Re: Unidentified subject!
mlmohm (mlmohm(AT)prodigy.net)
Tue, 12 Aug 1997 13:23:03 +0000
Patrick Manard wrote:
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> My name is Stephanie and I'm 26 years old and I have Transverse Myelitis.
> It all started with a viral infection I had. The doctor gave me some
> medication for it on Thursday. Monday I was throwing up all day. I went to the
> doctor again on Tuesday morning for it and the fact that I was unable to
> urinate and my legs were weak and jumpy. He chalked it up to being dehydrated
> from throwing up and told me to drink gatorade and take Dramamine. By that
> evening I was worse and bloated from not being able to urinate so my husband
> took me to the emergency room. They catherized me and told me to go to my
> doctor the next day. When I went to get up off the table my legs were like
> noodles and I fell. They ran an IV of fluids through me and sent me home. Four
> hours later I was back at the emergency room unable to unable to urinate
> again. They did the same procedure except this time they admitted me. When my
> doctor came in and examined me he knew what it was and sent me to another
> hospital to see a neurologist. They did an MRI and spinal tap. They confirmed
> it was TM. I stayed there for 9 days. During this time they ran IVs of
> steroids through me along with all sorts of other medication for my viral
> infection. I also received some Physical Therapy while I was there. I was then
> moved to a Rehab center for another 9 days. There I was taught to stand on my
> own again and eventually walk on my own again. I am home now recovering. I
> still don't have full feeling in my legs and I have a Bladder infection. My
> right leg has muscle spasms and so does my stomach. I still can't walk like I
> used to and I can't drive or go to work. I would like to know if it gets
> better and what are the chances of getting it again? And, will I be able to
> get pregnant?
You soundjust like me. I had the same experience with the E.R. I ave
had TM now for a year and ahlf and don't look for a speedy recovery, if
at all. I do take a lot of cranberry juice and a maintenence does od
antibotics, which keeps the bladder infections down. When I get a
bladder infection its like starting over, I can't stand, or urinate,
pregnant I don't know,have to ask your Doctor. mlmohm.com Mary