Re: [QUAD-L] Pain on lower left side
I've felt that pain when I had a kidney stone and when I had a bad UTI. Bill age 56 C6 Incomplete since 7/20/68 Leesburg, FL Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, chocolate in one hand, martini in the other, body thoroughly used up, totally worn out, hair on fire and screaming WOO HOO! What a ride! - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Saturday, January 20, 2007 5:49 PM Subject: [QUAD-L] Pain on lower left side Hey everyone, i've been experiencing a pain on my lower left side that i havn't felt in the past, just curious if anyone else has felt sharp pain there, i'm currently taking Cipro for uti and did blood and urine test yesterday, and had ultrasound my urologist ultrasound looked good still waiting on blood work and urine test, been on cipro for a week he just put me on another week, they don't act like I should be concerned but my side has never hurt like this before,any info would be much appreciated. Thank you Ray c-5 c-6 almost 6yrs post -- Check out the new AOL. Most comprehensive set of free safety and security tools, free access to millions of high-quality videos from across the web, free AOL Mail and more.
[QUAD-L] Helping Hands Monkey Program
Hello All! I thought I'd wait until everyone chimed in regarding, what they thought of the monkey program and as it may pertain to them, based on what they heard. Here's the official skinny on the subject and you are welcome to visit helping hands website for the facts. _HelpingHands_ (http://www.helpinghandsmonkeys.org/) monkeys.org or _www.helpinghandsmonkeys.org_ (http://www.helpinghandsmonkeys.org) Once you know the facts. Best Wishes W
[QUAD-L] Fw: Adoption
Hey Guys, I got this off another list. Any suggestions for her? Dan V At 10:38 PM 1/19/2007 -0500, [EMAIL PROTECTED] said: Question: You stated that you testified in the state legislature, how does one go about that? I am an adoptive parent and have adopted 2 ventilator dependent children (did not have them both at home at the same time). One of them came from an institution in California. It took us two years to get him out of the institution. The institution did not want to let him go. We were very fortunate that he had a great lawyer and judge or he would still be living there. He was 3 1/2 when we brought him home and had never been outside the institution except to go to dr/hospital. Now he is 7, in a regular kindergarten class. Runs in and out all day (in his great electric chair). He is doing great. As an advocate for waiting adoptive children I am very concerned about medically fragile children living in institutions. I am talking about the kids that are available for adoption. The institutions have alot of authority about wether a child can leave or not. For example, we have been fighting New York for 5 years trying to get a legally free now 13 year old boy out of an institution. The institution will not allow him to leave. I have written everyboby I can think of, including Hillary Clinton and have gotten nowhere. Does anyone have any ideas on where to advocate for these precious children? Also, I would like to write my masters thesis on this issue but have been having an awful time getting statistics on numbers of children living in institutions throughout the country. My best guess is thousands, and most of these children will live their entire life in an institution. We are putting babies in institutions. No matter how good an institution is, I do not believe it is the answer if there are other options. If anyone here has any ideas on how to collect data regarding numbers I would love to hear from you. Also, if anyone has any ideas on who to contact that may be interested in this issue I am willing to try talking/writing to anyone. Thanks, Nora in Michigan
[QUAD-L] Hoyer Lift/Sling
I have been using a Hoyer lift to get into my chair with a sling that has a cut out for the behind. I am having trouble getting back far enough in the chair. Any suggestions for getting back far enough into my chair with the sling and Hoyer lift? I have tried adjusting the chains/straps to the sling but it hasn't helped a great deal. Any input would be appreciated. Thanks, Dan T.
Re: [QUAD-L] Hoyer Lift/Sling
if you have assistance- once in chair lean over to have chest on knees, have someone pull butt back as far as you want. i do it alone, unless my elbows miss the knees LOL Dan Tessiatore [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have been using a Hoyer lift to get into my chair with a sling that has a cut out for the behind. I am having trouble getting back far enough in the chair. Any suggestions for getting back far enough into my chair with the sling and Hoyer lift? I have tried adjusting the chains/straps to the sling but it hasn't helped a great deal. Any input would be appreciated. Thanks, Dan T.
