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From: Joe.Chamberlain@f140.n150.z1.fidonet.org (Joe Chamberlain)
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Subject: Re: Numbness
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Date: 4 Feb 91 21:51:12 GMT
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[This is from the Spinal Injury Conference]

> The other morning (after a nights sleep) he attempted to get out of
>bed - he told me his entire body was numb.  He TRIED to get up and get
>dressed but could not raise his legs to put his pants on.  I ended up
>lifting his legs and putting his pants and socks on him.  He layed there

        I know you have always expected things to slowly get
worse but this sounds like you are describing a sudden onset and
maybe you should get an further input from your doctor.  There
are a wide range of things that could cause Buddy's problem from
further nerve damage to drug reaction.

>> Twice this month, Buddy had an 'accident' ... he never felt it
>>happening - he feels the 'gas' but that's all - when the 'accident'
>>happens he knows it --- this sounds strange to me but I......

        A lose spincture muscle is normal for a quad, but I think
your saying this is a change in sensation and that before he
could tell when he needed to 'go' and now he doesn't.  Again,
this can have several causes from nerve involvement to drug
reaction.

>>PS.  Yes, we've made another appointment to the doctors - we just went

        You and Buddy know the situation best.  The doctor can
give advice and check to see if there are unseen physical
changes, but all three of you need to pool your knowledge for an
answer.  Some things to consider is recent falls, changes in
diet, and medicines being used.  With the bowel accidents check
back over the past three days for foods that may have caused the
problem.

        I wish I could be more of a help.  I missed the original
post but hope I covered everything.

                                -=joe=-

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