Re: [QUAD-L] Chest Plegm ?
a google search eventually shows a find near me link i'm, getting me some. thx azdave _http://www.coldeeze.com/_ (http://www.coldeeze.com/) _http://www.amazon.com/Cold-Eeze-Homeopathic-Lozenges-Cherry-Flavor/dp/B 52X1S_ (http://www.amazon.com/Cold-Eeze-Homeopathic-Lozenges-Cherry-Flavor/dp/B52X1S) _daveoconnell.com_ (http://daveoconnell.com/) In a message dated 2/25/2012 5:59:51 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, d...@unh.edu writes: cold -- ezee
[QUAD-L] A power you guys might like...
some of you outdoors types might like this one. _http://www.howeandhowe.com/vehicles.php?prod=ripchair_ (http://www.howeandhowe.com/vehicles.php?prod=ripchair) azdave _daveoconnell.com_ (http://daveoconnell.com/)
Re: [QUAD-L] posture
Monty, it sounds like you are using a fly swatter to hunt elephants. Maybe a jeep or golf cart would perform better for you? AZDAVE _daveoconnell.com_ (http://daveoconnell.com/) In a message dated 2/14/2012 5:14:57 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time, aa999...@yahoo.com writes: Hello, my name is Monty and your situation sounds much like mine. I'm also due for a chair this year through Medicaid but my medical difficulty is not skin breakdown but scoliosisIn my back. The rehab specialist that I have already spoken to is against the wall because I don't want anything to do with Invacare anymore. I currently have a Ranger X with gearless brushless motors which I have destroyed quite a few of them over the last four years. The electronics boxes have all been replaced 3 to 4 times each if not more. My biggest problem is the amount of miles that I travel in one day and this past summer I covered 20 miles in just over 10 hours. The tires are an absolute joke because sometimes I go through three sets of tires a year. Medicaid thousands of dollars in repairs and maintenance just to keep this thing on the road and now with all the cutbacks it will be even harder for them the approved an adequate chair for my needs. So what kind of recommendation do I need from a doctor to justify an expensive chair for my quality of life? I tried seeing a specialist for my back problem but that appointment fell through. I live in the state of Indiana and any ideas would greatly be appreciated. Thanks c3/417 years post From: Patrick Kenneally ber...@sbcglobal.net To: Dan d...@unh.edu; quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Tuesday, February 7, 2012 6:05 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] posture Hi Dan, No question it is getting tougher getting a high-end chair through Medicare but it can be done. I was accepted for a Permobile E-300 last month with full tilt and recline due to a continuing breakdown of the right ishiam. Prior chairs were standard Invecares that broke down constantly. My journey involved establishing medical necessity through my MD, Plastic Surgeon and Wound Dr. then a PT evaluation with the vendor present. All accepted Medicare, located in Reno, NV. My out of pocket costs were a little over four thousand, my 20% co-pay. Shop around, there's got to be a vendor and good PT for an eval in Phoenix area I would think. Good luck in your efforts, pk - C6-7 22 years now From: Dan d...@unh.edu To: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Tue, February 7, 2012 2:22:35 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] posture It would be nice if it was that easy to access qualified therapists. 11 years ago when I got a new chair I had a team of excellent therapists fit me to the chair. They made sure all the adaptations and adjustments were made. However, things have drastically changed over the past 10 years. Medicare who is my primary payer has cut back tremendously on what it will cover. I'm trying to buy a new chair which is exactly the same make and model of my previous chair which Medicare covered. This time Medicare will not pay for it as it is now considered a high end chair. A high-end chair is one that is built well enough to use inside as well as outside without breaking down. Not only do they not cover the chair, but my excellent staff that fitted me to my last chair the longer accepts Medicare because they have reduced their reimbursement to such an extent. So, what's a person to do? Dan At 04:23 PM 2/7/2012, wheelch...@aol.com said something that elicited my response: Greetings Glen, I would ask that you consider a seating and positioning evaluation to correct the seat and position issues. Occupational Therapist with certification in Positioning are used with Techs to achieve the best position. Sometimes its the seat. With others its the upper AB supports. Poorly fitted equipment and accessories can cause damage to your injury with rubbing and skin breakdown too. Some posture can be controlled but not cured, depending on various needs and requirements. Best Wishes In a message dated 2/7/2012 12:05:30 P.M. Central Standard Time, gah17...@aol.com writes: Hello all, Does anyone use foam or other means to correct bad posture when setting? My posture when sitting is very very poor and I lean badly to the right. I can start sitting fairly decent, but during the day my hip migrates to the left and my posture gets even worse. Would like to hear any ideas. Glenn Henry You are not enclosed within your bodies; nor confined to houses and fields. That which is you dwells above the mountain and roves with the wind. Kahlil Gibran
[QUAD-L] You don’t need legs to drift. (video)
_http://www.thesmokingtire.com/2012/you-dont-need-legs-to-drift-video/#more- 8236_ (http://www.thesmokingtire.com/2012/you-dont-need-legs-to-drift-video/#more-8236) After seeing last weeks video of the 60+ MPH Rascal Scooter, I assumed this clip would be something similar. WRONG. Jacob Walker is my hero. I’m serious. This is the coolest kid I’ve seen in a long time. Not only is he much younger and less *ahem* mobile than I am, but he drifts like a champ. Never mind the fact that this is all while he’ s on vacation in Cancun, one handed, with a perma-grin. The last part may or may not be voluntary. The same way that nowadays you suck at skateboarding unless you can do a nollie laserflip, I may just start holding all wheelchair-bound people to this level of awesomeness. Consider the bar raised Stephen Hawking. _daveoconnell.com_ (http://daveoconnell.com/)
Re: [QUAD-L] Bad jock rot
I had a rash problem on my trip and all we had handy was PERPARATION-H. It worked great and my figuring is if it can live up to it's advertising, a little rash should be easy. the shark oil is kind of nasty but the fix is real. azdave _daveoconnell.com_ (http://daveoconnell.com/) In a message dated 2/1/2012 7:08:43 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time, ddh...@sbcglobal.net writes: Hi, Ron .. glad you made it through the hernia repair, my past doc used to prescribe different anti-fungal creams-- they worked ok for me--but after he retired my current doc told us to buy BOUDREAUX BUTT PASTE, This stuff works great for me, at the 1st signs of redness or irritation.. we put it on for a few days or as needed. The last 2 or 3 years it is all we had to use for this. You can buy it in some department stores such as TARGET--- or buy it online. Hope ya get better ! Dan H.** From: RONALD L PRACHT r.pra...@sbcglobal.net To: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Wed, February 1, 2012 1:54:58 AM Subject: [QUAD-L] Bad jock rot hey guys, i just got out of the hospital for a hernia repair and noticed my groin area is all inflamed and peeling pretty bad Whats the best cream for this? The ol hospital will screw you up every time... ron c7
[QUAD-L] Anybody here like numbers?
I'm an ex-math teacher and retired programmer from a world where limited memory and core space were the tools available. in a very simple remote field instrument, there was a need to transmit the square root of a number. the instruction set did not include such a function so the 'geek' in charge implemented the Ben Franklin method of finding the square root. I found it intriguing how much power one can contain in half a dozen lines of code. I posted a demo. _http://www.users.qwest.net/~daveoc/demo/bfsqrt.htm_ (http://www.users.qwest.net/~daveoc/demo/bfsqrt.htm) AZDAVE _daveoconnell.com_ (http://daveoconnell.com/)
Re: [QUAD-L] Sleeplessness
I get my ambian (generic) at Walmart - 90 days for 6 bucks. check it out. AZDAVE _daveoconnell.com_ (http://daveoconnell.com/) In a message dated 1/31/2012 6:08:06 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, diannal...@aol.com writes: I use to fall asleep easy but would wake up about 4, wide awake. I currently have a script for lunesta but it only has 1 more refill and not worth refilling fighting insurance. I sometimes use NyQuil or Benedryl. So yes, without meds it takes forever to fall and stay asleep but I don't have panic attacks. Dianna What do you guys do, just lie down and sleep like a baby??? AZDAVE -Original Message- From: Quadius quad...@gmail.com To: quad-list quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Mon, Jan 30, 2012 8:49 pm Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Sleeplessness I sometimes have a terrible time falling asleep, but I have improved lately. I usually just watched TV until I start to get fatigued, then I switch over to a program I have recorded or just put it on military history. I usually record long history programs. I love listening to the history and just lying back with my eyes closed. I eventually drift off. When I remember, I set the timer so my TV will shut off automatically after a certain amount of time. Unfortunately I usually only sleep a couple of hours and then have to repeat the process. When I do resort to Benadryl, it usually only gives me three or four hours sleep. Quadius On Thu, Dec 22, 2011 at 6:10 PM, _hellodaveoc@aol.com_ (mailto:hellodav...@aol.com) wrote: Do any of you have any problems sleeping at night? if I don't drug myself, I lie awake for hours on end and often have 'panic attacks' in the middle. They are terrible forcing me to sit up and turn the fan on. When it's below 70, that's too cool for me - but if it is much warmer, the pa's are worse and more frequent. I use a plethora of otc drugs and root extracts in alternating sequence. My body seems to quickly figure each one out and render it useless so I have to switch around. What do you guys do, just lie down and sleep like a baby??? AZDAVE Time draweth wrinkles in a fair face, but addeth fresh colors to a fast friend, which neither heat, nor cold, nor misery, nor place, nor destiny, can alter or diminish (http://www.searchquotes.com/quotes/author/John_Lyly/) John Lyly quotes
Re: [QUAD-L] new to the list - 2
welcome to the list, Pete. there are very many smart people here who in your same situation. I'm sure if you have any specific questions, you will get many useful answers. I took German language in h.s. and in college where we had a real teacher from Germany who loved talking about Germany. AZDAVE _daveoconnell.com_ (http://daveoconnell.com/) In a message dated 1/28/2012 5:53:51 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time, cpecp...@yahoo.com writes: hello - my name is pete + 1 am quadriplegic (c1/2 + vent dependent) since 2007 - i am living in germany. i am interested in exchanging informations + thoughts with people in a similar situation like me. if you are interested, i am in the yahoo-messenger too ( ecpecp72 ) feel free to contact me -- pete
Re: [QUAD-L] Broken bones
he is pushing furniture around isn't he? when there is no pain sensation - one can hurt himself very easily and very severely. I cooked my legs operating a charcoal grill once - a friend mentioned I should probably back up a bit. he was too late as I had 1st degree burns by then. be careful with such things. AZDAVE _daveoconnell.com_ (http://daveoconnell.com/) In a message dated 1/22/2012 11:07:40 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time, kathy...@nycap.rr.com writes: My son John is a C5-6 for going on 18 yrs, he will be 39 next week. Right now he has a broken leg and his knee cap is very swollen. Went to ER but there is not much for them to say but after a MRI of both legs it showed there have been several fractures on both legs. Is this something others find too ? Kathy
Re: [QUAD-L] fractures on each side of my foot and information about Botox in...
MIRAPEX kills my spasms I LOVE IT. AZDAVE _daveoconnell.com_ (http://daveoconnell.com/) In a message dated 1/22/2012 3:19:29 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, rhvsh...@pacbell.net writes: Hi Dana, Bob Vogel (again)--On two of my femur fractures I had severe spasticity of the quadricep muscles that was not allowing them to heal. In each instance my PMR doc shot the muscles with the max dose of botox to quiet the muscles--it worked well, quieted the muscles and allowed the bones to heal. In my survey of one I would do the botox to quiet the spasticity--only problem is it only lasts about 4 months-- I got used to having nice quiet legs that would let me sleep at night... Bob V On Jan 22, 2012, at 1:46 PM, _DAANOO@aol.com_ (mailto:daa...@aol.com) wrote: A number of weeks ago my foot and ankle was somewhat discolored and swollen. I believe my foot and a half fallen off the footplate because of the contracture and spasticity. I went to ER and found out by right foot was fractured on each side. The hospital gave me a task. I went to a Foot orthopedic surgeon that I had gone to a few weeks earlier about getting tendon in both feet because of contractors. He took off the cast as he felt it would cause more damage. He wanted to surgery right away, despite the fractures. I went to another orthopedic opinion, and she wanted to have me get Botox. Has anyone else had experience with using Botox for spasticity. It was approved but I have not made an appointment. I wanted to get your input. This suggested one or two treatment of Botox, before surgery. It could cause some relaxation, but there is no guarantee. There is bone deterioration. A second doctor did not want to do anything until after the bones had healed. A previous sore on my foot opened when a scab came off as. I had been goin g to the women's Center for over a month. Now I'm getting treated for that wound. I have one more opinion on March 6 as it took that long to get into this particular orthopedic surgeon. Any suggestion. Thank you, Dana (C 4- 5, 37 years post, passenger in a motor vehicle accident, osteoporosis and I get daily forteo injections and I was just given a re-clasp treatment a couple months ago, because my dexa scan results had decreased)
Re: [QUAD-L] new to list
Welcome Pat. I live in Glendale AZ since 1974. I'm a c3 incomplete since '67 from a trampoline. AZDAVE _daveoconnell.com_ (http://daveoconnell.com/) In a message dated 1/21/2012 4:21:19 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, donpric...@yahoo.com writes: Welcome, Pat! There are several other Arizonans on this list. I'm Don, and I live in Tempe, AZ. C5-6 just short of 30 years. Feel free to contact me anytime. From: Pat Patrick patc2...@gmail.com To: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Saturday, January 21, 2012 3:44 PM Subject: [QUAD-L] new to list My name is Pat, I live in Az.I am a c1c2 quad, vent dependent just short of 15 years. Pat
Re: [QUAD-L] Drowning
I heard this - it's very sad indeed. I have, and take care of a pool in my power chair and I am very careful now after backing one of my six wheels over the edge backing up too far. I never wear a belt tying me in partly because of drowning fear AND I have tipped over frontwards coming down my van ramp when the door stop yanked my hand off the joystick thus slamming the brakes on while I was going front wards downhill... luckily, my son was there to pick me up off the hot driveway in a Phoenix summer. AZDAVE _daveoconnell.com_ (http://daveoconnell.com/) In a message dated 1/20/2012 7:05:13 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, g...@eskimo.com writes: I heard a quad died this week from drowning after falling into a pool in his chair. That would just suck being seat-belted in your chair. I know there is a group in AZ that takes quads sailing and they have a rule of no seat belts on when near the water. Greg
Re: [QUAD-L] southenamy
you've been hacked. change your password. In a message dated 1/15/2012 3:56:36 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, scampe...@yahoo.com writes: --- On Sun, 1/15/12, wheelch...@aol.com wheelch...@aol.com wrote: From: wheelch...@aol.com wheelch...@aol.com Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] southenamy To: scampe...@yahoo.com, cindy3...@verizon.net, morri...@sutterhealth.org, rcmylande...@msn.com, psu...@juno.com, quad-list@eskimo.com, arabrab...@aol.com Date: Sunday, January 15, 2012, 1:15 PM I read that and wasn't impressed. Sorry In a message dated 1/15/2012 3:00:34 P.M. Central Standard Time, scampe...@yahoo.com writes: Dear Editor, http://www.h-ec.ae/red/qwedfgh.php?yqeprofile=67 Sun, 15 Jan 2012 22:00:20 __ So he walked on again. (c) Vernessa vorkriegspreise
Re: [QUAD-L] Caregiver newsletter
here's my attempt. notify if errors. _http://www.users.qwest.net/~daveoc/kcrc/_ (http://www.users.qwest.net/~daveoc/kcrc/) azdave _daveoconnell.com_ (http://daveoconnell.com/) In a message dated 1/12/2012 10:02:50 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time, sj...@hscmail.mcc.virginia.edu writes: Thanks, Dave! Here it is! If you can send it to the list in pieces, that would be great! And I will gladly email it to anyone who asks. I don't have a handy web page to post it on. Thanks! Sue From: hellodav...@aol.com [mailto:hellodav...@aol.com] Sent: Thursday, January 12, 2012 12:00 PM To: Berres, Susan J *HS; quad-list@eskimo.com Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Caregiver newsletter maybe facebook , drop it on a web page somewhere or even email it to us personally - our 'from' addresses show on the list. I could disasemble it and send it to the list in pieces if you like. azdave _daveoconnell.com_ (http://daveoconnell.com/) In a message dated 1/12/2012 9:35:28 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time, sj...@hscmail.mcc.virginia.edu writes: I'm sending this again just in case my last message didn't go through at all with the pdf file attached: Months ago, I asked all of you for help with a newsletter that I write for people who were once patients at our children's rehab hospital. We were writing a special issue on caregivers and attendants. Many of you were kind enough to respond with your experiences and thoughts, which we were pleased to incorporate into the final version. I have the newsletter ready and would love to share it with the list. I'll try attaching it as a pdf file, but I suspect that might not go through that way. If it does not, I'd be grateful if someone would tell me how to make it accessible to all of you. I'd also appreciate any comments you have on the newsletter! Many, many thanks for all of your help! Sue Berres, OTR/L Kluge Children's Rehabilitation Center Charlottesville, VA 22902
