Re: [TMIC] Shellfish vs TM

[HeyJude48506]

In a message dated 1/12/2006 9:01:01 PM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: 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 Hi Sue,   The first thing that came to my limited mind is "mercury poisoning".  I'm sure there is a myriad of other answers, but if the docs don't know...   Peace, Jude