Janice, My TM started gradually(over 1 month) with progressive numbness & muscle weakness. It started in my legs & progressed up to my chest. I had banding only around my chest & it slowly disappeared over 4-5 months after diagnosis. Never had any real pain. I ended up with about 50% improvement of symptoms over about 1 year. Have been the same for the last 8 years. Linda E.
From:Janice Nichols [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Monday, June 24, 2013 10:39 AM To: [email protected] Subject: [TMIC] Hello! When I have read the stories of how TM first attacked you all, some/many have said that you had a severe pain around the middle of your body – banding. And for some, it has stayed with you. I would like a response from all of you as to whether or not your TM started with the severe pain or not. Also, is it still with you today or did it get better with time/meds. I would like to be able to give my doc some kind of percentage of how TM has hit myself and others. Would really appreciate responses. Thanks, Janice
