Re: [QUAD-L] printer ~friend question
My grandson likes to get things off the net super hero's and junk and use my color printer to make copies.i got to stay on him about it, because the ink jets and paper cost a lot of money and i can't afford to waste ink then be out lol Dan
Re: [QUAD-L] Types of pain_Warmth
Same here Silas, awful pain and during the winter muscles are always tense and tight and ache. My gut much of the time feels like a knife is stuck in there being twisted. Each winter I wonder If I can make it till spring.It's hard being a Quad but the nice warm season sure helps me a lot. Dan
Re: [QUAD-L] changing from aol to sbc yahoo dsl
Sounds good, Thanks Bill Dan
[QUAD-L] changing from aol to sbc yahoo dsl
I put in for a change from AOL to YAHOO DSL today--- I think it will be activated January 30th. I can never stay connected with aol dial up anymore. I know Ron and a few others use this server, Does anyone know if I have to change all of our old screen names ? We have had them for over 8 yearsif so I guess we will just begin new screen names. Dan
Re: [QUAD-L] The Pentecostal Family Review
And they are correctin the NAME of the father,son and holy spirit.as you see it say's NAME--- NOT NAMES. I was babtized in the name of the father son and holy spirit and which name is JESUS CHRIST. It can seem very confusing and takes sincere study of the bible for clear revelation and understanding but many scriptures tell us there is but one god. I'm a Father , son and brother but i'm still all me. Dan
Re: [QUAD-L] Driving
Almost EVERY driver , disabled or not has been in at least one accident..lets face it--Life is full of dangers, there is risk to almost anything, you can get hurt or killed crossing the street--or trip and fall causing serious harm or death. You may stay home to avoid a car accident only to have a jet airliner fall from the sky and hit your home. So my advice is live your life and not be consumed by fearheck we are ALL going to die sooner or later. Dan
Re: [QUAD-L] Online Community for Disabled
How much does the London Bridge cost ? I bought some Ocean Front Property in Arizona once. :-) Dan
Re: [QUAD-L] Online Community for Disabled
How about red, white and blue we can americanize that there bridge LOL Dan
Re: [QUAD-L] about google and other search sites.
Never heard of that one , I'll give it a try alsoThank you Smurf ! Dan
Re: [QUAD-L] Happy New Year
Amen to that Dave! Peace, Goodwill and God bless you all !! HAPPY NEW YEAR !!! DAN
[QUAD-L] about google and other search sites.
Do any of you know how to find addresses or phone numbers of old friends on the computer ? I have several old pals i'd like to get in touch with but can not figure out how... It must be more than just typing in their name and state... when I try google it usually shows me all these other sites that want $9.99 to $39.99 for info. Thanks for any that may know. Dan
Re: [QUAD-L] about google and other search sites.
Thanks so much Jim, Mark and others for suggesting swithboard and whitepages.com. I have began to find the friends i was looking for on those sites. If a friend is unlisted I guess there is no way to reach them ?? Thanks again ! Dan
Re: [QUAD-L] This is MY way of Praying ~ Anytime
I would say asking or Praying to proper authority matters a lot example... ask 911 or a policeman for help and you GET IT ask a Rock or a Tree and you can forget it... in most cases you will be asking or praying to WRONG subjects forever and never get results. as always this is my belief and humble opinion. Dan
[QUAD-L] had to resubscribe to list
Hi everyone, I had not been getting postings from the list for the last few weeks-- I just found out today that I had been booted off the list again, probably by AOL. Anyway I'm back on once again. Hope everyone has a MERRY CHRISTMAS ! Dan c-6 8+ post
Re: [QUAD-L] Hey DAN
Thanks for that info. Ron, I think I will be trying them before long.AOL has so many problems such as running very very slow and constant boots by losing conection and even when it gets ok...it's always only temporary, then back to same old problems. Dan
[QUAD-L] Fwd: (no subject) --- Proof of global Warming
---BeginMessage--- ---BeginMessage--- Finally the truth is out. Here is actual proof that there is a global warming taking place here in America. Jerry ---End Message--- ---End Message---
Re: FW: Re: [QUAD-L] eerie
I'm thinking of having my butt transfered to my face , so I can have a BIGGER SMILE ;-)
[QUAD-L] internet providers such as AOL - Yahoo
I have been having a lot of trouble with my AOL dial up service, I can get yahoo DSL for about the same price for 6 months then about 10 bucks more for the 2nd 6 months. I have never had any other service other than AOLDo any of you have or like sbc-yahoo DSL ? Also is DSL really faster than dial up ? thanks for your input on this. Dan c-6 post 8+ yrs.