[QUAD-L] where I grew up
I'm so glad I live in the south _http://www.users.qwest.net/~daveoc/m220/220Winter.jpg_ (http://www.users.qwest.net/~daveoc/m220/220Winter.jpg) _daveoconnell.com_ (http://daveoconnell.com/)
[QUAD-L] hopefully we'll never see numbers this big again
it might all get fixed on 12-20-2012 azdave _http://www.usdebtclock.org/_ (http://www.usdebtclock.org/) _daveoconnell.com_ (http://daveoconnell.com/)
Re: [QUAD-L] intermittent catheterization
when I was using condom caths, I had the non-adhesive rubber strap (from a leg bag - with a new punched hole just tight enough) to hold the non-glued standard condom from slipping over the head and thus making it impossible to 'slip' off. one morning it was filled to the size of a basket ball because of a twist. upon untwisting, it emptied just fine. secret is - have the rubber strap just tight enough to not slip over the head. AZDAVE _daveoconnell.com_ (http://daveoconnell.com/) In a message dated 12/27/2011 11:10:50 A.M. US Mountain Standard Tim, d...@unh.edu writes: just my opinion but I would consider retrying the condom catheters. The new ones have extra adhesive and along with skin prep, they should hold no matter what. I used one for years and never had one pull off. Dan At 12:54 PM 12/27/2011, robqua...@aol.com said something that elicited my response: Hi everyone, I haven't been on this list in years, but it helped me once before and I figured several of you might have some ideas I haven't thought of. I'm an incomplete quad and for over a decade I've had intermittent caths done every few hours. I can sometimes do the cath myself but it takes about half an hour and if I do it more than a couple of times a day my hands get tired and clumsy. So I've tried to have someone around that can help at intervals of 5 hours or so and that has worked okay. I'm currently considering taking a job all the way across the country and I'm concerned I won't have anyone to help cath me at work. I use a closed system and currently when I do a cath myself(which requires some shelf space that will be hard to find in an office bathroom stall) I sit the bag with urine in the bathroom to be dumped by someone later, but of course this will not be an option while I'm at work. Do any of you self cath and if so how do you handle the logistics when you're not at home? Is there a better option? I have pretty good sensation(I can even tell when I need to go) and if I have an indwelling in for more than a day I get very sore. Also my urologist is very much against me using any type of indwelling for more than a short period of time. I do get UTI's from time to time(mostly due to not drinking enough) as well as frequently get stones(mostly kidney, but occasionally bladder stones). I tried condom caths when I was first injured but I tend to only go whenever my bladder is completely full and at that point it is too much too fast for the condom to handle. I've considered having an indwelling put in and taken out everyday for work, but they can be difficult to put in and I would also need help taking it out I believe. Another option is that I believe the company has a medical center somewhere on the campus and they could probably assist with the intermittent cathing, but I'm not sure how close that will be to the building I'll be working in and sometimes I really need to go lol(however unless I have a UTI I can kind of stick to a schedule). Sorry for the verbosity of the email, but I hope that given the details above some of you might have some sage advice. Thanks for your time. C2 incomplete Mankind must put an end to war, or war will put an end to mankind...War will exist until that distant day when the conscientious objector enjoys the same reputation and prestige that the warrior does today. - John F. Kennedy
[QUAD-L] HTML stuff
has anyone here ever fiddled with HTML and VB Scripting?? my curiosity led me to generate the following demos. this stuff isn't for sissies. AZDAVE Time draweth wrinkles in a fair face, but addeth fresh colors to a fast friend, which neither heat, nor cold, nor misery, nor place, nor destiny, can alter or diminish (http://www.searchquotes.com/quotes/author/John_Lyly/) John Lyly quotes _daveoconnell.com_ (http://daveoconnell.com/)
Re: [QUAD-L] HTML stuff - oops, link included
_http://www.users.qwest.net/~daveoc/demo/demo.html_ (http://www.users.qwest.net/~daveoc/demo/demo.html) _--- ---_ (http://daveoconnell.com/) has anyone here ever fiddled with HTML and VB Scripting?? my curiosity led me to generate the following demos. this stuff isn't for sissies. AZDAVE
Re: [QUAD-L] A.D. after lyin laying down
I drug up at night - I hate the panics. azdave _daveoconnell.com_ (http://daveoconnell.com/) In a message dated 12/24/2011 1:35:33 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, diannal...@aol.com writes: Last night this afternoon I got an ad headache after my caregiver laid me down. Never had this experience before. The foley is not kinked or blocked. As anyone gone through this? This one baffles me. I'm also not looking fwd to tonite! Dianna
[QUAD-L] rocket fetcher
look who can get my rocket out from the back room without hitting anything _http://www.users.qwest.net/~daveoc/cj-in-rocket.jpg_ (http://www.users.qwest.net/~daveoc/cj-in-rocket.jpg) AZDAVE
[QUAD-L] Sleeplessness
Do any of you have any problems sleeping at night? if I don't drug myself, I lie awake for hours on end and often have 'panic attacks' in the middle. They are terrible forcing me to sit up and turn the fan on. When it's below 70, that's too cool for me - but if it is much warmer, the pa's are worse and more frequent. I use a plethora of otc drugs and root extracts in alternating sequence. My body seems to quickly figure each one out and render it useless so I have to switch around. What do you guys do, just lie down and sleep like a baby??? AZDAVE Time draweth wrinkles in a fair face, but addeth fresh colors to a fast friend, which neither heat, nor cold, nor misery, nor place, nor destiny, can alter or diminish (http://www.searchquotes.com/quotes/author/John_Lyly/) John Lyly quotes
Re: [QUAD-L] NEED YOUR INPUT
I've opened beers with pliers, opened a jar of mayo once with a hammer - had to scoop it carefully - bashed open a plastic medicine vial.whatever it takes, that's what you do. azdave What some call health, if purchased by perpetual anxiety about diet, isn't much better than tedious disease. (http://www.quotationspage.com/quotes/George_Dennison_Prentice/) George Dennison Prentice In a message dated 12/15/2011 6:59:54 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, c5sc...@gmail.com writes: I use my teeth for caps lids. Cooking without burns takes practice, I have 14 yrs experience and still get burnt every now then, just as an able-body does. Google daily living aids, numerous places. Eric W Rudd _c5sci97@gmail.com_ (mailto:c5sc...@gmail.com) - Original Message - From: _Rene Bullard_ (mailto:moip...@yahoo.com) To: _quad-list@eskimo.com_ (mailto:quad-list@eskimo.com) Sent: Thursday, December 15, 2011 7:35 PM Subject: [QUAD-L] NEED YOUR INPUT WERE DO WE LOOK FOR THINGS TO AID A QUAD IN DALY LIFE. HOW DO YOU OPEN YOUR OWN BEER , GET THE CAP OFF, COOK AND NOT GET A BURN, ANYTHING YOU GOT WELL HELP. C 6-7 20 MO.
Re: [QUAD-L] Kindle vs Nook
my wife absolutely loves the 80$ kindle I got her for Christmas. She seldom puts it down - reports are it needs charging once every two months. It has access to out local library and with a Phoenix card, it can access that from home as well. I'll have her drop a note to you if you like. AZDAVE What some call health, if purchased by perpetual anxiety about diet, isn't much better than tedious disease. (http://www.quotationspage.com/quotes/George_Dennison_Prentice/) George Dennison Prentice In a message dated 12/10/2011 3:53:09 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, g...@eskimo.com writes: What's you guys opinion on Kindle Fire vs Nook Color? I was thinking about the b/w Kindle Touch, the battery life is sooo much longer. But after looking at them, it just feels less quality. I like the smaller, lighter, size of it. I doubt I'd use it for tv or movies or even much web surfing. The family has a Nook Color and it's nice, but needs plugged in every day. I'd like to get some ereader, maybe just a cheaper noname brand is fine if all I ever do is use it for reading. I just am not sure if I'd use the cool features. What say you? Grfeg
Re: [QUAD-L] phones
mine's a Uniden with 4 satellites. I love it. azdave What some call health, if purchased by perpetual anxiety about diet, isn't much better than tedious disease. (http://www.quotationspage.com/quotes/George_Dennison_Prentice/) George Dennison Prentice In a message dated 12/1/2011 11:31:33 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, daa...@aol.com writes: Hi all, What brand in home speakerphones that have the hand set do you use? It would be nice to have full-duplex? All the ones I have tried have not been satisfactory. Others cannot hear me well. Thank you, Dana In a message dated 12/1/2011 4:26:44 P.M. Central Standard Time, hellodav...@aol.com writes: I use wireless phones - one master and 3 satellites scattered around the house and am usually parked by one of them. the hand sets are about the size of half a banana and all have speaker phone buttons so I don't have to hold them up to my ear - very handy. when out of my house, I have my cell phone in my shirt pocket. that phone is about half the size of my home phone sets. these battery operated chairs can fail at any instant and often I'm in a place I don't want to be stuck for any length of time without rescue. AZDAVE Eric W Rudd _c5sci97@gmail.com_ (mailto:c5sc...@gmail.com) - Original Message - From: _Candle_ (mailto:silverstre...@sbcglobal.net) To: _quad-list@eskimo.com_ (mailto:quad-list@eskimo.com) Sent: Wednesday, November 30, 2011 7:29 PM Subject: [QUAD-L] phones (I am trying to make sure that I put the right address in the post. If you get a message from me that seems like I should have sent it to the group instead, just let me know.) My question is about phones. Other than having a phone in every room (which we do other than the bathroom) I still have trouble getting to the phone when someone calls. We have an answering machine which gives me even a little more time, but I still get people hanging up thinking that I am asleep after having a bad night. What do some of the rest of you do? I saw a commercial where they did a parody of a commercial selling neck baskets and how that idea was bad. My thought was wonderful idea! I sew and had made a neck purse that was large enough to hold a small mp3 player. Now, I am honestly thinking of making a bigger one to hold the house phone as well as my cell phone. Who knows. I might just make a bag that holds everything that I might need to carry in our home. Candle Scars remind of us where we’ve been, they don’t have to dictate where we are going. ~David Rossi of Criminal Minds ***
Re: [QUAD-L] phones
I use wireless phones - one master and 3 satellites scattered around the house and am usually parked by one of them. the hand sets are about the size of half a banana and all have speaker phone buttons so I don't have to hold them up to my ear - very handy. when out of my house, I have my cell phone in my shirt pocket. that phone is about half the size of my home phone sets. these battery operated chairs can fail at any instant and often I'm in a place I don't want to be stuck for any length of time without rescue. AZDAVE Eric W Rudd _c5sci97@gmail.com_ (mailto:c5sc...@gmail.com) - Original Message - From: _Candle_ (mailto:silverstre...@sbcglobal.net) To: _quad-list@eskimo.com_ (mailto:quad-list@eskimo.com) Sent: Wednesday, November 30, 2011 7:29 PM Subject: [QUAD-L] phones (I am trying to make sure that I put the right address in the post. If you get a message from me that seems like I should have sent it to the group instead, just let me know.) My question is about phones. Other than having a phone in every room (which we do other than the bathroom) I still have trouble getting to the phone when someone calls. We have an answering machine which gives me even a little more time, but I still get people hanging up thinking that I am asleep after having a bad night. What do some of the rest of you do? I saw a commercial where they did a parody of a commercial selling neck baskets and how that idea was bad. My thought was wonderful idea! I sew and had made a neck purse that was large enough to hold a small mp3 player. Now, I am honestly thinking of making a bigger one to hold the house phone as well as my cell phone. Who knows. I might just make a bag that holds everything that I might need to carry in our home. Candle Scars remind of us where we’ve been, they don’t have to dictate where we are going. ~David Rossi of Criminal Minds ***
Re: [QUAD-L] Toe Nails
My leg would have kicked him right off his chair without and Novocain. My body knows when it is in pain no matter what I think. AZDAVE What some call health, if purchased by perpetual anxiety about diet, isn't much better than tedious disease. (http://www.quotationspage.com/quotes/George_Dennison_Prentice/) George Dennison Prentice In a message dated 11/29/2011 1:27:17 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, ddh...@sbcglobal.net writes: Yes, Dan--I never had any problems with my toe nails until after I became paralyzed--a podiatrist removed one big toenail and about a year later did a partial removal of the other-- very easy and painless done in his office due to getting ingrown toenail...this solved my problems with that many years ago.( he did numb the toes just in case, when he did it but said it probably was'nt needed due to the fact I probably would not feel or react to him removing them )Dan H. From: Dan d...@unh.edu To: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Tue, November 29, 2011 11:09:39 AM Subject: [QUAD-L] Toe Nails Have any of you had your toenails permanently removed? Dan Most people don't mind criticism as long as it's about someone else. -- Suzan L. Wiener
Re: [QUAD-L] Intimacy
I just read a book by a Navy Seal (Team 6) and the guy said you will never see a Seal in captivity or being bartered by a foreign nation - Seals will die before giving up. I thought, Damn, these guys might make 'good' quads. AZDAVE What some call health, if purchased by perpetual anxiety about diet, isn't much better than tedious disease. (http://www.quotationspage.com/quotes/George_Dennison_Prentice/) George Dennison Prentice In a message dated 11/29/2011 12:56:25 P.M. US Mountain Standard Tim, silverstre...@sbcglobal.net writes: Don, your Never give up! Reminds me of the movie Galaxy Quest where the commander always says Never give up, never surrender. Both make me want to be a stronger person. Candle Scars remind of us where we’ve been, they don’t have to dictate where we are going. ~David Rossi of Criminal Minds *** From: Don Price donpric...@yahoo.com To: Bobbie Humphreys bobbie...@aol.com; Quadius quad...@gmail.com Cc: quad-list quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Tuesday, November 29, 2011 1:21 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Intimacy Thanks for all the great, and very personal, postings about intimacy. I learn so much from all of you and appreciate the glimpse into your lives. Thanks for the reminder that intimacy means so much more than just sex. Intimacy can be a touch, a look, a few words or just a loving understanding between two people. For those of you who've found it; congratulations. For those of you still looking; don't give up. Never give up! Don. C5-6 Tempe, AZ
[QUAD-L] germaphobes
Does anyone here live with a germaphobe - or are you one? My son, whom I love to death, is living with us for a few years now and washes his hands incessantly. After he touches me, a paper, the dog, a dirty dish.. he washes his hands. When he cooks, he spends nearly half his time (ok maybe a third) washing his hands. I know that cleanliness is next to godliness, but sometimes he makes me feel like a rolling germ-bomb. He's a great kid, and I know this is better than the opposite but.. is it just me? AZDAVE What some call health, if purchased by perpetual anxiety about diet, isn't much better than tedious disease. (http://www.quotationspage.com/quotes/George_Dennison_Prentice/) George Dennison Prentice
Re: FW: [QUAD-L] Intimacy
