Re: [TMIC] Thanks

2010-06-04 Thread Jan Hargrove
WOW!!  You've really been put through the 'diagnostic' wringer!!  I'm glad that you've finally received a diagnosis and the right help. I'm also glad you found this site...I'm sure there are some folks here who can relate to the varied problems you've had.  I know the pain can be debili-

Re: [TMIC] Thanks

2010-06-04 Thread Akua
Hindsight is 20-20 My first numbness was Sept 11 I went to a chiropractor for several weeks When i began to be constipated I went to the doctor... as this progressed I had increasing back pain. I had cartoon legs on Oct.4 and drove myself from work to the emergency room spent a long weekend in

Re: [TMIC] Thanks

2010-06-04 Thread Towery, Ruben Dale
Thanks Jan, I know I still have a long way to go as I am new to this. My body is going through so many things right now. I can only thank God that I was able to get into the hospital and get the solumedral (steroids) within 24 hours of my attack, and also that I am still able to walk even

Re: [TMIC] Thanks

2010-06-04 Thread Jan Hargrove
rdtow...@southernco.com To: Jan Hargrove jmh1...@sbcglobal.net Cc: tmic-list@eskimo.com tmic-list@eskimo.com Sent: Fri, June 4, 2010 5:40:25 PM Subject: Re: [TMIC] Thanks Thanks Jan, I know I still have a long way to go as I am new to this. My body is going through so many things right now. I can

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2010-06-04 Thread Akua
i'm stuck and fortunately-- though i didnt think so at the time i was stuck away from home in another city but this other city had on demand paratransit and my life felt nearly normal. the paratransit was available 20 hours a day 7 days a week so i could work, teach, go to shows, plays,

Re: [TMIC] Thanks

2010-06-04 Thread Janice Nichols
We are just glad you joined us and want to hear from you whenever possible. Also, feel free to jump in at any time to give your advice or opinion of anything. Janice, Missouri -- From: Towery, Ruben Dale rdtow...@southernco.com Sent: Friday, June

Re: [TMIC] Thanks

2010-06-04 Thread Janice Nichols
Great reply, Jan.I hope both Ruben and Kelly Jean read this and take it to heart. Janice From: Jan Hargrove Sent: Friday, June 04, 2010 11:04 AM To: Towery, Ruben Dale ; tmic-list@eskimo.com Subject: Re: [TMIC] Thanks WOW!! You've really been put through the 'diagnostic' wringer

Re: [TMIC] Thanks

2010-06-04 Thread Janice Nichols
...@southernco.com Sent: Friday, June 04, 2010 5:40 PM To: Jan Hargrove jmh1...@sbcglobal.net Cc: tmic-list@eskimo.com Subject: Re: [TMIC] Thanks Thanks Jan, I know I still have a long way to go as I am new to this. My body is going through so many things right now. I can only thank God that I was able

Re: [TMIC] Thanks

2010-06-04 Thread Janice Nichols
-list@eskimo.com Subject: Re: [TMIC] Thanks Rueben, I don't know how to explain 'going forward'..I was struck down 14+ years ago at 57 years of age. I was paralyzed from t8...so I had to learn to walk again. I think the key to my recovery was no one told me I wouldn't get better

Re: [TMIC] thanks for your input - tell me more about meiners

2008-11-10 Thread [EMAIL PROTECTED]
I have the same bee stinging feelings from head to toe, especially at night. That feeling is central neuropathic pain. Try Dextromethorphan 60 mg twice a day, or cannabinoids (MARINOL 5 mg every 6 hours). The Fentanyl and Vicodan will turn you into an addict Good Luck F

Re: [TMIC] thanks for your input - tell me more about meiners

2008-11-09 Thread Heyjude48458
Randy, I have the same bee stinging feelings from head to toe, especially at night. I am a para from T3 on down with no sensation or movement. I wake up every two hours at night with the stinging sensation. My right hand has it and I also have the back stinging. I wear a

Re: [TMIC] Thanks everyone.

