Janice, I have the temperature problem as well. I cannot tell hot or cold water on my left leg. My right leg has some sensation regarding the water temps but I still do not trust that feeling when it comes to the hot or cold water. I always have to start my shower get the temperature regulated priot to stepping into the shower. Since I am not affected by TM in my arms I always test the water temps with my hands and arms. I have had this since day one back in year 2003.
Not quite sure what it is you mean by 'buzzing' in your legs. My buzzing would refer to the constant pins and needles pain I feel in my legs. And no that has not gone away either. I did not have it the first little while but once I was able to start learning to walk again etc then this pain started and has been my constant companion. Using Gabpentin/Neurontin is the only thing that tempers the pain so it is tolerable. Heather in Calgary ----- Original Message ----- From: Janice To: transverse myelitis Sent: Saturday, March 21, 2009 3:15 PM Subject: [TMIC] This is Janice - yet again with another question. It has been 2 years since the onset of TM. From the top of my ribs to my toes I can not tell water temperature on my skin. I have to be very careful with taking my showers. Do any of you have that? I am wondering if it is something that will eventually go away or if it is something I will live with. Also, one improvement I have just noticed lately is the constant "buzzing" that I had in my legs as soon as feeling started coming back. Did you all have that and have any of you also lost it? Thanks again, Janice
