I have the same feeling and sounds like good health, no pain etc., as Don. I am c 5/6 ish maybe some 7 38 yrs post. I do find it harder mentally and some physical as I age. I have to fight not to get depressed over things I can't do as I see others who are able bodied doing all the fun things.and I worry (A big one as we age) But I have a great husband and home I live in a great community and have friends and good suport. So I can't complain too much. I does break my heart to hear of all the pain issues and sores etc. and I do understand some of it as I have had sores, sweating issues ect. I do have back pain but it is not too bad. I Ice it often when I get in bed and the Myofascial release deep tissue massage has helped me more than anything. Breathing, pain, NO sweating (2 yrs now) and I am finally 90% straighter. I took 2 yrs of therapy but it was many years of getting this way. Anyway, like Don, I hope this helps some young quads. Kind regards, Shirley Bell
www.ShirleyBellDesigns.com ----- Original Message ----- From: Don Price To: Larry Willis ; [email protected] Sent: Saturday, August 08, 2015 11:01 PM Subject: Re: Fwd: [QUAD-L] Old sci I'm writing this for any new quads on the list because I see things differently than most of those who have responded to this post. I will be 33 years post injury on August 15th--C5-6 complete quad due to diving accident. At this time I would love nothing more than to someday be the oldest living quad. I suppose I can say that because I don't have the debilitating pain or issues many on this list speak of. I'm not saying this to undermine their struggles--I know I'm very lucky. I get up every day looking forward to the adventure ahead. I am thankful for every moment I have and I try to radiate that positive vibe to every person I meet. I don't always succeed, and I have bad days just like everybody else. Still, my greatest fear is dying too soon, not dying too old. As others have said here: they were fine living as quads for years and then things just fell apart. I know that is a possibility for me, too. That realization adds even greater urgency to every day--I want to experience everything I possibly can while I'm healthy. So, for any new quads on this list, let me be testimony that life as a quad can be full, happy, active and rewarding, even after 33 years. I only speak for myself, but I know I'm not alone. I wish you all health and happiness, Don P C5-6, 33 yrs post Tempe, AZ
