Thank you for this information regarding the difference between TM and MS.
Many times after reading the correspondence via the TM group and list I have
been confused. Several questions have run through my mind.
1. How do they tell the difference between MS and TM when viewing it through
an MRI or by spinal tap? (other than you only have the initial onset followed
by symptoms so described among us).
2. For those who get both TM and MS how do they know which is which (lesions
caused by both I know, but I have read here in the group that some TM victims
have more than one area of damage to their cord,for example mine is located
at
T-10. No others were found.)?
3. Can and is there a greater likihood of TM victims getting MS or vise
versa (not that I need anything else to worry about)?
4. The explanation I have been given regarding "HOW did I get this?" has
been as vague as the Clinton Whitehouse on any given day, yet my treatment
has been outstanding (PT and my doctor was quick to act to counter the TM's
havoc) so I know they know what they are doing. I just wonder if there have
been any studies done on medical history and and basic stats re TM vitims,
not just "my doctor said".
5. Can the virus that caused TM reactivate?
Kindest regards,
Beth