Re: [TMIC] Unidentified subject!

2012-08-31 Thread Todd Tarno
Sorry, I didn't send out this e-mail. From: Janice Nichols jan...@centurytel.net To: Todd Tarno toddtm2...@sbcglobal.net; cos...@yahoo.com; rboyl...@yahoo.com; bpe...@yahoo.com; grace...@gmail.com; lifeisj...@live.com; cherp...@msn.com; tmic-list@eskimo.com

[TMIC] Beach wheelchair, All-terrain Wheelchair Hippocampe

2012-08-16 Thread Todd Tarno
Beach wheelchair, All-terrain Wheelchair Hippocampe http://www.vipamat.com/usa/indexusa.htm

Re: [TMIC] Fwd: The Great Swimming/Diving Adventure

2012-08-13 Thread Todd Tarno
Each time ya go into the water, it will get better. Yes, the leg do float very easily. Please let us know how much weighs how well it works for ya. lol I like the ideal of using an old wheelchair. I'm looking for a waterproof walker made of PVC pipe. I have used a boogie board to catch

Fw: [TMIC] wheel Chairs

2012-08-02 Thread Todd Tarno
My parents just got me the EV-rider, Mini Rider-Portable, that can break down into 4 parts for easy moving. http://www.evrider.com/mini-rider-mobilizer.html I've only got to use it once so far, but it was a lot of FUN!!! Todd in CC, TX - Forwarded Message From: Butcher, Bernie (SFS)

Fw: Re: [TMIC] Fwd: Boy Scouts OT

2012-07-18 Thread Todd Tarno
Chad Griffin’s Message to BSA Featured as AP ‘Quotation of the Day’HRC President Chad Griffin has been featured as an Associated Press “Quotation of the Day,” in the wake of the Boy Scouts of America’s backward decision to uphold their ban on gay scouts and leaders.The BSA decision was

[TMIC] SSDI run out in 2016 by 25%

2012-04-27 Thread Todd Tarno
http://www.socialsecurity.gov/pressoffice/pr/trustee12-pr.html The Social Security Board of Trustees today released its annual report on the financial health of the Social Security Trust Funds.  The combined assets of the Old-Age and Survivors Insurance, and Disability Insurance (OASDI) Trust

Re: [TMIC] SPASMS

2012-03-06 Thread Todd Tarno
I know that Walmart does have an ankle brace, like the very tight-fitting gloves for the hands. It's black, but I do not think it would look good with any shoes.  I was useing it to help with the drop foot, while walking bare footed around the house.  It does help with supporting the drop foot.

Re: [TMIC] TM Question

2012-03-06 Thread Todd Tarno
Causes of Transverse Myelopathy and Myelitis Transverse myelitis may occur in isolation or in the setting of another illness. When it occurs without apparent underlying cause, it is referred to as idiopathic. Idiopathic transverse myelitis is assumed to be a result of abnormal activation of the

Re: [TMIC] Changing your Notifications

2011-12-06 Thread Todd Tarno
I'm glad I was added to these groups, but within 24 hours, I needed to change my Notifications for each group. When you go to the group's facebook page.http://www.facebook.com/groups/TMFolk/http://www.facebook.com/groups/TMpeopleonly/http://www.facebook.com/groups/multiplesclerosisunplugged/ On

[TMIC] Judith Hoops

2011-09-03 Thread Todd Tarno
Here is the last link that I have for Jude.   http://www.linkedin.com/pub/judith-hoops/29/b97/551 --- On Wed, 8/31/11, john snodgrass jcs...@yahoo.com wrote: From: john snodgrass jcs...@yahoo.com Subject: Re: [TMIC] gone to facebook To: tmic-list@eskimo.com tmic-list@eskimo.com, Linda Egli

Re: [TMIC] Re: MOM

2011-08-16 Thread Todd Tarno
Hey Tracy, TM is usually is a ONE time hit. If it's TM again, there is a name for it, but sorry I don't remember the name before TM. When asking questions on the TM list, TMIC tmic-list@eskimo.com Where did her TM hit on her spinal cord?  The higher it hits ( level C ), the more problems with

Fw: [TMIC] Magnets

2011-06-25 Thread Todd Tarno
My Acupuncturist sold me some shoe insole and I put them in my leg braces about 7 years ago.  Todd in CC, TX --- On Sat, 6/25/11, bgunny7...@aol.com bgunny7...@aol.com wrote: From: bgunny7...@aol.com bgunny7...@aol.com Subject: [TMIC] Magnets To: Tmic-list@eskimo.com Date: Saturday, June 25,

[TMIC] Got a New Toy The Walk Aide

2011-05-02 Thread Todd Tarno
www.WalkAide.com   I got my new toy, the Walk Aide, on April 28 after the 1 year first visit.  It was approved after 6 months, but my doctor and the people I was getting the unit from was not told, not even ME.  I keep asking for the denied letter, but my doctor didn't have that either. lol It

