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koalatbs @koalatbs (2229) • United States 13 Jan 11

I was diagnosed last week with what is called Transverse Myelitis by my new neurologist. I've been suffering with it's symptoms for almost four years and just finally got a diagnosis! I'm thrilled. I know it's probably weird for...

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koalatbs Hi again! Great to hear from you after all of these years. Actually, on Feb 1st I went to a highly regarded neuro at VCU Medical Ctr. I made the appointment wayyy back in Aug or Sept. Feb 1st was his first available! He was very very thorough in reviewing all...

17 Feb 11

koalatbs @koalatbs (2229) • United States 13 Jan 11

I was diagnosed last week with what is called Transverse Myelitis by my new neurologist. I've been suffering with it's symptoms for almost four years and just finally got a diagnosis! I'm thrilled. I know it's probably weird for...

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koalatbs Thanks liquorice. What symptoms have you been having? I'll be seeing my endocrinologist tomorrow and I'm sure she will have the lab test my vitamin D levels again to make sure I'm getting enough supplements on the dosage she has me on right now. Currently I am...

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koalatbs @koalatbs (2229) • United States 13 Jan 11

I was diagnosed last week with what is called Transverse Myelitis by my new neurologist. I've been suffering with it's symptoms for almost four years and just finally got a diagnosis! I'm thrilled. I know it's probably weird for...

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koalatbs You are so right. Not having a diagnosis is the worst. It is so frustrating to not know what is wrong with you, despite having been to so many doctors trying to get help and relief. Sorry your husband is in so much pain. I sure hope the doctors are able to...

27 Jan 11

koalatbs @koalatbs (2229) • United States 13 Jan 11

I was diagnosed last week with what is called Transverse Myelitis by my new neurologist. I've been suffering with it's symptoms for almost four years and just finally got a diagnosis! I'm thrilled. I know it's probably weird for...

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koalatbs Nope, it is not a new disease or anything like that, just rare so that is why you probably haven't heard of it before Lakota12. Thanks for thinking of me. I had a MRI done of my neck last week and on Monday I'll be having one done of my brain and my thoracic...

27 Jan 11

koalatbs @koalatbs (2229) • United States 13 Jan 11

I was diagnosed last week with what is called Transverse Myelitis by my new neurologist. I've been suffering with it's symptoms for almost four years and just finally got a diagnosis! I'm thrilled. I know it's probably weird for...

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koalatbs Goodness Hatley... that sounds painful. Sorry that you are dealing with that and it's been going on for so long. Were you able to get an appointment with a wound specialist yet? I sure hope so. I hope you are able to find a doctor who can help you really soon....

27 Jan 11

koalatbs @koalatbs (2229) • United States 10 Jan 11

Has anybody ever owned an automatic kitty litter box? If so, what did you think of it & what brand was it? We are thinking of getting one since we now have 3 cats and cleaning it 2 to 3 times a day is getting really old....

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koalatbs That is sooo true! I don't know if I'd be up for that potential poops either! lol We have three cats so I'm nervous about buying one too. You just never know how they might react. We haven't decided yet if we are going to buy an automatic litter box yet or...

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koalatbs @koalatbs (2229) • United States 10 Jan 11

Has anybody ever owned an automatic kitty litter box? If so, what did you think of it & what brand was it? We are thinking of getting one since we now have 3 cats and cleaning it 2 to 3 times a day is getting really old....

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koalatbs Thanks Dawn! Just got your message. Thank you so much for asking your sister about the kind she has. I really appreciate it. It is good to know which ones actually are good that people like. You just never know sometimes until you buy it and then it is too...

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koalatbs @koalatbs (2229) • United States 10 Jan 11

Has anybody ever owned an automatic kitty litter box? If so, what did you think of it & what brand was it? We are thinking of getting one since we now have 3 cats and cleaning it 2 to 3 times a day is getting really old....

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koalatbs Thanks drannhh. I hope so too. We're still looking and considering what kind we want. Will let everyone know what one we end up getting, if any at all. lol

25 Jan 11

koalatbs @koalatbs (2229) • United States 13 Jan 11

What can cause a high red blood cell count? My 21 year old niece has been referred to hematology & oncology to be checked out because her blood work keeps coming back with high red blood cell counts. I'm really worried about her...

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koalatbs I hope not too Lakota12. Glad to hear your white blood cell counts are good. Take care.

18 Jan 11

koalatbs @koalatbs (2229) • United States 13 Jan 11

What can cause a high red blood cell count? My 21 year old niece has been referred to hematology & oncology to be checked out because her blood work keeps coming back with high red blood cell counts. I'm really worried about her...

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koalatbs No Jen, nothing that I know of and I'm sure she would have told me. She is sooo young too so I'm hoping that at least if it is serious, hopefully they've caught it early enough.