2008-06-20 Thread Kevin Wolfthal
Dear Friends, Please forgive me for replying to everyone as a group who sent me such kind messages, my hands don't allow me to type very much now. I can't express how meaningful your replies were to me. The members of this group are the only people who truly understand what we are each

Re: [TMIC] Thanks to the list/understanding TM

2008-04-17 Thread LinLeftwi
I think we need to be realistic about this. If I had a husband who was disabled I am not sure I would be happy all the time. You can't fully understand anything if you haven't walked in someone else's shoes. Just like anything in life. Everyone is different. Some people can handle it

RE: [TMIC] Thanks to the list/understanding TM

2008-04-16 Thread Tracey L. Black
:25 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; tmic-list@eskimo.com Subject: Re: [TMIC] Thanks to the list/understanding TM My Dear Friend Sandy, I think that you are a wonderful partner for Terry. One of the things that makes you this great partner is that you have gotten involved in being a part this group

Re: [TMIC] Thanks to the list/understanding TM

2008-04-16 Thread Jenna
: Wednesday, April 16, 2008 9:49:15 AM Subject: RE: [TMIC] Thanks to the list/understanding TM I think there is a lot of good information on this site for caretakers. This is exactly why I stay on this list. I also want to thank you all for your responses when I asked about my daughter's sore

Re: [TMIC] Thanks to the list/understanding TM

2008-04-16 Thread Parkerswebe
My Dear Friends, Thanks to all of you for your kind words. Thank you to the fellow caregivers who are committed to helping their spouses/sig others to have a better quality of life, for being in their lives and staying put!Aren't relationships suppose to be 50/50??? I am sorry for

Re: [TMIC] Thanks to the list/understanding TM

2008-04-16 Thread Balmatmic
Don't get me wrong, my husband Pete is supportive and very helpful. Heck, I've kind of got it made these days. He just retired, and makes my coffee and breakfast, and at night, brings me my capucchino at night. Not too shabby. However, I feel that all of us can benefit from some therapy

RE: [TMIC] Thanks to the list.

2008-04-15 Thread Robert Pall
Has anyone ever figured out how to make non TM'rs understand what we go thru 24/7. If so plase sare the secret! Rob From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, April 15, 2008 3:30 PM To: Robert Pall Subject: Re: [TMIC] Thanks to the list

Re: [TMIC] Thanks to the list/understanding TM

2008-04-15 Thread parkerswebe
to make non TM'rs understand what we go thru 24/7. If so plase sare the secret! -Original Message- From: Robert Pall [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; tmic-list@eskimo.com Sent: Tue, 15 Apr 2008 12:36 pm Subject: RE: [TMIC] Thanks to the list. Has anyone ever figured out how

Re: [TMIC] Thanks to the list/understanding TM

2008-04-15 Thread pjv1234
] Thanks to the list. Has anyone ever figured out how to make non TM'rs understand what we go thru 24/7. If so plase sare the secret!   Rob From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, April 15, 2008 3:30 PM To: Robert Pall Subject: Re: [TMIC] Thanks

RE: [TMIC] Thanks to the list.

2008-04-15 Thread pjv1234
! Rob From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, April 15, 2008 3:30 PM To: Robert Pall Subject: Re: [TMIC] Thanks to the list. Rob, That's the best thing about this list.Everyone knows how it feels to have tm;it's

Re: [TMIC] Thanks to the list/understanding TM

2008-04-15 Thread Balmatmic
My Dear Friend Sandy, I think that you are a wonderful partner for Terry. One of the things that makes you this great partner is that you have gotten involved in being a part this group to learn about all the aspects that we TM'ers deal with on a daily basis. That has given you a great

RE: [TMIC] Thanks for prayers

2008-01-12 Thread Larry Throne
Thats wonderful. Give him a hug for all of us. From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]: [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Fri, 11 Jan 2008 23:32:22 -0600Subject: [TMIC] Thanks for prayers Cody got out of the hospital yesterday. Thank you for all your prayers and well wishes. Judy