Fw: Re: [TMIC] revisiting an old issue

2011-04-26 Thread Todd Tarno
Hey Guys, John James, I'm so sorry to hear that ya'll having a bad time with the freeze burning legs and/or body. I have never been on Baclofen. When I was on Neurontin, I was up to 3,600 mg a day and was told that this was the highest I could go. But, I had a friend that did go up to 4,000 mg

Re: [TMIC] Re: tmic-digest Digest V2011 #164

2011-04-18 Thread Todd Tarno
Hey Kris, I take 150 mg twice a day. The only side effect is got to watch the alcohol, one beer is like drinking 2 beers hard liquor can make your legs turn into rubber.  lol  I like it, beacuse you only need to take it twice a day. Todd --- On Sat, 4/16/11, Kris Muise

Fw: Re: [TMIC] Chiropractic treatment

2011-04-02 Thread Todd Tarno
Hey Sue, I have been going to a Chiropractor since I was 15 yrs old from falling off a slide when I was 5 years old.  I will be 47 this month. I go once a week, because both of my hip are lock into place.  Since I'm already there, he does my neck, upper shoulders, and mid back, because of the

Fw: Re: [TMIC] Burning Legs

2011-03-31 Thread Todd Tarno
Hey Tracy,   The burning legs feel like freezing burn and can be ice box cold to the touch.  My first year, I was sleeping 20 hours a day, so I was able to have a heating pad on Low on both of my legs in bed on the couch.  When I told the nurse what I was doing, she told me to only use the low

Re: [TMIC] Back problems before TM

2011-03-18 Thread Todd Tarno
Subject: Re: [TMIC] Back problems before TM To: Alton Ryder a-ry...@comcast.net, Todd Tarno toddtm2...@sbcglobal.net Cc: TMIC tmic-list@eskimo.com Date: Friday, March 18, 2011, 11:10 AM What happens when you have a spinal stroke? Is it different than getting struck with TM in the spine? Janice

Re: [TMIC] Back problems before TM

2011-03-18 Thread Todd Tarno
/facts_5805910_spinal-cord-stroke_.html#ixzz1GzUcNKYx --- On Fri, 3/18/11, Todd Tarno toddtm2...@sbcglobal.net wrote: From: Todd Tarno toddtm2...@sbcglobal.net Subject: Re: [TMIC] Back problems before TM To: TMIC tmic-list@eskimo.com Date: Friday, March 18, 2011, 4:28 PM Identification

Re: [TMIC] Back problems before TM

2011-03-09 Thread Todd Tarno
Hey Dalton, Yes, I do believe back problems might bring on TM. I fell off a slide at age 5, started having chest pains, 3 mild 1 that would make me cry per day from the fall. Then 6 months before TM, I might have had a spinal cord stroke from boogie boarding at the beach. This why I believe

Fw: RE: [TMIC] A Bad Fall

2010-12-31 Thread Todd Tarno
I need to be more careful. When I was getting of the computer yesterday headed to the bathroom, I turned back around to see the computer was having trouble turning off, that is when BACK on the fall again. I almost made it another year without falls, maybe next year. Happy New Year everyone,

Fw: RE: [TMIC] A Bad Fall

2010-12-30 Thread Todd Tarno
I too had a bad fall, when I was trying to sit on the floor. I was trying a new short cut, going from standing with my walker to straight to the floor without sitting in a chair first  then going down to the floor.  So don't try this at home or anywhere else. lol I let my chiropractor know that

[TMIC] Feedback on this wheelchair

2010-12-10 Thread Todd Tarno
Check out this video website of an off road wheelchair.   http://bcove.me/5etnje5g   http://www.hippocampe.co.uk/gallery.php   Please give me any feedback about this wheelchair and/or about this company.   Thank you for your time help, Todd in Corpus Christi, TX TM since April 1, 2002 @ T4 to T8

Fw: [TMIC] Fatigue Meds

2010-12-07 Thread Todd Tarno
I had the worst fatigue in the begaining, I was sleeping 20 hours a day ( only got up to eat go to the bathroom) for the first 1 years.  The next year was a little better, just sleeping 18 hours a day.  The follow year sleeping 12 hours a day. The only thing I found to help was time, I know

Re: Fwd: [TMIC] LTD IME - HELP

2010-12-07 Thread Todd Tarno
This is so TRUE, Candy. I had to prove that I had lost 20% of my accounting job, so I had to show that I was on my feet 2 hours a day fileing papers, making copies, getting up to go to the printer. I got my SSDI, before I got my LTD.  I had asked LTD, If I got my SSDI, don't I automactic get

Fw: RE: [TMIC] Peddle Machine

2010-11-16 Thread Todd Tarno
When I was using my stationary bicycle, I was trying to put it on the highest strength that I could do for 10 minutes.   I believe the new thing is, that we need to do more revolution at the lowest strength.  The more movement the legs get, the better.   James, I believe you're doing a