18 Jan 11

koalatbs @koalatbs (2229) • United States 13 Jan 11

What can cause a high red blood cell count? My 21 year old niece has been referred to hematology & oncology to be checked out because her blood work keeps coming back with high red blood cell counts. I'm really worried about her...

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koalatbs Thanks Anora. I'm not sure if my niece will be interested or not. I know she doesn't have the money to spend out of pocket, which is unfortunate. She will have to use her insurance as a military dependent.

18 Jan 11

koalatbs @koalatbs (2229) • United States 13 Jan 11

What can cause a high red blood cell count? My 21 year old niece has been referred to hematology & oncology to be checked out because her blood work keeps coming back with high red blood cell counts. I'm really worried about her...

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koalatbs Sorry to hear your father had Polycythemia Opal26. I'm trying not to think about it much until after she sees a specialist about it. I don't even know if she has an appointment set up yet.

18 Jan 11

koalatbs @koalatbs (2229) • United States 13 Jan 11

What can cause a high red blood cell count? My 21 year old niece has been referred to hematology & oncology to be checked out because her blood work keeps coming back with high red blood cell counts. I'm really worried about her...

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koalatbs That's ok that you posted the same one... it was helpful. Yes, my niece does smoke cigarettes and she said she is trying to quit. She really needs to. I sure hope they find out what is wrong soon.

18 Jan 11

koalatbs @koalatbs (2229) • United States 13 Jan 11

I was diagnosed last week with what is called Transverse Myelitis by my new neurologist. I've been suffering with it's symptoms for almost four years and just finally got a diagnosis! I'm thrilled. I know it's probably weird for...

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koalatbs If she has had the same doctor ever since her symptoms began 3 years ago and she still doesn't have a diagnosis, I suggest that she find a new doctor and another new doctor until she finds one who can help her. I also suggest, as I did myself is for her to use...

17 Jan 11

koalatbs @koalatbs (2229) • United States 13 Jan 11

I was diagnosed last week with what is called Transverse Myelitis by my new neurologist. I've been suffering with it's symptoms for almost four years and just finally got a diagnosis! I'm thrilled. I know it's probably weird for...

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koalatbs I was told by my neurologist that whatever damage was done is done and it is not curable. As you mentioned, I can only treat the symptoms. Hopefully, as usually is the case with Transverse Myelitis, I will be spared and will not have any relapses. Sorry to...

17 Jan 11

koalatbs @koalatbs (2229) • United States 13 Jan 11

I was diagnosed last week with what is called Transverse Myelitis by my new neurologist. I've been suffering with it's symptoms for almost four years and just finally got a diagnosis! I'm thrilled. I know it's probably weird for...

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koalatbs The cause is unknown at this time. One neurologist told me a few years ago that an infection could have attacks my spinal cord... but, who knows.

17 Jan 11

krystalheart @krystalheart (842) • Philippines 17 Jan 11

Hi guys, I just want to ask this in behalf of my dad... for almost 2 weeks he is starting to experience muscle and nerve spasm. Just a day ago he experienced to be in a mental block situation while driving a car, he did not...

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koalatbs I agree with ElixBxn... you definitely need to get your father to a doctor as soon as possible! This is nothing to mess around with and you should not wait especially if he is still driving because if it happens again it could have much worse consequences....

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koalatbs @koalatbs (2229) • United States 13 Jan 11

We're heading out to eat tonight after we go to a meeting at my son's high school regarding PSAT tests. We have decided to go to Chili's because my son gave us a gift card for Christmas. We used to go there all of the time when we...

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koalatbs That's exactly where we fell in love with Chili's drannhh... in the Bay Area. Which Chili's did you used to go to there? I think the one we went to was in San Bruno... I think, not for sure. It was right down the street from another great restaurant we loved,...

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koalatbs @koalatbs (2229) • United States 13 Jan 11

We're heading out to eat tonight after we go to a meeting at my son's high school regarding PSAT tests. We have decided to go to Chili's because my son gave us a gift card for Christmas. We used to go there all of the time when we...

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koalatbs That sounds yummy! I ordered the crab meat quesadillas and didn't like them. :( I should've gotten the Buffalo Chicken sandwich that I know I like a lot. But, I wanted to try something different... big mistake. :(

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koalatbs @koalatbs (2229) • United States 13 Jan 11

We're heading out to eat tonight after we go to a meeting at my son's high school regarding PSAT tests. We have decided to go to Chili's because my son gave us a gift card for Christmas. We used to go there all of the time when we...

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koalatbs I should've ordered that! I ended up getting their crab meat quesadillas and didn't like them very much. My son tried a bite though and ended up bringing the leftovers home and he actually ate them for breakfast this morning! Ewwwww! lol The whole kitchen...

15 Jan 11

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