My wife of 38 years now sleeps in a separate room. Between snoring, windows open, TV on all night, we decided we'd both be happier in our own space. Yes, the intimacy part of our union is pretty much in the past, but when we had it, it was good. Now it's more of a struggle just to survive over gravity, UTI's and food overdoses. The grand kids still brighten our days and some Scotch and sleeping pills are handy tools after dinner. I also taught school for about 4 years - I enjoyed the kids a lot - they are so inquisitive. :) AZDAVE = Dave O'Connell In a message dated 11/24/2011 3:50:37 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, lwillis82...@msn.com writes: I have been married since 1990, have two kids, and retired last year after 31 years of teaching high school English. I am c5 from a diving accident in 1971 at age 19. Until about 6 or 7 years ago my sex drive was relatively normal (for a quad). Since then it seems like my libido has just died. I mean desire, virility, ability -- the whole package has just gone down the drain. Needless to say it is very depressing and has just been a disaster for my beloved wife. She is more my nurse than my wife. I don't know if it is my medicine, my age, my decreasing vitality, or my mental state. I love my wife dearly, and the whole situation has just about thrown me down a black hole. Anyone else had this experience? Date: Thu, 24 Nov 2011 16:57:59 -0500 To: quad-list@eskimo.com From: d...@unh.edu Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Intimacy great story Dave! I wish I had one like it but alas no such luck. The closest I ever came to a relationship was the occasional hand job and a few girls that were not ashamed to show their naked bodies. From talking to my quad friends, that's about all we ever got. To me this is very sad but we were never in the right place at the right time. I once hired a stripper and I was amazed at her comfort level with me. Strangely, I was not aroused by her performance but rather had an admiration of her genuine sincerity. The fact that she was so comfortable being alone with me gave me a feeling of being -- finally -- an adult. An adult male something I really didn't have until that point. After she left, I felt liberated. I know it might sound strange but from that point on I had a great deal more confidence and self assurance.Maybe someday before I die I will have an experience akin to yours Dave. At 01:26 PM 11/24/2011, hellodav...@aol.com said something that elicited my response: I was injured at 19 - c3 incomplete, and have nearly normal touch sensations - hot and cold not so much. I was in a rehab ward with 6 other sci's all under 21 - 1 of whom had a sister in nursing school who would visit often. we told her to bring 6 friends next time and she did. they made our 6 month rehab much more bearable. Also. my p.t. was a 28 year old female who was very nice to all of us guys. 1 time she took me and 1 other (para) and his date to the drive in. Afterwards, she suggested we all spend the night at her trailer. Rick took the couch and she dragged me down the hall and into her bed. (I was much lighter then.) We spent the night determining just what worked and how well it did. by morning she said, I'm taking you back - you're killing me. it was wonderful to know all was not 'broken'. Since then - 1967 - I got married to a h.s. sweetheart, had 3 kids the old fashioned way, taught school, and had a 25 year career with Honeywell as a programmer. now my job is in India and I fool around on the PC all day trying to remember which happy hour is on which day, and getting a bigger quad belly every year. I wish everyone here a very blessed Thanks Giving and happy holidays with good friends and family. = What some call health, if purchased by perpetual anxiety about diet, isn't much better than tedious disease. (http://www.quotationspage.com/quotes/George_Dennison_Prentice/) George Dennison Prentice _Daveoconnell.com_ (http://daveoconnell.com/) = In a message dated 11/21/2011 1:28:38 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, donpric...@yahoo.com writes: I raised the sex question because when we discussed turning and positioning in bed the thought occurred to me that everyone does things differently, and we can learn so much from each other. I assume the same holds true for intimacy, and I know we're always open to information and suggestions. :) My interest in the subject is part personal curiousity and part professional interest as I do quite a bit of mentoring in my job. I have a million questions, but the first, and most basic, are: how has SCI affected your intimate relationships? Do you have a sex life? Do you [and your partner] find it
Re: [QUAD-L] Intimacy
I share your comfort with strippers, they are very sweet, friendly, curious, and gropely - until the green is gone. my take is that it is always a very good value for the money. The young nurses were a different breed. I would definitely encourage any young man with an CSI to locate a young nurse before he gives up. on intimacy. On the contrary, I find there are many women out there who show an 'interest' in quads - at least this one. it is always comforting when I come across one. Fear not, they are out there. AZDAVE = Dave O'Connell In a message dated 11/24/2011 2:58:11 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, d...@unh.edu writes: great story Dave! I wish I had one like it but alas no such luck. The closest I ever came to a relationship was the occasional hand job and a few girls that were not ashamed to show their naked bodies. From talking to my quad friends, that's about all we ever got. To me this is very sad but we were never in the right place at the right time. I once hired a stripper and I was amazed at her comfort level with me. Strangely, I was not aroused by her performance but rather had an admiration of her genuine sincerity. The fact that she was so comfortable being alone with me gave me a feeling of being -- finally -- an adult. An adult male something I really didn't have until that point. After she left, I felt liberated. I know it might sound strange but from that point on I had a great deal more confidence and self assurance.Maybe someday before I die I will have an experience akin to yours Dave. At 01:26 PM 11/24/2011, hellodav...@aol.com said something that elicited my response: I was injured at 19 - c3 incomplete, and have nearly normal touch sensations - hot and cold not so much. I was in a rehab ward with 6 other sci's all under 21 - 1 of whom had a sister in nursing school who would visit often. we told her to bring 6 friends next time and she did. they made our 6 month rehab much more bearable. Also. my p.t. was a 28 year old female who was very nice to all of us guys. 1 time she took me and 1 other (para) and his date to the drive in. Afterwards, she suggested we all spend the night at her trailer. Rick took the couch and she dragged me down the hall and into her bed. (I was much lighter then.) We spent the night determining just what worked and how well it did. by morning she said, I'm taking you back - you're killing me. it was wonderful to know all was not 'broken'. Since then - 1967 - I got married to a h.s. sweetheart, had 3 kids the old fashioned way, taught school, and had a 25 year career with Honeywell as a programmer. now my job is in India and I fool around on the PC all day trying to remember which happy hour is on which day, and getting a bigger quad belly every year. I wish everyone here a very blessed Thanks Giving and happy holidays with good friends and family. = What some call health, if purchased by perpetual anxiety about diet, isn't much better than tedious disease. (http://www.quotationspage.com/quotes/George_Dennison_Prentice/) George Dennison Prentice _Daveoconnell.com_ (http://daveoconnell.com/) = In a message dated 11/21/2011 1:28:38 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, donpric...@yahoo.com writes: I raised the sex question because when we discussed turning and positioning in bed the thought occurred to me that everyone does things differently, and we can learn so much from each other. I assume the same holds true for intimacy, and I know we're always open to information and suggestions. :) My interest in the subject is part personal curiousity and part professional interest as I do quite a bit of mentoring in my job. I have a million questions, but the first, and most basic, are: how has SCI affected your intimate relationships? Do you have a sex life? Do you [and your partner] find it fulfilling? How does your current lovelife compare with before your injury? [Keep in mind that your replies may be searchable through Google in the future, so don't write anything you'd be embarrassed to have searched.] I will answer my own questions to get the ball rolling: I was injured at age 18 and had not been sexually active before my injury. I realized quickly after my injury [c5-6 complete] that I could get a physiogenic erection [from touch] but not a psychogenic erection [from thought.] I had very reduced sensation in that area but the sensation I have is very nice. It took me many years post-injury to trust someone enough to get to the point of intimacy, but during college one of my female caregivers slipped into bed with me one night, removed my catheter and changed my life. I never guessed that with my reduced sensation I could climax, but I did.
Re: [QUAD-L] Intimacy
I was injured at 19 - c3 incomplete, and have nearly normal touch sensatio ns - hot and cold not so much. I was in a rehab ward with 6 other sci's all under 21 - 1 of whom had a sister in nursing school who would visit often. we told her to bring 6 friends next time and she did. they made our 6 month rehab much more bearable. Also. my p.t. was a 28 year old female who was very nice to all of us guys. 1 time she took me and 1 other (para) and his date to the drive in. Afterwards, she suggested we all spend the night at her trailer. Rick took the couch and she dragged me down the hall and into her bed. (I was much lighter then.) We spent the night determining just what worked and how well it did. by morning she said, I'm taking you back - you're killing me. it was wonderful to know all was not 'broken'. Since then - 1967 - I got married to a h.s. sweetheart, had 3 kids the old fashioned way, taught school, and had a 25 year career with Honeywell as a programmer. now my job is in India and I fool around on the PC all day trying to remember which happy hour is on which day, and getting a bigger quad belly every year. I wish everyone here a very blessed Thanks Giving and happy holidays with good friends and family. = What some call health, if purchased by perpetual anxiety about diet, isn't much better than tedious disease. (http://www.quotationspage.com/quotes/George_Dennison_Prentice/) George Dennison Prentice _Daveoconnell.com_ (http://daveoconnell.com/) = In a message dated 11/21/2011 1:28:38 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, donpric...@yahoo.com writes: I raised the sex question because when we discussed turning and positioning in bed the thought occurred to me that everyone does things differently, and we can learn so much from each other. I assume the same holds true for intimacy, and I know we're always open to information and suggestions. :) My interest in the subject is part personal curiousity and part professional interest as I do quite a bit of mentoring in my job. I have a million questions, but the first, and most basic, are: how has SCI affected your intimate relationships? Do you have a sex life? Do you [and your partner] find it fulfilling? How does your current lovelife compare with before your injury? [Keep in mind that your replies may be searchable through Google in the future, so don't write anything you'd be embarrassed to have searched.] I will answer my own questions to get the ball rolling: I was injured at age 18 and had not been sexually active before my injury. I realized quickly after my injury [c5-6 complete] that I could get a physiogenic erection [from touch] but not a psychogenic erection [from thought.] I had very reduced sensation in that area but the sensation I have is very nice. It took me many years post-injury to trust someone enough to get to the point of intimacy, but during college one of my female caregivers slipped into bed with me one night, removed my catheter and changed my life. I never guessed that with my reduced sensation I could climax, but I did. Not only that, but even with her doing all the 'work' I found that I could please my partner. From that moment on I felt I had regained a certain manliness that I thought was gone forever. I can't compare sex before and after SCI, but over the years I can say I've had very fulfilling intimate relationships. Don.
Re: [QUAD-L] panic attacks.
I have a fan and nyquil by my bed and a hospital bed so hopefully just sitting up and getting a good well, you know, will take care of me next time. azdave I am still determined to be cheerful and happy, in whatever situation I may be; for I have also learned from experience that the greater part of our happiness or misery depends upon our dispositions, and not upon our circumstances. _- Martha Washington Daveoconnell.com In a message dated 11/18/2011 3:17:16 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, wheelch...@aol.com writes: Thanks Dave, That might want to explain why several quads I know insist on having a fan blowing in their faces at night. Perhaps we just discovered another Quad-Quirk. Best Wishes In a message dated 11/18/2011 4:14:20 P.M. Central Standard Time, hellodav...@aol.com writes: I have had numerous panic attacks as well. the room is too small, all at night. I can't breathe, can't get out I hope I don't get trapped in one. I have to get up and go outside or sit in front of a fan on high for about an hour. then I use nyquil and ambien to pass out until am. what a terrible experience. completeness is the most differentiating between quads. I'm a c3/4 incomplete and realize from this list just how lucky I am. I could live alone but have no desire to do so. azdave _ (http://daveoconnell.com/) _In a message dated 11/18/2011 2:41:14 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, lwillis...@yahoo.com writes: I went through a spell four or five years ago with those very same symptoms. It felt like the ceiling and all four walls were closing in on me. I eventually found myself with full fledged panic attacks. It was horrible. I actually did sleep in my tilt chair for a few nights. This went on for nearly a year. The doc and I finally found a combination of drugs that calmed me down. I completely understand how he feels. Larry Willis Sent from my iPad Begin forwarded message: Resent-From: _ (http://daveoconnell.com/) _quad-list@eskimo.com_ (mailto:quad-list@eskimo.com) (http://daveoconnell.com/) _ From: _ (http://daveoconnell.com/) _wheelchair@aol.com_ (mailto:wheelch...@aol.com) (http://daveoconnell.com/) _ Date: November 18, 2011 3:55:22 PM EST To: _ (http://daveoconnell.com/) _ntpgrnmtn@aol.com_ (mailto:ntpgrn...@aol.com) _, _ (http://daveoconnell.com/) _quad-list@eskimo.com_ (mailto:quad-list@eskimo.com) (http://daveoconnell.com/) _ Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] sleep? _ (http://daveoconnell.com/) Greetings Nancy, I'm surprised that your son doesn't realize that his condition is quite normal, once he gets into bed and lacking the strength to position himself. Kind of like a fish out of water. The answer or resolves are not simple but must be tried n errored. Quads are so different. Not only by the level of injury, but also the effects and results differ greatly on those injured at the same level. Some may have biceps and no triceps. Others have triceps and no biceps. And then there are those with triceps on one arm and biceps on the other. Transfers and positioning are taught by OT in Rehab Hospitals and sometimes at home. Sometimes it happens and other times it was never meant to be. Is your son presently working with a Occupational Therapist, at home? Best Wishes In a message dated 11/18/2011 1:39:13 P.M. Central Standard Time, _ntpgrnmtn@aol.com_ (mailto:ntpgrn...@aol.com) _ writes:_ (http://daveoconnell.com/) My son is having a really hard time with the fact that once he is out of his chair in bed that he can't get up. Mind you he has an automatic adjustable bed. Wants to try sleeping in his chair. Needless to say...I will not let that happen if I have any sayhas anyone else had this overwhelming feeling. Can most of you sit up, reposition yourselves or transfer out of bed / Peace be with you Nancy P =
Re: [QUAD-L] Top Ten Enemies of the Quad
GRAVITY. A little is ok, but this is ridiculous. 1/10g might be nice. UTI bugs - pseudo-whatevers. azdave I am still determined to be cheerful and happy, in whatever situation I may be; for I have also learned from experience that the greater part of our happiness or misery depends upon our dispositions, and not upon our circumstances. _- Martha Washington Daveoconnell.com In a message dated 11/16/2011 10:47:35 A.M. US Mountain Standard Tim, donpric...@yahoo.com writes: Was thinking of this on my way in to work today. It's meant to be partly serious and partly humorous. I'm sure I missed a few; see what you think. Top Ten Enemies of the Quad: 10. Equipment failure [wheelchairs, elevators, etc.] 9. Nursing homes [warehousing] 8. Ignorance [ourselves and others] 7. Extreme cold or heat 6. Depression 5. Curbs [or stairs] 4. Drug Alcohol abuse 3. Respiratory infections 2. UTIs . . . . and the number one enemy of quads... . . . 1. Pressure sores _ (http://daveoconnell.com/)
Re: Fw: [QUAD-L] Top Ten Enemies of the Quad
cold - what's that? azdave I am still determined to be cheerful and happy, in whatever situation I may be; for I have also learned from experience that the greater part of our happiness or misery depends upon our dispositions, and not upon our circumstances. - Martha Washington Daveoconnell.com In a message dated 11/16/2011 2:37:02 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, wheelch...@aol.com writes: Someone missed a .. cold enema. Best Wishes In a message dated 11/16/2011 3:27:27 P.M. Central Standard Time, lwillis...@yahoo.com writes: A great list, guys. As a topper I would add: The combined effect of all the above. When it comes to quadism, the total misery is far greater than the sum of the pains. - Forwarded Message - From: hellodav...@aol.com hellodav...@aol.com To: donpric...@yahoo.com; quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Wednesday, November 16, 2011 1:58 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Top Ten Enemies of the Quad GRAVITY. A little is ok, but this is ridiculous. 1/10g might be nice. UTI bugs - pseudo-whatevers. azdave I am still determined to be cheerful and happy, in whatever situation I may be; for I have also learned from experience that the greater part of our happiness or misery depends upon our disposi_tions, and not upon our circumstances. _ (http://daveoconnell.com/) _- Martha Washington Daveoconnell.com In a message dated 11/16/2011 10:47:35 A.M. US Mountain Standard Tim, donpric...@yahoo.com writes: Was thinking of this on my way in to work today. It's meant to be partly serious and partly humorous. I'm sure I missed a few; see what you think. Top Ten Enemies of the Quad: 10. Equipment failure [wheelchairs, elevators, etc.] 9. Nursing homes [warehousing] 8. Ignorance [ourselves and others] 7. Extreme cold or heat 6. Depression 5. Curbs [or stairs] 4. Drug Alcohol abuse 3. Respiratory infections 2. UTIs . . . . and the number one enemy of quads... . . . 1. Pressure sores _ (http://daveoconnell.com/) (http://daveoconnell.com/)
Re: Fw: [QUAD-L] Top Ten Enemies of the Quad
