Hi Mindy, I have also given up soda. I stopped diet soda back in 1999 when the second episode of optic neuritis happened, because the neuro. ophthalmologist told me that could of caused the optic neuritis. But 2 years ago, I just desided, no more soda. I sometimes still miss it and want it. But for me I can't just have a little....I want a lot. I recently also gave up wheat and that has helped with my pain, fatigue, and I seem to be sleeping better. Plus it is helping with the weight lose. Jenna
----- Original Message ---- From: Lawrence King <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: tmic-list@eskimo.com Cc: Lawrence King <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Tuesday, March 4, 2008 2:09:46 PM Subject: Re: [TMIC] Unidentified subject! for all Hi Steven, It's the one year anniversary of my TM attack and I was affected at C4-C5. I guess it would qualify as a semi acute attack as my symptoms developed slowly and I never lost mobility or even urinary/bowel control though it does take more effort these days, what I did develop was neuropathic pain from the chest down: feels like I'm being electrocuted 24/7. My pain has never improved and is not likely to and my balance is poor. To avoid burning sensation I have given up all soda and limit juice to a small cup a day. I find I can handle coffee if I drink a lot of water. I also take vitamin C at night to acidify the urine and reduce my chances of developing an infection. Hope this helps...... Mindy the Artist On Mar 2, 2008, at 9:31 PM, Larry Throne wrote: > > > Welcome to the family Steven! You'll find a lot of love and > understanding here. Where are you from? Maryland? > > > >> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >> >> To: tmic-list@eskimo.com >> >> Date: Mon, 3 Mar 2008 00:06:18 +0000 >> >> Subject: [TMIC] Unidentified subject! >> >> >> My name is Steven Jabs I am 34 years old. I have TM since 2003 I was >> affected from the chest down and lost my breathing. I was treated at >> John Hopkins by Dr. Kerr. I currently walk with a cane. I have >> bladder problems and allot of burning. I would like to talk to people >> who also have TM. [EMAIL PROTECTED] Mindy King www.chairweaver.com (740) 662-2001 ____________________________________________________________________________________ Looking for last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with Yahoo! Search. http://tools.search.yahoo.com/newsearch/category.php?category=shopping