Re: Brandee Boothe - Mom with ATM

David C. Jones (jones(AT)tdl.com)
Wed, 11 Dec 1996 11:54:55 -0800

Judson & Brandee Boothe wrote:
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> I am 26 years old and live in Appleton, Wisconsin. My mom is 50 and lives in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. My mother had an attack in November, 1994 and had
> paralysis from the waist down. She was hospitalized for approximately two weeks. Numerous tests were conducted including MRI's, Spinal taps, Cat scans,
> monitoring of vitals, etc.. No diagnosis was made at that time although doctors were guessing possibilities (Guillan-bare syndrome, MS). She was treated with
> steroids. She was able to move around with a walker and crutches although had many problems for the first few months with loss of urinary and bowel control. She was diagnosed with ATM approximately early summer, 1995. Since then, she has had bouts of numbness and tingling sensations which seem to coincide with high stress times (working long hours and stressful situations). She is aware of what ATM is yet would like any information about treatment and prognosis. She is especially intereste
> chemicals (she is a hairdresser). Also, do these factors have any bearing or relation to bouts of ATM related symptoms. She has been to numerous doctors in
> Ft. Lauderdale and they give her minimal information about treatment and prognosis. Her mailing address is Sandra Pelletier, 2748 s.w. 45th street Ft. Lauderdale, Florida 33312 as she does not have access to a computer. I can be e-mailed at bjboothe(AT)vbe.com.
Hello- My nane is Dave Jones. I've had an attack of ATM ten years ago.
Your Mothers story is a familar one. Diagnosed ATM for lack of finding
any other cause. The Docs should have dianosed soon after the MRI, CAT
blood etc... As to the cause, it's suppected to be triggered by
any number of previous virulence. None, have to my understanding have
been confirmed to be the cause. So most any guess is as good as
another. But sence your mother is walking with the help of
a walker, this places her on the luck list; if it's truely ATM? I
personal experienced to a degree, inprovement the past years, but not to
the point of using a walker yet. Best wishes, Merry Christmas DCJones