Re: [QUAD-L] Pain and AD

Gabe's Mom, i knowexactly what he is going through. i had the same problem for a number of years. serious pain (in my hips, back, tailbone), dysreflexia, horrible spasms. i really thought i was going to die and everyone that came around me just felt bad because no one could help.iwas

Re: [QUAD-L] Am I the only eBay shopper here?

we found out that my aid could go to the company she works for and get two boxes of gloves every two weeks for free. luke In a message dated 8/16/2005 6:09:34 PM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Doesn't Medicare pay for gloves?

[QUAD-L] SureHands

Hello everybody, I am sure that there must be a few quads out there that have or have used the SureHands transfer system. Could I get your impressions of how well or bad this system works for you and your caregivers? Thanks, Lester-Denver C4-c5 quad 17 years post

RE: [QUAD-L] SureHands

Title: Message love it Eric W Rudd [EMAIL PROTECTED] -Original Message-From: Lester Smith [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, August 17, 2005 10:43 AMTo: quad-list@eskimo.comSubject: [QUAD-L] SureHands Hello everybody, I am sure that there must be a

Re: [QUAD-L] SureHands

This is the system that I have and I have had it for about five years and it is awesome. I tried this system and the Sure Hands system at the Abilities Expo and in my opinion this one is the best. They are also very fast when fixing the system when it goes down. I hope this helps. I have a

Re: [QUAD-L] Exercise

Hi Greg, Have you ever tried breathing exercises? I have learned a lot about it from the book,"Complete Breathing" by Rich Szabo. I use what I can and try to modify the rest into something useful. Good luck and stay strong. http://www.cyberjaz.com/szabo/breath.htm With Love, CtrlAltDel aka

Re: [QUAD-L] SureHands

who paid for it? - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Wednesday, August 17, 2005 12:56 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] SureHands This is the system that I have and I have had it for about five years and it

Re: [QUAD-L] SureHands

Awesome! Mark ---Original Message--- From: Lester Smith Date: 08/17/05 10:45:18 To: quad-list@eskimo.com Subject: [QUAD-L] SureHands Hello everybody, I am sure that there must be a few quads out there that have or have used the SureHands transfer system. Could I get your

Re: [QUAD-L] Exercise

I strap on ankle weights to my arm and workout. You can get the ones you add or decrease the amount of weight you want to start with and work your way up. Mark ---Original Message--- From: David K. Kelmer Date: 08/17/05 13:58:39 To: Greg; quad-list@eskimo.com Subject: Re:

Re: [QUAD-L] SureHands

Hi Tammie Lou, I just wanted to ask if anyone has come up with any good tricks on getting their sling out after they're upin their chair, or do you all sit on it until transferring back to bed? I'd always done a standing pivot transfer until lately and am wondering about the sling since I've

RE: [QUAD-L] SureHands

Title: Message http://www.allegromedical.com/patient_care/lifts/sunrise_medical/hoyer_nylon_mesh_bath_sling.P190719 Eric W Rudd [EMAIL PROTECTED] -Original Message-From: David K. Kelmer [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, August 17, 2005 3:04 PMTo: [EMAIL

Re: [QUAD-L] SureHands

Hi I've had a Barrier-free lift for 14 years and love it-it has a soft sling, and since I only have shoulder shrug I like it.Feel very secure. JoanLester Smith [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hello everybody, I am sure that there must be a few quads out there that have or have used the SureHands

Re: [QUAD-L] Am I the only eBay shopper here?

I just bought an Omegatrac on Ebay-$2600. with shipping from HongKong! Very thrilled with it.Bought a Ricon lift, and a new overhead lift-love Ebay! JoanOl' Man River [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Invacare Ranger II Front-Wheel Drive Power Wheelchair Item number: 6200238188 Do any of you

Re: [QUAD-L] Pain and AD

Pain is a big time cause of AD. Sometimes it takes a real intuitive Dr. to find the source of the pain and relieve it. After 29 years I've got some deformities from my original accident that can cause AD. Calcium tends to deposit randomly on quads. It leaches from the bones and turns to

Re: [QUAD-L] SureHands

I don't use a sling, I use the sure hands arms that lift you up with no sling involved. Mark ---Original Message--- From: David K. Kelmer Date: 08/17/05 15:05:18 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; quad-list@eskimo.com Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] SureHands Hi Tammie Lou, I

RE: [QUAD-L] SureHands

Title: Message I tried that but felt as if I could slide out. The guy told me some just can't use it. Eric W Rudd [EMAIL PROTECTED] -Original Message-From: QuadPirate [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, August 17, 2005 3:53 PMTo: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL

Re: [QUAD-L] SureHands

I alwaystake thesling off after I get up into my chair and it's pretty easy to do. I am 5'10" and my attendant is about 5'2" and she can doit pretty easily. She just leans me all the way forward and slips it down behind my back and tucks itunder my butt as much as she can then you just have

Re: [QUAD-L] SureHands

Unfortunately, I had to pay for mine. I have only Medicare and private pay. Take care and play nice Tammie LouI redid my homepage, please check it out and sign my guestbookchippertue.comChippertue's World

[QUAD-L] Mattresses

I have been a C-5 quad for almost 40 years and, remarkably, I have been very few skin problems. A while ago, on the advice of a therapist, I began using a Prodigy mattress overlay. Since it is not a reliable product, I would like to replace it with another kind of overlay. Does anyone have

Re: [QUAD-L] Pain and AD

Hi Lana, I would say that most certainly central cord pain or even manipulation (moving wrong) can cause AD. My first shunt failure caused SEVERE AD. I thought I'd surely die. I blame the Dr for putting "his shunting idea" above my injury site (C4/5) and that exacerbated it to the

Re: [QUAD-L] Mattresses

The waffle mattress overlay by EHOB. Do a search on EHOB waffle mattress overlay. Lori Michaelson C4/5 complete quad, 25 years post Tucson, AZ ---Original Message--- From: Jack Hines1 Date: 08/17/05 15:24:10 To: quad-list@eskimo.com Subject: [QUAD-L] Mattresses I have been a

Re: [QUAD-L] Voice Activated Hands Free Phone

The phone had better be a very, very good manufactored phone considering he will not exchange for just about any reason. He even says that if he has not answered all your questions, that its your fault if you don't ask. Sounds like something is just not quite kosher. Dana and Rocco [EMAIL

Re: [QUAD-L] Mattresses

I prefer the low air loss overlay. It dry's moist areas. It is one of the few things that has been scientifically proven to help heal bedsores. Unfortunately, the morons in charge of medicaid need a doctor's script and verification that you have 2 stage 4 wounds. When I have 2 stage 4

[QUAD-L] SureHands

Are you referring to the 1st generation with 110volt hard wired lifts Are you referring to the 2nd generation with 110/24 volt lifts Are you referring to the 3rd generation with 24 volt lift that can be transfer'd from one room to another on different tracks? W In a message dated 8/17/05

Re: [QUAD-L] Mattresses

Its made in Indianapolis,IN and I love them. I actually picked up a couple at resale shops with the hand pump and pillow for under $10 and they work well. www.ehob.com W In a message dated 8/17/05 6:13:58 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: The waffle mattress overlay by EHOB. Do a search on EHOB

Re: [QUAD-L] Mattresses

In a message dated 8/17/2005 6:23:52 PM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I would like to replace it with another kind of overlay. Does anyone have any suggestions? I use this. I got 2 and alternate.Sleep Systems BillLeesburg, FLC-6 Incomplete since 7/20/68AOL/AIM