Fw: Re: Fwd: [TMIC] stem cell treatment for spinal cord lesions

2010-11-16 Thread Todd Tarno
Every morning waking up seeing my walker to remind me that I still having problems walking. lol ;( --- On Mon, 11/15/10, Akua a...@artfarm.com wrote: From: Akua a...@artfarm.com Subject: Re: Fwd: [TMIC] stem cell treatment for spinal cord lesions To: tmic-list@eskimo.com Date: Monday,

Fw: [TMIC] oh joy

2010-10-26 Thread Todd Tarno
To John who ever else is quiting their job,   It's wonderful to have a great boss that tries to understand and let us work as long as we can, until we can't work any longer.   Check to see how much COBRA is for you when you leave your job.  ( because ya will not have insurance for 2 years ) 

RE: [TMIC] quiet

2010-10-24 Thread Todd Tarno
Hey John, At least you tried to work as long as you could. The only reason I quiet working was that they I didn't want to need to start over on my short term disability.  It would have taken longer to get to long term disability. We'll support you in what ever you decide. Good Luck, Todd in CC,

Re: [TMIC] Dallas Symposium

2010-09-20 Thread Todd Tarno
Looking forward to meeting ya'll in Dallas. I too, will not be back online until Oct. 8. Ya'll have a Safe Trip, Todd in Corpus Christi, TX --- On Mon, 9/20/10, L T CHERPESKI cherp...@msn.com wrote: From: L T CHERPESKI cherp...@msn.com Subject: Re: [TMIC] Dallas Symposium To:

Re: [TMIC] A very scary observation

2010-09-19 Thread Todd Tarno
Hey Janice, Please tell Eddy, that he's our hero too. Because we can't imagine not having you on this website. So he is already use to you moving slowly. LOL Glad Eddy was able to move you away from harms way. Todd in CC, TX --- On Sun, 9/19/10, Janice Nichols jan...@centurytel.net wrote: From:

Fw: Re: [TMIC] A very scary observation

2010-09-19 Thread Todd Tarno
In Missouri, if they hospitalize you, you don't have to pay for the ambulance.    Every state should have this!!! Todd in CC, TX --- On Sun, 9/19/10, Janice Nichols jan...@centurytel.net wrote: From: Janice Nichols jan...@centurytel.net Subject: Re: [TMIC] A very scary observation To:

Re: Fw: Re: Fw: Re: [TMIC] Feet Burns

2010-09-19 Thread Todd Tarno
and see if I can go to sleep. Have a wonderful day! Priscilla From: c...@austin.rr.com c...@austin.rr.com To: Todd Tarno toddtm2...@sbcglobal.net; TMIC tmic-list@eskimo.com Sent: Fri, September 17, 2010 3:53:58 PM Subject: Re: Re: Fw: Re: [TMIC] Feet Burns I think you are right about

Fw: Re: [TMIC] RE: tmic-digest Digest V2010 #476

2010-09-18 Thread Todd Tarno
to watch when I get up because sometimes I can’t feel my feet so must use my eyes for balance. Dalton From: c...@austin.rr.com Reply-To: c...@austin.rr.com Date: Fri, 17 Sep 2010 19:53:58 + To: Todd Tarno toddtm2...@sbcglobal.net, TMIC tmic-list@eskimo.com Subject: Re: Re: Fw: Re: [TMIC

Fw: Re: [TMIC] another wonderful night

2010-09-16 Thread Todd Tarno
neurontin 400 mg 3 times a day   When I was on Neurontin, I was taking 1,200 mg 3 time a day. You're only taking 1,200 mg a day and I was taking that amount 3 times a day, a total of 3,600 mg a day.  I had a problem missing my second dose, but when I started to feel pain, I knew that I had

Fw: Re: [TMIC] Medications

2010-09-11 Thread Todd Tarno
my employer's disability program Roger John, I believe it might be called Long Term Disability. Todd in CC, TX --- On Fri, 9/10/10, john snodgrass jcs...@yahoo.com wrote: From: john snodgrass jcs...@yahoo.com Subject: Re: [TMIC] Medications To: Roger Terese Pratt r.c.pr...@frontier.com

Fw: [TMIC] overdoing it

2010-09-04 Thread Todd Tarno
However, I would totally enjoy the strong days if you can afford to take it easy afterward.    The only thing I would add to this, if you know that you're going to have a BIG day, try to plan to rest the day before if you need to, also rest the day after.    Take one day at a TIME, Todd in

Re: [TMIC]

2010-09-03 Thread Todd Tarno
it another week and then spam her e-mail address. I was wondering if anyone else had already done this. Todd --- On Thu, 9/2/10, L T CHERPESKI cherp...@msn.com wrote: From: L T CHERPESKI cherp...@msn.com Subject: Re: [TMIC] To: TMIC tmic-list@eskimo.com, Todd Tarno toddtm2...@sbcglobal.net Cc: rn11

