Re: [TMIC] Suprapubic catheter

2015-12-15 Thread Nikki Macleod
Hi Jude, I have recently had a suprapubic catheter put in on 24th August after constant UTIs. My urologist previously had me on prophylactic antibiotics to try and reduce the amount of UTIs but these unfortunately did not work. I then decided it was time to get my catheter resited suprapubic.

Re: [TMIC] tmic-list group

2015-07-04 Thread Nikki Macleod
Hi Jim, Yes I am, although I tend to go on Facebook. Nice to hear from someone again. Nikki Durham, UK Sent from my iPad On 4 Jul 2015, at 18:02, Jim Lubin jlu...@makoa.org wrote: is anyone still using the tmic-list@eskimo.com?

Re: [TMIC] Unidentified subject!

2015-01-26 Thread Nikki Macleod
Hi Sam, That information in very useful, thanks. Nikki, UK Sent from my iPad On 26 Jan 2015, at 14:47, luth...@comcast.net wrote: Friends, I too have had TM, but converted to MS as perhaps 1 in 3 will. Some of you may remember me- Sam from Boston. Remember that MS and TM are

Re: [TMIC] Unidentified subject!

2015-01-26 Thread Nikki Macleod
Hi, Dalton sorry to hear that you are in so much pain. Personally, I the only experience of osteo meds is being prescribed extra CalciChew for my bones and Lidacane patches for the pain. Hope you get sorted soon. Nikki, UK Sent from my iPad On 26 Jan 2015, at 14:47, luth...@comcast.net

Re: [TMIC] Unidentified subject!

2015-01-26 Thread Nikki Macleod
Hi Iris, I also hope it continues. Nikki, UK Sent from my iPhone On 26 Jan 2015, at 20:01, Iris Whiddett i.whidd...@icloud.com wrote: Well done Nikki for triggering this flurry of activity on TMIC. I hope it continues. Iris Sent from my iPad On 26 Jan 2015, at 07:56, Nikki

[TMIC] Hey everybody,

2015-01-17 Thread Nikki Macleod
Hi everyone, It's been a while since I've been in here and I was wondering how everyone was doing. Any improvement. The last time I posted I was really messed up mentally. Suicidal and really low, a horrible time in my life. My life has changed dramatically since then, me and my fiancé of

[TMIC] Happy New Year

2013-12-31 Thread Nikki Macleod
Hi everyone just a quick message to wish you all a very happy new year and best wishes for 2014. I hope you all had a lovely Xmas and have managed to avoid any health problems. I've noticed it's been rather quiet but I expect everyone is so busy at this time of year. Best wishes, Nikki UK.

Fwd: [TMIC] A 'sore' subject

2013-08-14 Thread Nikki Macleod
Sent from my iPad Begin forwarded message: From: Nikki Macleod nmacleo...@yahoo.co.uk Date: 14 August 2013 19:19:47 BST To: Pat Voorheis pjv1...@chartermi.net Subject: Re: [TMIC] A 'sore' subject The 'sore' subject has been resolved by using good old Sudocrem. Thanks for your support

[TMIC] A 'sore' subject

2013-08-12 Thread Nikki Macleod
Well hello there peeps, I need some advice please. I suffer from bad spasms especially in my legs. When my legs spasm they literally lock together at the top and lock. I am now left with really bad sores on the very tops of my legs near my lady parts. I use a barrier cream and sudocrem, any

Re: [TMIC] August Birthdays!

2013-08-01 Thread Nikki Macleod
Happy birthday to all August bambinos! X Nikki Durham, UK. Sent from my iPad On 1 Aug 2013, at 15:20, Pat Cooley patticoole...@gmail.com wrote: Happy birthday to all August babies. On Thu, Aug 1, 2013 at 7:39 AM, Barbara H. barbara...@gmail.com wrote: Happy Birthday to the August kids!

[TMIC] Do you find that friends have 'drifted' away since TM??

2013-07-05 Thread Nikki Macleod
Hi everyone, just thought I'd bring this subject up - sorry if it's a bit typical. I brought this up because I don't know about anyone else, but I've certainly found out who my real friends are. The friends that are there for you no matter what - whether you can walk or not, whether your in a

Re: [TMIC] June Birthdays

2013-06-01 Thread Nikki Macleod
Happy birthday all June babies. Nikki Durham, UK. Sent from my iPad On 1 Jun 2013, at 06:20, Barbara H. barbara...@gmail.com wrote: Happy Birthday to the first-of-summer kids! Hope you have a great day! Please send any additions or corrections to tmic-list@eskimo.com. We also remember

Re: [Bulk] Re: [TMIC] Re: Transverse Myelitis

2013-05-30 Thread Nikki Macleod
I totally agree Rick. Nikki Durham, UK. Sent from my iPad On 30 May 2013, at 19:10, Rick Ashford crashf...@outlook.com wrote: Hi Nikki, Its a sad thing that happened to you but you are a lucky girl to have such a great mate. So little credit is given to the wives and husbands that live