funny - I'm a 3c quad - cold makes a colon spasm more than warm. more effective but no feeling of cold. azdave I am still determined to be cheerful and happy, in whatever situation I may be; for I have also learned from experience that the greater part of our happiness or misery depends upon our dispositions, and not upon our circumstances. _- Martha Washington Daveoconnell.com In a message dated 11/16/2011 3:29:39 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, wheelch...@aol.com writes: Unless you have experienced a cold enema in the hospital... you wouldn't know (smiling) To those who have... need I say more. Best Wishes In a message dated 11/16/2011 4:03:58 P.M. Central Standard Time, hellodav...@aol.com writes: cold - what's that? azdave I am still determined to be cheerful and happy, in whatever situation I may be; for I have also learned from experience that the greater part of our happiness or misery depends upon our dispositions, and not upon our circumstances. _ (http://daveoconnell.com/) - Martha Washington Daveoconnell.com In a message dated 11/16/2011 2:37:02 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, wheelch...@aol.com writes: Someone missed a .. cold enema. Best Wishes In a message dated 11/16/2011 3:27:27 P.M. Central Standard Time, lwillis...@yahoo.com writes: A great list, guys. As a topper I would add: The combined effect of all the above. When it comes to quadism, the total misery is far greater than the sum of the pains. - Forwarded Message - From: hellodav...@aol.com hellodav...@aol.com To: donpric...@yahoo.com; quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Wednesday, November 16, 2011 1:58 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Top Ten Enemies of the Quad GRAVITY. A little is ok, but this is ridiculous. 1/10g might be nice. UTI bugs - pseudo-whatevers. azdave I am still determined to be cheerful and happy, in whatever situation I may be; for I have also learned from experience that the greater part of our happiness or misery depends upon our disposi_tions, and not upon our circumstances. _ (http://daveoconnell.com/) _- Martha Washington Daveoconnell.com In a message dated 11/16/2011 10:47:35 A.M. US Mountain Standard Tim, donpric...@yahoo.com writes: Was thinking of this on my way in to work today. It's meant to be partly serious and partly humorous. I'm sure I missed a few; see what you think. Top Ten Enemies of the Quad: 10. Equipment failure [wheelchairs, elevators, etc.] 9. Nursing homes [warehousing] 8. Ignorance [ourselves and others] 7. Extreme cold or heat 6. Depression 5. Curbs [or stairs] 4. Drug Alcohol abuse 3. Respiratory infections 2. UTIs . . . . and the number one enemy of quads... . . . 1. Pressure sores _ (http://daveoconnell.com/) (http://daveoconnell.com/)
Re: [QUAD-L] rash
All we had on vacation was hemorrhoid(sp) cream - worked great. azdave I am still determined to be cheerful and happy, in whatever situation I may be; for I have also learned from experience that the greater part of our happiness or misery depends upon our dispositions, and not upon our circumstances. _- Martha Washington Daveoconnell.com In a message dated 11/16/2011 6:35:21 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, c5sc...@gmail.com writes: lol love it Ron the solutions for being a quad arent rocket science. haha Eric W Rudd _ (http://daveoconnell.com/) _c5sci97@gmail.com_ (mailto:c5sc...@gmail.com) (http://daveoconnell.com/) - Original Message - From: _RONALD L PRACHT_ (mailto:r.pra...@sbcglobal.net) (http://daveoconnell.com/) To: _quad-list@eskimo.com_ (mailto:quad-list@eskimo.com) (http://daveoconnell.com/) Sent: Wednesday, November 16, 2011 7:31 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] rash Sitting in your chair with your legs together is one factor in the equation, the other factors are underwear tightness, type of pants and the boys not squashed betwwen legs. I think that if I had a severe rash I would try different antifungal creams and lay in the bed with my legs somewhat apartmaybe get a lil fan and blow it betweem there for a bit each day. The best advice I was even given as a quad was from my rehab doc, he told me Ron the solutions for being a quad arent rocket science. haha ron c7 --- On Wed, 11/16/11, pau...@comcast.net pau...@comcast.net wrote: From: pau...@comcast.net pau...@comcast.net Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] rash To: RONALD L PRACHT r.pra...@sbcglobal.net Cc: quad-list@eskimo.com Date: Wednesday, November 16, 2011, 6:44 PM Thank you for your reply.I make sure my beautiful aids wash me in my groin area and I sleep in my birthday suit.I am a big guy(weight).Do you think sitting in wheelchair with legs together can be an issue? Thank you! Paul From: RONALD L PRACHT r.pra...@sbcglobal.net To: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Wednesday, November 16, 2011 7:28:48 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] rash Im not sure of the best cream, but you need some sort of anti fungal. The best treatment in the future is preventionin the shower you have to wash between your legs and let the water run awhile through your legs. Always pull you balls up and underwear out to get air down there. Before you sleep pull underwear down a bit and pull boys out from between legs. ron c7 --- On Wed, 11/16/11, pau...@comcast.net pau...@comcast.net wrote: From: pau...@comcast.net pau...@comcast.net Subject: [QUAD-L] rash To: quad-list@eskimo.com Date: Wednesday, November 16, 2011, 6:20 PM Hi All, C5/6 quad here! Life is great! Anyway,I have a severe red rash in groin area.Anyone have any ideas how to treat it,powders,etc...I have been using Desitin and a cream called Triple Paste to no avail.Will have to see a doctor soon. Thank you! Paul
Re: [QUAD-L] It's my Birthday
keep going girl - congrats. azdave I am still determined to be cheerful and happy, in whatever situation I may be; for I have also learned from experience that the greater part of our happiness or misery depends upon our dispositions, and not upon our circumstances. _- Martha Washington Daveoconnell.com In a message dated 11/16/2011 3:30:52 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, wheelch...@aol.com writes: Congrats Bobbie! I hope you received... just enough. Best Wishes In a message dated 11/16/2011 4:26:28 P.M. Central Standard Time, bobbie...@aol.com writes: Hi Everybody, Yesterday I was 56 in my chair 38 and with the love of my life 29 years! Bobbie Sent from my iPad _ (http://daveoconnell.com/)
Re: [QUAD-L] Alcohol block
don't spasms require nerve axons to operate? the explanation given to me was the sensory signal travel up to the break and jump across to the motor nerves. I also have hyper active reflexes - you don't want to be whacking me in the knee if you are in front of me. I told the nurse to get the blood sample from my foot - now THAT was funny. I nearly kicked her over. azdave How many times is it appropriate to say What? before you just nod and smile because you still didn't hear or understand a word they said? Daveoconnell.com In a message dated 11/9/2011 6:35:02 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time, swl...@gmail.com writes: The possibility of ruining the chances of a cure has crossed my mind. But, have recently learned that following a spinal cord injury, all the axons below the level of injury are dead and gone within a few months. If a cure came along, the spinal cord would have to regenerate not only through the injury site, but all the way to the bottom, something I just don't see happening. If my injury was acute I wouldn't consider it, but chronic... I've heard a lot of people had it done back in the 80s, but it's not very common anymore? On 11/8/11, gah17...@aol.com gah17...@aol.com wrote: Hi, I had an a/b in 1967 and knowing what I know now, I would do the same thing again. Although pain was not in issue, spasms were. My legs were drawn up in a fetal position and all attempts to keep my legs straight had failed. After the alcohol block I lost all feeling b_elow the block, but my legs relaxed and I do not have any problems with spasms. That is a gift. One issue, once you have had an alcohol block, your spine is dead. If a cure were found there would be no reversing. On the other hand, if a cure did come up, would it benefit you or has your body deteriorated so much through the years. Pain and spasms take their toll, pain can lead to depression and take away your ability to concentrate. Thanks, Glenn Henry _ (http://daveoconnell.com/)
[QUAD-L] FALL 2011 TRIP TO mICH.
I just got home from a 3 ½ week road trip with my wife and 35 yr old son. We drove from phoenix AZ to Whitehall Michigan to Cleveland, to Knoxville to St. Louis and then back home. My son had to lift me out of my manual char each time and then just tip me back in from the van to the chair. I had to be pulled up 7 stairs in Knoxville – which I did only once, and legs lifted into beds each night. It was a very long time on the road of about 4500 miles with not nearly enough time visiting friends at the stops. Our longest day was 500 miles and we had 7 of those – the others were about 350. The next time, I will use a ramp van – I just didn't trust mine for such a long road trip. We took the wife’s 2000 Olds Silhouette van very much like my dodge. The car ran great getting 25 mpg and I didn't make any big messes anywhere – under achievement was more of a problem in my southern hemisphere – but all was ok in the big picture. I worried lots about many things, most of which didn't happen or happened and I lived through them. I will enjoy hearing of the other trips mentioned by others here. AZDAVE
Re: [QUAD-L] Web Page Builder
Early Netscape has a pretty good GUI interface as does MS Word and MS Front Page. AZDAVE In a message dated 10/2/2011 1:05:47 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, g...@eskimo.com writes: Anyone know a good web page builder program? I looked at one called Cute, but it looks like you can't name your sub pages, it just adds letters and numbers. I need it to be pretty easy. Thanks, Greg
Re: [QUAD-L] Music therapy?
music therapy is more of a WHERE to me. even heavy metal sounds good in the right atmosphere! azdave (currently in KY. ) In a message dated 10/1/2011 1:49:51 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, steve.olda...@comcast.net writes: Hi Bobbie, Music IS therapy to me, but what exactly is music therapy? Steve - C4, 23 years -Original Message- From: Bobbie Humphreys [mailto:bobbie...@aol.com] Sent: Friday, September 30, 2011 9:52 AM To: Quad-list@eskimo.com Subject: [QUAD-L] Music therapy? Hi All, Has anybody ever gone through music therapy? Bobbie Sent from my iPad
Re: [QUAD-L] First Posting
loud and clear, Philip. azdave In a message dated 10/1/2011 1:46:42 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, p-we...@ihug.co.nz writes: Hi All I'm a long time 'lurker' on the list. I'll see if I've got the correct address before introducing myself. Best Philip D Wells 280 Paora Road RD 37 Okato Taranaki New Zealand 4381 p-we...@ihug.co.nz
Re: [QUAD-L] Hi From New Zealand
I'm finding the ol' number 2 is giving me the biggest challenge in traveling. a good helper is a must. azdave In a message dated 10/1/2011 2:23:51 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, p-we...@ihug.co.nz writes: Hi Fellow List Members I've been on this list for quite a long period now but don't often post. My name is Philip Wells, I'm a C5 complete Quad, aged 47. My injury was in 1979 from a rugby game when I suffered a double dislocation of C4,5 6. I live in a rural province of New Zealand called Taranaki, on my parents dairy farm. I worked for 20 after my accident as an Analyst/Programmer for a small software development firm in a nearby town. Nowdays my health is not really up to full time work so im in semi retirement. To give you an idea of the bits and pieces that enable me to live as independantly as I can, here's my 'stuff'. I've got a Quickie 626 SE powerchair, which I love for all sorts of reasons. I have a 1996 Chevrolet G20 van with a 4 lowered floor and a Ricon rear mounted hoist. I sit on a Roho quattro cushion, which I find really good, not having spent a day on bed rest for many years. My interests are art, sport, music, the politic's of disability, motor horse racing. Life has taken an exciting twist recently as my parents are shouting my whole family (8 adults, 6 kids) to Disneyland in California for a week. Can't wait, and im hopefuil of picking up a few hints from you all to make my trip a little easier. But without getting too carried away, hi to you all. Best philip
Re: [QUAD-L] new wheelchair man
my Dodge Caravan has a slightly smaller access opening (30x53 instead of 36x56) , I'm slightly narrower at 60 instead of 64, but I'm longer at 87 instead of 81.5. All other measurements are within an inch of the MV-1. I have never bought a NEW van but I think they start around 40-45k. I don't understand all the fuss. azdave In a message dated 9/2/2011 5:48:47 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time, wheelch...@aol.com writes: Let me clarify that. The Florida investment group did not purchase the AM General Factory in South Bend, IN. They did contract with AM General to build these units for them, using Ford motors. Even though Vehicle Production Group has been around for more then 5 years and changing their designs. It wasn't until the summer of last year that they got enough small orders to schedule production in Oct or Nov of 2010. You can google to see the MV-1 yourself and judge. Best Wishes In a message dated 9/1/2011 11:17:03 P.M. Central Daylight Time, quad...@gmail.com writes: You got it right here wheelchair. One of the things I failed to mention was that the gentleman told me they had purchased an old Humvee plant. So that sounds like what he was talking about, but he said it was being marketed to the disabled for a price around $42,000. Maybe I can do more research. Quadius On Thu_, Sep 1, 2011 at 9:32 PM, _ (http://daveoconnell.com/) _wheelchair@aol.com_ (mailto:wheelch...@aol.com) __ (http://daveoconnell.com/) wrote: That could also be a Florida Group that has been around more then 5 years and trying to break into the commercial Taxi and Transport Industry. The company's name escape me now but I will have more info tomorrow. I know production began last October at the Old Humvie Factory in South Bend. No costs have been provided on the vehicle, but it is not being marketed as a consumer vehicle. The Taxi Industry doesn't like this new design because repair parts and components must be purchased directly from the manufacturer which controls the price. Taxi companies like to purchase their parts and components from the open markets. Best Wishes In a message dated 9/1/2011 6:28:14 P.M. Central Daylight Time, _quadius@gmail.com_ (mailto:quad...@gmail.com) _ writes:_ (http://daveoconnell.com/) While I was having a discussion with a wheelchair technician today he mentioned a new vehicle which he saw as a mobility show last month. He was really enthusiastic about the vehicle because it has been completely engineered for people in wheelchairs. According to him, it is an American company that is building the vehicles solely for the disabled community. I would provide you with more information, but I cannot figure out what the company is or get a look at the van. He could not room of the name, but thought I could find it on the Internet. If anybody finds out, please let us all know. Two things he did mention were that the vehicle has normal clearance and all of the conversion companies don't like the vehicle. I'm not an engineer, but I suspect they realize it or when this thing gets on the market that it's going to cut in to their profits significantly. According to this gentleman the van is cheaper than the modified vans. Quadius
Re: [QUAD-L] FDA OKs Botox For Urinary Trouble
_http://www.rttnews.com/Content/BiotechStory.aspx?Id=1699348Category=FDAPan el_ (http://www.rttnews.com/Content/BiotechStory.aspx?Id=1699348Category=FDAPanel) (RTTNews) - Allergan Inc. (AGN: _News _ (http://www.rttnews.com/SymbolSearch.aspx?Symbol=AGN) ), said Wednesday the FDA has approved Botox for the treatment of urinary incontinence due to bladder muscle over-activity associated with a neurologic condition. The approval marks the seventh medical use of Botox in the United States market. Allergan said urinary incontinence (bladder leakage) due to detrusor (bladder muscle) over-activity in patients with MS or SCI is a chronic condition affecting approximately 340,000 people in the United States. People living with MS develop lesions on the spinal cord, while people who sustain a spinal cord injury have irreversible nerve damage, resulting in the inability of the spinal cord and bladder to communicate effectively. As a result, the bladder muscle involuntarily contracts, increasing the pressure in the bladder and decreasing the volume of urine the bladder can hold, which causes the individual to leak urine frequently and unexpectedly. I keep some people's phone numbers in my phone just so I know not to answer when they call. _Daveoconnell.com In a message dated 8/24/2011 2:02:11 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, whe...@cvn.net writes: Anybody know how it helps? Derrick W FDA OKs Botox For Urinary Trouble Allergan Inc.'s (AGN) Botox drug received Food and Drug Administration approval to treat urinary incontinence in patients with neurologic conditions such as spinal-cord injury and multiple sclerosis. The wrinkle-fighting drug has FDA approval for cosmetic use and for treating various medical issues. Allergan last year won approval to sell the drug as a treatment for chronic migraine headaches. The company recently received a positive opinion from Irish regulators regarding the use of Botox for incontinence related to neurologic issues, which the company has said it considers important to winning approval in 14 European _ (http://daveoconnell.com/)
Re: [QUAD-L] Kneeling system
My '01 Caravan kneeler was just fine until a rear shock lost all it's fluid in the driveway. Now it clunks going over bumps but is ok otherwise. I never use the kneeler - figured it would break and be unavailable if I needed it. I never have. azdave The key to everything is patience. You get the chicken by hatching the egg, not smashing it. _Daveoconnell.com_ (http://daveoconnell.com/) In a message dated 7/30/2011 11:28:11 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time, diannal...@aol.com writes: In a message dated 7/27/2011 5:34:02 PM Eastern Daylight Time, g...@eskimo.com writes: I have a question for those who have vans with ramps and a kneeling system. When I bought my van used it had a kneeling system with an air bag. The guy said if the van ever felt really extra bumpy, there is a lever in the back under a panel. To switch it on/off. Or something like that. Anyone know what this might be for? Mine is on the dash for the kneeling system (on/off) I keep it on all the time. Braun entervan.
Re: [QUAD-L] How hot is it by you?
