Welcome to the group Gaylon but so sorry we had to meet this way.
I had my 2nd anniversary on Jan. 5th. My first incident with TM left me paralyzed from the bra line down. I was in the hospital for 4 weeks with intense PT and OT. I got out using a walker and able to be "hell on wheels" in the wheelchair. But, that only lasted 3 days, because on Jan. 31, I woke up totally paralyzed only able to move my head and mouth. I went back in the hospital for another 17 days during which time I had 7 PLEX (plasma exchanges). Within 24 hours after the 1st PLEX, I was able to uncurl my R hand and 3 fingers on the L. With each treatment more and more movement & control returned. I now live by myself. I am able to do the necessary things for myself, even drive 200 (or less ) miles per month, but things I use to do that require any strength, I have to get someone else to do. Lifting a gallon of milk is like lifting a 50# bag. I get extremely fatigued walking more than 20 feet. I have terrible back pain which normally is controlled by Cymbalta, pain meds, and a TENS machine. I have problems with my L arm/hand - tingling constantly, limited feeling and control. My R leg is my "bad" leg - spasms and banding with spotty feeling plus a drop foot. My L leg has no feeling but does 90% of the work of holding me up and walking. My R arm/hand does most of the work of my hands. Both hands will spasm and freeze into the fetal position, especially when I'm cold, stressed, or tired. I'm just one big X which really threw the doctors at first. Please tell us your story. Prayers for you and yours, Candy K. ----- Original Message ----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: tmic-list@eskimo.com Sent: Tuesday, March 4, 2008 9:48:13 AM (GMT-0600) America/Chicago Subject: [TMIC] New victim of TM This is a first time response to the group so I want to find out if this gets through. I have had TM for only 6 months,and have been through an incredible swing of events to me. I will respond more if this message makes it into the group. Gaylon, in Georgia It's Tax Time! Get tips, forms and advice on AOL Money & Finance.