Re: [TMIC]

2010-09-02 Thread Todd Tarno
Hey Cheryl, Someone has heck into your e-mail address is sending spam e-mail daily.  I too, have e-mailed her about this problem haven't gotten any reply. Even if we spam her e-mail address, we still might get the e-mails because it cc TMIC. What has other people done with these e-mails? Todd

Fw: [TMIC] Memory Loss

2010-08-30 Thread Todd Tarno
When my partner goes out of the room I want to ask him a question, I have to sign language the first letter of the question until he come back into the room. Now what was I going to ask him, again? --- On Sat, 8/28/10, Rev. Craig Crossman revcross...@gmail.com wrote: From: Rev. Craig

Re: [TMIC] Symposium/Dallas Sept 24-26

2010-08-14 Thread Todd Tarno
I'm and my partner/caregiver will be making the 8 hour drive into Dallas, staying with a friend and then on the way back home, my cousin's wedding is the following weekend in Austin. Making it a nice fun trip, Todd in Corpus Christi, TX --- On Sat, 8/14/10, L T CHERPESKI cherp...@msn.com wrote:

Re: [TMIC] Fact Sheet on TM

2010-08-07 Thread Todd Tarno
My medication speadsheet has the following:   Medication, Date Started, Dose, Times of Day w/time of the day M, D, N ( Morning, Dinner Night), Type of Med.   I believe this will cover everthing. lol Todd in CC, TX --- On Sat, 8/7/10, CANDIS KALLEY cakal...@embarqmail.com wrote: From: CANDIS

[TMIC] Re: bowel and bladder problems.

2010-07-27 Thread Todd Tarno
Thanks Gerry,   My urologist also started me on my new medications which is Flomax .4 mg.  I have been on it now for 2 weeks and will see him again in 2 more weeks.  I haven't seen a improvement yet, but it may be too early.  In my first visit, he did check my prostate and it's fine at this

RE: [TMIC] Re: bowel and bladder problems.

2010-07-27 Thread Todd Tarno
Hey Rob, Thanks for the reply. OMG, I didn't know it would take that LONG. LOL Thanks again for the help, Todd in CC, TX --- On Tue, 7/27/10, Robert Pall rp...@neillsupply.com wrote: From: Robert Pall rp...@neillsupply.com Subject: RE: [TMIC] Re: bowel and bladder problems. To: Todd Tarno

[TMIC] Fw: Re: How to Unsubscribe from TMIC-List

2010-07-22 Thread Todd Tarno
to Unsubscribe from TMIC-List To: Todd Tarno toddtm2...@sbcglobal.net Date: Thursday, July 22, 2010, 12:38 AM Thanks for giving me this information.  Is this a transverse mylitus group?  Do you have this awful disease, my 31 year old daughter does and mainly has leg pain.  If you have what are your

Fw: [TMIC] Iron traped in brain -

2010-07-18 Thread Todd Tarno
Here is a CCSVI of MS page: http://healingpowernow.com/index.htm   Here is news video: http://abclocal.go.com/kgo/story?section=news/healthid=7270566 --- On Fri, 7/16/10, kimr1999 kimr1...@bellsouth.net wrote: From: kimr1999 kimr1...@bellsouth.net Subject: [TMIC] Iron traped in brain - To: TMIC

Fw: Re: [TMIC]

2010-07-12 Thread Todd Tarno
The Zanaflex @ 4 mg made me sleep for 17 hours. Now trying, Methocarbam @ 500 mg at night.   Saw an Urology, will be getting a new medication from the pharmacy, but don't know the name yet.   He does have other patients that have TM. Will let everyone know what medication that I do good with,

Fw: Re: [TMIC] This link was on the Forum today...surgery for 4-yr old with TM - WoW

2010-07-10 Thread Todd Tarno
Since we don't think that it's the nervous in our bad leg that's bad, it's the nervous in our spinal cord that's bad.  So, I believe that butting her own stem cells into her spinal cord at the place that the TM hit her spinal cord, would work better. I'm wishing her well, since this has already

Re: [TMIC] Neuro appt. and Medicare question - FYI

2010-06-09 Thread Todd Tarno
! Forgive quickly! Kiss slowly! Love truly, Laugh uncontrollably . And never regret anything that made you smile. Prayers and thoughts for you and yours, Candy K. - Original Message - From: Todd Tarno toddtm2...@sbcglobal.net To: TMIC tmic-list@eskimo.com Sent: Tuesday, June 8, 2010 3:07:11

Fw: [TMIC] new member

2010-06-03 Thread Todd Tarno
Hey Kelly, A lot of the things that are happening to you does sound like TM and the doctors don't know how long you had it before YOU find it.  It was you that asked for the MRI that found your lesions.  For some of us, it took months to get a MRI.  I did highlight your e-mail of things that