Re: [QUAD-L] Pain on lower left side
Do you good bowel movements? I started experiencing that sort of pain about 9 yrs. ago. My doctor told me not to worry about it either; he told me it was irritable bowel and constipation. Tim c5-c6/18 yrs. post www.geocities.com/onemofortom www.whoopiekatjewelry.com - Original Message From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Saturday, January 20, 2007 4:49:00 PM Subject: [QUAD-L] Pain on lower left side Hey everyone, i've been experiencing a pain on my lower left side that i havn't felt in the past, just curious if anyone else has felt sharp pain there, i'm currently taking Cipro for uti and did blood and urine test yesterday, and had ultrasound my urologist ultrasound looked good still waiting on blood work and urine test, been on cipro for a week he just put me on another week, they don't act like I should be concerned but my side has never hurt like this before,any info would be much appreciated. Thank you Ray c-5 c-6 almost 6yrs post Check out the new AOL. Most comprehensive set of free safety and security tools, free access to millions of high-quality videos from across the web, free AOL Mail and more. TV dinner still cooling? Check out Tonight's Picks on Yahoo! TV. http://tv.yahoo.com/
Re: [QUAD-L] Pain on lower left side
arre you constitpated? maybe your liver is in pain? i have major lower pain as my stomach doesn't work...i'm having it checked every 4-6 months to keep my mind at ease. Bill_J [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I've felt that pain when I had a kidney stone and when I had a bad UTI. Bill age 56 C6 Incomplete since 7/20/68 Leesburg, FL Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, chocolate in one hand, martini in the other, body thoroughly used up, totally worn out, hair on fire and screaming WOO HOO! What a ride! - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Saturday, January 20, 2007 5:49 PM Subject: [QUAD-L] Pain on lower left side Hey everyone, i've been experiencing a pain on my lower left side that i havn't felt in the past, just curious if anyone else has felt sharp pain there, i'm currently taking Cipro for uti and did blood and urine test yesterday, and had ultrasound my urologist ultrasound looked good still waiting on blood work and urine test, been on cipro for a week he just put me on another week, they don't act like I should be concerned but my side has never hurt like this before,any info would be much appreciated. Thank you Ray c-5 c-6 almost 6yrs post - Check out the new AOL. Most comprehensive set of free safety and security tools, free access to millions of high-quality videos from across the web, free AOL Mail and more.
[QUAD-L] Hoyer Lift/Sling
Hiya Amy, Up here, its the bend and jerk. Bend at the waist and grab the back of the pants and pull or jerk, lol. W In a message dated 1/21/2007 9:48:22 A.M. Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: if you have assistance- once in chair lean over to have chest on knees, have someone pull butt back as far as you want. i do it alone, unless my elbows miss the knees LOL
[QUAD-L] Re: Hoyer Lift/Sling
no no noi will whoop anyone who pulls on my pants that direction!!! [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:Hiya Amy, Up here, its the bend and jerk. Bend at the waist and grab the back of the pants and pull or jerk, lol. W In a message dated 1/21/2007 9:48:22 A.M. Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: if you have assistance- once in chair lean over to have chest on knees, have someone pull butt back as far as you want. i do it alone, unless my elbows miss the knees LOL
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RE: [QUAD-L] Hoyer Lift/Sling
That's how I've done it for years. Then make sure they're pulled out of the crotch. Eric W Rudd [EMAIL PROTECTED] -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, January 21, 2007 10:02 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; quad-list@eskimo.com Subject: [QUAD-L] Hoyer Lift/Sling Hiya Amy, Up here, its the bend and jerk. Bend at the waist and grab the back of the pants and pull or jerk, lol. W In a message dated 1/21/2007 9:48:22 A.M. Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: if you have assistance- once in chair lean over to have chest on knees, have someone pull butt back as far as you want. i do it alone, unless my elbows miss the knees LOL
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Re: [QUAD-L] Re: Hoyer Lift/Sling
In a message dated 1/21/2007 10:07:05 A.M. Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: no no noi will whoop anyone who pulls on my pants that direction!!! [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: LOL, not a wedgie, just a tug. Maybe in your case, tugging on the hips or using a pull sheet. W
Re: [QUAD-L] Hoyer Lift/Sling
I use an overhead lift..but if your not back far enough in chair, just bend over chest over knees , make sure feet are on footrests.then have someone give a quick push back on both knees, you will go all the way back with ease. Dan ~LittleQuad~ [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:if you have assistance- once in chair lean over to have chest on knees, have someone pull butt back as far as you want. i do it alone, unless my elbows miss the knees LOL Dan Tessiatore [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have been using a Hoyer lift to get into my chair with a sling that has a cut out for the behind. I am having trouble getting back far enough in the chair. Any suggestions for getting back far enough into my chair with the sling and Hoyer lift? I have tried adjusting the chains/straps to the sling but it hasn't helped a great deal. Any input would be appreciated. Thanks, Dan T.