I have 111 here in Glendale AZ - just w of Phoenix - with 7% humidity. When you spit, it doesn't hit the ground. azdave The key to everything is patience. You get the chicken by hatching the egg, not smashing it. _Daveoconnell.com_ (http://daveoconnell.com/) In a message dated 7/22/2011 2:49:48 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, lwillis82...@msn.com writes: It is 98 in the shade here in old Kaintuck. Heat index 114. Ow, wow, ouch, wouch, burn! Sent from my iPad Begin forwarded message: Resent-From: _quad-list@eskimo.com_ (mailto:quad-list@eskimo.com) From: Bobbie Humphreys _bobbie299@aol.com_ (mailto:bobbie...@aol.com) Date: July 22, 2011 2:43:23 AM EDT To: _quad-list@eskimo.com_ (mailto:quad-list@eskimo.com) _quad-list@eskimo.com_ (mailto:quad-list@eskimo.com) Subject: [QUAD-L] How hot is it by you? I living in Mid-Northern New Jersey and at 2:00 it is 95 degrees in the shade. Bobbie Sent from my iPad =
Re: [QUAD-L] How hot is it by you?
no, no, no... shake the crusty stuff out in the am and with a little right guard, you're ok for another day. azdave The key to everything is patience. You get the chicken by hatching the egg, not smashing it. _Daveoconnell.com_ (http://daveoconnell.com/) In a message dated 7/22/2011 5:36:53 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, wheelch...@aol.com writes: Love it! I also hear you don't have to change your underwear each day like we do up North (smiling) Best Wishes In a message dated 7/22/2011 5:32:59 P.M. Central Daylight Time, hellodav...@aol.com writes: I have 111 here in Glendale AZ - just w of Phoenix - with 7% humidity. When you spit, it doesn't hit the ground. azdave The key to everything is patience. You get the chicken by hatching the egg, not smashing it. _Daveoconnell.com_ (http://daveoconnell.com/) In a message dated 7/22/2011 2:49:48 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, lwillis82...@msn.com writes: It is 98 in the shade here in old Kaintuck. Heat index 114. Ow, wow, ouch, wouch, burn! Sent from my iPad Begin forwarded message: Resent-From: _quad-list@eskimo.com_ (mailto:quad-list@eskimo.com) From: Bobbie Humphreys _bobbie299@aol.com_ (mailto:bobbie...@aol.com) Date: July 22, 2011 2:43:23 AM EDT To: _quad-list@eskimo.com_ (mailto:quad-list@eskimo.com) _quad-list@eskimo.com_ (mailto:quad-list@eskimo.com) Subject: [QUAD-L] How hot is it by you? I living in Mid-Northern New Jersey and at 2:00 it is 95 degrees in the shade. Bobbie Sent from my iPad =
Re: [QUAD-L] How hot is it by you?
flight charts go to 120f - sorry, after that, take a cab azdave The key to everything is patience. You get the chicken by hatching the egg, not smashing it. _Daveoconnell.com_ (http://daveoconnell.com/) In a message dated 7/22/2011 4:17:44 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, rhvsh...@pacbell.net writes: A friend of mine was flying from NY, to San Francisco via Southwest--had a connection in Phoenix, in July. It was 120 degrees (how do you make the degree symbol with word on a Mac?)-- so hot that the air was too thin (hot air expands and is thinner--heat made the air density the same as if it was 12,000 feet) bottom line--a 737 couldn't take off in that heat. All flights were grounded until the next day when it was a chilly 110 degrees... Bob V On Jul 22, 2011, at 4:08 PM, Steve Oldaker wrote: A friend of mine used to live in Scottsdale, Arizona. I asked him how the weather was one time during the summer. He said the projected high that day was 115°, but it was a dry heat so it only felt like 110°. J Steve - C4, 23 years From: _hellodaveoc@aol.com_ (mailto:hellodav...@aol.com) [mailto:hellodav...@aol.com] Sent: Friday, July 22, 2011 6:33 PM To: _lwillis82153@msn.com_ (mailto:lwillis82...@msn.com) ; _quad-list@eskimo.com_ (mailto:quad-list@eskimo.com) Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] How hot is it by you? I have 111 here in Glendale AZ - just w of Phoenix - with 7% humidity. When you spit, it doesn't hit the ground. azdave The key to everything is patience. You get the chicken by hatching the egg, not smashing it. _Daveoconnell.com_ (http://daveoconnell.com/) In a message dated 7/22/2011 2:49:48 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, _lwillis82153@msn.com_ (mailto:lwillis82...@msn.com) writes: It is 98 in the shade here in old Kaintuck. Heat index 114. Ow, wow, ouch, wouch, burn! Sent from my iPad Begin forwarded message: Resent-From: _quad-list@eskimo.com_ (mailto:quad-list@eskimo.com) From: Bobbie Humphreys _bobbie299@aol.com_ (mailto:bobbie...@aol.com) Date: July 22, 2011 2:43:23 AM EDT To: _quad-list@eskimo.com_ (mailto:quad-list@eskimo.com) _quad-list@eskimo.com_ (mailto:quad-list@eskimo.com) Subject: [QUAD-L] How hot is it by you? I living in Mid-Northern New Jersey and at 2:00 it is 95 degrees in the shade. Bobbie Sent from my iPad = =
Re: [QUAD-L] How hot is it by you?
yes, and 123 only feels like 115...? azdave The key to everything is patience. You get the chicken by hatching the egg, not smashing it. _Daveoconnell.com_ (http://daveoconnell.com/) In a message dated 7/22/2011 4:08:18 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, steve.olda...@comcast.net writes: A friend of mine used to live in Scottsdale, Arizona. I asked him how the weather was one time during the summer. He said the projected high that day was 115°, but it was a dry heat so it only felt like 110°. J Steve - C4, 23 years From: hellodav...@aol.com [mailto:hellodav...@aol.com] Sent: Friday, July 22, 2011 6:33 PM To: lwillis82...@msn.com; quad-list@eskimo.com Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] How hot is it by you? I have 111 here in Glendale AZ - just w of Phoenix - with 7% humidity. When you spit, it doesn't hit the ground. azdave The key to everything is patience. You get the chicken by hatching the egg, not smashing it. _Daveoconnell.com_ (http://daveoconnell.com/) In a message dated 7/22/2011 2:49:48 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, lwillis82...@msn.com writes: It is 98 in the shade here in old Kaintuck. Heat index 114. Ow, wow, ouch, wouch, burn! Sent from my iPad Begin forwarded message: Resent-From: _quad-list@eskimo.com_ (mailto:quad-list@eskimo.com) From: Bobbie Humphreys _bobbie299@aol.com_ (mailto:bobbie...@aol.com) Date: July 22, 2011 2:43:23 AM EDT To: _quad-list@eskimo.com_ (mailto:quad-list@eskimo.com) _quad-list@eskimo.com_ (mailto:quad-list@eskimo.com) Subject: [QUAD-L] How hot is it by you? I living in Mid-Northern New Jersey and at 2:00 it is 95 degrees in the shade. Bobbie Sent from my iPad =
Re: [QUAD-L] Has Silas's Computer Been Hit By A Worm
change your password. The key to everything is patience. You get the chicken by hatching the egg, not smashing it. _Daveoconnell.com_ (http://daveoconnell.com/) In a message dated 7/20/2011 10:54:51 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time, silas...@live.com writes: Don’t open any email from me, trying to figure it out! From: Eric W Rudd [mailto:c5sc...@gmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, July 20, 2011 1:51 PM To: quad-list@eskimo.com Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Has Silas's Computer Been Hit By A Worm yep Eric W Rudd _c5sci97@gmail.com_ (mailto:c5sc...@gmail.com) - Original Message - From: _wheelchair@aol.com_ (mailto:wheelch...@aol.com) To: _quad-list@eskimo.com_ (mailto:quad-list@eskimo.com) Sent: Wednesday, July 20, 2011 12:46 PM Subject: [QUAD-L] Has Silas's Computer Been Hit By A Worm In a message dated 7/20/2011 12:41:53 P.M. Central Daylight Time, _silas-14@live.com_ (mailto:silas...@live.com) writes: _http://www.primahome.de/modules/Search/disco20.htm_ (http://www.primahome.de/modules/Search/disco20.htm) =
Re: [QUAD-L] July 10
congrats on the long trip. azdave c3-44 yrs. I hate when I just miss a call by the last ring (Hello? Hello?), but when I immediately call back, it rings nine times and goes to voice mail. What did you do after I didn't answer? Drop the phone and run away? _Dave In a message dated 7/10/2011 9:24:43 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time, gah17...@aol.com writes: Gee, I was working in Photoshop and I notice the date of my picture modifications,, July 10. 45 years ago, it was 95 degrees and I went to a pool. The rest is history. 45 years, Way Cool man! Glenn _ (http://daveoconnell.com/)
Re: [QUAD-L] sweet-n-sour
Lindaf, Yes, we will be traveling in a minivan. Should be interesting with 3 adults, 3 dogs and a w/c.My son helped me modify my tippy chair so I could move with the back slightly reclined. The factory setting was set tilted too straight up for me so we tipped the controller. It evidently has a gravity activated limiter so we tipped the limiter. I tried tipping it while parked pointed up my front ramp and found I couldn't tip back forward enough to move off the ramp. I'm glad my son was there to lift the back of the chair off the ground so I could reengage the drive controls. It's always good to experiment with a friend - this includes trips on 'new' paths around your neighborhood. azdave _http://www.users.qwest.net/~daveoc/Rtippy-mod.JPG_ (http://www.users.qwest.net/~daveoc/Rtippy-mod.JPG) In a message dated 6/28/2011 3:21:14 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, linda...@comcast.net writes: Hey Dave, You had an old w/c van that went to the dump? Looks like someone would have bought the lift. Are you gonna make your cross country trip in your mini van? That should be soon, right? Good luck on your travels a safe trip. Lindaf From: wheelch...@aol.com To: hellodav...@aol.com, quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Saturday, June 25, 2011 7:57:55 AM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] sweet-n-sour Now isn't that amazing Dave. Best Wishes In a message dated 6/24/2011 10:31:27 P.M. Central Daylight Time, hellodav...@aol.com writes: I can't believe how silent this group got after my 'lucky me' post. the follow up is the bargain chair I got was used by a cigarette posing as a quad leaving a total ash tray for a chair. (my friend said, 'shut up' and be glad the mechanics are good - it still sits on my patio - airing out). the van deal never saw any real cash and has gone away - easy come, easy go, evidently no one needs a w/c van here in Feenix. the picture is of an indoor / outdoor thermometer I stuck in my home a/c vent - I've seldom seen the vent temp above the room temp except when the unit 1st starts up. at least we never have snow.:-) azdave _http://www.users.qwest.net/~daveoc/june24-ac.jpg_ (http://www.users.qwest.net/~daveoc/june24-ac.jpg)
[QUAD-L] Bargains on C.L.
I found some excellent bargains today on Craigslist. My year old (to me) TDX5 died a while back and it will be a month before I can even get it in to a dealer to diagnose the problem.I found a 1 year old Quantum 600 tippy rocket on Craigslist for $500 here in town - less than the cost of 1 new motor for the old one, AND 3 four inch, quad chamber air cushions for $100 total. The rockets sell retail for over $20,000 (yes twenty G's) and the cushions retail for $1,500 each. All in all, a good day.On top of that, I sold the big blue van for $4,000. I feel that after 44 years - the karmic gods are finally smiling a little - or looked away for a few minutes at least. I wish you all a bit of my good luck - maybe I should buy a lotto ticket? Dave
[QUAD-L] buying drugs straight out
I'm on SSDI for 3 years now and have just activated my Medicare coverage - what a confusing mess. I have been looking at supplemental coverage and standard Medicare coverage and am slowly understanding my needs. The real cost of drugs is an important thing to know, I found the biggest help with prices at _http://www.healthwarehouse.com/_ (http://www.healthwarehouse.com/)This website was an eye opener for me since most of my drugs are cheaper for me to buy outright than to get under insurance co-pays. For the price of 10 Levaquin, I can buy 1,671 Amoxicillin - sure I need 4 a day so 10 Levaquin days = 417 Amoxicillin days. AZDAVE
Re: [QUAD-L] table top hand bike
It probably buys a few Cadillacs and steaks as well, not to mention people NEED dme AND ins will pay - an expensive combo. azdave In a message dated 6/7/2011 1:19:43 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, wheelch...@aol.com writes: I remember both Steven Petrofsky and his wife when she walked down the aisle to marry. Back then Petrofsky was still known in the Rehab Community and among his peers as Frankenstein, because of a protocol he called FES. As you and I have read, there are other products much cheaper and that is the way the industry goes. I personally can't justify the price, but I don't know the engineering, design, manufacturing and retail costs of that product. I am sure profits go back into further research. I hope. Best Wishes In a message dated 6/7/2011 2:15:54 P.M. Central Daylight Time, todd.daughe...@gmail.com writes: We are talking about hand cycles here, not something like computerized functional electronic stim bikes, or the likes. I don't buy the research and engineering costs argument in this case. There is nothing 'new' about this technology, if you even want to call it that. It is chain driven with magnetic resistance. Some may have fancy digital displays or whatever, but 1,500.00? These people should have their necks broken I ran my own rehab research center for several years with Steven Petrofsky that included all of the latest FES and adapted equipment. These prices are inflated not necessarily to hurt the disabled consumer, rather to bilk the insurance and medicare for max dollars. On Tue, Jun 7, 2011 at 2:46 PM, _wheelchair@aol.com_ (mailto:wheelch...@aol.com) wrote: Research and Technology, cost money. Engineering and manufacturing such device comes with so many risks. Consider that if it was that easy, there would be so many copy cats of the product for much cheaper. So much is not designed for the disAbled, but rather modified so that one can use it differently from others. Best Wishes In a message dated 6/7/2011 1:10:18 P.M. Central Daylight Time, _rcq@sockets.com_ (mailto:r...@sockets.com) writes: I bought a Magneciser for about $150 that I like very much. _http://www.amazon.com/Chattanooga-Magneciser-Arm-Pedal-Exerciser/dp/B003YR6 DDE/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8qid=1307469804sr=8-1_ (http://www.amazon.com/Chattanooga-Magneciser-Arm-Pedal-Exerciser/dp/B003YR6DDE/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8qid=130 7469804sr=8-1) My only complaint is that one strap broke after about a year. p.s. It is sad how so-o-o-o many companies seek to profit off the disabled and infirm. At 12:15 PM 6/7/2011, Todd Daugherty wrote: I am looking around for a hand cycle that will fit on a table and they are all over $800? wtf is the matter with these people?
