I have taken the flu shot for the past 15+ years....never got the flu.....and I do not believe getting TM had anything to do with any kind of immunizations. I also see my regular MD twice a year minimum and he does prescribe most of my meds. However I see my neurologist at least once per year to insure that I am up to date with the best pain killers and meds available This year he is doing a baclofen injection into my spine to see if a baclofen pump will be beneficial and he also prescribed 2 oz per month of marijuana which I know is beneficial
Finally I would love to see this list get busy again.....I hate going on facebook! Rob in New Jersey.. -----Original Message----- From: Heyjude48458 <[email protected]> To: snow121100 <[email protected]> Cc: tmic-list <[email protected]> Sent: Mon, Jan 21, 2013 3:03 pm Subject: [TMIC] Re: Need your input Hi Carol, Thank you for answering me...I'm trying to rev up the TMIC list again. Anything you want to know or questions you need answered please email me. It's important that you write in from time to time. Love you, Jude Michigan Learn from yesterday, Live for today, Hope for tomorrow. Albert Einstein In a message dated 1/21/2013 12:42:34 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [email protected] writes: Hey Jude! I have received a flu shot every year, except the first year, after the onset of TM. I became sick in June 2005. I have not noticed any complications. I think we all have to figure out the pros and cons. I have Type 2 Diabetis, heart disease (I had 6 bypasses when I was 49 years old). Yes, 6! I had 2 bypasses in 2 of the arteries. I don't know about now, but then I was told it would be better to make 2 shorter graphs than 1 longer one. Anyway, along with my doctors, my daughter an RN and my son-in-law a doctor, I have made the decision to get flu shots annually and pneumonia vaccine every 5-7 years as recommended. When I lived near Chicago, my neurologist was Dr. Joy Derwenskus at Northwestern where she was also an associate professor. Now that I live closer to Indianapolis, I see Dr. Margaret Frazer, in Carmel. She is with JWM Neurology and also works in research. As much as you can enjoy a doctor, I have enjoyed seeing both of them. I see no fault with them just get exasperated with all the unknowns of TM. Carol Worrying does not empty tomorrow of its troubles; It empties today of its strengths. From: [email protected] Date: Mon, 21 Jan 2013 11:53:38 -0500 Subject: Need your input To: [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected] CC: [email protected]; [email protected] Hi ladies and gentleman, This is Jude from TMIC. We are having two discussions and need your input. First, we are talking about the need for a neurologist when someone has TM, and the other topic is the need for flu shots, have you had them and what does your Dr. say about them. There has been quite a bit of activity lately, but we need more. Will be happy to answer any questions you have or talk about any topics you can think of. I miss hearing from you and hope you write in soon. In case you have forgotten the site it is: [email protected] . If you need to receive the emails the address is: [email protected] I love you all, Jude Michigan, USA =
