Hi Betty Welcome to our on-line TM family. I was diagnosed in 2003 at age 53 at C4-C6. I also have balance problems and just gave in to using a walker during a short vacation. I was surprised that I was able to walk and enjoy looking at something besides my feet. I hadn't thought about the seat problem, however, your right - I look and touch before I sit. I think we TMers have trust issues. We just don't trust much of anything that has to do with where we are or where we're going to be in the next few seconds!
Patti - Michigan ---- Betty Shaffer <[email protected]> wrote: > I'm a new subscriber to the TM internet club and find the messages > interesting. > I was diagnosed with T.M. ( Cl and C 2 level) in 2004 at the age of 77. > Numb from my toes up to and inclucing my neck, I rar3ly feel pain but have > much discomfort from the banding, especially in my torso and neck. I walk > well with a walker, but need my eyes to tell me where my feet ( and seat) > are. Without the walker , balance is a problem. > > Anybody have problems similiar to those ? I live in a retirement home where > I'm able to walk and to exercise 5 days a week, and I know this helps. > There is no support group in the area > > Betty in Oregon