Re: [QUAD-L] E100-open or short in controller or motor
Thanks W, I was thinking we should plug a computer in to it soon and see what the software will tell us besides which motor we unplugged.There aren't many moving parts we can fiddle with. The simpler, the better in my book - most of all I value dependability. azdave In a message dated 6/7/2011 10:11:06 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time, wheelch...@aol.com writes: Keep in mind that Quantum Wheelchairs are hand build in PA. Unlike the Jet and Jazzy Series which are mass produced in China, the Quantum Series are different. The software for the Quantum is unique and can fault very easily. You can also try this. Send an email directly to Mark Smith- Product Manager at Pride: _MSmith@pridemobility.com_ (mailto:msm...@pridemobility.com) with the serial number of your chair and the closest provider that authorized to service the Quantum Series. Not all Pride Dealers are Quantum Certified. Motor tests are easy, but the controller may require updated programming. E100, is a software error. Best Wishes In a message dated 6/7/2011 12:06:07 P.M. Central Daylight Time, hellodav...@aol.com writes: cute - I bought it from craigs list - he said call a dealer where a motor costs more than the chair did. azdave In a message dated 6/6/2011 8:36:02 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, wheelch...@aol.com writes: Most of the error codes under 200 are software codes. Sometime, just turning the unit off will reset the controller. If it continues to happen, contact your provider. Best Wishes In a message dated 6/6/2011 9:32:44 P.M. Central Daylight Time, hellodav...@aol.com writes: Does anyone here have a hint about what this error is on a TDX5 Quantum? I was just sitting there - honest. then the error code read E100 - open or short in controller or motor - I'm thinking that covers a lot of territory so we're taking it apart piece be piece. Bummer! _http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10150265151167429.373129.630587428 notif_t=photo_album_comment_ (http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10150265151167429.373129.630587428notif_t=photo_album_comment) azdave
[QUAD-L] E100-open or short in controller or motor
Does anyone here have a hint about what this error is on a TDX5 Quantum? I was just sitting there - honest. then the error code read E100 - open or short in controller or motor - I'm thinking that covers a lot of territory so we're taking it apart piece be piece. Bummer! _http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10150265151167429.373129.630587428 notif_t=photo_album_comment_ (http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10150265151167429.373129.630587428notif_t=photo_album_comment) azdave
[QUAD-L] I love Google Earth
look at the maps of earthquakes around Japan. this should NOT have been such a big surprise. D _http://www.users.qwest.net/~daveoc/japan-eq.jpg_ (http://www.users.qwest.net/~daveoc/japan-eq.jpg) _http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g5l3n4I1S6M_ (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g5l3n4I1S6M) _http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w3AdFjklR50_ (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w3AdFjklR50) _http://www.zdnet.com/blog/seo/japan-tsunami-videos-footage-you-have-to-see- to-believe/2567_ (http://www.zdnet.com/blog/seo/japan-tsunami-videos-footage-you-have-to-see-to-believe/2567)
[QUAD-L] If you don't like the mandate, earn less money
President Obama's solicitor general, defending the national health care law on Wednesday, told a federal appeals court that Americans who didn't like the individual mandate could always avoid it by choosing to earn less money. If we’re going to play that game, I think that game can be played here as well, Sutton interjected, “That wasn’t in a single speech given in Congress about this...the idea that the solution if you don’t like it is make a little less money.” Read more at the Washington Examiner: _http://washingtonexaminer.com/blogs/beltway-confidential/2011/06/obama-soli citor-general-if-you-dont-mandate-earn-less-money_ (http://washingtonexaminer.com/blogs/beltway-confidential/2011/06/obama-solicitor-general-if-you-dont -mandate-earn-less-money)
Re: [QUAD-L] Hi Hitler
you guys try this - tell me what happens. azdave In a message dated 5/27/2011 10:15:54 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time, hosnialkha...@hotmail.com writes: HOSNI AL-KHATIB has sent you a link to a blog: Hi Hitler Blog: BRAVEHEART Post: Hi Hitler Link: _http://hkbraveheart.blogspot.com/2011/05/hi-hitler.html_ (http://hkbraveheart.blogspot.com/2011/05/hi-hitler.html) -- Powered by Blogger http://www.blogger.com/
[QUAD-L] 44 behind me
I am ssooo glad I don't have a crystal ball. My son said about Marine boot camp, it wasn't all THAT bad, but I wouldn't want to do it again. My best friend dug me out about a year post, and carried me UP to a party on the 2nd floor and then back DOWN again afterwards. I grew up with him and then he moved from Michigan to Arizona a few years after I did. I can't hardly describe how much 'easier' this whole thing has been with the help of a wild best friend from childhood. This list has been about my second best friend as you all have taught me a bunch of humility AND appreciation for just how easy I have had it. I am a fairly high functioning incomplete c3 who traveled by way of manual chair and brute force (everything being relative of course) and an attitude of 'git outta my way' since 1967, and find it very frustrating to see how things are getting more difficult as time passes. I have been pretty independent and the slide is pretty depressing. I'm going to try a cross country trip by van this summer with my wife and son, and I have low confidence of it being a complete success. Showers, BP programs, accessibility - all these things just seem overwhelming now. I imagine I'll make it back here safely, but the anticipation is making for many sleepless nights. I would like to express my gratitude to all of you real quads and I hope to share some funny stories and pictures of my trip. I'm on Facebook and will be attempting communications with my laptop from remote connections. You guys and gals are the BEST. AZDAVE (My trip is 9-19 to 10-7. This just seemed like a poignant day to communicate.)
Re: [QUAD-L] 44 behind me
ya know DD, the plan is to visit Lexington after Michigan and if I remember Cle is nearly on the way..!! That would certainly add incentive for me. AZDAVE In a message dated 5/25/2011 7:32:55 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, diannal...@aol.com writes: Dave this is really cool! I'm sure you'll be fine. Don't worry, have fun! You'll have your family with you. I think I'd rather travel by van than air. Thank you for your kind words and right back atcha. Have fun! And if your not too tired, go south alittle after Michigan. I'd love to meet you yours! On May 25, 2011, at 19:56, _hellodaveoc@aol.com_ (mailto:hellodav...@aol.com) wrote: I am ssooo glad I don't have a crystal ball. My son said about Marine boot camp, it wasn't all THAT bad, but I wouldn't want to do it again. My best friend dug me out about a year post, and carried me UP to a party on the 2nd floor and then back DOWN again afterwards. I grew up with him and then he moved from Michigan to Arizona a few years after I did. I can't hardly describe how much 'easier' this whole thing has been with the help of a wild best friend from childhood. This list has been about my second best friend as you all have taught me a bunch of humility AND appreciation for just how easy I have had it. I am a fairly high functioning incomplete c3 who traveled by way of manual chair and brute force (everything being relative of course) and an attitude of 'git outta my way' since 1967, and find it very frustrating to see how things are getting more difficult as time passes. I have been pretty independent and the slide is pretty depressing. I'm going to try a cross country trip by van this summer with my wife and son, and I have low confidence of it being a complete success. Showers, BP programs, accessibility - all these things just seem overwhelming now. I imagine I'll make it back here safely, but the anticipation is making for many sleepless nights. I would like to express my gratitude to all of you real quads and I hope to share some funny stories and pictures of my trip. I'm on Facebook and will be attempting communications with my laptop from remote connections. You guys and gals are the BEST. AZDAVE (My trip is 9-19 to 10-7. This just seemed like a poignant day to communicate.)
[QUAD-L] 2011 trip
the big picture _http://www.users.qwest.net/~daveoc/2011-TRIP.jpg_ (http://www.users.qwest.net/~daveoc/2011-TRIP.jpg) AZDAVE
Re: [QUAD-L] Dog pony show Yes!
Well Glen, 2011 - 1966 = 45 years. I will be looking at 44 years post on 5-24. I agree with 'git up and do' while waiting for a 'cure'. Time waits for no man. azdave trampoline inc 1967 In a message dated 5/21/2011 11:27:47 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time, gah17...@aol.com writes: I saw the report on NBC about the exciting news of a quadriplegic walking again. After one year, 6 hours of therapy per day, 8 therapists, the subject could take some steps. My injury occurred in 1966. My first ray of hope was within 1 year when an RN told me that a team of doctors rebuilt a spine and the subject was expected to walk again. Ten years later, it was reported that all the vets from the Vietnam war w/sci could look forward to a cure soon as all this money spent on the war was to be spent on sci research. Twenty years ago, reports of stem cell research of aborted babies promised a cure. Ditto: late 1980's the same promise made involving your own stem cells. 1995, Christopher Reeves hype gave us so much hope. 2011, The more things change the more they stay the same. Without a promise of positive results these doctors would not get the $$$ to drive Beamers. Instead of making Christopher Reeves our hero, how about Charles Krauthammer, Mike Ferriter, Eric Ingram Jamie Dunross, Earl LeVan, Mike King among so many others. I would say the success rate for those that don't sit on their butt, waiting for a cure, but have an attitude of so what, get over it and get on with life, are much higher than Reeves. July will be 44 years post sci. I put myself through home correspondence school, (for those of you in Rio Linda that means reading and schooling by mail,) started and operated an electronics business for 30+ years, involved in our local community, historical society, church and pet therapy to disabled. When discharged in 1968, 2 1/2 years in hell named the Elizabethtown Crippled Children Hospital (how politically incorrect), the same facility where I first heard of hope, the head nurse took my father aside and said take him home, buy him a television and wait for him to die. Although March 2011 was almost my last, God has been gracious enough to allow me this time on earth and I guess that he isn't finished with me yet. Take what time you have on this earth, don't sit around waiting for a positive outcome, make a positive influence on someone's life. Now get out there and get over it. If research gives us a cure, go for it, just don't sit around and wait for it Glenn Henry Pennsylvania, USA
Re: [QUAD-L] Problem with bowel routine?
that's where your ascending colon is - where the very liquid, small intestine dumps into the large one who's job it is to remove moisture. I have pains there a lot too and have thought often of having it surgically removed, but Drs are very reluctant to remove troublesome but healthy parts - like spastic nerves. I asked a doc to cut some unused nerves in my lower legs and he acted like I asked him to kill his mother. The gravity fight in my belly seems to reside a bit when I lie down and rubbing it helps too. Otherwise - welcome to quadsville. AZDAVE In a message dated 5/21/2011 2:05:41 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, quadn...@hotmail.com writes: Hi Guys, I have an embarassing question to ask our quad community. I have been a quad for 8 years and this problem only started a few months ago. I have always used magic bullet supp. and it work great. Lately, it takes over 5 hours to finish my routine which only took 1 hr before and I always have pain on the lower right side of my belly. In the past, the dr said I had proctitis (IBS) but it didn't affect me. It feels that you're always constipated and it takes forever for the bowel to go down even througth I eat very healthy and lots of fiber. I'm wondering if there is someone in the quad list that had a similar problem ? Thanks in advance, Yannik =
[QUAD-L] Stair-climbing wheelchair comes to a halt
_http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/30929301/ns/health-health_care/t/stair-climbing -wheelchair-comes-halt/_ (http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/30929301/ns/health-health_care/t/stair-climbing-wheelchair-comes-halt/) Sad, but forseeable. _http://www.users.qwest.net/~daveoc/ibot/_ (http://www.users.qwest.net/~daveoc/ibot/) AZDAVE
Re: [QUAD-L] Anybody have a Quantum power chair?
i'll take a quickie anytime! :) In a message dated 5/5/2011 5:23:25 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, linda...@comcast.net writes: I let the chair tech talk me into a Quantum, he said that I was the only person that asked for another Quickie. Ha! Lindaf - Original Message - From: Lori Michaelson lorilivin...@gmail.com To: linda...@comcast.net Sent: Thursday, May 5, 2011 5:31:02 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Anybody have a Quantum power chair? Linda, I have heard of many people loving their Quickie wheelchairs but I have looked at them online and either they also now have 6 wheels or I didn't like the design or something. I also like the 'captains chair' style of seating and I do not know of that is available with Quickie chairs. I will have to go back online and look at them again because I can't remember right now. How come you changed chairs? Lori :-) On Thu, May 5, 2011 at 3:23 PM, _lindakrn@comcast.net_ (mailto:linda...@comcast.net) wrote: Lori, I have had my chair since Dec., so I really haven't had a lot of outdoor time with the chair. I had a Quickie before loved it. Lindaf - Original Message - From: Lori Michaelson _lorilivingon@gmail.com_ (mailto:lorilivin...@gmail.com) To: _lindakrn@comcast.net_ (mailto:linda...@comcast.net) Sent: Thursday, May 5, 2011 5:08:11 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Anybody have a Quantum power chair? Linda, I thought semi recently that a Quantum chair would be for me but those extra two wheels that are not conducive to my lifestyle or surroundings. I even tried out their latest chair (Q 6 Edge) that advertises more or better suspension (because that's what I need) but those two extra wheels clinched that. I am having wound problems caused by shearing and two extra wheels going over anything from sidewalk cracks to small thresholds and much more is another reason I am not going to go with a Quantum. How long have you had yours? Thanks! Lori Linda Linda, Did you do me a statement by Texas On Thu, May 5, 2011 at 11:29 AM, _lindakrn@comcast.net_ (mailto:linda...@comcast.net) wrote: Hey Bobbie, Yes I have a Quantum R-4000, it works pretty good. I have a chin drive that is around my neck with a bib, it is really tiresome. Other than that it zooms for me. Lindaf - Original Message - From: Bobbie Humphreys _bobbie299@aol.com_ (mailto:bobbie...@aol.com) To: _Quad-list@eskimo.com_ (mailto:Quad-list@eskimo.com) _quad-list@eskimo.com_ (mailto:quad-list@eskimo.com) Sent: Monday, May 2, 2011 8:13:08 AM Subject: [QUAD-L] Anybody have a Quantum power chair? Hi All, Dose anybody have a Quantum power chair? I'm considering getting one, but I want to know if when you stop and stop dose the chair make a clicking sound? What do you like/love about it and what do you not like/love about it? Thanks in advance, Bobbie Sent from my iPad -- Lori Age - 46 C4/5 complete quad, 31 years post Tucson, AZ -- Lori Age - 46 C4/5 complete quad, 31 years post Tucson, AZ
Re: [QUAD-L] Meds and blood pressure
wow - a disabled person getting paid to watch other disableds who help take of her - that's pretty cool. reminds me of my blind roommate pushing me across Woodward ave in Detroit while I'm yelling left, right, the other right, more rightas we try to beat the light. very cool. azdave In a message dated 4/19/2011 10:57:01 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time, poaj...@sbcglobal.net writes: I had the same problem for quite awhile, but I have found that if I eat salads or veggies, a small portion, 20 minutes before dinner and then I do not have the BP drops nearly as much. My blood pressure is usually 90/60, but sometimes the nurse at the doctor’s office will say if he wants your blood pressure he will have to take it himself and J. Luckily I only go to the Dr. once or twice a year. I don’t know if I have gotten used to my body and how it usually feels (or usually not feels) but I am not experiencing much more pain and discomfort in recent years and in various ways have improved over the first 10 years of being a quad. I’m sure that a great deal of my well being is due to my being very busy all the time. With five grandchildren 300 feet away that range from 12 months to 14 years and all of their activities, im very seldom bored to death. J I also have the two disabled men that live with me that needs supervision when they are home although they are great as my helpers they need to be monitored and guided. And then there is the garden which keeps me outside from April through October and on the computer planning, dreaming, and exploring new avenues for the garden for the next year. I feel very fortunate to have so many activities and at 72 been healthy enough to do it. When I do have a depressed day I know I feel much worse than usual and I can only imagine if I were totally housebound how difficult it would be. April in Reno is a changeable time of year, Saturday it was 73°and today it is 45°. I look at the temperature in the greenhouse, which is 85 right now, and wished that I had someone to let me in. We are building a new green house (a real one this time not the hoophouse) out of recycled windows and doors, I will be able to go into by myself. I think I know where I will spend a lot of time in winter basking in the sun while it is 30° outside! I can have someone set up my reading stand and will be as happy as a bug in a rug. Have a great day everyone, each day is a blessing to be savored as none of us know how long we have to enjoy life. Joan From: William Willis [mailto:lwillis82...@msn.com] Sent: Tuesday, April 19, 2011 9:48 AM To: quad-list@eskimo.com Subject: FW: [QUAD-L] Meds and blood pressure Very same problem here. Then I get very weak and my neck and shoulders hurt. Also, my bp spikes every morning while I'm getting ready for the day. My head throbs, breath gets shallow, and I get very weak. No doubt it is AD. It takes about an hour of sitting up for me to level out. Larry Willis Date: Mon, 18 Apr 2011 17:58:39 -0700 From: onemofor...@yahoo.com Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Meds and blood pressure To: quad-list@eskimo.com; ljtbe...@yahoo.com; gah17...@aol.com I take the same as you Lucinda and have the same drops after I eat. My pressure jumps all over the place. Tim c5-c6 --- On Tue, 4/5/11, LJT ljtbe...@yahoo.com wrote: From: LJT ljtbe...@yahoo.com Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Meds and blood pressure To: quad-list@eskimo.com Date: Tuesday, April 5, 2011, 8:27 PM Glenn, my normal blood pressure right now is around 90/50. I don't know about the rest of you, but my blood pressure tends to drop tremendously after I eat. I take a couple meds before eating to try and combat that from happening. One of them is Midodrine and the other is fludrocortisone. Sometimes they work, sometimes they don't. I've been told that if you take too many/combine opiates that can drop your blood pressure and your breathing can shallow out to a dangerous level. Lucinda C-4,5 complete July 31, '05 Mpls., MN --- On Tue, 4/5/11, gah17...@aol.com gah17...@aol.com wrote: From: gah17...@aol.com gah17...@aol.com Subject: [QUAD-L] Meds and blood pressure To: quad-list@eskimo.com Date: Tuesday, April 5, 2011, 11:13 AM I have several questions about medications and blood pressure. Many of the articles that I read on the Internet suggests that quads have a low blood pressure. What is your experience with blood pressure? Many of the articles suggest that if your blood pressure is slightly above normal, EX: 170/100, it's time to think about calling an ambulance. My doctor has put me on Baclofen. I know that some of you are on this medication, what do you use it for, any side effects, does it do anything with your blood pressure? Does anyone take baclofen and ditropan? Thanks, Glenn
Re: [QUAD-L] Kidney stone's RX lemonade water
do you think a 5 inch shorter urethra makes it that much easier?? azdave In a message dated 4/20/2011 7:10:52 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, bobbie...@aol.com writes: Hi All, I saw my urologist after getting an ultrasound and an X - Ray of my kidney where he said I have stone's. He said just drink lemonade and water to break up the stone's and come back to see me in 3 month's. Now granted the stone's must be small and being a female I will be able to pass them easily. Has anybody ever heard of getting rid of kidney stone's this way? Bobbie Sent from my iPad
Re: [QUAD-L] Nice free cards with no passwords required
playing cards, ? credit cards ? bingo cards? baseball cards? In a message dated 4/19/2011 10:57:23 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time, bobbie...@aol.com writes: Hi All, I've been looking for some free cards, nice ones, where I DON'T have to sign up or generate yet ANOTHER stupid password. HELP Bobbie Sent from my iPad
Re: [QUAD-L] Kidney stone's RX lemonade water
ok, 3 in rare cases... :( In a message dated 4/20/2011 8:53:40 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, c5sc...@gmail.com writes: ha Eric W Rudd _c5sci97@gmail.com_ (mailto:c5sc...@gmail.com) - Original Message - From: _hellodaveoc@aol.com_ (mailto:hellodav...@aol.com) To: _quad-list@eskimo.com_ (mailto:quad-list@eskimo.com) Sent: Wednesday, April 20, 2011 10:51 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Kidney stone's RX lemonade water do you think a 5 inch shorter urethra makes it that much easier?? azdave In a message dated 4/20/2011 7:10:52 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, _bobbie299@aol.com_ (mailto:bobbie...@aol.com) writes: Hi All, I saw my urologist after getting an ultrasound and an X - Ray of my kidney where he said I have stone's. He said just drink lemonade and water to break up the stone's and come back to see me in 3 month's. Now granted the stone's must be small and being a female I will be able to pass them easily. Has anybody ever heard of getting rid of kidney stone's this way? Bobbie Sent from my iPad
Re: [QUAD-L] body temperature
at my fav fri nite oasis, i got over heated then sat at home in front of my cooler for about 2 hours before i was back to ok temp. it may be time to find a new oasis since they usually do this all summer. in winter time, i frequently go to bed cold and wake up hot - i believe it's a circulation thing. i take zolpidem to help me sleep through the uncomfortable return to 'normal' in the am. azdave In a message dated 4/2/2011 9:36:29 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, daa...@aol.com writes: Good idea if you want to mess up your makeup. Ha ha I I often use a cold rag on my forehead or on my shoulders and it really works. I usually go to sleep freezing and wake up hot. Do any of you experienced that? It was 70° in Kansas today. :-) Dana In a message dated 4/2/2011 5:15:49 P.M. Central Daylight Time, gah17...@aol.com writes: Yes, your body can't not adjust the temperature like any normal person. Yes, it's hard to believe that we are special people, not just normal people! A quad's body will try and assume room temperature, even though we are still alive and breathing. I found that wearing a turtleneck in wintertime makes a big difference. I also will wear thermal underwear, top only, when it is very cold. In the summertime when working outdoors I have set up a misting station and when I overheat I sit under a fine mist which cools me quickly. Stay cool, Glenn Henry
Re: [QUAD-L] health
iTV is completely computer driven. it's a little box between your mac and the cable. azdave In a message dated 3/27/2011 8:27:27 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, wheelch...@aol.com writes: Not directly but with an infra red accessory it can be done. Best Wishes In a message dated 3/27/2011 5:44:51 P.M. Central Daylight Time, ismael.cava...@att.net writes: I have a question for you guys is it possible to control the TV and VCR with the computer
Re: [QUAD-L] Unidentified subject!
