Re: [QUAD-L] broken leg Dr. wrong?

My leg has broken  2 x and was only set with a velcro cast. Unfortunately, my led did not heal perfectly straight. I did have bone density scan which revealed extreme loss of density ( 1 am 4.5 years post). I now take fosamax.  Is that the medication one of us  said developed spurs?Best,BRIENOn

Re: [QUAD-L] leg spazams

Dave,  do you take 10  mg tid or 30 mg all at once.  I  use diazepam too for spasticity and to cool my jets as anxiety of being chair bound and life, in general, spins me out!Hope you had a nice easter!brienOn Apr 17, 2006, at 3:46 PM, David K. Kelmer wrote:Hi Johnny,   I've been a Quad about 30

Re: [QUAD-L] Steph's letter to Administrator

Consider when you correspond with people to not begin your letters with I or me.  Getting the attention of the reader is best  done by starting with reference to the recipient.  for example:You have always done such great job caring for me so I hope you will consider helping me with this

Re: [QUAD-L] Elevators

I firmly believe that the i bot which got such great press is nothing compared to a levo or permobil that actually  stands the user up, instead of raising the height.  Getting into a standing frame or standing chair is a beautiful thing for a non standing paralyzed person, especially when there is

Re: [QUAD-L] My new chair

invacare: http://www.invacare.com/cgi-bin/imhqprd/inv_search/search_redirect.jsp Brien On Apr 17, 2006, at 1:10 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'm getting an Invacare Arrow Series Dose anybody know their web site? I typed invacare.com but need a pass word to see chairs. Bobbie

Re: [QUAD-L] Need Advice

Wow Steph, I can certainly sympathize with you. When I was first in the hospital and coming out of the coma, I couldn't talk or move and was pretty much out of it. I do remember only one person, Jessie, who I will never forget for the rest of my life. His name is the only I remember. I do

Re: [QUAD-L] Wally help others chair questions / Quad Gut

i do eat whatever i want and whenever i want...just be reasonable about how much ou eat... is most people's prob[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: You have to really eat light. I eat 2% cheese and open face sandwiches with lettuce and tomatoes. I drink Slim fast twice a day and just eat a regular meal

[QUAD-L] HOME EMPLOYMENT

Hello fellow quads, I recently received an offer to work at home as an administrative assistant / sales support representative for a company called 'Drop Gain Int' has anyone heard of this company? I checked out their web site www.dropngain.com and have looked for them on several of the fraud

Re: [QUAD-L] HOME EMPLOYMENT

They aren't reliable. They have a phisher on there website (detected by my anti-virus program). Change your passwords ASAP. Bill age 55C6 Incomplete since 7/20/68Leesburg, FLYou know sometimes I get the sudden urge to run around naked. But then I just drink some Windex. It keeps me from

Re: [QUAD-L] HOME EMPLOYMENT

To he who speaks in riddles:Now travel agents are a very good source for employment, when properly trained.HUH?River

Re: [QUAD-L] HOME EMPLOYMENT

LOL. Love that reponse, River. I know of several, very successful paras and quads, that completed travel agent schooling and became both travel agents and vaction planners. Granted, it didn't happen overnite and training was necessary. Some of those people actually worked from their homes

[QUAD-L] HOME EMPLOYMENT-Licensed Travel Agents and Vacation Planners

I am sure this kind of employment is needed around the world too. W In a message dated 4/19/2006 11:57:48 AM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: To he who speaks in riddles: Now travel agents are a very good source for employment, when properly trained.

Re: [QUAD-L] Pls remove from quad-list

Please consider staying with us. If the subject line is not interesting to you, delete it. You may find something you like here and you may havve something to offer us! Best, Brien On Apr 18, 2006, at 12:51 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: To whom it may concern,

[QUAD-L] Wally

I didn't get a response about the push rails or power assist wheels I ask you about.

Re: [QUAD-L] Wally

In a message dated 4/19/2006 12:10:21 PM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I didn't get a response about the push rails or power assist wheels I askyou about Try, 3 Rivers dot com They are still in Arizona Now the power-assist manual chair is E-Motion which is sold by

Re: [QUAD-L] leg spazams

Hi Brien,I take four sets of meds a day so I take 10mg-5mg-5mg-10mg. I can control the spasms more during the daytime because I can move around better.With Love, CtrlAltDel aka DaveC4/5 Complete - 29 Years PostTexas, USA Brien [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Dave, do you take 10 mg tid or 30 mg

Re: [QUAD-L] leg spazams

Hi Brien,I had a blessed Easter. Thanks. I hope you did the same.With Love, CtrlAltDel aka DaveC4/5 Complete - 29 Years PostTexas, USA Brien [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Dave, do you take 10 mg tid or 30 mg all at once. I usediazepam too for spasticity and to cool my jets as anxiety of being

Re: [QUAD-L] LOSING the Quad Gut!!!!!!!!!