Re: [TMIC] Re: NO E-MAIL

2013-05-29 Thread Nikki Macleod
I still post on both here and Facebook. Much love. Nikki Durham, UK. Sent from my iPad On 29 May 2013, at 16:01, elbobberino elbobber...@earthlink.net wrote: Da Boss is just fine, thankyeshe's had 538 Avonex pricks so far, and you couldn't tell she's afflicted, except she

Re: [TMIC] TM Walk-Run-Roll Events

2013-03-26 Thread Nikki Macleod
Debbie, How about the people on the list from the UK. A support group here would be good. How many people are from the UK in this group interested?? Nikki. Sent from my iPad On 26 Mar 2013, at 16:51, Deborah Nord Capen dnca...@gmail.com wrote: I hope that people on this list are reading

Re: [TMIC] Re: Lyrica, Psychiatric Evaluations

2013-02-17 Thread Nikki Macleod
Sent from my iPad On 17 Feb 2013, at 12:54, Dalton Garis malugss...@gmail.com wrote: Also keep in mind that Lyrica takes about two weeks to normalize. During startup you will experiences Increased dizziness and sleepiness. And don't worry about dependence. It's way too late for those

Re: [TMIC] Re: Lyrica, Psychiatric Evaluations

2013-02-17 Thread Nikki Macleod
iPad On 17 Feb 2013, at 16:55, Nikki Macleod nmacleo...@yahoo.co.uk wrote: Sent from my iPad On 17 Feb 2013, at 12:54, Dalton Garis malugss...@gmail.com wrote: Also keep in mind that Lyrica takes about two weeks to normalize. During startup you will experiences Increased dizziness

Re: [TMIC] Baclofen Pump

2013-02-17 Thread Nikki Macleod
Rob you have to do what you think is best and if its the Baclofen pump then go for it. Good luck, keep us posted on how it goes. Nikki. Durham, UK. Sent from my iPad On 17 Feb 2013, at 11:33, amy shultz mic...@hotmail.com wrote: Doesnt sound like a bad decision to me, I am thrilled for you. I

[TMIC] 2 year anniversary

2013-02-14 Thread Nikki Macleod
This time 2 years ago TM struck overnight whilst I was sleeping, feeling very emotional and tearful and cannot sleep as I think I'm scared I know it sounds silly. Does it get easier? X Sent from my iPad

Re: [TMIC] Traveling with TM

2013-01-31 Thread Nikki Macleod
of when you will be there and which terminal you will need next. Some of the others will probably weigh in on this that have flown. I know this sounds simplistic, but it does make sense.Good luck and let us know how everything went. Janice -Original Message- From: Nikki

[TMIC] Families

2013-01-31 Thread Nikki Macleod
I am only 25 years old (23) at the time TM hit, I was just wondering if any females had any trouble conceiving, difficult pregnancies etc. just I am really broody. At the time TM hit, me and my partner were trying for a baby. I know it's going to be harder now but people in wheelchairs cope

Re: [TMIC] Standing Frame

2013-01-30 Thread Nikki Macleod
Cody thanks for the link it sounds like something which I might check out after my foot surgery. I am in the same position as you and it's good to hear that it improves your circulation because mine is really poor in my hands, legs and especially my feet. Nikki. Sent from my iPad On 30 Jan

Re: [TMIC] Traveling with TM

2013-01-30 Thread Nikki Macleod
Since TM hit me on the 15th Feb 2011 I have never travelled anywhere apart from different hospitals but I am invited to my sister-in-law's wedding on the 16th Feb and we are stopping overnight at the hotel so this is a big step especially as it'll only be TM's 2nd 'birthday' and I had a total

Re: [TMIC] Tonight, Today, tomorrow

2013-01-27 Thread Nikki Macleod
were so young when TM hit.Are you married? Do have any family around you?Are you doing any physical therapy? Janice -Original Message- From: Nikki Macleod Sent: Saturday, January 26, 2013 2:43 PM To: tmic-list@eskimo.com Subject: [TMIC] Tonight, Today, tomorrow I

[TMIC] Tonight, Today, tomorrow

2013-01-26 Thread Nikki Macleod
I feel as though TM has robbed me of all of my hopes and dreams. I'm 25 yrs old (23 when TM hit) and I had my dream job and had just graduated from uni. I miss my job terribly I worked in early years and it was my passion. I miss the interaction I had with the children, parents, colleagues,

Re: [TMIC] Tonight, Today, Tomorrow

2013-01-26 Thread Nikki Macleod
Hi Jude, I have just joined this group and I think I saw somewhere you need my address. It is: Nikki Macleod, 39 Highbarnes, Great Lumley, Chester-le-Street, Co. Durham. DH3 4HX. UK. As for what TM has stolen from me - basically my whole life. I had to give up my dream career working in early