Thanks for the encouragement. It does help when people understand what you
feel. Those who have never suffered TM cannot even empathize with us
because these sensations are not experienced by "normal-feeling" people.
How long has it been since your transverse myelitis "happened"?
Karen>>
Hi Karen and all !
I've had TM since July 4, 1981.
I just could not believe it when I read some messages from this list that
people had the *same* pain in the *same* area on their legs......it felt the
*same*.....they described it the *same* way.....some are taking the *same*
medications......have the *same* limitations, etc.
I would like to bring up one subject to all.........several people have left
the list recently stating that they have already heard much that is now being
discussed, etc. I know from reading the archives of messages when the list
started that many gave their histories and similarities, medications, etc.
were discussed.
I would hate to think that I.....or any other new subscriber......was the
reason that people are leaving! I realize there has been a lot of mail
lately.....which has been extremely helpful to me......but is this not the
reason for the TMIC list??
I honestly would like to hear if some of the comments and emails of late are
not the type that are to be expected. I know when several people join at
once, they are eager to hear all and tell all.....as was/is the case for me!
I also know that some people do not like to receive the volume of email that
this list.....or others.....can generate and may like to just read the
messages from the web site.
Thanx.....just want to make sure I'm not *ruffling any feathers* here!!!! ;-)
My best to all!
Linda