If you are regular reader of my blog, or know me from elsewhere then you will know that I am currently suffering from Transverse Myelitis. If you don’t know then there is a link at the top of my page to previous posts explaining my condition. One problem the condition has left me with is…
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How Are You Feeling?
When I first got sick eight weeks ago, I was asked by friends and family on a daily basis “How are you today, are you feeling any better?” It was nice that people cared and I often replied something vague but positive. “I’m not feeling as bad as I was, thanks for asking” Lately, not…
Transverse Myelitis
Last year I had no idea what Transverse Myelitis was. This year it has taken over my life. What is transverse myelitis? Transverse myelitis is a neurological disorder caused by inflammation across both sides of one level, or segment, of the spinal cord. The term myelitis refers to inflammation of the spinal cord; transverse simply describes the position of…
I Woke Up With Pins and Needles and by Teatime I was Paralysed!
New Years Eve was peaceful for us, we did the same as usual, enjoyed some snacks, a bottle of wine and watched Hootananny on the TV. We were a little subdued as my Father-in-law had passed away suddenly the day before and it had been a big shock, particularly as I was with him at…