As we often say around this group, sorry you had to find us but glad you did Mark. Welcome to the TM family. You will find a wealth of information and love with this group. Good luck.
Larry in Oklahoma (class of 1974) where we are still cold but at least it's not snowing anymore
Larry Throne, MSW
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Subject: Re: [TMIC] RE: TM Questions
Date: Tue, 16 Jan 2007 09:56:35 EST
At age 48, in Oct of 2006, I was diagnosed with after spending 6 weeks at Temple University Hospital. I had undergone massive testing to rule out everything from MS to West Nile.
While in the hospital I was given injections then intravenously Heparin. I was after a few weeks I was weaned off of the Heparin and put on Cumadin. Once I was on the Cumadin I was found to be allergic to Heparin and it cause blood clots in my legs. Swelling and additional weakness occurred.
I am now only on Cumadin. I completed about 6 weeks of PT and am now doing rehab at home with my own equipment.
As far as my symptoms, my legs and feet, especially the right, are swollen. When I left the hospital on November 1, 2006, I was using a walker to get around. Now I am using a cane for out of the house walking and without a cane at home.
Since September 21st, when I was catheterized, I have not urinated on my own. I have self cathed since Oct. 30th 4 times a day.
I have an appointment with Dr. Ben Greenburg at John's Hopkins TM Center on Jan 31st for a consultation. I am not sure if they will say or do anything different from what I was told by Temple Hospital.
Basically that is my story.
Thank you for getting back to me so quickly.
Mark
Marlton, NJ
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