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From: Harry.London@f1000.n261.z1.fidonet.org (Harry London)
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Subject: Is Anybody in my Shoes?
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Date: 13 Nov 90 17:50:25 GMT
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[This is from the Spinal Injury Conference]

I am a T-10 paraplegic as the result of an inflammatory type
process in the spinan cord. The process had already done a lot of
damage before surgery in March, 1989. After '88. Neurologists had
nothing to offer until the left leg lost sensitivity to hot and
cold. Then followed MRIs etc. showing a widening of the cord at the
T-10 level. By this time other underneath functions were being
lost, and we went to surgery. }The tumor they were lo0oking for
wasn't there.  But there was evidence of old and fresh bleeding
inside the cord. After surgery left leg had substantial strength,
but right leg did not. Then in late summer of 89In was  further
progression to the point where I now have no strength or sensation
in either leg. Have been in a wheel chair since March 89, and
getting along rather well in the house (without personal
assistance) but depending on others for transportation outside the
house. Now I'm getting into I am now starting to research in two
areas: (1) Vans with wheelchairr lifts (best make and model, best
conversion sources, best assortment of conversion features) and (2)
Wheelchair friendly housing.

So I'd appreciate hearing from any and all any experiences of
suggestions about (1) and (2) above...but also any andwhether
anyone has experienced or knows of anyone who has experienced my
symptoms and history. I would feel better with a precise
diagnosis--if it's at all possible I would like to arrest the
underlying process before it has achance to progress further.

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