Living Obliquely

Approximately 1400 people are diagnosed with Transverse Myelitis (TM) annually.
Similar to Multiple Sclerosis, it attacks your myelin, leading to painful and debilitating side effects.
About 33,000 Americans are currently disabled as a result of this rare neurological disorder.
Not one person with TM will ever know their prognosis.
I happen to be one of them.



I am a neurological soup. Since my TM diagnosis, I have developed encephalitis, MS, RSD/CRPS, Osteoporosis (I am 34, no 35, eek), and Chronic Anemia. Yeah...life sucks, but I still rock.



11.11.2012

NEWS: Nominate Someone For A Whacky Wego Health Activist Award

From Me to You:

[I've been verbally absent, and at times physically and cognitively... but I'm planning my recovery to include a grand return to my regular posts here on Neuro Detour. For our first time together again, I couldn't help but share this chance to get out of our bodies, bothers, and into gratitude. See, it's not a cop out for composing original material. I stumbled across this today, and thought it was fabulous. And I share Fabulous [sic]. The following is written and posted by WEGO Health.]

THE WEGO AWARDS PAGE:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ready to get started? Just choose the award you'd like to nominate someone for - then tell us a bit more about them.

Here is a rundown of the awards. To read more about each award – visit the 2012 WEGO Health Activist Awards page.

Advocating for Another Award – Awarded to someone who raises awareness, speaks out, and advocates for the health condition of someone they love.

Best Ensemble Cast (Non-profit, advocacy group, health organization) – Awarded to a group who radvocates with tireless dedication and wide-reaching impact.

Best in Show: Blog - Awarded to someone who exemplifies the use of blogging to raise awareness and make connections.

Best in Show: Community/Forum - Awarded to someone who exemplifies the use of a community or forum to raise awareness and make connections.

Best in Show: Facebook - Awarded to someone who exemplifies the use of Facebook to raise awareness and make connections.

Best in Show: Twitter - Awarded to someone who exemplifies the use of Twitter to raise awareness and make connections.

Best in Show: Video – Awarded to someone who exemplifies the use of video to raise awareness and make connections.

Best Kept Secret – Awarded to someone in the online health community who is doing great work but hasn't gotten a lot of attention.

Health Activist Hero – Awarded to an inspiring, supportive, and knowledgeable Health Activist who has truly changed people’s lives.

Hilarious Health Activist Award - Awarded to the Health Activist who makes you laugh alongside their advocacy. Nominate your favorite comedian.

Ms/Mr. Congeniality – Awarded to someone who always has a kind word, a positive note, and a virtual hug.

Paperboy Award – Awarded to the Health Activist who always delivers the latest and greatest health news and research.

Rookie of the Year – Awarded to a Health Activist who came on the scene in 2012 but has inspired the entire community.

Silver Stethoscope – Awarded to a healthcare professional who utilizes social media, online community, and technology to make the world a better place.

Trailblazer Award – Awarded to the Health Activist who is ahead of every curve, excited by new technology, and encourages everyone to join them.

Unsung Hero Award – Awarded to the member of your community who is always helping, advising, and sharing – but may not know how amazing and valuable they are.

 

Want to get involved in the 2012 WEGO Health Activist Awards but not sure who to nominate? Sign up on the awards page, and we'll make sure to keep you in the loop!

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If you're a Philly-region person with TM, please consider joining the Transverse Myelitis Philadelphia network (http://www.facebook.com/inbox/?ref=mb#/group.php?gid=44446668472), a new social networking group that I started for people with TM so that we can meet and chat casually. It's only on Facebook for now, so, if you haven't already, join. It's easy.

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Melanie

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