This is a rare condition doctors are still researching. Dealing with Transverse Myelitis since 2007 has affect my life a great deal. Many tests, hospital stays, medications, prosthetics and more, the condition remains with you for life. The disappointing thing is that we STILL do not have a reason as to why this affects so many people with no possible cure in sight. Present day, babies are now waking up unable to walk with no explanation. It's ridiculous and we need more research done! A small background of my story goes as follows: Prior to 2007, I had steroid injections every three months to help with my lower back pain. The injections helped tremendously until one faithful day in the summer of 2007. I woke up one morning to use the bathroom and fell out of bed. I could not feel anything from the waist down except pins and stabbing like needles. Th...
Author, ANN J. GOLD gives inspiration, motivation, thought provocation poetry, encouragement, short essays and commentary on topics related to famous people, reality and controversial topics or actions. Some of her posts are not for the faint at heart. They are meant to make you think and open your eyes to what's in front of you.