Fw: Re: [TMIC] alive

2010-05-22 Thread Todd Tarno
Cindy sent this post to me, but I think it was to the group too. --- On Fri, 5/21/10, Cindy McLeroy cindymcle...@socal.rr.com wrote: From: Cindy McLeroy cindymcle...@socal.rr.com Subject: Re: [TMIC] alive To: Todd Tarno toddtm2...@sbcglobal.net Date: Friday, May 21, 2010, 11:07 PM  Jeron

RE: [TMIC] alive

2010-05-21 Thread Todd Tarno
Hey Jeron, This is wonderful news.  I'm so glad you had a wonderful time in the drift dive.  I have been on a drift in the ocean next to the beach with a friend at my side and friend drive a car about a fourth of mile to pick both of us up.  It was so COOL. Next stop, zip-lining in St. Lucia

Re: [TMIC] just wondering

2010-05-08 Thread Todd Tarno
Here is sexuality for men on the Christopher Reeve's website. http://www.christopherreeve.org/site/c.mtKZKgMWKwG/b.5917433/apps/s/content.asp?ct=5865547 http://www.christopherreeve.org/site/c.mtKZKgMWKwG/b.5917433/apps/s/content.asp?ct=6769155 Sexual function is a major concern of men with

Fw: Re: [TMIC] Medication Spreadsheet

2010-04-29 Thread Todd Tarno
To: Todd Tarno toddtm2...@sbcglobal.net Date: Wednesday, April 28, 2010, 4:12 PM 'Does anyone have a blank Excel spreadsheet to share (just with categories no actual information filled in)?    Being lazy,  Jill From: Todd Tarno toddtm2...@sbcglobal.net To: TMIC tmic-list@eskimo.com Sent

[TMIC] Medication Spreadsheet

2010-04-28 Thread Todd Tarno
: [TMIC] Amytretaline (sp) To: fr...@franksheldon.com, Todd Tarno toddtm2...@sbcglobal.net, TMIC tmic-list@eskimo.com Date: Tuesday, April 27, 2010, 10:22 PM Okay, guys. We have been doing that for quite a while.    Also, the nurses love the fact that we tell them to just keep the copy of meds

Fw: OT: [TMIC] Amytretaline (sp)

2010-04-27 Thread Todd Tarno
Hey Frank everyone, I know that I'm one of the worst spellers, ( glad we have spell check for e-mails ) so I had to do a spread sheet for ALL my medications ALL my vitamins on this computer with date of update, twice on one page.  This is so I can give one copy to my doctor have a hard copy

Fw: Re: [TMIC] TMIC Neurontin--does it exhaust you?

2010-04-19 Thread Todd Tarno
Hey Jill everyone,   My doctor told me to switch neurontin to Lyrica cold-turkey, because they where in the same family.  I had the worst headache for 5 days and then I was fine.  So I don't recommend doing like that, but it's faster. Why I like Lyrica for me, is that I only need to take it

[TMIC] Fw: Tell me what annoys you most

2010-04-13 Thread Todd Tarno
--- On Mon, 4/12/10, Rob Gerth, Christopher Dana Reeve Foundation informat...@christopherreeve.org wrote: From: Rob Gerth, Christopher Dana Reeve Foundation informat...@christopherreeve.org Subject: Tell me what annoys you most To: Todd Tarno toddtm2...@sbcglobal.net Date: Monday, April 12

Fw: RE: [TMIC] Walk Aide

2010-04-05 Thread Todd Tarno
something like the Walk Aideand I was still getting nothing from it. Anyway, I did my electro stim anyway and just tried to make a conscious effort to make my muscles respond in conjunction the stim. Oh well Kevin Weilacher N.E. Ohio (Canton) From: Todd Tarno toddtm2...@sbcglobal.net

Re: [TMIC] Walk Aide

2010-04-05 Thread Todd Tarno
again. You're already doing really good walking with your hand crafted cane. Keep up the great work, Todd --- On Sun, 4/4/10, kevin weilacher hwyfli...@yahoo.com wrote: From: kevin weilacher hwyfli...@yahoo.com Subject: Re: [TMIC] Walk Aide To: Todd Tarno toddtm2...@sbcglobal.net, TMIC tmic-list

Re: [TMIC] Walk Aide

2010-04-04 Thread Todd Tarno
, 2002   --- On Fri, 4/2/10, kevin weilacher hwyfli...@yahoo.com wrote: From: kevin weilacher hwyfli...@yahoo.com Subject: Re: [TMIC] Walk Aide To: Todd Tarno toddtm2...@sbcglobal.net, TMIC tmic-list@eskimo.com Date: Friday, April 2, 2010, 3:51 PM While I was going to outpatient PT, I