_r.pracht@sbcglobal.net_ (mailto:r.pra...@sbcglobal.net) your mail has been compromised - better change your password. In a message dated 3/28/2011 10:44:26 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time, r.pra...@sbcglobal.net writes: http://www.varietygifts.com.au/admin/info.html
Re: [QUAD-L] Weather
did you ever think of wearing a sweater or long shirt? did you ever ask your living mates to provide you a warm spot to hang out? did you ever turn the vents so they don't blow on you? In a message dated 3/20/2011 4:36:33 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, g...@eskimo.com writes: Now that our weather is warming up here in AZ, I'm getting colder. As our heat goes up, the more everyone else here gets warm and wants the A/C turned on. So now I need 15 minute heat timeouts to go outside and warm up. Even if the A/C is not too low, it is still the same cold air blowing out, just not as long. That cold air on my arms is freezing even if it's set at 80. I often need long sleeve shirts when it's warm. It's worse the hotter it gets. Summers of 110 get real bad. The A/C is on so much it gets too cold inside, then too hot to sit outside. Greg
Re: [QUAD-L] Help needed
i tried - can't do it. too many irrelevant questions. azdave In a message dated 2/14/2011 8:44:04 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time, shanna...@hotmail.com writes: Hello everyone and happy Valentine's day! I am writing because I need participants for a study I am doing for my doctorate in psychology. Not sure if any of you meet the qualifications or if you have looked at my survey but your help would be appreciated. For those that have looked at it or completed the survey thank you. I have posted the qualifications and the link for the survey below. Thanks again! Shanna The focus is on how couples in which the male has a spinal cord injury cope and how the coping style affects various aspects of life. This study is done online and can be completed at your convenience. To qualify you must meet the following qualifications 1) you are a male with a spinal cord injury; 2) you are over the age of 18; 3) you have been injured at least 2 years and 4) you have been married for at least 6 months. The questionnaire needs to be completed separately by you and your spouse. Upon completion of the questionnaire both you and your spouse will be entered for a chance to win a 200 dollar Visa gift card. If interested in helping please click on this link to take the survey: _https://alliant.qualtrics.com/SE?SID=SV_d6ABkh3QmtHvQTa_ (https://alliant.qualtrics.com/SE?SID=SV_d6ABkh3QmtHvQTa) =
Re: [QUAD-L] Chrysler van recall
I had to glue the chain looking wire harness down in my '02 Caravan because it came loose and was jamming the door. Plastic parts. azdave In a message dated 2/14/2011 11:32:09 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time, wheelch...@aol.com writes: No need to reply to this email. Hello, The selected thread posts follow: Mon Feb 14 2011 | 10:15 AM rollbob: Re: Chrysler safety recall code K14; on 08',09' w/p do Make: CHRYSLER Model: TOWN COUNTRY Model Year: 2009 Manufacturer: CHRYSLER GROUP LLC Mfr's Report Date: JUN 01, 2010 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 10V235000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING Summary: CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008 AND 2009 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN AND CHRYSLER TOWN COUNTRY PASSENGER VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM FEBRUARY 2007 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 2009. SOME OF THE VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH AN IMPROPERLY ROUTED WIRE HARNESS THAT MAY HAVE A CONDITION WHERE THE LOWER SLIDING DOOR HINGE BRACKET CAN MAKE CONTACT AND WEAR THROUGH THE WIRE INSULATION. Consequence: A SHORT CIRCUIT COULD OCCUR INSIDE THE SLIDING DOOR, OVERHEATING THE LATCH, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE. This email sent to you because your profile and/or board configuration allows it. You may change your preferences at any time.
Re: [QUAD-L] Condom cath
I used a plain condom and tightened the strap until it couldn't 'pop' off - the end IS larger than the middle. the gravity thing is a must for this type to work at all - I tucked the bottom into my sock so no bottom strap was needed. there are a few different empty valves, I still use Bard 'flip-flow'. --- _http://www.bestbuycatheters.com/product/BRD%20150432_ (http://www.bestbuycatheters.com/product/BRD%20150432) bad pictures - ask and I'll find a better one. azdave In a message dated 2/11/2011 12:41:23 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, todd.daughe...@gmail.com writes: I use the pop-on condoms with just regular leg bag (_https://www.edgepark.com/shopcatalog/showitemdetails.cfm?psku=509348QTY=3PageRef=UpdateOrderID= 5290584_ (https://www.edgepark.com/shopcatalog/showitemdetails.cfm?psku=509348QTY=3PageRef=UpdateOrderID=5290584) ) Since I live alone with no assistance, i cant use the straps to attach the bag to my shin area like im supposed to, and emptying it in that position is a pita. As a result, everything kind of resides in the front area of my pants. Since there is no gravity working, the condom will just fill up and blow off, instead of going through the tube into the bag. If I am in a bathroom, its easy to just pull the bag out and let gravity do its thing but if i'm stuck somewhere else, there's no pint in wearing this thing because it just doesn't work. Is there any alternatives or a different product that would work? Todd D C-6
Re: [QUAD-L] optima red top battery
my friend used to charge his car battery regularly during light usage times. simple wires permanently hooked to the battery and stuck out the grille could be fitted with a stereo wire plug set from Radio Shack and fastened to your 110 volt trickle charger. In cold weather settings, this could help a lot. AZDAVE In a message dated 1/20/2011 9:23:30 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, r.pra...@sbcglobal.net writes: I have a 2000 gmc Safari van that I have owned and driven for 7 years. Every year I have to replace the battery when it gets cold out. Last year I decided to try an Optima , at about the one year mark the van wouldnt start. I purchased a solar charger from Harbor Freight...it sticks on the dash board and plugs into cigarette lighter. Things have been going better now, always starts up and the little charger was only 20 bucks. As far as Optima batteries being better , I think the proofs in the pudding...it didnt perform any better than the walmart battery. A guy my dad works with at boeing told me to buy a desulfanator and wire it into the battery .this will bust up the sulfer bubbles and allow the battery to last many years..I had my dad install one and Im waiting to see the results of that. I believe the problems with batteries and wheelchair vans stem from 2 main reasons..the first is that most arent driven daily...and the second is most people are running the lifts and accessories with engine off. Always try to get engine running first if possible b4 running the power accessories. Ron c7
[QUAD-L] excellent entertainment
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[QUAD-L] speech recognition win-7 sux
Dour quads, Since I started taking vitamin C and cranberry, I have been getting lots of UTIs. My urine has also been very cloudy and full of sediment. Since I stopped taking vitamin C and cranberry pills, my urine has been clearer than week Tea. I suggest that you stop taking vitamin C and cranberry pills for a week to see if this helps. No. Period. I am trying speech recognition and find that it is more painful than falling out of my chair on my face. All you were using speech recognition have my sympathy. Eight Z D a VE You're killing me
Re: [QUAD-L] Re: daa...@aol.com recommends Home Remedies for Teeth Whitening ...
beware - some of these are come-ons for monthly shipments of expensive products to you. azdave In a message dated 1/19/2011 9:23:54 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, daa...@aol.com writes: Hi fellow quads, Just thought I would send this article that some of you may be interested in. Low cost ways to whiten your teeth. I don't know if it works but it's worth a try. Ha ha Dana In a message dated 1/18/2011 2:14:01 P.M. Central Standard Time, sharingservi...@aol.com writes: daa...@aol.com has shared an article with you. Hollywood beauty secrets remedies to the rescue _http://www.aolhealth.com/2011/01/12/home-remedies-for-teeth-whitening/?icid =main%7Chtmlws-main-n%7Cdl3%7Csec1_lnk3%7C195465a_dgi=aolshare_email_ (http://www.aolhealth.com/2011/01/12/home-remedies-for-teeth-whitening/?icid=main |htmlws-main-n|dl3|sec1_lnk3|195465a_dgi=aolshare_email) This message was sent via AOL by daa...@aol.com. Please note that AOL does not verify email addresses.
[QUAD-L] Anyone need some motivation??
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Re: [QUAD-L] Moving soon to my first apartment
goodwill and a sawsall. i'm sure a friend could help - offer beer for labor. azdave In a message dated 1/16/2011 4:11:36 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, c5sc...@gmail.com writes: Not sure of companys but most recliners/chairs etc. should be able to get the arm off covered. You could find an upholsterer, or crafty seamstress who could do this. Eric W Rudd _c5sci97@gmail.com_ (mailto:c5sc...@gmail.com) - Original Message - From: _shellbell5705@aim.com_ (mailto:shellbell5...@aim.com) To: _quad-list@eskimo.com_ (mailto:quad-list@eskimo.com) Sent: Sunday, January 16, 2011 4:49 PM Subject: [QUAD-L] Moving soon to my first apartment Hi to alll~ Interested to know if there are any co. who offer furniture for quads and the like~ I would love to be able to find a recliner that I can transfer into. It would have to have only 1 arm so that I could get beside it and transfer over~ Any body have any ideas? thanks Shelly
[QUAD-L] AD - once is enough
I had a plugged Foley a week ago - in about 12 hours I was talking to God - making arrangements for my departure/arrival. I called my visiting nurse who does monthly changes for me and she heard the stress in my voice. She was here in about the longest 45 minutes I have ever spent - well with maybe 1 exception of when they inserted my traction in '67. She swapped out my tube and I felt instant relief from the pounding head and gut crushing pressure. AD is certainly nothing to mess with. My sympathies to any who have to deal with AD on a regular basis. AZDAVE
Re: [QUAD-L] AD - once is enough
you remember birth? azdave In a message dated 1/13/2011 2:07:53 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, scampe...@yahoo.com writes: I well second that. my foley got pinched in my waistband one morning and was unaware of it till I was in a meeting for work 4 hours later, my dr.s office was across the street, by the time I got there and got the nurse to undo my pants, I filled 2 18 oz. legbags in a matter of seconds. My head hurt for 3 days afterwords. Not sure which is worse the head pain from A.D., the installation of the halo or birth. --- On Thu, 1/13/11, hellodav...@aol.com hellodav...@aol.com wrote: From: hellodav...@aol.com hellodav...@aol.com Subject: [QUAD-L] AD - once is enough To: quad-list@eskimo.com Date: Thursday, January 13, 2011, 12:42 PM I had a plugged Foley a week ago - in about 12 hours I was talking to God - making arrangements for my departure/arrival. I called my visiting nurse who does monthly changes for me and she heard the stress in my voice. She was here in about the longest 45 minutes I have ever spent - well with maybe 1 exception of when they inserted my traction in '67. She swapped out my tube and I felt instant relief from the pounding head and gut crushing pressure. AD is certainly nothing to mess with. My sympathies to any who have to deal with AD on a regular basis. AZDAVE
Re: [QUAD-L] AD - once is enough
I knew something was not right when I got out of bed - nothing in night bad, stiff legs, minor discomfort. I WAS going to irrigate it, but thought it was gas and would go away. when being out in 50 degree rain felt good, I knew I was in trouble. My son was here but - you know.. so I called the nurse around noon. I was just about to go outside and just cut the Foley off so I could pass water naturally but she said she'd hurry - bumped me up ahead of everyone on her schedule. I gotta do something nice back, any ideas? AZDAVE In a message dated 1/13/2011 3:46:22 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, lissw...@hotmail.com writes: I know exactly what you're talking about Dave, the same thing happened to me about a year ago and my mom had to learn very quick how to change my catheter, since the nurse who used to change it for me couldn't come right away, but it felt horrible, I thought I was going to die too. I'll never let that happen again. Anisette Whitehead _www.lissettesgoaltowalk.synthasite.com_ (http://www.lissettesgoaltowalk.synthasite.com/) _www.lwgripgloves.com_ (http://www.lwgripgloves.com/) From: hellodav...@aol.com Date: Thu, 13 Jan 2011 15:42:20 -0500 To: quad-list@eskimo.com Subject: [QUAD-L] AD - once is enough I had a plugged Foley a week ago - in about 12 hours I was talking to God - making arrangements for my departure/arrival. I called my visiting nurse who does monthly changes for me and she heard the stress in my voice. She was here in about the longest 45 minutes I have ever spent - well with maybe 1 exception of when they inserted my traction in '67. She swapped out my tube and I felt instant relief from the pounding head and gut crushing pressure. AD is certainly nothing to mess with. My sympathies to any who have to deal with AD on a regular basis. AZDAVE =
Re: [QUAD-L] Unidentified subject!
