> Initially, no one believed me.
> My family, after a couple of hours, took me to the nearest emergency room
> where the doctors there didn't believe me at first either.
That must have been REALLY hard to deal with!!!
> Presently, at twenty-five years of age, I live a happy, healthy
> and normal life as a paraplegic in a wheelchair. I work, have a home, two
> cats, lots of friends, a caring and supportive family and this new
computer!
> Any illness that I have experienced in the past thirteen years can be
> directly
> attributed to being paralyzed. Although, last summer, I was diagnosed with
> hypothyroidism. Any connection? Doubt it. Probably just dumb luck.
I think you have a good attitude. That helps immensely! I had thyroid problems
before TM, but I don't know if there is any connection.
> I insist that it is better than flying
> through a car window, as some other disabled people have in their
accidents.
I think that's probably true.
Welcome to our little group -- wish there was no need for such a group, but,
as it is, I'm glad you found us!! There are a lot of great people here.
Barbara H. from GA