Fw: [TMIC] The Chiro

2010-04-02 Thread Todd Tarno
Hey Carol, It was my Chiro that sent me back to the ER call my doctor. My doctors had ran a lot of tests in a 2 1/2 months, but after my chiro call him, it was then that they did my first MRI found the inflammation of TM. Take care, Todd in CC, TX    TM since April 1, 2002. --- On Thu,

[TMIC] Walk Aide

2010-04-02 Thread Todd Tarno
www.walkaide.com   Two years ago, I got new feeling in my bad leg and one year ago, I was able to move my toes on my bad leg for the first time since April 1, 2002.  So yesterday I went to a Walk Aide office here in Corpus Christi, TX and it did left up my drop foot on my bad leg, but I still

RE: [TMIC] Chiro

2010-04-01 Thread Todd Tarno
: Janice Nichols [mailto:jan...@centurytel.net] Sent: March 31, 2010 8:17 AM To: Todd Tarno; Transverse Myelytis Subject: Re: [TMIC] Weather   Does a chiropractor really help with this disease?    I thought the pain came from just the nerves, not any where else.    Course, I don't know much about

Re: [TMIC] Weather

2010-03-30 Thread Todd Tarno
My chiropractor can tell when a cold front is coming in, because my adjustment is very much hard for him to do. And that he doesn't need to go to the gym on that day. lol Todd in CC, TX --- On Tue, 3/30/10, Robert Pall rp...@neillsupply.com wrote: From: Robert Pall rp...@neillsupply.com

Re: [TMIC] shingles

2010-03-16 Thread Todd Tarno
I'm already taking Valtrex 500mg twice a day for my Herpetic Whitlow on my middle finger near the finger nail, very painful.  Maybe this is why I'm not having any problems with shingles. lol Todd in CC, TX  ( where we're getting light rain. ya ) --- On Mon, 3/15/10, lynne myers

Fw: Re: [TMIC] Re: Hope

2010-03-14 Thread Todd Tarno
I had really bad headaches 24/7 until I got on neurontin in the begining.  Had them again for 5 days when I stopped neurontin 1,800 mg daily ( down from 3,600 mg ) and started on Lyrica 300 mg daily cold turkey.  My doctor told me I wouldn't have any problems.  I wouldn't do it that way again. 

Re: [TMIC] TENS/EMS Unit

2010-02-19 Thread Todd Tarno
Hey Amanda, I believe you will need a PT person to set it up for you.  To show you where to put the pad on your legs muscle at what strength, each person is different each unit might be too.  The place were you put the pad will not change once you find the right placement for your leg

Re: [TMIC] Being part of the Group

2010-02-17 Thread Todd Tarno
Here is the link to all the support groups for TM. At the bottom of the list is United Kingdom. Hope this helps, Todd in Corpus Christi, TX   http://www.myelitis.org/support.htm#3   United Kingdom Transverse Myelitis Society Gayle's Devic's Syndrome and NMO Support Group --- On Tue, 2/16/10, I

Re: [TMIC] Being part of the Group

2010-02-17 Thread Todd Tarno
Yes it is.   Germany TM Selbsthilfegruppe Deutschland --- On Wed, 2/17/10, bobby jim elbobber...@earthlink.net wrote: From: bobby jim elbobber...@earthlink.net Subject: Re: [TMIC] Being part of the Group To: Todd Tarno toddtm2...@sbcglobal.net, I Whiddett i.whidd...@sky.com Cc: TMIC tmic

Re: [TMIC] TENS/EMS sale at OT Wholesale

2010-01-30 Thread Todd Tarno
Thanks for the information, Candy. I have a friend that could use this, but I'm unable to find the website.   The webpage otwholesale.com cannot be found The webpage www.otwholesale.com cannot be found   If anyone can tell me, what I'm doing wrong, that would be great. Thanks for your time help

[TMIC] Fw: Join MPP's online social networking revolution

2010-01-21 Thread Todd Tarno
Here is a good site, if you want to work for your state. Todd in Corpus Christi, TX   --- On Fri, 10/19/07, Marijuana Policy Project r...@mpp.org wrote: From: Marijuana Policy Project r...@mpp.org Subject: Join MPP's online social networking revolution To: Todd Tarno toddtm2...@sbcglobal.net

Fw: Re: [TMIC] Cymbalta generic Duloxetine

2009-12-19 Thread Todd Tarno
Look into Pharmaceutical Assistance Programs Many of the major drug manufacturers are offering assistance programs for people enrolled in Medicare Part D. You can find out whether a Patient Assistance Program is offered by the manufacturers of the drugs you take by visiting our Pharmaceutical

Re: Fw: Re: [TMIC] Cymbalta generic Duloxetine

2009-12-19 Thread Todd Tarno
with Cymbalta, Todd in CC, TX --- On Sat, 12/19/09, Todd Tarno toddtm2...@sbcglobal.net wrote: From: Todd Tarno toddtm2...@sbcglobal.net Subject: Fw: Re: [TMIC] Cymbalta generic Duloxetine To: TMIC tmic-list@eskimo.com Date: Saturday, December 19, 2009, 2:25 PM Look into Pharmaceutical