my regular schedule is once every 4 days - I use a 2 qt water enema and it takes about 45 minutes for everything to evacuate. I seldom have accidents since starting this routine 10 years ago. I never like 'rushing' to the Jon in emergency mode. azdave c3-4 incomplete 1967 In a message dated 1/11/2011 3:55:32 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, daa...@aol.com writes: I was brought to the hospital for pneumonia. A few days after entering, my bowels became blocked (my bowels were not moving at all) after coming I was given Miralax along with several large glass of prune juice with no of magnesia 1 tablespoon. A few days later it finally started working. I've been taking bran cereal and now I'm taking 10 baby prrunes will along with senna and stool softener's. If I ever don't go I use Miralax prune juice with milk of magnesia. I also use enemas, which they say not to use in rehab. It's important to eat a lot of green leafy vegetables, whole-grain breads and fruits. I also think it helps to not gain weight Prunes are easier for me to eat than drink prune juice. The hospital is amazed at the number of senna I use, but it works for me. I started out with a small amount and I've had to increase. I rarely have accidents. Dana In a message dated 1/11/2011 4:32:49 P.M. Central Standard Time, whe...@cvn.net writes: Greg, I had this problem too. Sometimes the poop just goes backup, especially using a 2nd magic bullet or enemeez. So, I only use 1 , if it does not come out, I wait 24 hrs and take milk/magnesia. this usually makes it come out. Like what others say, I changed my diet and started taking mirlax. I go now every other morning, 1 hour instead of 2, and no more digi-stem. It took awhile to get cleaned out (a few months) after starting tweaking my diet. I take 4 senokote the night before. This helps push it down. good luckI was very depressed with my bp. I dread it.but, thank god it is much better now. Derrick W in PA - Original Message - From: _greg_ (mailto:g...@eskimo.com) To: _quad-l...@eskimo.com_ (mailto:quad-list@eskimo.com) Sent: Monday, January 10, 2011 7:51 PM Subject: [QUAD-L] Unidentified subject! I'm having such problems with my “bowel routine” It use to take 45 minutes using the Enemeez, but they started to not work as well. Now I'm using the Magic Bullets, but they too are now not working as well. Not only is it taking 2 plus hours, I'm sweating buckets. Not to be too graphic, but I start to go ok then things slow down. I can't do this myself, but my helper says she can feel stuff there, it just will not drop down. Then after numerous tries it might come down or it might go back up. I've tried using a second one and it works sometimes. The biggest problem is… hours after I get in my chair it sometimes then comes down and out. I've tried changing my diet, taking different softener type things. It's not that it gets too firm it just is slow. Anyone have this issue that found something that can help things move along? Thanks
Re: [QUAD-L] Baby
as a c3 incomplete, I'm here to tell you it is very possible - I spawned 3 and she had about 7 additional early exits. sometimes the body just knows what to do. azdave In a message dated 1/3/2011 10:17:20 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time, todd.daughe...@gmail.com writes: I was injured c-6 incomplete in 1989 and had my son in 2003. By this point I had learned how to ejaculate so we didn't require anything special, and she became pregnant after two weeks so I would say in my example motilty must not have been affected much. On Jan 3, 2011, at 11:39 AM, _wheelch...@aol.com_ (mailto:wheelch...@aol.com) wrote: I would be more concerned with her being able to produce eggs. (smiling) Actually, we can't tell if both, one or neither of you are fertile and can produce without a medical examination. Removing sperm n viable eggs are as easy as doing it with animal medicine. It is a medical procedure for both of you. Do you have a URO that you can consult regarding this. It is considered quite normal here. And may you be the proud father of many generations! Best Wishes In a message dated 1/3/2011 10:08:38 A.M. Central Standard Time, _msal...@gmail.com_ (mailto:msal...@gmail.com) writes: Hello friends:-) Happy new year to you all. I had this query and I am sure, many of you have the answers. it's mainly to male members but female members are welcome to give any opinion. I was never bothered about this in my 18 years of quad life. Never thought it will ever happen to me, but it happened all of a sudden (I was not prepared for this). I am now 48 and a lady of 30-35 years agreed to spend her life with me. She only wishes that, if she had a child from me. Now I am thinking, after all these years is it possible to give birth of any child ? Do I have any sperm left ? I cannot do voluntary intercourse as I am quad. Do doctors have any way to get the sperm from me and inject it to my mate ? Please, please share your experiences soonest. I shall be very pleased. So long... Bye... Yours, Alam
[QUAD-L] ANY OF YOU QUADS WANT TO GO FOR A RIDE?
NEAT Use Full Screen by clicking the four little arrows. Watch a man with a small pair of wings strapped to his back, mounted with small jet turbine engines, fly in formation with two Stearman biplanes. Then, watch as 'Jetman' performs a big barrel roll and observe what he uses for lateral 'roll' control...it's his hands!! Click below. _TVKim- Watching: Kim's Picks- Jetman flies in formation_ (http://www.tvkim.com/watch/341/kims-picks-jetman-flies-in-formation)
Re: [QUAD-L] Cold to the Bone
I get that in the evenings too or when I hold a cold glass. Acetaminophen seems to help as does hot water. has anyone ever tried cannabis at these times ? that sure kills my spasms dead. azdave In a message dated 1/2/2011 9:20:29 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time, steve.olda...@comcast.net writes: Hi Greg, The sensation you describe, that tingling, burning cold, emersed in icewater feeling, is exactly how my arms, hands, legs, feet, and rear end feel 24/7, and it's much worse in my left hand and left foot. There is absolutely no relief whatever I do and like you, it is much worse during the colder winter months. I have tried pain meds, anti-seizure meds, anti-depression meds, meds for neuropathy (Lyrica and Neurontin), biofeedback, electrical stimulation, acupuncture, hypnosis, and nerve blocks, all in vain. I dearly hope that you and anyone else experiencing these sensations finds the relief that has eluded me. Steve - C4, 22 years From: greg [mailto:g...@eskimo.com] Sent: Sunday, January 02, 2011 11:05 AM To: quad-list@eskimo.com Subject: [QUAD-L] Cold to the Bone I just don't know how you north and east guys can do it, living in such cold places. Down in the Phx area we only get a few drops into freezing temps and it has been miserable. I had my house at 78, plus a space heater blasting me, while drinking hot drinks all day, and I just could not get warm. (Though I think it's better not to use the space heater because once I move away from the blowing hot air, I get even colder.) Once I get cold I tighten up into 1 clinched muscle and whenever I stretch out my fingers it causes excess tingling up my forearms. It's that tingling that is a burning, cold, ice-water, feeling. Northing I can do to get it to go away until I sleep for the night. I always have that tingling, but after stretching it get crazy bad. If I relax and lift my shirts a bit, I can feel the heat coming off my body, but I still am shaking. I know by evening time my shoulders are sore and that can make me feel cold too, so when it's cold out it multiplies things. Not being able to sit and relax my muscles in the sun is a big part of the problem, I usually spend hours outside. Good luck to you all who are freezing too! Greg
Re: [QUAD-L] Cold to the Bone
I left one of those in a phoenix garage a few summers and found a bag of maggots when I picked up. yuck. azdave In a message dated 1/2/2011 11:54:12 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time, zoocr...@windstream.net writes: I ordered a few Thermalon products off of amazon that you heat in the microwave and put over the shoulders. it seems to help somewhat but you have to be careful to not burn the skin. nicki -Original Message- From: greg [mailto:g...@eskimo.com] Sent: Sunday, January 02, 2011 10:05 AM To: quad-list@eskimo.com Subject: [QUAD-L] Cold to the Bone I just don't know how you north and east guys can do it, living in such cold places. Down in the Phx area we only get a few drops into freezing temps and it has been miserable. I had my house at 78, plus a space heater blasting me, while drinking hot drinks all day, and I just could not get warm. (Though I think it's better not to use the space heater because once I move away from the blowing hot air, I get even colder.) Once I get cold I tighten up into 1 clinched muscle and whenever I stretch out my fingers it causes excess tingling up my forearms. It's that tingling that is a burning, cold, ice-water, feeling. Northing I can do to get it to go away until I sleep for the night. I always have that tingling, but after stretching it get crazy bad. If I relax and lift my shirts a bit, I can feel the heat coming off my body, but I still am shaking. I know by evening time my shoulders are sore and that can make me feel cold too, so when it's cold out it multiplies things. Not being able to sit and relax my muscles in the sun is a big part of the problem, I usually spend hours outside. Good luck to you all who are freezing too! Greg
Re: [QUAD-L] Free domino games
two of my favorites azdave _http://www.members.shaw.ca/gf3/circle-the-cat.html_ (http://www.members.shaw.ca/gf3/circle-the-cat.html) _http://www.fantasticcontraption.net/_ (http://www.fantasticcontraption.net/) In a message dated 12/29/2010 7:16:05 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, diannal...@aol.com writes: In a message dated 12/29/2010 7:19:58 PM Eastern Standard Time, ismael.cava...@att.net writes: Can anyone tell me of any good free games or game sites for playing dominos or other free games online? There are many. I use to play cards and dominoes on Pogo.com.
Re: [QUAD-L] grit in urine
a six pack usually clears that up for me. AZDAVE In a message dated 12/20/2010 11:01:12 A.M. US Mountain Standard Tim, c1te...@yahoo.co.uk writes: Maybe someone can help. I have grit in my urine, which I'm told are small bladder stone, I don't want them to become large stones, has anyone had luck getting rid of this grit. We irrigate morning and night, have used acetic acid and still the grit remains. I have used a foley since my accident in 97, my uro said this is not uncommon with long term foley users, but didn't have an answer as how to get rid of the grit accept to irrigate. Scott C1
Re: [QUAD-L] Trans-Aid Personal Lift with Manual Crank Handle Question
_http://websites.labx.com/rankin/detail.cfm?p=2autonumber=77364_ (http://websites.labx.com/rankin/detail.cfm?p=2autonumber=77364) Looks like the going price is $850 I'd probably charge a hundred or two - (a nice dinner out) plus shipping. I'd also dissemble it - he needs a part to replace the one he broke, not the nuts and bolts. Most any auto repair shop could probably weld his broken part in minutes.\ Try UPS, and DHL - they are both good. AZDAVE = In a message dated 12/17/2010 10:24:43 A.M. US Mountain Standard Tim, d...@unh.edu writes: Have you explained to this frantic quad the cost of shipping the lift fully assembled and that price would have to be passed on to the price of the lift? On a personal note, if it was me I would just charge him the shipping cost period. But that's just me. I would rather help out a fellow quad than make a buck. Dan At 10:09 AM 12/17/2010, Eric W Rudd said something that elicited my response: not at all Eric W Rudd _c5sc...@gmail.com_ (mailto:c5sc...@gmail.com) - Original Message - From: _wheelch...@aol.com_ (mailto:wheelch...@aol.com) To: _c5sc...@gmail.com_ (mailto:c5sc...@gmail.com) ; _quad-l...@eskimo.com_ (mailto:QUAD-LIST@eskimo.com) Sent: Friday, December 17, 2010 9:05 AM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Trans-Aid Personal Lift with Manual Crank Handle Question Yes, I've done that too. Generators are shipped in square boxes, on pallets. Trans-Aid Lift is ackward at best with a handbar attached to the boom for pushing the lift on wheels. As soon as one mentioned priceless and non-replaceable the trucking group gets hairy and protective. And this is what makes the process so complicated. Are you familiar with the TransAid Lift, assembled? Best Wishes In a message dated 12/17/2010 9:00:37 A.M. Central Standard Time, c5sc...@gmail.com writes: I understand about 3-4 yrs ago i bought a home standby generator. it came by freight. it was the only thing on the truck. i'm sure if you call the shippers and tell them your concerns they'll ease your mind. google freight shippers, i can't think of any of the top of my head. Eric W Rudd _c5sc...@gmail.com_ (mailto:c5sc...@gmail.com) - Original Message - From: _wheelch...@aol.com_ (mailto:wheelch...@aol.com) To: _c5sc...@gmail.com_ (mailto:c5sc...@gmail.com) ; _quad-l...@eskimo.com_ (mailto:QUAD-LIST@eskimo.com) Sent: Friday, December 17, 2010 8:52 AM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Trans-Aid Personal Lift with Manual Crank Handle Question Packaging is critical. The undressed size of the package is 59 X 36 X 15 @ 75 pounds. Once packaged for safe transport it exceeds UPS standard and must go by truck, on a pallet. Buyer won't allow the lift to be disassembled for shipping to reduce the size in fear of losing parts. Did I mention the buyer is Quad Frantic, (smiling) Best Wishes In a message dated 12/17/2010 8:45:49 A.M. Central Standard Time, c5sc...@gmail.com writes: Ask them what they'd give you for it. The shipping company might provide insurance but I've never a had problem with damaged goods, they usually have all kinds of straps, bars, blankets. Eric W Rudd _c5sc...@gmail.com_ (mailto:c5sc...@gmail.com) - Original Message - From: _wheelch...@aol.com_ (mailto:wheelch...@aol.com) To: _c5sc...@gmail.com_ (mailto:c5sc...@gmail.com) ; _quad-l...@eskimo.com_ (mailto:QUAD-LIST@eskimo.com) Sent: Friday, December 17, 2010 8:31 AM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Trans-Aid Personal Lift with Manual Crank Handle Question Thanks Eric. I agree. I don't want to take advantage of a person and this is one of a kind. If it arrives broken or damaged, I've wasted a lot of money for nothing. So what do I charge? Thanks and Best Wishes In a message dated 12/17/2010 8:28:25 A.M. Central Standard Time, _c5sc...@gmail.com_ (mailto:c5sc...@gmail.com) writes: Sounds as if the sky's the limit. Ask what they'd be willing to pay. And keep in mind yuo've had no need for 10 years. Eric W Rudd _c5sc...@gmail.com_ (mailto:c5sc...@gmail.com) - Original Message - From: _wheelch...@aol.com_ (mailto:wheelch...@aol.com) To: _quad-l...@eskimo.com_ (mailto:QUAD-LIST@eskimo.com) Sent: Friday, December 17, 2010 7:53 AM Subject: [QUAD-L] Trans-Aid Personal Lift with Manual Crank Handle Question Greetings, It is now time to ask of you a question that has recently confronted me. Years ago, I purchased a Trans-Aid Personal Lift with Manual Crank handle. I suspect because of recent that many or most may not know what I am talking about because, Trans-Aid was not popular compared to the Hoyer Lift in the private and public sector. The Trans-Aid Lift was chromed, with a C base, an almost vertical boom with an extending arm that was lowered or raised as you cranked the handle. Attached to the arm was a 4 point
Re: [QUAD-L] please visit my blog: www.HelpingQuadriplegics.org
where is it? In a message dated 12/10/2010 5:31:03 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time, davekrehb...@earthlink.net writes: I would certainly appreciate your inputs, comments, and suggestions. Thanks, Dave Krehbiel
Re: [QUAD-L] burn hand
I use a fat bottomed, plastic, insulated cup and boil my drinks by the cup in the microwave. azdave In a message dated 12/8/2010 6:23:43 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time, wheelch...@aol.com writes: The impossible only takes a little longer. How about letting common sense prevail ? Use the same safety advice makers of explosive devices consider. And from my own precious Mother who lies in peace, Never Tip A FULL Boiling pot. Best Wishes In a message dated 12/7/2010 9:09:36 P.M. Central Standard Time, c5sc...@gmail.com writes: any pointers pouring hot h2o from teapot? Eric W Rudd _c5sc...@gmail.com_ (mailto:c5sc...@gmail.com) - Original Message - From: _diannal...@aol.com_ (mailto:diannal...@aol.com) To: _hellodav...@aol.com_ (mailto:hellodav...@aol.com) ; _quad-l...@eskimo.com_ (mailto:quad-list@eskimo.com) Sent: Tuesday, December 07, 2010 9:04 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] burn hand In a message dated 12/7/2010 9:43:06 PM Eastern Standard Time, _hellodav...@aol.com_ (mailto:hellodav...@aol.com) writes: thank goodness for dead pain nerve endings, huh? Amen! Been there, done that with hot coffee. azdave In a message dated 12/7/2010 7:04:53 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, _c5sc...@gmail.com_ (mailto:c5sc...@gmail.com) writes: OMG...wait...u did what?zipped what...
Re: [QUAD-L] burn hand
thank goodness for dead pain nerve endings, huh? azdave In a message dated 12/7/2010 7:04:53 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, c5sc...@gmail.com writes: OMG...wait...u did what? zipped what... Eric W Rudd _c5sc...@gmail.com_ (mailto:c5sc...@gmail.com) - Original Message - From: _Todd Daugherty_ (mailto:todd.daughe...@gmail.com) To: _greg_ (mailto:g...@eskimo.com) Cc: _quadriplegic_ (mailto:quad-list@eskimo.com) Sent: Tuesday, December 07, 2010 4:13 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] burn hand I poured a hot saucepan of chicken noodle soup on my crotch this year and had someone zip my frank and beans up in the zipper. Happy 2010! Todd D On Tue, Dec 7, 2010 at 4:54 PM, greg _g...@eskimo.com_ (mailto:g...@eskimo.com) wrote: I've been lucky and haven't burned myself in months, but did nit twice this week. Dime size blister on my pad of thumb from drinking hot apple cider. My thumb slipped over the steam hole on the mug. Yesterday eating pizza I burned a quarter size blister on the side of my hand under my little finger. I've done that so many times now at least I know what to keep my eye out for with infections. I have a prescription antibiotic cream on standby for just such things. Greg
