Re: [TMIC] Newly Diagnosed/Mild case

2005-12-07 Thread FHargr3092
My hubby and I are on the other end.The lab in Tulsa called the doctor and he called me and told me to get Frank to the ER as quickly as I could drive!..we almost lost him to High Potassium...he has severe heart problems..and just recently my Potassium has gone high and they've taken me off

Re: [TMIC] Newly Diagnosed/Mild case

2005-12-06 Thread cindymcleroy
roblems. Never, ever again!!! Keep those bananas and potatoes coming. Cindy Subject: Re: [TMIC] Newly Diagnosed/Mild case > > > Can a person get too much potassium from one banana per day? > > I liked that Rick obtained his potassium from a natural source. > > > Patti, &

Re: [TMIC] Newly Diagnosed/Mild case

2005-12-06 Thread Heather & Pieter
Bring on the potatoe skins. I HATE bananas. Heather in Calgary - Original Message - From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Cc: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; Sent: Tuesday, December 06, 2005 1:39 PM Subje

Re: [TMIC] Newly Diagnosed/Mild case

2005-12-06 Thread [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Can a person get too much potassium from one banana per day? > I liked that Rick obtained his potassium from a natural source. Patti, What I was trying to communicate was: Most people can not get too much potassium. Lack of Potassium is much more damaging and is very common in people on d

Re: [TMIC] Newly Diagnosed/Mild case

2005-12-06 Thread pjv1234
Can a person get too much potassium from one banana per day? I liked that Rick obtained his potassium from a natural source. Patti - Michigan "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > Rick, Just be certain that you're not overdoing the potassium, > > Potassium overdose is only

Re: [TMIC] Newly Diagnosed/Mild case

2005-12-06 Thread [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Rick, Just be certain that you're not overdoing the potassium, Potassium overdose is only a worry in people with renal failure (KIDNEYS don't function properly). F

Re: [TMIC] Newly Diagnosed/Mild case

2005-12-06 Thread FHargr3092
Rick,  Just be certain that you're not overdoing the potassium, or anything else for that matter, getting any of that screwed up is as bad, if not worse, than not taking it..in other words let your doctoer know these things you'e doing and keep up regular lab check-ups... Just my 2¢ ,

RE: [TMIC] Newly Diagnosed/Mild case

2005-12-05 Thread Rick B
Hi Karen, Your symptoms sound very typical. I too have a mild case. I often found that the pain preceded a certain degree of recovery, so I didn't mind it. It's not that way for everyone, however. I'd like to repeat the advice you've gotten from other people already. I found physical therapy to be

Re: [TMIC] Newly Diagnosed/Mild case

2005-12-05 Thread pjv1234
Hi Karen, Welcome. You've contacted a great bunch of people. At two years post TM I still have pain that is "tolerable" with the use of Neurontin and Baclofen. I've also been reminded by another TMer that some OTC meds come in handy for the pains that are caused by age or weather Aleve is my

Re: [TMIC] Newly Diagnosed/Mild case

2005-12-05 Thread [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Karen, Welcome your symptums are very common. Physiotherapy will help you. Learn what needs to be done and DO IT Every Day. I'm 5 years out and still benefit from stretching and strengthening, EVRY DAY. The central pain may get worse. Are you on meds for it? Most are on a tricyclic antidep

Re: [TMIC] Newly Diagnosed/Mild case

2005-12-05 Thread luthyen
Welcome aboard, Karen!  We wish you didn't have to join the TM club, but you'll find it's a very supportive group. Have you looked over  www.myelitis.org? It's got a wealth of info there, and you'll find that your symptoms are typical post-acute TM. You'll also find that once you talk to your

Re: [TMIC] Newly Diagnosed/Mild case

2005-12-05 Thread FHargr3092
Your symptoms sound familiar.especially the fatigueit's major and you need to listen to your body when it says it's tired, stop and rest!! or other symptoms seem to magnify!! Exerciserehab if possible.your doctor can presribe the rehabit is most helpful.especially early on