I'm sorry Danny and others but I meant to say that "I think Raymond answered the question quite nicely...."
~Lori On Sat, Feb 6, 2021 at 10:52 AM Lori Michaelson <[email protected]> wrote: > Hi Danny, > > I haven't but I think Randy answered the question quite nicely and I am > eligible for a new chair so.......... since my life has been up in the air > nonstop... that is the reason I have not asked to be evaluated and all that > is needed to get a new chair. I will write to you privately at some point. > Thank you for your suggestion though! > > ~Lori > > On Fri, Feb 5, 2021 at 6:17 PM Danny Hearn <[email protected]> wrote: > >> Lori, have you asked Permobile about tires and the need for the air >> filled pneumatic type? You would think Permobile OR one of the other >> power-chair makers would have some that would fit? Dan H>** >> >> On Friday, February 5, 2021, 06:59:16 PM CST, Lori Michaelson < >> [email protected]> wrote: >> >> >> Thank you all who have reached out with their experiences, what you are >> using and why. >> >> My spine, with syringomyelia (and even without that dreaded secondary >> spinal condition) feels like a rocket going right up my spine through my >> neck and into my head and where my chronic pain is. This is why when this >> chair was ordered the Numotion technician and my husband suggested >> pneumatic tires most especially because, at that time, I was dealing with a >> Stage III wound and it would never have healed with solid tires... I >> definitely know that now! My severely compromised skin has healed but it >> was not healing when I lived in the Northeast.. >> >> Even with 100% smoother areas to drive my chair and to drive on the roads >> (here in southern Arizona) compared to so very many other states ... I can >> feel the difference. I thought I could get by with having them order solid >> tires for my mid-wheel drive chair but it makes my quality of life drop >> significantly. I've only had them on today (after having them delivered and >> put on yesterday) and wanted to drive around all of my smooth asphalt >> pathways and parking lots but I am suffering afterward. My back got hurt on >> Wednesday evening by moving wrong and this has only made it worse. >> >> Any other input is welcomed! >> >> ~Lori >> >> >> >> On Fri, Feb 5, 2021 at 4:36 PM Randy Anderson <[email protected]> >> wrote: >> >> I have always had solid tires on my chairs, from fear of flats. I have >> heard that the pneumatic tend to be smoother. >> >> On Fri, Feb 5, 2021 at 3:49 PM Nichole Rohling <[email protected]> >> wrote: >> >> Mie have always been solid. >> >> >> >> Nicki >> >> >> >> *From:* Lori Michaelson [mailto:[email protected]] >> *Sent:* Friday, February 5, 2021 1:29 PM >> *To:* quad-list >> *Subject:* [QUAD-L] Does everyone have solid tires on their rehab power >> chairs? >> >> >> >> About a year ago I was told that they no longer provide pneumatic (air) >> tires for their Permobile power chairs. I have a Permobile M 300 and the >> day before Thanksgiving I got a flat tire on one of my large tires. Until >> they could order new tires thankfully it held air (and if it lost any air I >> have an air pump) and then we put Slime on the tire until I could get new >> tires. >> >> >> >> They were finally gotten and put on yesterday but riding on these solid >> tires is a NIGHTMARE. I live in an area where most everywhere has smooth >> walkways (without having to resort to sidewalks) and I went out today for >> one of my many walks and it hurt like hell. Right up my spine and then >> giving me a headache. Looks like now I can even enjoy a walk. >> >> >> >> So, I was wondering if all of you have solid tires now? >> >> >> >> Thanks! >> >> >> >> -- >> >> “Petting, scratching, and cuddling a dog could be as soothing to the mind >> and heart as deep meditation and almost as good for the soul as prayer.” ― >> *Dean >> Koontz* >> >> >> >> -- >> “Petting, scratching, and cuddling a dog could be as soothing to the mind >> and heart as deep meditation and almost as good for the soul as prayer.” >> ― Dean Koontz >> > > > -- > “Petting, scratching, and cuddling a dog could be as soothing to the mind > and heart as deep meditation and almost as good for the soul as prayer.” > ― Dean Koontz > -- “Petting, scratching, and cuddling a dog could be as soothing to the mind and heart as deep meditation and almost as good for the soul as prayer.” ― Dean Koontz
