Re: [TMIC] Shellfish vs TM

[mmsnovotny]

I eat crab legs, shrimp, and lobster and never have any problems with any of them.  It seems a lot of people have allergic reactions to shellfish  - maybe that's what's going on.  Whenever I eat a good healthy meal - no matter what it is - I aleays feel better - especially when someone else cooks it! MArgie in Naperville - 52 yesterday and snowing today! On Thu, 12 Jan 2006 21:44:09 -0500, Bob and Sue Mattis wrote > Hello! > I got a phone call on Tuesday night from a “newbie” to TM who found my name on the TMA website under PA Support Group. He developed TM in November and has recovered to the point of using a walker.  One of the questions he asked me, which I in turn am asking all you experts out there is this: “Why would eating shellfish have a negative effect on recovery from TM?”  Three times since developing TM he has eaten shellfish, and after each time, he totally lost all strength in his legs .nearly to the original point of TM paralysis.  This happened within hours after ingestion.  I had never heard of such a thing, but I told him I would post his question to the list, and perhaps someone else out there has had a similar reaction.  Anyone have any comments on this?  I will pass on any information to him.  He unfortunately has no computer, so I will be contacting him by phone.  >   > Thanks for all your help. > Sue Mattis -- WOW! Homepage (http://www.wowway.com)