Re: [QUAD-L] 16 Years

2014-08-24 Thread DAANOO
Congratulations Nicky on exceeding years after being paralyzed from your Olympic dive. Thanks for telling us. As I did not know the cause of your injur y. I somehow missed that information. It was 40 years. Let me July 26, 2014. I am C 4-5 complete. Dana, how did you celebrate this day?

[QUAD-L] Re: Take Action Next Week To Fix Medicare In 2014

2014-08-24 Thread DAANOO
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Re: [QUAD-L] update /pain

2014-07-26 Thread DAANOO
I agree that publicity is needed about the hospital. I would call the director and then the newspaper. That is so unfair and against all policies that should be in place. Dana. I'm so sorry about your pain. I hope you can find a solution and a great Dr. To examine you carefully and do all

[QUAD-L] Re: Tell your Senators: Support Disability Rights Throughout the World

2014-07-14 Thread DAANOO
Dear Dana, We are coming down to the wire! It now appears that this month is the make or break time for the U.S. Senate to take up the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD). Our champions in the Senate are working hard to garner enough votes to

RE: [QUAD-L] big, big birthday

2014-07-10 Thread daanoo
congratulations Ron happy birthday#38 -Original Message- From: nichole rohling zoocr...@windstream.net To: 'RONALD L PRACHT' r.pra...@sbcglobal.net; quad-list quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Wed, Jul 9, 2014 4:32 pm Subject: RE: [QUAD-L] big, big birthday Happy Birthday!! Nicki From:

Re: [QUAD-L] tv show

2014-07-07 Thread DAANOO
That would be great wheelchair! Dana In a message dated 7/7/2014 7:22:53 P.M. Central Daylight Time, wheelch...@aol.com writes: Would love to see a season of world travels, crossing the globe in wheelchairs for the ultimate prize. Anyone else? Best Wishes In a message dated

Re: [QUAD-L] Thursday afternoon paralyzed stories

2014-07-04 Thread DAANOO
That is a good idea as we forget each other stories. At least I do. Not everyone has told their stories. Dana, you did not say if he was alive or living in a nursing home. I don't think Missouri has very good care because of what a fellow quad list member told me, as she has passed. I know

Re: [QUAD-L] 16 Years

2014-07-04 Thread DAANOO
Congratulations Nicole on 16 years. You have learned a lot and you will continue to learn more to survive the years to come. Dana In a message dated 6/27/2014 9:54:59 P.M. Central Daylight Time, scamper2...@att.net writes: At 16 years you've just post the newbie stage, I

Re: [QUAD-L] Friday afternoon disabled stories

2014-07-04 Thread DAANOO
What a wonderful story Bobbie. I know you meant so much to Cameron. Do you think he had another stroke? It's so sad to lose touch with people you care about. I love your heart also. We never know what a kind words and friendliness overall mean to a person that feels unloved. That's why I try

[QUAD-L] Re: Take Action Next Week To Fix Medicare In 2014

2014-06-30 Thread DAANOO
You are receiving this email because you subscribed to the Patients' Action Network. Not interested anymore? _Unsubscribe_ (https://www.votervoice.net/link/clickthrough/int/JFEb28zbb/374019.aspx) . Next week members of Congress will be home for their July 4 break to

[QUAD-L] Roho cushion problems from losing all the air

2014-06-28 Thread DAANOO
I was out last night and I wasn't aware that my Roho cushion was flat when I got home. It seems to be 2-3 inches long. And the same width and about 1/8 depth. But it is dark red and hard possibly a blister is the most red spots in the middle. It may be open on my side. I used to be so

Re: [QUAD-L] Dreams

2014-06-14 Thread DAANOO
So true Ron, thank you for the dreams and wishes that could not come true. Dana In a message dated 6/14/2014 2:53:43 P.M. Central Daylight Time, bobbiehumphre...@gmail.com writes: Well said Ron! Smile Everyday On Jun 14, 2014, at 2:50 AM, RONALD L PRACHT _r.pracht@sbcglobal.net_

