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I am Bill Seery and I have a story to tell

Posted on May 21, 2013 by The TMA in In Their own Words, TMA Blog

On July 15th, 2011I became paralyzed from above my chest area (that is the T4 area of the spinal column) down to my feet. Within minutes I went from being a happy and healthy person to a paraplegic that was in danger of having my breathing stop at any moment although there was never any shortness of breath or loss of consciousness.

My Life with Transverse Myelitis

Posted on May 16, 2013 by The TMA in In Their own Words

I’d like to share just a snapshot of my life before Transverse Myelitis (a disease that affects approximately 1400 people per year in the U.S.) and what it looks like since this disease attacked my body. Just about a year ago, I was feeling the best I had felt in a number of years. I had been on a weight loss journey for a couple of years and lost 70 lbs. I had begun a wonderful exercise routine of walking/jogging 2 miles almost every day.

A Gallic Treat?

Posted on May 6, 2013 by Roberta in In Their own Words

My husband has a favourite restaurant, which is set in the beautiful hill area of Clent in the rolling green Worcestershire countryside, some ten miles from our home.

TIPS and TALES About Managing Pain…

Posted on May 1, 2013 by The TMA in TMA Blog

Today I’m going to talk about pain. To be legal, I have to remind you that I am not a medical professional. NEVER stop taking a medication, add a medication or change anything in your medical regime without consulting your doctor. That includes over the counter meds.

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