Re: [QUAD-L] levaquin adverse reactions...?

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A SCI shouldn't shorten your life span to a great degree. It will be the side effects, UTI's, lack of exorcize, depression, pressure sores, falls, drug reactions and even your own family history that will decide your life expectancy. I was very messed up when I broke my neck. I broke my hip, knee, wrist, 4 fingers and had burns on my legs. I wasn't given much chance at surviving at all. I'm 30 years post C-5 incomplete. I have had my heart stop a couple times. A coma, and renal failure on 2 occasions. I can't imagine being dead. Maybe that's it! Naaa. With all my deformities, poor health, chronic sores, I still get out of bed every day and do something to feel productive. I am napping more but I'm told that is normal. I think the depressions are the killers.   john   In a message dated 2/8/2006 7:41:53 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: In a message dated 2/8/2006 1:31:39 PM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Hiya Michelle, This question is usually brought up every year at the Natl Spinal Cord Injury Assoc. annual conference.  Its usually asked by a newbie, which is good.  The common answer is pretty straight forward.  He can expect a normal life.  Having a SCI doesn't normally shorten one's life expectancy. For example, Curtis Mayfield, the talented singer, actor, song writer and behind the scene expert was injured while performing on stage and had the overhead lighting fall on him.  He died about 6 years after his stage accident.  Not from his SCI, but rather his life long condition of diabetes.   Best Wishes           Hello All, Quick question…..Does anyone know the life expectancy of quads?  I know it may vary.  However, I am just curious if there are many 75+ year old quads out there.  Thanks,   Michelle   Fiance’ of a C6/7, 16 years post Scottsdale, AZ