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From: Mykella Ribble <RICE_M2(AT)popmail.firn.edu>
To: tmic-list(AT)eskimo.com <tmic-list(AT)eskimo.com>
Date: Wednesday, October 21, 1998 8:20 PM
Subject: Hello
>Hello,
>
>I hope this is appropriate but I just joined this list and wanted to
>introduce myself. I am 23 years old (female) and was struck suddenly
>with TM in 1995. I was just recently diagnosed b(misdiagnosed since
>95). I have so very many questions and am relieved to know about a list
>such as this.
>I have been in a wheelchair since sep. 1995. I have occasional problems
>with my hands, coordination, speech. My neuro. thinks I may have MS
>also, although all tests for MS have so far come back negative. I just
>recently became completely unable to urinate on my own and am learning
>to self cath.
>One specific question I have regards a new symptoms that a doctor is
>"blaming" on TM. For about a month I have had abdominal pain,
>vomitting, and no appetite. I have had many tests and the
>gastroenterologist now says he thinks it is a result of the TM affecting
>my digestive system. This sounds "odd" to me. I was wondering if
>anyone else knows if this is possible, or maybe I should keep pushing
>for him to find some other reason.
>
>Once again, I feel so grateful to you all. Thank you for being there,
>
>Mykella
>