Final diagnosis: Transverse idiopathicDalton, I see nothing that, knowing you, you can not handle. You are a trooper and will not let Myelitis get the best of you. Janice
From: Dalton Garis Sent: Tuesday, November 23, 2010 1:32 PM To: tmic-list@eskimo.com Subject: [TMIC] Final diagnosis: Transverse idiopathic Well folks; The doctor's final diagnosis, of which I am in possession, affirms the earlier diagnosis and in full regard to the New York work-up, that I had Transverse Myelitis, idiopathic, which means, "cause unknown." He also said that the anomalies in the brainstem the New York drs noted was also caused by Transverse Myelitis and is affecting my arms, hands and everything below. He also said that I did indeed have Transverse Myelitis, and that it affected my upper spine and everything below. Now, the goal is management, because it has affected things so that the fusions and metal, which have always affected the circulatory system in the spine, can make the TM act up. Any change causes the spinal cord and associated nerves to swell up hours later and give me problems for days. This is the TM effect; and I will need to deal with it from now on. I am very happy since the pain is mostly easy except for days following any stress or exertion, I can walk and go to work and do my job. So, I am very satisfied with the results. No more guesswork, no more speculation. I have a confirmed diagnosis of TM that explains all this stuff. Thanks for your patience and love, Dalton Dalton H. Garis, Ph.D. Associate Professor of Economics And Petroleum Market Behavior The Petroleum Institute P.O. Box 2533, Umm al Nar Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Office: +971-02-607-5070/5297 Mobile: +971-50-668-5760--