Re: [QUAD-L] internet providers such as AOL - Yahoo
Thanks, Lori..Yes i have heard a lot of bad stories about aol tooI guess they decide you keep them or they will give you hell LOL Dan
[QUAD-L] bladder pain--oxybutynin
Hi All, I take oxybutynin = generic for ditropan i think. Anyway i usually only take it a few times a week or so but this past week I need about 3 each day to help cope with the bladder pain Do any of you have to take that med often as that ? A bit over a month ago i was in hospital far a bad pseudamonas bladder UTI...Gosh i hope that's not trying to return..all this quad problem crap can drive a person insane , I try to grin and bear it ;-) Dan c-6 post 8+ yr.
Re: [QUAD-L] Brien and his dandruff
I tried head n shoulders and other medicated shampoo's but the best thing me and wife have found was Selsun Blue shampoo...since we began using that our dandruff problems have vanished. Dan
Re: [QUAD-L] Brien
Thanks, Diane, and others who mentioned cheaper prices and where they can be found. Dan
Re: [QUAD-L] shoulder pain
My left shoulder has been killing me.what is massage tx ? thanks , Dan
Re: [QUAD-L] shoulder pain
Oh, ok Thanks Bill...I thought It might be therapy or a cream of some type. Dan
Re: [QUAD-L] Dan
I work about 3 hours a day , Mon--Fri. Setting up free appointments with a computer service and support company . They pay me $5.15 an hour plus $25 for any free appointments I can get them. By getting them appointments it creates more business for them because many companies will then use them for services, such as computer updates or repairs and so on. I like the fact that I can work from home and just communicate by computer and phone. Dan
Re: [QUAD-L] Dan
Sounds good Ron, Also here in Missouri we can make up bto $ 800 per month and not affect our benefits, I think it is different for each state. Dan
Re: [QUAD-L] Quick poem
Been some good poems on here. By the way Ron how has your pain been ? mine has been pretty bad of late, some days not so bad, others awful..to bad amitriptilene or vicoden or something is not a CURE ALL ...I find that if i get busy , like at my part time job or a game or somethingit seems the distraction helps to forget the pains for a bit. Dan
Re: [QUAD-L] Fw: Prayer-It's a good thing
Prayer is very good and important in this life--- It has NOTHING to do with fighting over religion...all religions pray or meditate. This society is in a MORAL MESS - Just think if only mankind would follow the simple basic 10 commandments ... WE would not even need a single prison or jail. Dan
Re: [QUAD-L] Any other poet's out there?
Dave, this was a really good poem...is it yours or one your quoting ?? If you wrote it , I would seriously enter it in some of those poetry contests. Dan
Re: [QUAD-L] Any other poet's out there?