Re: [TMIC] Lynn Rose is in the hospital

2009-12-16 Thread Todd Tarno
Hey Bill, Thanks for the update on Lynn. Please let her know that we'll are praying for a speedy recovery feeling better soon. This makes for a new meaning of All I want for Christmas is my two front teeth. to All I want for Christmas is my stint. Hope Ya'll have a wonderful Christmas, Todd in

Re: [TMIC] Raffle Winner

2009-12-16 Thread Todd Tarno
...@aol.com Subject: [TMIC] Raffle Winner To: Tmic-list@eskimo.com Date: Wednesday, December 16, 2009, 8:55 AM Todd Tarno was the winner of the Cane with the number 980.

Re: [TMIC] medicare and chiros

2009-11-15 Thread Todd Tarno
Chiropractic Services (limited) Helps correct a subluxation (when one or more of the bones of your spine move out of position) using manipulation of the spine. You pay 20% of the Medicare-approved amount, and the Part B deductible applies This is from the medicare 2010 booklet on page 27.

Re: [TMIC] Feet to Hands problems/solutions?

2009-09-30 Thread Todd Tarno
Now when those conditions occurs, if anything on my plate needs cutting I pick it up and eat it with my hands.  Sure cuts down on going out to eat in public. I will go out in public with you anytime.  We can do fried chicken, ribs, corn on the cob or even a nice juicy steak. Get out when you

Re: [TMIC] Feet

2009-09-29 Thread Todd Tarno
Hey Janice, Both of my feet turn inward.  My walk is more scissors walk. Todd in CC, TX --- On Mon, 9/28/09, Janice jan...@centurytel.net wrote: From: Janice jan...@centurytel.net Subject: [TMIC] Feet To: tmic-l...@eskimo.net Date: Monday, September 28, 2009, 9:47 PM Hello All, I was

Fw: RE: [TMIC] Comfortable Shoes Anyone?

2009-09-28 Thread Todd Tarno
Just got a new PT and we were talking about my PFO braces. She said that it would help to have a size bigger, 1/2 to full size bigger, and a wide shoe.  With the braces taken up space and with the swelling of our feet, this could help ALL of us with comfort of our shoes. Todd in CC, TX --- On

Fw: Re: [TMIC] need advice

2009-09-13 Thread Todd Tarno
I heard that there is plum juice in Dr. Pepper.  Does that help? Be a Pepper, I'm a Pepper, Are you a Pepper too? Todd in CC, TX --- On Sat, 9/12/09, fr...@franksheldon.com fr...@franksheldon.com wrote: From: fr...@franksheldon.com fr...@franksheldon.com Subject: Re: [TMIC] need advice To:

Re: [TMIC] able to move slightly

2009-08-24 Thread Todd Tarno
Jim, this is wonderful news.  I cried when I saw you really move YOUR thumb for the first time in over 20 years.  You're getting NEW feeling in your body. Keep up the wonderful HARD work, Todd in Corpus Christi, TX --- On Mon, 8/24/09, Jim Lubin jlu...@eskimo.com wrote: From: Jim Lubin

Re: [TMIC] Re. The banding Belly swell

2009-08-14 Thread Todd Tarno
Hey Ken, Right after TM hit me, my belly swell so big, it looked like I was pregnant with twins with no added weight.  It took a few years for the swelling to go down and now I have beer belly of true weight of 25 lbs. My PT thinks my core muscle are still weak.  Once they get stronger and/or

Re: [TMIC] Arthur passed on 3/20/09

2009-08-14 Thread Todd Tarno
deloresto...@yahoo.com wrote: From: Delores Storey deloresto...@yahoo.com Subject: Re: [TMIC] Re: tmic-digest Digest V2009 #796 To: Todd Tarno toddtm2...@sbcglobal.net Date: Thursday, August 13, 2009, 9:16 PM You were a great help to us. My husband Arthur could really relate

Re: [TMIC] question

2009-08-11 Thread Todd Tarno
Hey Kevin, Just think about the extra weight you're caring around when you're constipated.  LOL Also, remember that it's help to drink a lot of water and to be able to do standing exercises.  I understand this is harder for most of us, but any exercises is better than none.  I have found that

RE: Fwd: [TMIC] healthcare

2009-08-10 Thread Todd Tarno
the MRI place in my hospital gown with my IV still in and go to the hospital to have my MRI there. This was a nightmare, lol Todd in CC, TX --- On Thu, 8/6/09, Lori Biehler lbieh...@earthlink.net wrote: From: Lori Biehler lbieh...@earthlink.net Subject: RE: Fwd: [TMIC] healthcare To: 'Todd Tarno

