to 4 t

Re: [TMIC] Too Cold

2008-12-03 Thread jrushton
In response to: like acid on my skin These words are excite as it really feels. Todd in CC, TX Todd, those were the exact words I've used, also! The 'band' around my chest is like a piece of metal being squeezed tighter and tighter. I do have to say the new med

Re: [TMIC] Too Cold

2008-12-01 Thread jrushton
How about a good old Dutch ice cold beer? I'm not much of a drinker so one would put me right under the table!! Jeanne

Re: [TMIC] Too Cold

2008-12-01 Thread Gillian Clark
Ha! I knew you would recommend something like that. When I wrote to Jude I suggested scotch or red wine. Also told her that probably the only doctor who would approve was our own Dr. Phran3que. Gilly... Dear Jude, my temperature system is cattywhompus too. my left side ( hand,

RE: [TMIC] Too Cold

2008-12-01 Thread wim from holland
Nov 2008 01:39:49 -0500To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]: [TMIC] Too Cold Hi All, Is anyone else out there suffering from that bone-chilling cold that settles deeply into your bones and nothing you do helps to warm you up? I began to get cold earlier in the evening and have had Dave put mega blankets

RE: [TMIC] Too Cold

2008-12-01 Thread Patricia Cooley
er 01, 2008 6:58 AM To: jrushton; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; TMIC Subject: Re: [TMIC] Too Cold > I also will ask her about "cattywhompus". Is this a disease that > medicine can fix or do I have to go to Frank for the "cure" for it? I'm > not too sure about going to him...

Re: [TMIC] Too Cold

2008-12-01 Thread [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> I also will ask her about "cattywhompus". Is this a disease that > medicine > can fix or do I have to go to Frank for the "cure" for it? I'm > not too > sure about going to him... Dear Jude, my temperature system is cattywhompus too. my left side ( hand, arm, thorax, leg and foot) go

Re: [TMIC] Too Cold

2008-11-30 Thread jrushton
In response to: Jeanne, How wonderful not only that thankfully you have found something that helps you, but that you may be helping others whose doctors haven't connected with this medicine. I just wanted to ask if the pain you were experiencing is the same as my Jim has had for ages. He says

Re: [TMIC] Too Cold

2008-11-30 Thread jrushton
08 1:26 PM Subject: Re: [TMIC] Too Cold That is a good way to describe our body "thermostats" and I even looked up the definition online and Urban Dictionary says: Cattywhompus: Off kilter, off, disorderly; not quite right, bizarre It is quite uncomfortable to have the cold

Re: [TMIC] Too Cold

2008-11-30 Thread gbthomas8374
the bones (even when the air temperature isn't all that cold) and a bunch of blankets doesn't seem to help. Gary in Michigan : -- Original Message - From: Jan Hargrove To: jrushton ; tmic-list Sent: Sunday, November 30, 2008 1

Re: [TMIC] Too Cold

2008-11-30 Thread gbthomas8374
en the air temperature isn't all that cold) and a bunch of blankets doesn't seem to help. Gary in Michigan : -- Original Message - From: Jan Hargrove To: jrushton ; tmic-list Sent: Sunday, November 30, 2008 10:44 AM Subject: Re: [TMIC] Too Cold Bel

Re: [TMIC] Too Cold

2008-11-30 Thread jrushton
In response to our Jude's note: I'll have to speak to my doctor about Lyrica...I tried it once before and didn't have very good luck with it. I can't recall exactly but I think that it made me hurt more than usual. I also will ask her about "cattywhompus". Is this a disease that medicine can

Re: [TMIC] Too Cold

2008-11-30 Thread jrushton
In response to: CATTYWOMPUSS IS A GOOD ONE! HOPE YOU FEEL BETTER HUN!! TIAD PAM!!! I am feeling better! For the first time since the onset of TM, I am feeling less pain than I ever have! The

Re: [TMIC] Too Cold

2008-11-30 Thread Jan Hargrove
Below, in the note from Jeanne, is the PERFECT definition of how our systems work!! Thanks for the best way to describe our life with TM, Jeanne! janh j--- On Sat, 11/29/08, jrushton <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:   I think with the TM, our built-in thermostats are completely cattywhompus  