Cool poems..heres my short but quick one. Roses are red violets are blue..i'd look better walking and so would you ! ;-) Dan
Re: [QUAD-L] Re: Diane_Spoiled in AZ
Man, those homes look nice but both husband and wife would have to have fantastic jobs to pay a quarter to 3/4 million ( 250,000 to 350,000 )I'm paying 90,000 for my 3 bedroom 2 bath home here in Missouri , and man it is tough to pay the mortgage and bills plus all utility bills plus keep up with all maintanence and repairs on things. Just my house payment alone with taxes and insurance on it run $ 1,000 per month. Here in Missouri you can buy what I consider a mansion home for 250,000 LOL ! Dan
Re: [QUAD-L] Re: Diane_Spoiled in AZ
Yes, all in city or ocean front property is very high..I would not live inside any large city-- I myself hate it and the crime crowds and noise lol I live about 35 minutes from St. Louis, Mo. Dan
Re: [QUAD-L] SUPRAPUBIC HELP
Hi, I wear a piece of guaze cut to the center then taped on around the supra-pubic area---how do you wear the drain sponge ? is it the same, just cut and fit it around the tube over the hole? Just curious about the sponge-- wondering if it may be better than taping on guaze pads. Thanks, TA Dan
Re: [QUAD-L] Dan
Thanks, Ron.My daughters boyfriend is going to try to get the old bearings out this weekend, If we can get them out i'm sure most bearings the same size will work, I think quickie sells them for $10.50 each, but many people said hardware stores like ACE or many bearing shops carry bearings that will fit. I'll let you know if we can get them out..cause like you said..some rust is involved. Dan
Re: [QUAD-L] SUPRAPUBIC HELP
Hi , Paul... I have had a supra-pubic a bit over 5 years now. The hole does not close and the Doctors told me the slight bleeding around it is normal.. if the meaty tissue is excessive the Doctors have some product to dry it up a bit, but told me that a bit of bleeding there is healthy and good so they don't want it to all dry up. Each time I take a shower and at once a month cath changes we put some triple antibiotic around the hole and take a square piece of guaze and cut a slit in it so the cath tube can fit into the center, then just tape it on there---this helps me to keep it clean and will catch any blood or leakage from ever getting on your clothing. good luck, Dan
Re: [QUAD-L] Shoes
All I ever where is tennis shoes mostly every day--when i was in rehab they told us all to buy one size larger-i was a 10 but now buy 11. That way it is easy for care givers to get on and off , plus don't sqeeze feet. on occassion i'll wear dressy soft seude shoes or sandles . Dan
Re: [QUAD-L] Need help about my rehab shower commode chair
Thanks All,for all the great idea's... and help--- I have several options now and think I can get chair fixed and or replaced. Dan
Re: [QUAD-L] to dan
Yes, Ron - I am sure you are correct that it is the bearings-- now like you said I just need to get vendor to help me find out what replacement bearings I will need. The other chair you mentioned . is it a commode shower chair also ? If it is I will gladly give you $ 125.00 for it, and then perhaps get parts needed and have my old one fixed when I figure out what to order, and my son has time to try and repair it for me. Thanks so much for your help Ron,* Dan* .
Re: [QUAD-L] night time wear?
I wear sweat pants and a t shirt, my wife is my care-giver and works full time, she is very tired in the mornings and this way only has to range my legs and get me up-there is no way she could dress me each morning. Dan
[QUAD-L] Need help about my rehab shower commode chair
I have a Guardian rehab commode shower chair made by Sunrise Medical---same company that makes Quickie. Mine is 8 years old and front caster wheels are ok but the part where the fork goes into the holder or hinge has become very wobbly and dangerous---I tried to get my insurance to help fix it or get me a new one but they refused, saying they never cover any of those now. Well the company that repairs all my chairs told me it's an older model and don't want to try and get parts for it.( National Seating and Mobility.) I called Sunrise but the lady there said I could probably get the parts but must know the number or what the parts are called--i'm not sure of that and can't find any pictures and she can't find out either. My back wheels are 24inch like a wheelchair and the front--With the problem is 8inch or a bit over 8. My wife can't hardly get me to the shower and a new one cost $ 900 or more, that we can't afford . ( Does anyone have an idea how I can find out how to get the front end replacement parts ? Thanks so much, Dan
Re: [QUAD-L] It only takes a click of your mouse!
