Man I remember those crazy thoughts, I guess we all had some point where it felt hopeless. I have no recollection of my first 4 weeks following my accident but I remember nightmares I had and they were just vividly crazy. The finger stuff is just plain frustrating but it comes with the package. I hope you find some answers,
Mark Jackson RollinOn _____ From: jetski [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, March 29, 2008 1:28 PM To: quad list Subject: [QUAD-L] Response to Rollin On, Mark Hi Mark. Well, to answer your question, my onset was about 1995. First I lost the use of my left hand and then 6 months later my right hand and then the paralisis began to spread to my left leg and then finally my right leg. This is why the medical field thought I was suffering from ALS. I am now 66, again the onset was when I was about 55, the age that ALS also effects people. In May of 02 the doctors gave me 24 hours to live, as the condition had deteriorated to such a deplorable condition. I can recall lying in my hospital bed looking out of a window, thinking I would never go outdoors again. I was so paralyzed at that time if I wanted to roll over I had to have my caregiver do it. But, in retrospect, I can only guess God had other plans for me. Exactly what they are, I don't know yet, but I am waiting. I can understand the "No finger Movement", it is frustrating to have to fight to pick up even a piece of paper or not being able to button or zipper something, instead having to wait until someone comes and does it for you. Bill H. T-1 & T-2 quadriparesis, 6 yrs. No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.519 / Virus Database: 269.22.1/1348 - Release Date: 3/28/2008 10:58 AM No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.519 / Virus Database: 269.22.1/1348 - Release Date: 3/28/2008 10:58 AM
