I've lived with TM so long it is normal for me. I can't remember what it feels like to not have to tell my leg to move or have to sling them from one spot to another. I have to admit that I worry sometimes that as I age things get more difficult. I don't have the stamina that I used to have. My shoulders, hands and legs are getting worse. I don't know if it's the weather or just something wrong with me. It has just been killing me to write, transfer from my chair to the car, bed ect... They throb or ache constantly. Alieve used to help as did aspercream but niether seem to make a difference anymore. Oh well, I'v got a feeling that they might be doing the same even if I didn't have TM. Just not so bad. Hope you guys are all doing well. Thanks for letting me whine.
Larry in Oklahoma who is really greatful for what I do have.
Larry Throne, MSW
From: Kevin Wolfthal <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: Tmic-list@eskimo.com
Subject: Re: [TMIC] 10 LONG YEARS
Date: Fri, 21 Sep 2007 13:47:35 -0400
Robert,
I wish you a belated Happy Birthday.
Next year will be 20 years with TM for me. I don't remember the exact date of onset, I just remember
standing up from my seat at a movie theatre, and my left foot/leg was numb. Nothing has been normal
since then.
FWIW, I, and many others, understand how you feel. I hope and pray there will be a breakthrough
that will help us old timers.
Take care,
Kevin
Robert Pall wrote:
>
>Yesterday was my 60th birthday .in 6 days it will be my 10 year
>aniversary of having TM. I am feeling somewhat sad and melancholy. I
>normally accept my condition and give thanks that it is not as bad
>as many on the list. However looking back I can no longer remember
>what it felt like to be "normal". For people who do not have an
>affliction like ours it is so difficult to explain. This was the
>first time I was ever sick where I could not expect to be "all
>better". Therefore instead of celebrating a birthday milestone, I
>spent much of the day feeling sorry for myself. Knowing my
>personality I am quite sure this feeling will soon be over and I
>will go back to being upbeat. But .10 years .and not one waking
>minute where I felt good. Some days are better than others .but no
>day is without discomfort or worse. I have found our condition
>almost impossible to explain to a healthy person I cannot even come
>to terms with TM at my own level.
>
>I understand strides are being made to help us but I truly doubt it
>is going to help the old timers. I am grateful that the younger
>TM'rs will benefit. I have not given up hope and will continue to
>battle this condition for as long as I live. I will regain my
>positive attitude and be grateful for all of the wonderful things in
>my life. I just needed to vent to the people who really understand!
>
>Rob in New Jersey
>
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