[QUAD-L] Re: Medicare Privatization in DEEP Trouble

2006-10-13 Thread DAANOO
FYI Dear Dana, Back in 2003, when the so-called Medicare Modernization Act was being debated in Congress, we warned that

Re: [QUAD-L] HANGING A BEDBAG

2006-10-13 Thread DeLiMiTeD4
I've seen some amazing rigs and rituals that people use for hanging bedbags so they fill with comfort and avoid back preasure. After 31 years I have this down to a simple matter of water always seeking the lowest point. When you lay in bed route the catheter over your leg and into a loop on the

Re: [QUAD-L] Supra-pubic question

2006-10-13 Thread DeLiMiTeD4
Do any of you tap around your bladder to cause muscle contractions? I have done this since erehab. It causes the muscles to contract and the sphincter to release the urine in several flows. Because of it I can use an external catheter and avoid all the infections from indwelling catheters. It

Re: [QUAD-L] Supra-pubic question, one more question

2006-10-13 Thread Danny Hearn
I used an indwelling folley for over 3 years, but due to recurring scar tissue and blockage I had to get a supra-pubic..I have had it about 6 years now and it has only clogged up twice and that was in the 1st year i had it put in. My wife loves to only drain the pee early in the morning and at

Re: [QUAD-L] Supra-pubic question

2006-10-13 Thread RollinOn
I do the same thing John and came across it by accident when I was trying to cough and pushing on my stomach. Works well too. Mark Jackson - Original Message - From: To: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: 10/13/2006 1:35:14 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Supra-pubic question Do any of you

RE: [QUAD-L] I have to go to bed for two weeks plus

2006-10-13 Thread RollinOn
Hope you have a speedy recovery Bobbie and you're in my thoughts. Hurry Back. Mark Jackson - Original Message - From: To: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: 10/12/2006 6:04:38 PM Subject: [QUAD-L] I have to go to bed for two weeks plus Hi All, I just came back from my Doctor and she

[QUAD-L] Dragon NaturallySpeaking

2006-10-13 Thread Mike Murach
What is the best desktop microphone to use with Dragon? Mike~ www.MurGallery.com

[QUAD-L] Dr G tonite about quad who died in a park. Repeat if you missed it

2006-10-13 Thread KK
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Re: [QUAD-L] Dragon NaturallySpeaking

2006-10-13 Thread DAANOO
Hi Mike, I used a Plantronics USB and it cost around $69, plus the additional $20 for the warranty . I usually find mine at micro Center. You can buy an extended warranty for two years there, which has come in very handy. I would really like to try a wireless, but they are around 200 I

[QUAD-L] Bladder Thumping.... some can while others can't

2006-10-13 Thread wheelchair
Bladder thumping is kinda an artform. Some can while others can't. Some have tighten muscles, while others don't. Be prepared for that day when thumping won't help you empty or relieve your bladder and.. best wishes W n a message dated 10/13/2006 1:35:08 P.M. Central Daylight Time,

RE: [QUAD-L] HANGING A BEDBAG

2006-10-13 Thread Jason Thurston
i HAVE DISCOVERED IT TO BE EASIER to put the condom cath on pointing down, I run the tube between my legs and under my knee. Then I put the bag on the floor. The other thing I have discovered is barrier wipes, used on my penis before applying Wide Band, or similar "extra adhesive styly

[QUAD-L] Reason I have supra pubic catheter

2006-10-13 Thread KK
I have Multiple Sclerosis have no feeling from the breast down including my left arm but the right arm works as normal as anything.I tried to intermittent cath but with only one arm, it was almost impossible to do. Being 58 years old, having 3 natural births , my bladder is mis-shapened with lots

Re: [QUAD-L] UTI

2006-10-13 Thread Derrick
I just obtained another uti. I believe the uti's are coming from not emptying my bladder all the way. I use a condom catheter all the time but i straight cath every morning and night to completely empty my bladder. Well, last friday and monday night my aide them nights had a broken finger