Voted good luck!! Dan
Re: [QUAD-L] Santa Clara Valley Medical Center
Hi Tammie, I read some of your site-- in the tip section you spoke of the camelbak water containers--- do you find these on line are does any stores sell them ? Thanks, Dan c-6
Re: [QUAD-L] A-D
Hi, Many of us in here have a syrinx , yes it does cause more pain and nerve damage, but while a mri can tell if you have it--- it don't help much to find out, because most doctors will not performan operationUNLESS you are loosing more movement or function of your arms or etc. Just trying to let you know that in case you were not aware of that .The neuro doctors informed me that an operation for a syrinx is very serious and dangerous as Lori and John --2 members on this list have had it done are very aware of that fact also. Dan c-6 8.5 yrs. post
Re: [QUAD-L] Fwd: Thinking of getting a flu shot?
LOL ---Good point Jim, because that does happen to many people. Dan
Re: [QUAD-L] To Dan....Majic Bullets
Cool ! thanks for that info. Ron Dan
[QUAD-L] Fwd: Thinking of getting a flu shot?
---BeginMessage--- ---BeginMessage--- For all those who got a flu shot this year or have not done so, read this article below: Jerry Craig Studies have shown that the flu shot has decreased death from the flu among the elderly by0% . Yes, the flu shot has not saved a single elderly person's life to date - at least not that anyone can measure. Furthermore, the chances of a person under age 60 dying of the flu are so slim, they can't even measure whether or not the flu vaccine could save your life, because it happens so rarely, literally millions of people would have to be involved in a clinical trial to determine if it saved any lives at all. Plus, getting a flu shot only reduces your chance of getting the flu from 23% to 19%. (And if they guess wrong about which strains will be circulating this year, which has happened a few times over the past 10 years, it won't reduce your chances at all.) Just something to think about before you run out and get a flu shot this year. Here is a link to a Washington Post article about this and about how the government exaggerates the risk of the flu and the benefit of the vaccine: Click on the link below: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2005/10/22/AR2005102200042.html Just thought you all might be interested. Jerry ---BeginMessage--- Studies have shown that the flu shot has decreased death from the flu among the elderly by0%.Yes, the flu shot has not saved a single elderly person's life to date - at least not that anyone can measure. Furthermore, the chances of a person under age 60 dying of the flu are so slim, they can't even measure whether or not the flu vaccine could save your life, because it happens so rarely, literally millions of people would have to be involved in a clinical trial to determine if it saved any lives at all. Plus, getting a flu shot only reduces your chance of getting the flu from 23% to 19%. (And if they guess wrong about which strains will be circulating this year, which has happened a few times over the past 10 years,it won't reduce your chances at all.) Just something to think about before you run out and get a flu shot this year.Here is a link to a Washington Post article about this and about how the government exaggerates the risk of the flu and the benefit of the vaccine: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2005/10/22/AR2005102200042.html Just thought you all might be interested. Richelle ---End Message--- ---End Message--- ---End Message---
[QUAD-L] Magic Bullets
Hi, all I just went to allegro to order magic bullets but they are temporarily sold out--- It say's can probaby ship on november 1st should I just go ahead and place the order or does anywhere else sell them ?? there thay cost $45 plus $8.95 shipping. Thanks, Dan
Re: [QUAD-L] falling asleep...no turns
If you don't get turned, what do you sleep on ? any special mattress ? ty, Dan
[QUAD-L] About A.D. = Autonomic Dysflexia
There was a guy that used to post here that said he thought his room-mate died from AD. Have any of you ever heard of anyone dying from it ? I have only got AD. twice in the 8 1/2 years that i have been paralyzed. The 1st time was almost 2 years ago when i got a bad psuedamonas uti infection. Then now I started getting AD. real bad and had to go into the Hospital for same infection--- I just got home 2 days ago from the Hospital and many IV drugs. They gave me pain pills to help with my AD. After my 1st bad psuedamonas infection I kept getting AD. on and off for nearly a week, This Time I'm still getting it also so I hope it will go away in a few more days. My question is---Many doctors are not real familiar with AD.-- A scary thought comes to my mind--- what if it don't go away or doctors can't find what's causing itI guess it can kill a person. For those that never had it yet---It is severe pounding and sharp pain in head that can keep increasing. Thanks, Dan
