Dalton I am so glad for you that you now have a definitive diagnosis. You have had so many problems and complications and you now know the causes. It seems as though your previous accident and spinal surgery is what is complicating things for you. I only hope that your doctors will be able to figure out how to treat and lessen all your problems I am happy to know you will be able to continue working and do your job, which is important in maintaining your health coverage.
Now I hope you will be able to deal with the stress and try not to over exert yourself. I know it is easier said than done. I always tell myself, just take one day at a time. No need to thanks us for our patience and love, as that is why we are here as one family. Patti - Wisconsin From: Dalton Garis [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Tuesday, November 23, 2010 1:33 PM To: [email protected] Subject: [TMIC] Final diagnosis: Transverse idiopathic Well folks; The doctor's final diagnosis, of which I am in possession, affirms the earlier diagnosis and in full regard to the New York work-up, that I had Transverse Myelitis, idiopathic, which means, "cause unknown." He also said that the anomalies in the brainstem the New York drs noted was also caused by Transverse Myelitis and is affecting my arms, hands and everything below. He also said that I did indeed have Transverse Myelitis, and that it affected my upper spine and everything below. Now, the goal is management, because it has affected things so that the fusions and metal, which have always affected the circulatory system in the spine, can make the TM act up. Any change causes the spinal cord and associated nerves to swell up hours later and give me problems for days. This is the TM effect; and I will need to deal with it from now on. I am very happy since the pain is mostly easy except for days following any stress or exertion, I can walk and go to work and do my job. So, I am very satisfied with the results. No more guesswork, no more speculation. I have a confirmed diagnosis of TM that explains all this stuff. Thanks for your patience and love, Dalton Dalton H. Garis, Ph.D. Associate Professor of Economics And Petroleum Market Behavior The Petroleum Institute P.O. Box 2533, Umm al Nar Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Office: +971-02-607-5070/5297 Mobile: +971-50-668-5760--