[QUAD-L] RE: [Spinalcordinjury] vitamins and a regime for wound care
Thank you for the comments on the Medicare program with regards to the pay back by Medicare to a personal user. I am going through a company named Hill-Ron, which is the only distributor of the Clinitron bed I believe. While Medicare has paid for the use of the Clinitron bed in hospitals, it has evidently not been reliable about paying for the Clinitron home use bed. Hill-Ron has been declining the use of the Clinitron bed for Medicare patients for the last couple of years. However, they have started on the East Coast and are moving westerly to try and determine if Medicare will continue to pay for the Clinitron bed in home. My representative assures me that there is a 99% chance that I will get all of my money back within the next few months. Much as I hate to pay out a whole bunch like this, if it means I can cure my wounds at home, rather than by surgery and a six to eight weeks day in a hospital, I would rather do that. Let's face it, life is a gamble and money is just money, and I am fortunate enough to be able to pay for this if necessary. I had definitely earmarked this money for something else, but my health is worth much more. Joan C/4 1990. . http://geo.yahoo.com/serv?s=97359714/grpId=63054/grpspId=1705061803/msgId=3 990/stime=1169141279/nc1=4299903/nc2=3848504/nc3=3848525 __,_._,___
RE: [QUAD-L] PT crusiers
Looks like there a bit less head room in the PT. I'm leaning towards the Honda Element, but there are a lot of questions first. Will I pass the driving test is number 1. Plus, I want a local dealer. And whether or not I can get help paying for the equipment. Thanks, Greg
[QUAD-L] Pressure mapping
I have followed this thread on pressure mapping for a while, and I am very interested in finding a place that does pressure mapping. I bought a new seat cushion, which was recommended by Santa Clara medical center, a J2 deep contour, which I really liked for the stabilizing, but believe that it has contributed to the groin wound. I am not finding a lot on pressure mapping on the Internet, so I am going to contact Santa Clara SCI and see if there is a pressure mapping dealer in that area. I live in Reno Nevada, and you would think that there are plenty of wheelchair places here, but that is not the case. I made an appointment with rehabilitation to be fitted for the new cushion, and one of the two medical supply companies representatives met with us. Neither one of them could say anything about the way I sit, other than I had good posture and was not putting any pressure on the ischium. I have never had a decubitus on the ischium, my wound in back is on the sacrum, probably caused from bed, as I sleep on my back all the time. So I am sandwiched front and back! I hope that pressure mapping, and then having some expert advice on correct seating I should use will help to eliminate any recurrence of these wounds. I realize that as I get older, my skin becomes more fragile, and since I will be 68 shortly and 16 1/2 years post-injury that skin breakdowns may become more the norm than not. Joan C/4 1990
Re: [QUAD-L] My first Bladder Stone ;-(
I think the doctor inserted a tiny little hammer and a teensy little anvil, then banged away till he could turn on the shop vac and clean up the mess. I took some drug that was suppose to soften the stone before surgery and then he used a tool that crushed the stone and suctioned most of the debris out. I urinated whatever he missed. john -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Fri, 19 Jan 2007 5:00 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] My first Bladder Stone ;-( Are you not a candidate for sonic therapy. They soak your butt in a tub and zap you with ultrasound. Time for vinegar and honey, lol. Best Wishes W In a message dated 1/19/2007 3:14:23 P.M. Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Hi all, I just got home from the hospital after a day a half stay for Bleeding thru my supra pubic catheter . The bleeding has pretty much slowed down..it comes and goes. The ER did a CT scan and said I got a bladder stone the size of a golf ball. I'm supposed to set an appointment with my urologist to get it removed. My question is this..the doctor said they will probably make an inscission by surgury to get it out. . I thought most stones were removed by laser or a ( cystomy ) not sure of spelling. A few here If i recall correctly, said they even removed them thru their supra pubic hole site ? Anyone know more about how they are usually took out???Dan H. c-6 9 years post,1st time for a stone. Check out the new AOL. Most comprehensive set of free safety and security tools, free access to millions of high-quality videos from across the web, free AOL Mail and more.
Re: [QUAD-L] Environmental Control Units (mattress)
The ultimate test, get your aid to sit test it before you get into it. Their butts feel when it is deflated. john -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Sat, 20 Jan 2007 11:49 AM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Environmental Control Units (mattress) Hi Dana, I couldn't find the post about a device to tell if your cushion's air is leaking, but if you go to this Site it will show you how to check your ROHO cushion to be sure you have the correct amount of air in it for proper setting. http://www.therohogroup.com/medical/properadjust.jsp Hope this helps. With Love, CtrlAltDel aka Dave C4/5 Complete - 30 Years Post Texas, USA [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi, I'm asking if anybody on the list remembers a post from somebody telling, some kind of the device could buy to put on your Roho that would tell you if you were losing the air. Does anyone remember that post? I saved it and your favorites in a computer that is no longer with me. It would be so great to have some device that would help you know, when you are losing air because of a leak. Thanks everybody. Dana Check out the new AOL. Most comprehensive set of free safety and security tools, free access to millions of high-quality videos from across the web, free AOL Mail and more.
Re: [QUAD-L] RE: [Spinalcordinjury] vitamins and a regime for wound care
True so true! Silas - Original Message - From: poajoan To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Sunday, January 21, 2007 11:13 AM Subject: [QUAD-L] RE: [Spinalcordinjury] vitamins and a regime for wound care Thank you for the comments on the Medicare program with regards to the pay back by Medicare to a personal user. I am going through a company named Hill-Ron, which is the only distributor of the Clinitron bed I believe. While Medicare has paid for the use of the Clinitron bed in hospitals, it has evidently not been reliable about paying for the Clinitron home use bed. Hill-Ron has been declining the use of the Clinitron bed for Medicare patients for the last couple of years. However, they have started on the East Coast and are moving westerly to try and determine if Medicare will continue to pay for the Clinitron bed in home. My representative assures me that there is a 99% chance that I will get all of my money back within the next few months. Much as I hate to pay out a whole bunch like this, if it means I can cure my wounds at home, rather than by surgery and a six to eight weeks day in a hospital, I would rather do that. Let's face it, life is a gamble and money is just money, and I am fortunate enough to be able to pay for this if necessary. I had definitely earmarked this money for something else, but my health is worth much more. Joan C/4 1990. . __,_._,___
Re: [QUAD-L] Hoyer Lift/Sling
If you have a tilt/recline chair, tilt it (don't recline it) a bit before being lowered into it. It might help place you back farther in the chair. Bill age 56 C6 Incomplete since 7/20/68 Leesburg, FL Out of my mind. Back in five minutes. - Original Message - From: Dan Tessiatore To: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Sunday, January 21, 2007 10:43 AM Subject: [QUAD-L] Hoyer Lift/Sling I have been using a Hoyer lift to get into my chair with a sling that has a cut out for the behind. I am having trouble getting back far enough in the chair. Any suggestions for getting back far enough into my chair with the sling and Hoyer lift? I have tried adjusting the chains/straps to the sling but it hasn't helped a great deal. Any input would be appreciated. Thanks, Dan T.
Re: [QUAD-L] My first Bladder Stone ;-(
In a message dated 1/21/2007 3:51:54 P.M. Central Standard Time, DeLiMiTeD4 writes: I think the doctor inserted a tiny little hammer and a teensy little anvil, then banged away till he could turn on the shop vac and clean up the mess. I took some drug that was suppose to soften the stone before surgery and then he used a tool that crushed the stone and suctioned most of the debris out. I urinated whatever he missed. john Whew, with that timely news, its time to celebrate your immediate recovery! Pass the Vinegar and Honey! W
RE: [QUAD-L] Hoyer Lift/Sling
O-U-C-H Eric W Rudd [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: That's how I've done it for years. Then make sure they're pulled out of the crotch. Eric W Rudd [EMAIL PROTECTED] -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, January 21, 2007 10:02 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; quad-list@eskimo.com Subject: [QUAD-L] Hoyer Lift/Sling Hiya Amy, Up here, its the bend and jerk. Bend at the waist and grab the back of the pants and pull or jerk, lol. W In a message dated 1/21/2007 9:48:22 A.M. Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: if you have assistance- once in chair lean over to have chest on knees, have someone pull butt back as far as you want. i do it alone, unless my elbows miss the knees LOL
RE: [QUAD-L] Hoyer Lift/Sling
There is no ouch to it. 1 hand above each pocket, grabbing waistband and pull or walk each ass cheek back. Eric W Rudd [EMAIL PROTECTED] -Original Message- From: ~LittleQuad~ [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, January 21, 2007 7:28 PM To: Eric W Rudd; quad-list@eskimo.com Subject: ***Possible Spam*** RE: [QUAD-L] Hoyer Lift/Sling O-U-C-H Eric W Rudd [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: That's how I've done it for years. Then make sure they're pulled out of the crotch. Eric W Rudd [EMAIL PROTECTED] -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, January 21, 2007 10:02 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; quad-list@eskimo.com Subject: [QUAD-L] Hoyer Lift/Sling Hiya Amy, Up here, its the bend and jerk. Bend at the waist and grab the back of the pants and pull or jerk, lol. W In a message dated 1/21/2007 9:48:22 A.M. Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: if you have assistance- once in chair lean over to have chest on knees, have someone pull butt back as far as you want. i do it alone, unless my elbows miss the knees LOL
RE: [QUAD-L] Hoyer Lift/Sling
i meant up the crack feelingi hate wedgies... Eric W Rudd [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: There is no ouch to it. 1 hand above each pocket, grabbing waistband and pull or walk each ass cheek back. Eric W Rudd [EMAIL PROTECTED] -Original Message- From: ~LittleQuad~ [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, January 21, 2007 7:28 PM To: Eric W Rudd; quad-list@eskimo.com Subject: ***Possible Spam*** RE: [QUAD-L] Hoyer Lift/Sling O-U-C-H Eric W Rudd [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: That's how I've done it for years. Then make sure they're pulled out of the crotch. Eric W Rudd [EMAIL PROTECTED] -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, January 21, 2007 10:02 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; quad-list@eskimo.com Subject: [QUAD-L] Hoyer Lift/Sling Hiya Amy, Up here, its the bend and jerk. Bend at the waist and grab the back of the pants and pull or jerk, lol. W In a message dated 1/21/2007 9:48:22 A.M. Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: if you have assistance- once in chair lean over to have chest on knees, have someone pull butt back as far as you want. i do it alone, unless my elbows miss the knees LOL