Re: [QUAD-L] Dan
Hi, Ron - I think I'm getting better, I sure hope so, I'm still a bit weak from all the meds and stay in the hospital. The amitriptyline seems to help, at first 10 mg really knocked me out now it don't seem to have near as strong an effect but I can raise to stronger if i need to. Dan
Re: [QUAD-L] About A.D. = Autonomic Dysflexia
Thank you and Bill for more info on this subject also to any others that may respondDo you know where a card on this to carry can be found ? Dan
Re: [QUAD-L] About A.D. = Autonomic Dysflexia
Ok, Thanks Markalso Tony who used to be on here thought a room mate of his may have died from AD also.I think usually they can find the cause and get it to stop but I guess in some cases it could cause death. Dan
Re: [QUAD-L] Hi Dan
Hi Ron, good to hear from you. I'm pretty much the same as you on meds. I take 10mg of amitriptyline ( elavil ) every night to help with pain and sleeping-- Doctor Wice said in the future I can increase the dosage from 10mg to higher if I need to. Like You I will take Lorazapam at times I feel it's needed. My family Doc also gives me vicadin to help on day's that pain if severe. My brother was curious about quad pains, I explained to him that we learn to live with much pain and that what we deal with most every day would probably be a big shock to a healthy non paralyzed person. Dan, St. Louis county Mo. c-6 8.5 years Post
Re: [QUAD-L] New member
Hi, welcome to the list, Does your Dad use the computer himself ? Using the computer has been a major help for most of usI'm a c-6 but many here are higher level quads like your dad. They use Dragon Dictate and other methods of voice recognition to use their computers. It is nice for communication, learning and very many good game sites...scrabble, chess, checkers trivia and hundreds of other games. Plus many sites to read other quads links and web sites telling their stories and so on. Also if he can get out going places like a park-museum-zoo- church or etc. can be a big help. The 1st year and in some cases longer can be the worst while learning to live and cope with being a quad survivor. God bless...Dan
[QUAD-L] about beds
Have any of you ever tried a select comfort bed...you may have seen them on tv, many malls carry them too. They have numbers to adjust firmness levels. I'm thinking of looking into one..my firm regular bed is beginning to kill my shoulder and neck muscles feels like the springs are pushing back at me lol. I bought a $300 dollar memory foam matress topper for my bed but it only helped a bit for about 2 months. Dan
Re: [QUAD-L] (no subject)
Bill, do you know when you get kidney stones or did you just find them by x-ray or ultrasound ? Dan
Re: [QUAD-L] Big award to quad
Heck with almost 6 million -- you could make a kill on just the INTREST alone !
Re: [QUAD-L] pseudomonas UTI
Ok, Thank you Lana, Dan
Re: [QUAD-L] UTIs - bladder flushing
Thanks for the info. Lori, And Yes - there are some whacko Quack Doctors out there on the loose LOL ! I guess as in all occupations some suck, some are good and some are fantastic. Dan
Re: [QUAD-L] Adult Stem Cells May Help Spine-Injured Mice
In St. Louis I believe it was on the channel 5 news here... It stated that they have experimented with cells and mice for years but this TIME IT ACTUALLY BRIDGED THE DAMAGED SPINAL CORDS FOR THE 1ST TIME EVER. Dan
Re: [QUAD-L] pseudomonas UTI
Thanks, Lana-- Do you know what anti biotic type that it is you use for this ? Dan
Re: [QUAD-L] pseudomonas UTI
Thanks so much Tim ! also others that replied. I have been trying to learn more on the computer about this but could not find near as good of sites as you guy's have sent me. ! Dan
Re: [QUAD-L] lying flat
Yes Bobbie , sounds a bit like AD= Autonomic Dysflexia. When I got a real bad infection about 1 and a half years ago.I got it so bad when laying down I had to go to ER and had to be put in hospital for a week. Many things can cause iteven an ingrown toenailAD is the body's way of saying something is wrong. Good luck, Dan
Re: [QUAD-L] Dan - Pseudomonas UTI
Hi Lori, My family doctor has gave me 7 sample packs of Levequin , but they are only 250mg, so I hope I don't get immune to levequin.He said he will look at my blood sample probaby tomorrow and see what he thinks from there. When I 1st got a supra pubic catheter put in about 5 years ago My Urologist Insisted I take cipro 250mg for 1 full year---I told him I felt very afraid of taking antibiotics for a YEARHe said oh go ahead 250mg a day can't hurt you. Well come to find out now I'm resistant to cipro... I wonder if that UROLOGIST knew what he was talking about.Anyway hope we get better--- By the way Lori did you ever try that Bladder Flush again that you took years back??? I think you called it CLORPACTIN or something like that. Thanks, Dan c-6 8 yrs, 2 months.- Car wreck
Re: [QUAD-L] Lori, and others with indwelling type caths.
