I went to my neurologist today. I told him that I had been using one of those electronic ab exercisers and told him that it has really helped not only with the pain in the lower back but also the spasms seem to have been reduced. My neurologist asked if I had had any problems which I have because I have to turn the ab exerciser around and then the controls are on my back and occasionally when I'm sitting in my recliner and move, the buttons are depressed and I get a full gult and it hurts instead of helping. My neurologist then prescribed a TENS unit. I also asked my neurologist about the medicine Amantadine for fatigue. I told him that I had been taking L-Carnitine and it has helped with the fatigue but I wanted more (never satisfied with improvements, I'm always wanting more! LOL). My neurologist suggested Provigil but he said it was expensive and he didn't have any samples and seeing as how he wasn't sure if it would help. So he prescribed Amantadine. I took my my "Journal of The Transverse Myelitis Association" with me and he took the time to scan it. He also seemed interested in a couple of articles and asked where I had gotten it and I told him that I had enlisted in a couple of websites for TM. My neurologist did warn me that Amantadine might cause halucinations which I told him I already had halucinations because I always think I can do more than I can. The body just won't keep up with the mind and my memory of what I use to do. I did tell my neurologist that if I did have problems, I would let him know immediately. Well, I've written my novel for today... Wishing everyone a pain free day/night. Candy K.
Candy K.
