Welcome Your Return Eric. Welcome Back and Stay Warm. How much snow did you finally get this weekend Best Wishes In a message dated 11/21/2015 8:50:48 P.M. Central Standard Time, [email protected] writes:
Hello, My name is Eric Olson. I am from Milwaukee. I was a member of the Quad-list forever until my daughter was born about 9 years ago. I just didn't have time after she was born. I am a C3 Ventilator dependent spinal cord injury. This July 1st will be 30 years post injury for me. Anyway from the onset of my injury, I suffered from awful sensations of cold in my arms. My arms felt like they were soaking in ice water. I actually met someone else on the Quad-list with similar sensations. I think his name was Greg and he eventually moved to Arizona where the weather would be beneficial. I don't have that option. For most of the 30 years, I have been injured, I have been taking a medication called Imipramine that helped take the edge off of the horrible cold sensations. I recently had my second pseudo bowel obstruction (ileus) and had my second abdominal surgery. The doctors stopped the Imipramine, because of concerns that it contributed to decreasing bowel peristalsis. So now, I have to find a different medication for my cold sensations. I am looking for input from anybody that uses medications for any spinal cord associated pain. I have heard of people using medications like Lyrica or Neurontin. Anyone else out there get intense sensations of cold in their arms? I am desperate for any kind of relief. Thanks, Eric --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus
