Spending time with people I love even when I'm not at my best
A hospital that was dedicated to figuring out what was wrong with me.
Physical Therapy several times
Just had a bladder pace maker put in... extraordinary ! No more need ing to find clan bathroom for mid-day catheter session.
Remaining positive at all times, without giving in to negative thinking!
Not giving up gym classes helps me keep the strength in my right leg
Having on line support groups have been a life saver!
Dont over exert yourself.
giving up gluten
My family and friends support
My family and friends support
Laughter
The drugs don't work but family love does
Choose to enjoy your life. Find new things that bring you pleasure.
Physical Therapy
Exercise!! Move, rest, move, rest. Never give up! I was able to continue teaching so a goal is imperative!
Physical therapy
Meditate daily to relax and ease pain.
Meditate daily to relax and ease pain.
The love my of family and friends.
Getting a diagnosis
Rehab.
Take care well of yourself every day, even if your not comfortable
Physical therapy, exercise daily
Connecting with other people through the internet and social media who are living with transverse myelitis as well
My 6 year old son willing me to get better.
Meditating
Swimming helped strengthen my legs and reduce muscle spasms
got depression under control
Medication, Symptom Management
I didn't expect everyone around me to understand what TM had done to and continues to do to my body and didn't make it the topic of every conversation when around others. I really wanted to take my mind off myself and TM as often as possible.
Determination not to let NMO TM beat me
My family
Surround yourself with assertive and positive people, who will push you to your limits.
talking with others with TM
I stopped sugar and caffiene
Support from family
Try to be positive
baby
Making sure I pace myself.
Rest...it took me almost 11 yrs to work out if I rest when I feel like I should my first 4 yrs with tTM I was so set on being ME lol and now if I am sore and just want to stay in bed for a day sometimes two and get up on the third day otherwise if you
Baclofen helps my muscle spasms
Plasmapheresis
Healthy eating. Especially after I lost weight. I realized the more weight I gain the worse I feel.
Family support
Support from loved ones
Stretching has helped my muscles spasms a TON!
My partner Tracey, she's my rock.
High cortisone