Yes, Stacy... I have had a supra-pubic for about 5 years now but still get infections ;-( Thanks, Dan
[QUAD-L] Lori, and others with indwelling type caths.
Lori, I know you had quite a problem with a PROTEUS infection. I had a very serious PSEUDAMONAS infection that put in into the hospital for 1 week on IV drugs about a year and a half back, that my Urologist said he knew about but wanted to let it go, to see if I could get better on my own.Well it really messed me up and destroyed much of my white blood cells back then. NOW this Urologist say's I must go to my family Doc for all bladder infections. Well my family Doctor just told me I got Pseudamoas AGAIN Today ! He wants to try and treat it with ORAL anti-biotics -- Levequin. Do any of you know if the more serious types of bacteria can be treated like that or do they require IV Drugs ?? I'm Lost and confused on this...as my Doctors seem unsure themselves. I just gave blood today to see if my blood cells are messed up again Thanks, Dan
Re: [QUAD-L] Dan - Levaquin
Thanks, Lori and others for your input on this. I live in Missouri in a suburb area outside of St. Louis . Yes, I agree the medical costs can drive you nuts Lori, My wife pay's $ 75 per week out of her salary for ours and they told us it's going up in January., Plus we still pay $20 for each Doc visit and $20 per prescription plus a percent on hospital stay's...I tell you the common folks are going under these day's. Anyway good luck -- hope these infection problems give us a break soon. ;-( Dan
Re: [QUAD-L] pseudomonas infection ( some info about)
Thank you Penny, Dan
Re: [QUAD-L] Tragedies and warnings
True Lori, and another weird point about 911 and the World Trade Center is...just about 4 years before the 911 attack , the same group headed by Bin Ladin had tried to blow those towers up then...but did not succeed and killed about 6 people , but caused massive damage to the twin towers lower levels. Dan
[QUAD-L] Wanted Fugitives from hurricane Area
Our newspaper here in St. Louis, Mo. said that in just on spot check of people taken in at Alton, Illinoisabout 35 minutes from here, that 162 at this location are known wanted fugitives from the law. This is just one group of the refugees from the hurricane, I guess having criminals of Any race mixed into the refugee population at all the help locations is going to be a big problem.Too bad the criminals can't be sorted out and put in jail where they belong, and keep them from getting money and free aid they do not deserve.but the system is overwhelmed right now and will take time if ever to catch many of them --plus many are in completely different States than where they are Wanted Fugitives. Dan
Re: [QUAD-L] mri?
I've had two of them , but when it gets to the metal in your neck it don't give a real good reading in that area.Just tell them before they put you in so they know. Dan
Re: [QUAD-L] mri?
