Re: Chronic Progressive TM [long]
Larry Throne (lbthrone(AT)hotmail.com)
Thu, 24 Dec 1998 21:44:40 PST
>From: Edwino(AT)webtv.net (Koliver (AT)tstar.net)
>Date: Thu, 24 Dec 1998 22:01:55 -0600 (CST)
>To: JHarper33(AT)aol.com
>Cc: rubyjax(AT)teleport.com, tmic-list(AT)eskimo.com
>Subject: Re: Chronic Progressive TM [long]
>
>Hi Barbara, I have wondered many times about the possiblty of a relapse
>or a continuing progression. I have settled it in my own mind that as
I
>age so doe's TM and that the residual effects also become a little more
>pronounced. I just am not about to give up even if I have some set
>backs. I try to avoid stressful situations and getting over tired . The
>things I can not control as I would like are the unexpected falls such
>as I had about four 0 clock this morning. I was getting something from
>the fridge when I lost my balance and fell backward against the the
>kitchen table and a chair. My back between the shoulder blades and the
>low back and hips are not very good. I can hardly get my right leg to
>move when I try to walk with crutches or walker. In a few days I'll
>catch up again.
>Ken , still giving all I have.
>
>Barbara & Ken,
This is one of my greatest fears. I have regressed quite a bit in the
past ten years. I fall more frequently than I ever did in the past and
the pain in my spine seems to be much more constant and intense than in
the past. I've tried to mark it up too getting older and to the aging
process. Denial is a wonderful coping mechanism! I had a doctor tell
me that what I may be experiencing is something like post
polio-syndrome. At the time I felt he was just trying to pacify me due
to his unability to tell me anything else. But I'm not sure anymore, I
do know that I am worse off than even just a few years ago. How about
any of you others out there that have had this for over ten years. Are
you feeling like your loosing ground?
Well I had better get to bed or santa wont come! By the way, Merry
christmas to all of you and thank you for being here!
Larry in Oklahoma who is very thankful to have you all!
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