You  may benefit from Dr. Pericone's book, The  Pericone Weight Loss Diet.  The book treats nutrition at the cellular level and offers convincing evidence and strategies that developing health at the cellular level will provide a healthy platform for overall health.http://www.nvperriconemd.com/I

Re: [QUAD-L] Alfred E. Newman- Mad Mazazine

That's gotta be funny. I will check it out! Another EXTREMELY funny book is Michael Savages new book, The Political Zoo!Hope y'all had a great Easter Holiday!Best,BrienOn Apr 18, 2006, at 6:20 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: LOL.  I recently acquired the Complete MAD Book.  A History of the Comic

Re: [QUAD-L] HOME EMPLOYMENT

I had a look. It seems to be pyramid type selling.Rob. Theo Kyparissis [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hello fellow quads, I recently received an offer to work at home as an administrative assistant/ sales support representative for a company called 'Drop Gain Int' hasanyone heard of this

[QUAD-L] Quad Gut- Ghetto Diet by Dick Gregory

Me thinks its time for the Ghetto Diet, made famous by our friend, advocate, and former entertainer, Dick Gregory. Granted, you've tried them all.. without success. Now try something that has worked and worked and worked. Its not for the weak or unmotivated. It requires time and

Re: [QUAD-L] Laptops Quads

Hi LQ,I took a quick look at the SONY, and I really liked what I saw! Thanks for the tip.With Love, CtrlAltDel aka DaveC4/5 Complete - 29 Years PostTexas, USA ~LittleQuad~ [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:Dave,I have a SONY VAIO, it weights about 5lbs with the battery in it! I am able to

Re: [QUAD-L] FW: [scilist] Laptops Quads Question about another quadlist mem

Hi Dana,Any info that I can get from others will help. I'm just learning about laptops, well, as they call them now, notebooks, so everything helps. Thank you.With Love, CtrlAltDel aka DaveC4/5 Complete - 29 Years PostTexas, USA [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Dave,I have a

RE: [QUAD-L] Pls remove from quad-list

Hi Eric,Well put...and put...and put...and put...and put...and put...With Love, CtrlAltDel aka DaveC4/5 Complete - 29 Years PostTexas, USA Eric W Rudd [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hmmm...quad list; must pertain to geometric shapes...oh wait, Jim has adescription right on the web page..oh

Re: [QUAD-L] Laptops Quads

Hi Lori,Thanks for the info. This kind of info really helps me as I start to research notebooks. I'll take a look at the HP Notebook atthe HP Web Site. :)With Love, CtrlAltDel aka DaveC4/5 Complete - 29 Years PostTexas, USA Lori Michaelson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have

Re: [QUAD-L] ARKANSAS FOLKS

Know anything about nursing care hours for vent users? Eric QuadPirate wrote: Lori, I'm here in Arkansas and I have no problems at all with Health care. Is there anything specific you need to know about? Mark

Re: [QUAD-L] OH WELL - SURGERY for BIG BLADDER STONES

Personally, I would ask to have the procedure without anesthesia.  I'm unable to feel below injury level so anesthesia isn't necessary.  Just start an IV so medications to control AD can be administered.  Eric Lori Michaelson wrote:  

Re: [QUAD-L] Need Advice

Stacy, Thank you for sharing your story with me, I am so sorry you were subjected to such callousness. Like you, I can clearly recall the names ofthe cruel ones. My first onewas aDiane in ICU who continuously told me to shut up whenever I made the only sound I could (atongue clicking) to

Re: [QUAD-L] HOME EMPLOYMENT

Hi Theo,I've never heard of the company, but I would be careful about giving them my bank account number. IMHOWith Love, CtrlAltDel aka DaveC4/5 Complete - 29 Years PostTexas, USA Theo Kyparissis [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hello fellow quads, I recently received an offer to work at home as

Re: [QUAD-L] ARKANSAS FOLKS

Eric, If you were injured before 18 they have 24/7 care otherwise 8-10 hours a day 7 days a week at $9.43 an hour. Now if you need housing they put you on sec 8 waiting list butwhile you're on the list you qualify for TBRA which is good for 2 years or untilsec 8 kicks in. Of course Medicaid

Re: [QUAD-L] Laptops Quads

Laptops are nice, but the battery paks can heat up and burn ya if you are not careful or have an insulator to protect your lap. W In a message dated 4/19/2006 2:35:48 PM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Hi LQ, I took a quick look at the SONY, and I really liked

[QUAD-L] Anesthesia or no anesthesia?

Hey Eric, I have thought about that [no anesthesia] 'before' in my mind and actually mentioned it to my husband outwardly and verbally today. I don't know why I forgot to ask the urologist. I do not have any feeling on the outside below the chest either but whenever there is any type of

Re: [QUAD-L] HOME EMPLOYMENT

Dear Theo, It is a legit company and franchise. I think they need your bank account number for the purpose of direct depositing your pay checks. It would have said that on the form. Don't be afraid to ask questions. I hope you do well in your ventures. john In a message dated 4/19/2006

Re: [QUAD-L] ARKANSAS FOLKS

HI Mark, It seems that just about anywhere in the United States is cheaper to live than Arizona, California, New York City, Washington, DC area, Hawaii, and maybe a few others. The Southern statesand the Midwest are definitely definitely definitely more reasonable. And, yes, you can get

Re: [QUAD-L] FW: [scilist] Laptops Quads Question about another quadlist ...

I hear people swear by the very same laptop that others curse. When you open them up they are using exactly the same drives, the modems, etc. I've tried researching cnet, and zdnet to see which laptop they rank as best and they seem to think the sole difference is in who has the best bios and

Re: [QUAD-L] Laptops Quads

i got burned really bad by my old one against my metal seat belt... now i have towel or pillow in lap...ALWAYS[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Laptops are nice, but the battery paks can heat up and burn ya if you are not careful or have an insulator to protect your lap. WIn a message