Tim.. I don't think it's "odd" that three of you that work at the same place all have these issues. There was someone on this list a year or two ago from Ohio that had been working at a hospital that was getting renovated and there were 3 or 4 people who were either diagnosed with TM or MS during that time. She was pursuing trying to make a connection with it all, but I don't know how she made out. I believe molds were considered as a possible cause. Anyway, I don't think it's just coincidental. My opinion, of course. Sue
-----Original Message----- From: Tim Holder (Work) [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, June 26, 2007 5:55 PM To: [email protected] Subject: RE: [TMIC] from Gary Here's what I can't figure out. I have symptoms of TM and MS. The doctor thinks it's TM only because they don't see any lesions on my brain or spine. BUT...when they did the spinal tap, the only thing they found was that the myelin protein level was raised. Which should show that there is a lesion somewhere. And that is a definite sign of MS. But, they don't see any on any MRI's. And believe me, I've had plenty. And I go back for more in August. But, because he's not seeing lesions, he isn't taking MS off the table, just in case they see some on the new MRI's. And many of you have TM and DO have lesions. So, how do they tell the difference between TM and MS at this early stage. I have had symptoms since last November. And I have a good friend who got symptoms at the same time as me. She was also diagnosed with TM. But, they just did a new set of MRI's on her and the lesions are worse so she's been rediagnosed with MS. And I have another friend who was diagnosed with MS last August. That's three of us that work at the same place. Odd, huh? Tim Holder Worship Leader for Celebrate Recovery [EMAIL PROTECTED] (501)224-7171 ext. 1454 Fellowship Bible Church 1901 Napa Valley Drive Little Rock, AR 72212-3913 -----Original Message----- From: Trudy [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, June 26, 2007 2:43 PM To: [email protected] Subject: RE: [TMIC] from Gary I was diagnosed with TM five yrs. ago. When I went over to Medicare I had to get all new doctors.. My new neuro decided it was MS. So he did a spinal tap (thankfully, he's very good at it) but I did have to lay there for two hours afterwards so bring some tapes!! The spinal tap was no more conclusive now than it was five yrs ago. I have lesions on the brain which is why the MS has now been diagnosed. I take Copaxone.... my "insurance card" against a serious MS attack. But I think it's TM... I do have to see my neuro every 3-4 months for checkup, prescriptions, etc... Good luck! Trudy
