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Old 05-09-2008, 09:33 AM #1
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How long are you into this relapse, yb?

I have been paralyzed; numb in just the face/mouth/tongue; numb from head to toe; numb just on the right side; and numb just in the lower 2/3. Every time, no matter how much (or little) numbness I had, I was scared.

A couple of times I was sure I just wasn't going to come out of it "this time", cause it didn't follow the same pattern. Normally, it takes 10 - 12 weeks to escalate (6 weeks) and recover (6 weeks). . . BUT then sometimes, within a few weeks of completing that recovery, it starts all over again somewhere else for another 10 - 12 weeks.

I have learned to rest, pace myself, treat fever and infections . . . and WAIT for that 12 weeks to be over to guage how much I will recover. I have been left with very little permanent damage each time, and I hope you have the same luck.

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Good to hear your still feeling well Char. When Jim did steroids he felt good for a while but some symptoms are just symptoms and go away in time. Some may stay but as RW said, you adapt to them. And yes, close those eyes and see the dream you have. Open them and see you are loved and respected by many here.
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Char I just hope the steroids continue their job and you get better and better every day! You're strong and will come out on top of this! And, as Cindy said, you are LOVED!!!
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Chalk up another you are respected and loved from me!!!

Hope you continue to improve Char. This Winter has kicked your tail, so keep smiling and let your wonderful, loving spirit shine through. I do remember the oral roids making my taste buds goofy too.

Oh and RW~~ glad the Ty is helping. Sometimes we have no where to go but, up.... Well, I do, your'e already up there RW!! Can I have a couple of your inches???? *standing on Tippy toes and grinning*
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... Oh and RW~~ glad the Ty is helping. Sometimes we have no where to go but, up.... Well, I do, your'e already up there RW!! Can I have a couple of your inches???? *standing on Tippy toes and grinning*
Pats your leetle haid and grins...and picks ya up and sticks you in my buttonhole...feel better now? Just don't pull any of that squirting flower stuff on me!
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thank You eveyone. was having a bad emotional morning but things are fine this morning. Sorry for feeling sorry for myself, I personally hate it when I do it.
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Char? Are you apologizing for being human???

I'm glad you're feeling a little better.
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