Re: son with transverse myelitis

Pooper48(AT)aol.com
Sat, 12 Jul 1997 19:13:32 -0400 (EDT)

Hi Cqrol
I saw your letter today please excuse meifthis is not toclear. I am new
at the computer. I have had TM for 7 yearson the fourth. Your son sounds loke
he is getting better and better every day. When I had my frist attack I had a
bowel resectiondone for Chron's 5 mo before.I got back up after 3 mo and
could walk with just a cain. Nobladder or bowelcontro;but I had anoyher
attack 3 mo later and lost the use of both legs again in a matter of 2
hours.Never got it back.The good news is I ama48 year old grandmother raising
my 3 grandchildren . I drivewith my one good foot Icut my grass on a tractor
cause thebrakeison the good side. I do all the shopping. coand cleaning, with
very little help. There is something new coming out everyday and before to
long we will all be up and at tham. For your son golf for me justonemore time
around the dance floor.MayGad bless and pleasekeep in touch

Patti