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.



2.18.2011

Back to the ho'po'

For those of you that don't have a home away from home, ho'po', is melanie-ism for hospital. Second time this year...it's a slow 2011!

This new flare started last night; when I have more time I'll explain it to you. But for now, just wanted to let you know that myself, and all the posts I haven't finished for posting yet will be in Hahnamann for a week or so, give or take.

Check back soon.

Your Chronic-Neurochic-Glamour-Gimp-alicious-Sista',
Melanie
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  1. CliffFebruary 18, 2011 at 7:37 PM

    Hope everything's ok Mel! Glad you were able to get to the ho'po' fast!

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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.

Best,
Melanie

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