Frank, I was also affected in the C portion of my spine (C2-C4). At first
my hands were swollen. I was most affected on my right side, but both arms
and hands are affected. Lately I have had more problem with my ankles
swelling during the day. They are better after a nights sleep, but swell
again during the day. My hands feel swollen, but don't look as swollen as
they were for the first few years. I've had TM for over 15 years. I have
also noted that my fingernails grow faster and that my toenails are so hard
that they are very difficult to cut. (That just might be old age.) All I
know is that once you get used to some of the effects of TM others seem to
pop up (or is that swell up?)
By the way, I also want to join the BM group. I was relieved to hear that
I'm not the only one. The doctors just recommend more fiber. I tried
Dulcolax, but that almost killed me. Had the runs for over a week from just
one dose.
Well, my best to you and all my other TMIC friends,
Roger in Kennewick WA
----- Original Message -----
From: <fr...@franksheldon.com>
To: <tmic-l...@eskimo.net>
Sent: Wednesday, September 09, 2009 7:49 AM
Subject: [TMIC] Fingernail growth ?
(This email is serious, like, no kidding)
Dear Group,
I have partial TM (C6, right side, 6 mm spherical demyelination).
I have central pain from my shoulders down, left side has three times as
much pain as right side.
Recently I became aware that my left hand was slightly swollen, and my
fingernail of my left hand were growing faster than on my right hand.
Has anyone else noticed anything like what I'm describing?
Thanks
Frank
