> -----Original Message-----
> From: Lynnn(AT)webtv.net [SMTP:Lynnn(AT)webtv.net]
> Sent: Wednesday, January 27, 1999 9:36 AM
> To: tmic-list(AT)eskimo.com
> Subject: ~ MARIA ~
>
> Good Morning ~
> First of all...Maria wants me to thank all of you for your concern,
> prayers, and encouragement. It really means a lot to her....and she's
> anxious to get back on here with all of us.
>
> It looks as though she is having her third onset of TM. Her neck,
> elbows, hands, knees, toes and ankles are involved. Her disc is
> herniated but not compressing the nerves to be causing all of her
> symptoms. Her MRI showed no lesions cervical and thoracic...no hot
> spots. They have scheduled her for another MRI today ....lumbar region
> this time...with and without the dye. They are also going to do more
> blood work and an S.L.L.E. (electrical limb stimuli) to assess nerve
> damage.
>
> They have her on high doses of IV steroids...Decadron... every four
> hours and since the inflammation has gone down she has some muscle
> strength back in her arms and legs.... she has also experienced
> L'Hermittes sign....AND for the first time in a year.. she has feeling
> in the bottom of her feet.
>
> She had PT today and will have in-home PT and OT along with
> equipment..i.e., potty, bath bench, walker with wheels..including a
> registered nurse 24 hours a day !!
>
> Maria says you'll all be thrilled with the fact that even though she
> can't feel when she has to "pee"..she hasn't had an accident in two
> days!! YIPPEE!! "LOL"
>
> She wants me to tell you that she misses all of you, sends her love
> and hopes you're all doing well.
>
> I will keep you all informed as I learn more.
> Love to all, Lynn