I got metal wires also in my neck, my Doc. said.but MRI is ok, just don't read good where the metal is at. Dan
Re: [QUAD-L] Katrina timeline
Pardon me if i'm wrong but are'nt you the one that wrote PAGES about HOW STUPID they all were for LIVING BELOW SEA LEVELand not doing more to move to better area's and improve their lives as you and your wife did from Michigan to Arizona ? AND about how many have way to many kids and rape and rob and so on ??? Dan
Re: [QUAD-L] Katrina timeline
Thanks Silas, Good job to you alsoAmerica has always tried to take care of it's own as well as helping all over the world also. Dan
Re: [QUAD-L] Gull stones
One thing I always wonder about is how can a quad know when they get gall stones or their appendix goes out ..I guess one gets real sick perhaps ??? Dan
Re: [QUAD-L] Katrina timeline
What difference does it make ? they are going to appoint an investigation team. Who needs updates...it's on all of our news day and night and will be for a very long time to come.
Re: [QUAD-L] Katrina timeline
Yes , What difference are you going to make POINTING FINGERS and so on, They were unprepaired and according to government officials most of all the U.S.A. is unprepaired for major disasters like this. It HAPPENED now all that can be done is carry on.Tons of money food and supplies have and are being sentwhat is all the complaining and griping going to do..i'll tell you what.N O T H I N G !
Re: [QUAD-L] Rape in the Astrodome?
The rapes and muggings were at the NEW ORLEANS SUPERDOME, before the evacuations. Dan
Re: [QUAD-L] hoyerLift slings
Many companies make them...I have an overhead lift made by Waverly-Glen, at 1st I only had a full body sling and I hated that, so I had the company send me their 2 piece sling just like you described.strap under legs and other behind back and under arms. This kind comes on and off in seconds and I love it..I don't need a full because i'm a c-6 and have arm movement but not hands. Dan
Re: [QUAD-L] hoyerLift slings
Not sure about hoyer but many lifts have full body or 2 piece.
Re: [QUAD-L] Fwd: The Birth of a Hummingbird
Rosie are you sure you sent the correct site fir hummingbirds ? I'd love to see this site because a beautiful humming bird flew into our house today.it was green black and white, it was soo pretty, we caught it and let it go again. Dan
Re: [QUAD-L] Vacation is Over, Mr. Bush
The helicopters were getting out of there because stupid fools were trying to shoot them down DUH!
Re: [QUAD-L] Vacation is Over, Mr. Bush
Yes, and they are combat troops there.they fight back and take your butt out...at the hurricane zone they are emergency workers trying to help.God we have some weird thinkers here lol Dan
Re: [QUAD-L] Hello???
It's not just disaster that is the cause of awful human behavior-- many times it's just ignorant immoral people ...I saw a program the other day talking about the Rodney King issue a while back in Los Angeles, where the police had beat him but he had no severe injuries and people looted and burned much of L.A. causing Billions and Billions in damage and killing and injuring inocent people...we are still paying for all that damage-- plus Rodney got millions in a settlement. Dan
Re: [QUAD-L] Hello???
Amen to that Stunt ! Dan
Re: [QUAD-L] re:why suffer
WAKE UP PEOPLE...WE HAVE NOT SEEN NOTHING YETTOWARD THE END TIMES THERE WILL BE WARS AND RUMOURS OF WARS--FLOODS, FAMINES EARTHQUAKES AND AT ONE TIME 1/3 OF THE EARTH WILL DIE , THERE IS ABOUT 6 BILLION PEPLE WORLDWIDE, THAT MEANS 2 BILLION.THE ENDTIMES MAY BE MANY MORE YEARS STILL BUT IT DON'T TAKE MUCH TO SEE IT IS SLOWLY TAKING PLACE , EVEN NOW MORE AND MORE NATIONS ARE GETTING NUCLEAR BOMBS.--[ PAKISTAN--N.KOREA--INDIA-- IRAN AND MANY OTHERS TOO.] A NUCLEAR OR CHEMICAL DISASTER HAS TO HAPPENEVEN IF STARTED BY ACCIDENT OR EARTHQUAKE OR BY TERROISTS.KEEP IN MIND THAT AT LAST REPORT 22 MILLION WORLDWIDE HAVE DONE DIED FROM AIDS AND MORE ARE INFECTED WITH THE AIDS VIRUS THAN EVER BEFORE RIGHT NOW.I'M NOT TRYING TO PREACH DOOM AND GLOOM JUST SAYING THE TRUTH. DAN
