[TMIC] Update of my TM

arees (arees(AT)valu-line.net)
Sun, 02 May 1999 10:58:02 +0000

Hello everyone! I've been reading all of the messages for the past 4
months, and all of you are very kind and comforting. I have not posted
much myself recently and thought I would update you on my condition
before I unsubscribe. I have started to take steps in the last few days
without any help from my crutches, yesterday I walked across my living
room. It was very awkward, as I can still not feel my feet, but it's
walking all the same! Balance is the key and it seems to be improving!
I'm also at the point of no return! yesterday my friends and I
disassembled my ramp. I still use my chair at work and to go shopping,
where I may have to do alot of walking, but for the most part I've
wiened myself from it. This means I will have to climb about 8 stair
steps everytime I enter or depart my home, but I think I can handle it
as I've refused to use the ramp for the past month now! I'ts a little
scarry and I'm praying for no new relapses!
As I mentioned before I'm going to unsubscribe for awhile, because with
springs arrival I plan on being very active, not as much as before Aug.
31st, 1998, but I won't let this TM keep me down! I cannot golf yet as
before but I've been doing alot of fishing with the help of friends who
have to throw me in the boat. (the crappie fishing was great here in
Kan. until the last rains shut them down a little) Anyway it is becoming
very dificult to keep up with all the postings! I promise to check in
occasionaly to see whats up, as I feel I'm getting to know some of you
very well!
By the way, my doctor has upped my nuerontin to 1800 mg's a day, I
believe it helps with the tingling in my lower legs and feet, which
really get going if I'm late to take a dose! The only side effect I've
noticed so far is some slight hallucinations, nothing severe, but just
thinking I see things move or strange trails of light, which only last a
few seconds. Also no luck with the Cardurra, as it didn't help me to
urinate on my own. The leaking is now worsened and I must use diapers at
all times, the Doc explained that I'm beginning to have a spastic
bladder condition, but still must cath 4 times a day!
Well I guess for someone who doesn't post much, I've done enough
rambling! I wan't to thank all of you who patiently answered all my
questions these past few months, and I wish you continued sucsses on
dealing with your TM problems! See ya!!

With Love, Alan

P.S. My mom Connie says Hi to all of you too!!