Re: Fwd: [TMIC] healthcare

2009-08-06 Thread Todd Tarno
Hi Laurie, I found out the hard way that Medicare is ALWAYS primary. I too, tried to keep my COBRA Medicare, but when I went to get a MRI, they told me that Medicare was primary.  When I tried to get back my COBRA payments, they wouldn't return the payments and didn't want to pay for my

Re: [TMIC] Fw: hopkins visit

2009-07-22 Thread Todd Tarno
 Is this all standard testing or do I freak out now?   Please don't freak out, until you get the results back and even then, there are people on this list that do live with more than just TM.  They will let you know things that have worked for them.  When you find out anything, please let us

Re: [TMIC] Nerve Pain

2009-07-17 Thread Todd Tarno
Hey Randy, You talked about chest pains.  You may need to see a chiropractic for a pinched nerve. When I was 5, I failed from the top of a slide to the ground head first.  It wasn't until I was 15 that I was having 3 mild 1 that put me to my knees chest pain a day.  All the doctors would say

Re: [TMIC] pam

2009-07-09 Thread Todd Tarno
Hey Dan, Thanks for sharing about Pam's dates, yes they are odd even, but even that it was the same numbers as 9/9 6/6. lol Have a wonderful time with the kids, know that Pam will be with all of you having FUN too. The heart earrings on her license plate next to your computer that you will SEE

Re: [TMIC] Re: WHAT DID YOU DO???

2009-07-02 Thread Todd Tarno
Subject: Re: [TMIC] Re: WHAT DID YOU DO??? To: Todd Tarno toddtm2...@sbcglobal.net Date: Wednesday, July 1, 2009, 3:00 PM Todd, as you know taking care of our health issues sometimes is really the pits.  I am currently using a leg brace that has hinges at the knee so I can bend my leg when I am

Re: [TMIC] UNSUBSCRIBE PLEASE

2009-06-30 Thread Todd Tarno
To unsubscribe: write to tmic-list-requ...@eskimo.com with the SUBJECT unsubscribe (without quotes). It doesn't matter what is in the message. It's automated. Anything else is ignored. Sorry to see you go, but we will be here if you need to come back. Talk to you later, Todd in CC, TX --- On

Re: [TMIC] Every now and then!

2009-06-30 Thread Todd Tarno
Chris will be a Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine...   So, does this mean that you have your own private doctor now? LOL I bet Chris is glad to be done. lol  Congratulation!!! Todd in CC, TX --- On Tue, 6/30/09, Trudy Ogilvie mother...@gmail.com wrote: From: Trudy Ogilvie mother...@gmail.com

Re: [TMIC] Every now and then!

2009-06-30 Thread Todd Tarno
Hey Rob, Remember that you're working too.  Include the time you're at work walking, standing, etc...  I do PT twice a week with a trainer at home and now able to stand long enough to take the dishes from the sink to fill the dishwasher.  I still can't carry dishes into the kitchen, but now

Re: [TMIC] Transverse Myelitis Network

2009-06-28 Thread Todd Tarno
That won't happen again.   We do enjoy reading ALL of your e-mails. I'm sadden that I'm unable to answer a few of your e-mails because of how TM has hit you.  But, you are right that this site doesn't have many quads, like you Jim.  I'm amazed at ALL of your's e-mails.  What it must take just

Re: [TMIC] Artist w TM in New York times

2009-06-27 Thread Todd Tarno
I too am a little chatter box when people ask about TM. My problem is what to say by age and not knowing how much detail they are interested in TM, so they don't get bored. lol I'll talk your ear off, if you let me, lol Todd in CC, TX --- On Fri, 6/26/09, kimr1...@bellsouth.net

Re: [TMIC] Sex

2009-06-23 Thread Todd Tarno
I've even asked him if he wants to try having sex to see if I can feel even a little bit   This is a good point.  Doing sex, you have muscle react in ways that you wouldn't think and can send stocking waves down both legs at the same time.  ( a good, but weird feeling )  Might even be

RE: [TMIC] Feet

2009-06-12 Thread Todd Tarno
 IT FEELS AS THOUGH I HAVE TIGHT STIRUPS ON MY FEET.    I usually tell people that my feet feel like there is 100 rubber bands times a 100.  As I continue to do my PT, the rubber bands are popping every day.  lol  Now it's more like 100 x 50 rubber bands, so maybe half better.   May all of US

Re: [TMIC] Relationships

2009-06-12 Thread Todd Tarno
TM has made Billy  mines relationship stronger.   I did ask him when TM hit ( when we knew it was going to be a long road to recovery ) and we had only been together for 5 years he hadn't signed up for this, Do you want to stay together or not ?   He was so bad at me for even asking the

Re: [TMIC] Occupations

2009-06-07 Thread Todd Tarno
Thank you, Janice, for this topic. I was a accountant clerk.  I had made the third layoffs of my company, leaving me to be the last accountant clerk for two companies.  I had two wonderful bosses and worked 15 mins from home.  TM hit me a few weeks before my 38th birthday. After 3 years with TM

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