Re: [QUAD-L] Estate Tax
I'm with you Billy,Our system depends on taxes... even now the defecit grows by the minute. The poor and even middle class struggle just to make ends meet and pay bills , car insurance and so on. As the bible say's To whom much is given much is expected. Most the rich will never even use the money they have..meanwhile part of the world starves, and many disabled can't affort things they need to survive a half decent life. Dan
Re: [QUAD-L] Hurricane Katrina
Who's afraid of a little ole Hurricane ? I like to get out in them and ride in my kayak ;-)
Re: [QUAD-L] No C8
Very Major Difference-C123 usually on vent to breath and have no use of arms . T and L your a para...so level of injury determines what movement and condition you have. Dan
Re: [QUAD-L] No C8
If your a Para , your not a C at all .C= Cervical up high Big bone in back of neck is C-7 Above that is higher worse injuries. T= Is THORASIC then very low Down is L= LUMBAR T AND L OR USUALLY PARA"S . Dan
Re: [QUAD-L] super quads
Thanks Penny ! Yes there are some amazing people on this list, I really admire all the higher quads on here that have no use of their arms and/or on a vent,( Many times I get so frustrated being a c-6 and having use of my arms and not needing a vent..)that my heart goes out to those on here like that because I was like that for over 2 months myself. I eventually got back arm movement but I remember how tough that can be.Like you said what don't kill us makes us stronger. You never know what all you can handle in this life sometimes until you have no other choice. God bless you all ! Dan
Re: [QUAD-L] pressure sore on butt miracle mist link
Good luck getting well Silas, I got a pink spot that has been worrying me some, I figured I better look at these medicines just in case it gets worse. Dan
Re: [QUAD-L] RE: iBot
would be nice but insurance or medicare will not pay for them ;-( Dan
Re: [QUAD-L] SureHands
I use a Waverly-Glen lift.we were using a full sling that had to stay under me while in my chair, I hated it. But by me being a c-6 and have arm movement I got a 2 piece strap type sling, one goes under my legs or butt and the other goes around my back and under my arms..I love this , it goes on or completely off in seconds. Dan
Re: [QUAD-L] SureHands
Vocational Rehab paid for my overhead lift and my remote door opener... they were not able to find me a job , but by trying and getting evaluated they will help , depending on your states Vocational Rehab. Later I found a part time job on my own, that I stilldoto help get extra income. Dan
Re: [QUAD-L] I'm back
Welcome Back Houston.someone thought you were kidnapped to Mars Lol...I figured not Mars..if anything just a space shuttle trip or something. ;-) Dan
[QUAD-L] Question about Pressure Sore Starting.
Hi Gang ! I'm starting to get a red spot up near my tailbone area...I have not had a sore since intensive care 8 years ago when 1st injured. I know to do more PRESSURE RELIEVES but should i put bettadine or anything on the area ?? Thanks for input I'm hoping I can stop it from getting worseI don't need new depressions now...Due to wife sick of being my care-giver . Thanks ! Dan
Re: [QUAD-L] It's 100 here in New Jersey out my window!
Tim Do you ever Gamble in Vegas and if soever get LUCKY ;-) Dan
Re: [QUAD-L] bowel mgmt
I am curious about the Magic Bullets you guy's talk about...I have been using ducolax or walgreens brand suppositories for 8 years..Do you guy's think Magic Bullets work better or may be better because as you mentioned they are water based ?? I'm wondering if I should try them. Thanks, Dan
Re: [QUAD-L] bowel mgmt-- ( Disreguard 1st reply-I found answer )
Ok, I went to the sites you guy's gave and they explained a bit about the magic bullet and how it may be safe plus faster acting due to the water base..Thanks, for the info, i'll give them a try in the future. Dan
