Re: a name for the general public..

SHIGETTE(AT)aol.com
Sun, 26 Jul 1998 17:10:57 EDT

In a message dated 7/24/98 7:33:00 AM Pacific Daylight Time, luthyen(AT)erols.com
writes:

<<
When trying to explain TM, even to for example nurding staff, I just call it
"single sclerosis". Most folks relate to that, and it is correct for effects
of
demyeninating disease no matter where we start from, I think-demyelnization
effects are individual to each of us within the broad spectrum of effects.
::shrugs:: Works for me.. Sam >>

In a message dated 7/24/98 7:53:31 AM Pacific Daylight Time, Lynnn(AT)webtv.net
writes:
<< Hi Sam ~ I usually tell people it's similar to poliomyelitis...but hits
one area
of the spine rather than several areas. Everyone seems to relate to that.
Then if they want more details I explain further.
**shrugs**.....:)......works for me. ~ Lynn ~ >>

Wow.. another answer I've been searching for....Thanks... .It is so hard to
explain to nurses, (and they do ask questions!...) Now, I have a place to
begin.... especially if they are unfamiliar.... KUDOS!

Janie