Re: [TMIC] Thanks for prayers

2008-01-12 Thread L T CHERPESKI
That's great news Judy. Please let Cody know that he is still in our thoughts and prayers. Linda - Original Message - From: Jan Hargrovemailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Codymailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] ; tmic-listmailto:tmic-list@eskimo.com Sent: Saturday, January 12, 2008 9:02 AM

Re: [TMIC] thanks

2007-11-20 Thread [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Yes, Larry and Jenna, moving from Hawaii to the mainland does seem backwards. But isn't that kinda what TM does to our whole life - everything that used to work, now seems upside down and backwards? :) (Just kidding - it seems that way, but at the same time I'd be the first to admit that

Re: [TMIC] thanks

2007-11-19 Thread Heather Pieter
Wow Sally, From Hawaii (I think that is where you are) to Utah. Weather change for sure. Don't be surprised if you feel different sensations in your limbs as well with the altitude and weather changes. Otherwise, glad you will be back with us in the new year. Looking forward to hearing

RE: [TMIC] thanks

2007-11-19 Thread Larry Throne
Sally, Stop right now, don't do another thing. There is something wrong with your reality. Your not thinking right. I think everyone in the group will agree with me. Your supposed to move to Hawaii not move from. You have it backwards. It must be your TM causing you to get things all

Re: [TMIC] thanks

2007-11-19 Thread Jenna Stentz
Larry, I agree with you! Jenna - Original Message From: Larry Throne [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED]; tmic-list@eskimo.com Sent: Monday, November 19, 2007 8:04:37 PM Subject: RE: [TMIC] thanks Sally, Stop right now, don't do another thing. There is something

Re: [TMIC] Thanks!

2007-09-15 Thread Heyjude48458
In a message dated 9/13/2007 4:56:14 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Thanks Jude... and the other folks who have welcomed me into this community. I have been lurking and learning about how to cope with TM since July and I have to say you are an amazing group of

Re: [TMIC] thanks for rollator suggestions!

2007-04-16 Thread Heather Pieter
-list@eskimo.com Sent: Monday, April 16, 2007 6:03 AM Subject: RE: [TMIC] thanks for rollator suggestions! My rollator has individual brakes upon squeezing, the problem is, when I sit (on a chair) my rollator rollates away from me. no parking brake. It would also be nice to have a parking

Re: [TMIC] thanks for rollator suggestions!

2007-04-16 Thread Kevin Wolfthal
@eskimo.com *Sent:* Monday, April 16, 2007 6:03 AM *Subject:* RE: [TMIC] thanks for rollator suggestions! My rollator has individual brakes upon squeezing, the problem is, when I sit (on a chair) my rollator rollates away from me. no parking brake. It would also be nice to have

Re: [TMIC] thanks for rollator suggestions!

2007-04-16 Thread Kevin Wolfthal
AM *Subject:* Re: [TMIC] thanks for rollator suggestions! Hi Kevin, All your emails about a rollator have me thinking of getting one. I do not go many places anymore, just stay around home. And, I do have problems getting around at home too. I found

Re: [TMIC] thanks for rollator suggestions!

2007-04-14 Thread Kevin Wolfthal
Hi Candy, I'm glad! Is it easy to fold up if you take it in a car? Thanks! Kevin Candis Kalley wrote: I have the Hugo and LOVE it. I think you will be very happy with it. Candy K. [Original Message] From: Kevin Wolfthal [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 4/14/2007

Re: [TMIC] thanks for rollator suggestions!

2007-04-14 Thread Natalie Boyles
Hi Kevin, All your emails about a rollator have me thinking of getting one. I do not go many places anymore, just stay around home. And, I do have problems getting around at home too. I found a video of the Hugo at the link below. It does fold and looks real nice. I am glad you brought up the