[TMIC] Back by relapse engagement

SKHeidel(AT)aol.com
Wed, 31 Mar 1999 18:49:22 -0800

I have now relapsed for a second time. I have yet to call my neuro because I
know he will disagree with me. I have a lesion in the C4 area. At both times
of relapse it was due, I feel, to long rides in the car. Each time within 24
hours of the ride I relapsed with numbness and tingling in my feet and legs.
My neuro says it cannot be caused by this. But each time I know that can be
the only reason. On the trip 3 weeks ago I was in the back seat of a small car
and we hit a bump. I felt the strain in my neck and the next morning I had
lost everything (feeling) from the knees down. By the end of that day it was
waist down. I have now regained some feeling. The last relapse lasted 6
months. For a person with a mild case I know I should not complain. Is anyone
else bothered by long rides? Anything similar?