Harold- my 4 yr anniversary is one week from today- after rehab, etc. I, like you got back to walking with a cane, still have my bladder and bowel dysfunction, and have had quite a lot of numbness and muscle spasms in my legs. Year 3, I got worse: UTIs, and feet got sores, etc. In this last 3 months I am experiencing regaining of some sensation in my feet that I have not felt for 4 years! I attribute this to horseback riding therapy and trigger point massage therapy. Improvement after the 2 yr. anniversary is a theme we have discussed here many times. The big conclusion is that it is never too late to expect improvement! Don't stop trying different ways to manage your symptoms. Advocate for yourself, keep excellent records, and work hard to keep all your health care team up to date on you. I keep a running record of all my doctors, addresses, phones, last appt., next scheduled appt, from my primary care physician right down to my pharmacist and massage therapist, another sheet has my medications, dosages, and prescribing physician, along with a statement of the benefits or side effects I experience from the medication, when first prescribed, last prescription refill date, down to the vitamins and over the counter stuff I take, including the cranberry juice taken daily. These I keep on my computer, update them regularly and take a new copy to each appointment. I think that this helps each physician know clearly what I am doing and how and why. I try to be an open book. Cora in OK
> I have a simple Question. Has anyone showed any improvement after the 2 > year's of Transverse Myelitis? I sure would like to know. I have got > back > to walking with a cane, but still have my Bladder and Bowel dysfunction. > thanks Harold > ----- Original Message ----- > From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Sent: Monday, October 02, 2006 2:56 PM > Subject: tmic-digest Digest V2006 #218 > > >