RE: [TMIC] Dr's visit, just a follow up

[Gerry Surette]

Regina; I take baclofin for spasticity I can not walk without it. re 
fatigue; it is a side effect of your medication you are taking; I found that 
out the hard way. I asked my pharmacist to list all the side effects of the 
medication I was taking. lo and behold three of the8 I take have fatuque as 
a side effect. My problem now is dry mouth about i hour after 
takingZanaflex. I have tried chewing gum drinking coke( cola) drinking 
water; nothing seems to help does anyone have a solution? I too have duties 
to perform washing Ironing washing and waxing floors cleaning kitchen and 
bathroom; I find it difficult but I perservere as the net result of a clean 
aptartment mkes it worthwhile; my wife is a big help as well. she spends 
most of her time with her mother who is recovering from Cancer. one must 
have a positive attitude. If I didn't  have that I don'nt think I would be 
around today God bless you regina  and keep trying gerry

From: Regina Rummel <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: tmic-list@eskimo.com
Subject: [TMIC] Dr's visit, just a follow up
Date: Fri, 9 May 2008 21:59:29 -0700 (PDT)

I saw the neurologist yesterday.  She suggested we increase the Neurontin 
to 900mg 3 times a day for a week, then increase to 1200mg three times a 
week.  I asked about Lyrica in spite of my concerns since some of you 
didn't do well with it.   She said Lyrica was similar to Neurontin, may 
work faster, is more expensive.   I asked if we can take Neurontin and 
Lyrica together.  She said yes and that surprised me.  Do any of you take 
both?  And about the spasticity in my hamstrings, she wants me to take 10mg 
Bicoflen before I do my exercises.  Some of you made negative comments 
about Bicoflen, didn't you?  I guess you take it as needed.

I mentioned my memory slipping somewhat.  I can order a brain MRI if you 
want to she said.  But I've had TIAs that probably are the cause.   It all 
went very fast because I type all the questions and concerns to make sure I 
won't forget anything.

What's wrong with me?  Fatigue is a 10 most of the time.  Chronic fatigue 
is truly a handicap.  I can hardly walk. My left leg is acting up big time, 
and so is my lower back (T10-T11 lesion).  I drag myself with a walker.  
Every little thing is a challenge, etc..  Just lifting my left foot is a 
challenge.  Speaking of foot, Frank was right.  Prednisone will bruise you. 
 I stopped taking it, it's poison.

I refuse to give up. I cleaned all the floors of my little apartment.  I 
cooked shrimp and pasta and steamed asparagus for me and my daughter.  I 
watched and read the news ignoring the blurry right eye, I did this and 
even did that....  It's a big challenge to do every little thing.  And 
tomorrow I'll work all day in the gift shop and check the inventory.  Once 
I smear the new Channel foundation on my face, eye shadow and gloss on my 
lips,  perhaps if I look better, I'll feel better.

But back to the neurologist.  She is supposed to be one of the best in 
Marin.  But why do I feel that she can't wait to go to the next room where 
another patient is waiting?  I honestly feel that it's because we both know 
that there is nothing that can be done for me.  That we're both waisting 
our time.

Took a sleeping pill and smoked some pot (medicinal of course) so I can 
sleep.  But I feel better talking to you who is kind enough to put up with 
this babbling.
PS.  Jude, I'm thinking about you and hope you feel better and are sleeping 
peacefully.