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From: Raymond Kelly [mailto:kel...@hughes.net]
Sent: Friday, March 13, 2009 5:00 PM
To: Quad-list
Subject: [QUAD-L] Hypothermia
I doubt anybody has an answer to this being it is part of being a
quadriplegic. Anyway I have been
Cool! I wonder if its the binder I came home with Thanks!
Danny Espinoza 25/m/California
Occupation before accident
Network engineer / SR. Network security engineer
What happened:
Broke c2,c6,c7 with doner bone at c2
Traumatic brain injury from blood going to central cortex from
My 22 year old son, who became a quad about 6 months ago, has had numerous
issues since initial hospitalization. The most recurring is UTI and some
bladder infections. He was in a hospital and rehab for 3-1/2 months total.
He had a foley for 2 months initially. After the 2 months,
dollbug314,
I had good luck with a Texas cath for my 1st 40 years as a quad. I ended up
with a home made version from a regular condom attached to a piece of
plastic hose with a rubber band and some tape to insure it couldn't roll off.
I
secured the condom to me with a short section of
Welcome to the list
I have pretty much stayed with intermittent cathing as it has worked for me.
I was told earlier on by my urologist-unfortunately now deceased-to try and
continue with intermittent as it would enable my bladder to remain pliable
and able to hold more urine. This has worked for
Dan,
I wish my caregiver slept on the same floor as I! My bed is in the family
room downstairs, and he sleeps upstairs in our bedroom. It makes for
difficult communication.
Naomi
C-4 Quadriplegic, since July 2, 2005
Due to Transverse Myelitis
**Need a job? Find
how about cell phones or intercoms?
Eric W Rudd
c5sc...@gmail.com
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From: ladyno...@aol.com
To: d...@unh.edu ; quad-list@eskimo.com
Sent: Saturday, March 14, 2009 4:46 PM
Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Waking up in bed
Dan,
I wish my caregiver slept on
Greetings Mom Dad,
Before I start to offer you some suggestions, I will begin with Hello and
Good Wishes to you and your family.
I don't know what happened to your son or which hospital he did his Rehab,
as hospitals will vary in their treatment and rehab. If you haven't been
taught
I went thru this same expierence soon after my injury.
A Doc wanted me to get super pubic.
I am glad that I did not.
It takes awhile to get use to your body after sci.
He can take ditropan to keep him from voiding so often.
When i took ditropan, i my bladder would hold 1,000cc.
(Now, my
Dollbug,
As I'm sure someone has, will and/or will always tell you, no 2 quads are the
same and what works for one... or even most... won't necessarily work for your
son. So, you are wise in getting a range of opinions.
I began using intermittent cathing with a Texas between after being
The intermitant catheterization is used as a tool in bladder training a
neurogenic bladder. I don't think your doctor understands the goal of the
treatment. If he does, he has done a poor job of explaining it to you.
When you cath your son you should be keeping track of how many CC's of urine
Or even a cowbell. Seriously, I've used one and they work well at rousting the
2nd floor. Not too selective, though.
From: Eric W Rudd c5sc...@gmail.com
To: quad-list@eskimo.com
Sent: Saturday, March 14, 2009 5:51:25 PM
Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Waking up in bed
Hi Dollbug,
First, let me tell you how my heart goes out to you and that its clear you must
be a wonderful mother. I am sure your son appreciates your help and sacrifice,
even if he does not always show it. We quads can get frustrated sometimes and
express it as anger. Best thing you can do
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