I use a chin controller to control my wheelchair. They essentially take the hand controller and we mounted on a bib that hangs around my neck. I have used one for 26 years. It was either a sip and puff or chin controller as I have absolutely no use of my arms or hands.
From: DEBRA DEW [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: 21 December, 2016 10:11 AM To: Joan Anglin <[email protected]> Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Tissues and issues Joan, why on earth would it need to weigh 1 1/2 pounds? I considered using one can turnn on a telepphone, that did not choose it because I figured it would constantly be falling out of my reach. I also assumed it would be very lightweight and made out of aluminum or fiberglass. Send pictures if you can, because I am totally mystified. Best wishes to you, as always Debra Scruggs-Scruggs phalanx-dragon slayers -PRISONER OF HOPE ZECH. 9 Formerly: Homeschooling mom of 9 and pvt. pilot Currently: Quadrapeligic due to advanced MS and living in a nursing home Phone: 561-588-4333 SC student 20yrs ROMANS 8:28 B.I.B.L.E.-BASIC INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE LEAVING EARTH _____ From: Joan Anglin <[email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> > Sent: Wednesday, December 21, 2016 11:39 AM To: 'Ed Tessier'; 'Gail Overton' Cc: 'Larry Willis'; [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> Subject: RE: [QUAD-L] Tissues and issues Larry I hear what youre saying about the dentist, just went through a similar thing. Im 77 going on 78 and sort of feel the same way about dentists. Im having done what needs to be done when it is necessary. Physical therapy helped me a lot with neck and shoulder pain last year, and Im going back for another run in a couple of months. He helped to correct my posture. I use a chin controller so I always have 1½ pounds hanging off my neck which does not help. But it gives me the most freedom so it is worth the sacrifice. By the way, my physical therapist was not a special guy with spinal cord injury, but just an extremely practical and intuitive therapist. We dont have anyone in Reno that specializes unless youre with the VA. Have a great day. Joan From: Ed Tessier [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: 20 December, 2016 6:01 PM To: Gail Overton <[email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> > Cc: Larry Willis <[email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> >; [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Tissues and issues The only thing that is the neck and shoulder pain has been craniosacral therapy On Tue, Dec 20, 2016 at 1:03 PM, Gail Overton <[email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> > wrote: Only thing that has worked for my husband's neck and shoulder pain has been acupuncture. -----Original Message----- From: Larry Willis [mailto:[email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> ] Sent: Tuesday, December 20, 2016 1:07 PM To: [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> Subject: [QUAD-L] Tissues and issues I have a couple of serious issues that cry for quad wisdom. First, I went to the dentist yesterday to have a crown replaced. Instead, he tells me that I have three teeth (including the crown tooth) that need to be pulled. That will be a total of nine teeth, none of them visible, that I have had removed. Chewing anything crunchy, like baby carrots, is already a task. He wants to put in implants, something that will cost a small fortune. Now, I am almost 65, 45 years post. Common sense says I am nearing the end of my rope. I am leaning toward doing nothing and removing each tooth as it becomes a problem. The implants would also require repeated trips to Louisville, a 200 mile round trip. Secondly, my neck and shoulders have become unbearably painful. Have any of you tried glucosamine chondroiten or anything similiar like CQ3? I surely would appreciate some input on these things. I feel like I am sinking in quicksand with no rope. Larry WILLIS Larry Willis Retired and proud of it
