don't spasms require nerve axons to operate? the explanation given to me was the sensory signal travel up to the break and jump across to the motor nerves. I also have hyper active reflexes - you don't want to be whacking me in the knee if you are in front of me. I told the nurse to get the blood sample from my foot - now THAT was funny. I nearly kicked her over. azdave How many times is it appropriate to say "What?" before you just nod and smile because you still didn't hear or understand a word they said? Daveoconnell.com
In a message dated 11/9/2011 6:35:02 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [email protected] writes: The possibility of ruining the chances of a cure has crossed my mind. But, have recently learned that following a spinal cord injury, all the axons below the level of injury are dead and gone within a few months. If a cure came along, the spinal cord would have to regenerate not only through the injury site, but all the way to the bottom, something I just don't see happening. If my injury was acute I wouldn't consider it, but chronic... I've heard a lot of people had it done back in the 80s, but it's not very common anymore? On 11/8/11, [email protected] <[email protected]> wrote: > Hi, > > I had an a/b in 1967 and knowing what I know now, I would do the same thing > again. > > Although pain was not in issue, spasms were. My legs were drawn up in a > fetal position > and all attempts to keep my legs straight had failed. > > After the alcohol block I lost all feeling b_elow the block, but my legs > relaxed and I do not have any problems with spasms. That is a gift. > > One issue, once you have had an alcohol block, your spine is dead. If a > cure were found there would be no reversing. On the other hand, if a cure > did come up, would it benefit you or has your body deteriorated so much > through the years. > > Pain and spasms take their toll, pain can lead to depression and take away > your ability to concentrate. > > Thanks, > > > Glenn Henry > _ (http://daveoconnell.com/)
