Re: [TMIC] New to list

[Sandy Heidel]

I always say...when Groucho Marx said, "I wouldn't want to be a member of any club that would have someone like me for a member." He was talking about us.   That's the good old TM club! Nobody really wants to join. We don't aspire to it.  Not an achievement really.   But once you are here everybody welcomes you!   Nobody listens to a bad "tap" story better than us. No one can relate to the cozy comfort of a two hour MRI better than us.  And the waiting for confirmation on a diagnosis or drug sampling is not appreciated anywhere in cyberspace better than here.    I know a lot about drugs I have never tried. But when my time comes to try them I know a LOT!   Whether its training your bladder, making peace with your bowels, or waltzing gracefully through the side effects maze, this group knows how to coach and counsel.  We are open 24 hours and FREE!   Welcome to you Marie. Pretty soon you will be old hat at this an offering advice yourself.   Take care, Sandy in Wisconsin   ----- Original Message ----- From: Marie Wimberly To: tmic-list@eskimo.com Sent: Monday, August 07, 2006 9:04 AM Subject: [TMIC] New to list Hi This is my first post to the list but I read your posts every day.  I was stricken with TM January 15, '06.  I've been through the MRI's, Spinal Tap, tons of blood tests,etc.  The neuro says it's TM.  Have lots of pain here, there and everywhere.  Never have a good night sleep.  I wake up at least every hour, get up move around to relieve some of the stiffness and pain.  I've tried Lyrica and Cymbalta and both gave me severe diarrah.  My balance is off, I'm always stumbling into things and people look at me as if I'm drunk (I don't drink).  On top of TM, I have diabetes.  My neuro says if you have more control over your diabetes it will take care of most of your symptoms.  Well, I've had diabetes for 15 years and most of my symptoms occured with the onset of TM.  If only Drs could walk (or wear) our shoes for a mile.  Thank God I can walk although it was hard at first but it gradually improved.  Sorry to ramble on but my prayers go out to all of you.  By the way my birthday is November 12.   Marie