Re: [TMIC] Too Cold

2008-11-30 Thread Sharon M
to me... "Your heart's desire dwells here--this is where you belong" --- On Sat, 11/29/08, Sandy Heidel <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: From: Sandy Heidel <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [TMIC] Too Cold To: [EMAIL PROTECTED], tmic-list@eskimo.com Date: Saturday, November 2

Re: [TMIC] Too Cold

2008-11-29 Thread jrushton
In response to another clever, funny one: Randy n bama. Where some local deer or no my belly Thank you, both of you! Laughter is the very best healer!!! Jeanne

Re: [TMIC] Too Cold

2008-11-29 Thread jrushton
In response to this funny note!!: Sandy in chilly Wisconsin where thankfully all the deer are now in the freezer. You are so funny! Thank you for the giggle!! Jeanne

Re: [TMIC] Too Cold

2008-11-29 Thread jrushton
I've had it since the onset, dear one. The only thing that has really helped it has been the Lyrica. I know we've talked about Lyrica off and on several times but about 30 mins. after taking it I begin to feel warmth from my 'band' on down. It doesn't last a long time but it has helped for t

Re: [TMIC] Too Cold

2008-11-29 Thread Alton Ryder
I, too, have ice cold hands now. To warm them I put on a pair of thumbless mittens (filled with buckwheat seeds) that are warmed in the microwave. http://www.bucky.com/ Alton

Re: [TMIC] Too Cold

2008-11-29 Thread Sandy Heidel
on "manual" now and I have to keep track of it both in summer and winter. Sandy in chilly Wisconsin where thankfully all the deer are now in the freezer. - Original Message - From: Sharon M To: tmic-list@eskimo.com Sent: Saturday, November 29, 2008 12:38 PM Subj

Re: [TMIC] Too Cold

2008-11-29 Thread kidwell
Berry� wireless device -Original Message- From: Sharon M <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Date: Sat, 29 Nov 2008 10:38:30 To: Subject: [TMIC] Too Cold I, too, have the temp issues.� I don't know if that's TM or MS, as MS has temp control problems too.� With MS it is usually hea

Re: [TMIC] Too Cold

2008-11-29 Thread Pieter and Heather
sed. The cold just stiffens up all the muscles etc and don't go too far during coldest days. In summer I'm like Barney, temp around mid 70's is the best. Heather in Calgary - Original Message - From: Jan Hargrove To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; tmic-list Sent: Saturd

[TMIC] Too Cold

2008-11-29 Thread Sharon M
I, too, have the temp issues.  I don't know if that's TM or MS, as MS has temp control problems too.  With MS it is usually heat issues. When I get cold it takes forever to warm up again!  At night I have a have a hard time getting the right blankets. If my legs get too hot they will ache and i

Re: [TMIC] Too Cold

2008-11-29 Thread CANDIS KALLEY
tcher (NY80)" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED], TMIC-LIST@eskimo.com Sent: Saturday, November 29, 2008 12:25:23 PM (GMT-0500) America/New_York Subject: RE: [TMIC] Too Cold Hi Jude – I am always cold. But in the summer here in NY the heat gets to me – my comfort zone see

RE: [TMIC] Too Cold

2008-11-29 Thread Butcher, Bernard G (NY80)
m Subject: [TMIC] Too Cold Hi All, Is anyone else out there suffering from that bone-chilling cold that settles deeply into your bones and nothing you do helps to warm you up? I began to get cold earlier in the evening and have had Dave put mega blankets on me until they are so heavy I c

Re: [TMIC] Too Cold

2008-11-29 Thread Lawrence King
I don't have the temp. control issue but I wonder if taking capsaicin capsules might help those who do warm up from the inside I understand you need to build up your dosage if you try it. Mindy the Artist On Nov 29, 2008, at 11:05 AM, Jan Hargrove wrote: Jude, Temperature control is the

Re: [TMIC] Too Cold

2008-11-29 Thread Jan Hargrove
  Jude,   Temperature control is the only thing that my doc said would not return!... that said, I have found that silk underwear is the best thing to help.Silk is nice to your skin and light weight, so you need fewer heavy blankets!!   I get my silks from Winter Silks, which has a 20% off

[TMIC] Too Cold

2008-11-28 Thread Heyjude48458
Hi All, Is anyone else out there suffering from that bone-chilling cold that settles deeply into your bones and nothing you do helps to warm you up? I began to get cold earlier in the evening and have had Dave put mega blankets on me until they are so heavy I can barely lift them.