This is a great piece of news from a fellow TM-survivor! I first met Professor Graham Martin at our local "Spinal-Injuries-Association" branch, in Brisbane during 2011's "TM-Day" gathering. As my memory serves, it was a day of personal character building for me, and a sharing of experiences by Graham, that helped me to change my appreciation of the "neuro-immunological-condition" that is Transverse-Myelitis, and turn my attitude to "life with-TM" around.
Given my limited physicality, impacted through TM-related symptoms of constant 'Neuropathic-Pain', 'Numbness', and 'Shooting-Pains and Muscle-Cramps' in the legs, arms, hands and feet, even so - I am currently taking Physiotherapy sessions to improve my 'core-strength'; Occupational-Therapy to "get back behind the wheel" driving a vehicle again-(with medical clearance); and Speech-Therapy to aid my Larynx-vocalisation recovery.
I will be getting myself a copy of his new book too! He is a lovely person, and genuinely funny. Please read on, and challenge yourself...
"...Sunday, August 11, 2013..."
New Book: 'Taking Charge; a journey of recovery' by Professor Graham Martin.
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| I stand, I walk, I talk - Professor Graham Martin |
This book traces my first experience of serious illness and my admission to hospital. As a doctor, somehow you expect to be able to diagnose your own illnesses (wrong), get some slight preference in hospital (wrong), have colleagues and staff treat you with care and respect (wrong), know how to manage your illness (wrong). Personally my experience of Transverse Myelitis was terrifying. My initial experiences in hospitals were just awful, and really quite traumatising.
You may not be interested in the illness itself. But I am sure you will have expectations of how you should be treated in hospitals.
My reaction to the whole thing was to record daily experiences and try to makes sense of them. What started as a miserable life experience turned into something funny, wry, and challenging. I am told by my readers that the book is funny and sad - all at the same time.
Give it a go. You can buy a paperback copy, or download a pdf eBook
Purchase the book here: 'Taking Charge: a journey of recovery'
You may not be interested in the illness itself. But I am sure you will have expectations of how you should be treated in hospitals.
My reaction to the whole thing was to record daily experiences and try to makes sense of them. What started as a miserable life experience turned into something funny, wry, and challenging. I am told by my readers that the book is funny and sad - all at the same time.
Give it a go. You can buy a paperback copy, or download a pdf eBook
Purchase the book here: 'Taking Charge: a journey of recovery'