Re: [QUAD-L] Muscle relaxer Baclofen/spasms question

2014-06-09 Thread DAANOO
My prescription is 10 mg 4-5 times per day. I used to take 20 and it slowed down my bowels. Dana In a message dated 6/8/2014 11:40:52 A.M. Central Daylight Time, blan...@verizon.net writes: 30mg 5x a day. Sent from my iPad On Jun 7, 2014, at 22:35, Danny Espinoza

Re: [QUAD-L] Larry, Nan's b-day

2014-05-26 Thread DAANOO
Happy birthday Nanny, Meredith and anybody else. I may have been. I hope you were able to Enjoy something special. In a message dated 5/25/2014 12:50:55 P.M. Central Daylight Time, nlg52...@yahoo.com writes: Thanks Meredith! Enjoy something special On Saturday, May 24, 2014

Re: [QUAD-L] People in wheelchairs hit by vehicles

2014-05-08 Thread DAANOO
Thank you Ron. That is terrible, a lot of people drive carry. I think you really need you have someone with you. Driving your chair alongit is dangerous . Dana. In a message dated 5/7/2014 9:40:33 P.M. Central Daylight Time, r.pra...@sbcglobal.net writes: I like to be aware of

Re: [QUAD-L] am I cold, or am I hot

2014-04-04 Thread DAANOO
Happy birthday. Joan, will you have any more! Dana In a message dated 4/3/2014 6:06:48 P.M. Central Daylight Time, poaj...@sbcglobal.net writes: Same boat here in Reno. The only time I am perfectly content with the weather is in full sunshine, temperatures between 72°and

Re: [QUAD-L] Fun good deed

2014-03-23 Thread DAANOO
That is such a thoughtful thing to do. Bobbie. It is kind of like the pay it forward. Dana In a message dated 3/23/2014 3:58:50 P.M. Central Daylight Time, bobbiehumphre...@gmail.com writes: Hi All, About 5 days ago I bought 28 carnations to give away here in my apartment building. I

Re: [QUAD-L] Don't know if I shared this before

2014-03-21 Thread DAANOO
Hi wheelchair and quad list members: on Monday. My caregiver noticed that my foot was totally lose. It usually is fixed at a 90° angle. I had foot drop surgery in May of 2012. My ankle was operated on and a fixator was used. It was not checked for eight days and I developed gangrene because

Re: [QUAD-L] 45th Anniversary!

2014-03-17 Thread DAANOO
Daylight Time, jume9...@comcast.net writes: Hi Nan, here's wishing your 45th will be a good one!! meredith From: Naomi Hudson ladyno...@aol.com To: DAANOO aol.com, quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Sunday, March 16, 2014 5:02:02 PM Subject: Re

Re: [QUAD-L] Sores

2014-03-15 Thread DAANOO
I had a sore that was on the bottom of my bottom. Kind of like the panty line. I was in bed. 6 months and they use a treatment to go inside the wound and it helped to grow new tissue. It is called is I was using my laptop and somehow er cord got under my I was using my laptop and somehow

Re: [QUAD-L] 45th Anniversary!

2014-03-14 Thread DAANOO
In a message dated 6/7/2013 10:15:02 P.M. Central Daylight Time, nlg52...@yahoo.com writes: First, congrats to those of you who have made it longer than I. It's a real accomplishment! I was going to write earlier but got knee deep in filling out entry forms copying documents

[QUAD-L] SCI Novels

2014-03-14 Thread DAANOO
Thank you Bobby for the information. I met Joni a couple years after my accident, when she was speaking at a church in Shawnee Mission, Overland Park, Kansas. She is beautiful and so extremely talented, it is amazing how much she has accomplished in her life. She also had to fight breast

Re: [QUAD-L] Stuck in bed for over a month

2014-03-14 Thread DAANOO
Hi all, Sorry to hear about your hospital experiences Ron. That was really rough to come home in be by yourself right after surgery. I certainly hope that you are shearing from dancing heal quickly.. I had a similar situation and I always wonder why our needs are still so misunderstood

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2014-03-14 Thread DAANOO
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Re: [QUAD-L] Power chair questions

2014-03-14 Thread DAANOO
I currently have a PER mobile 300 but it is rearwheel drive I did not feel comfortable in the mid-will especially driving around the block to my mother's house. This is my third one. Good luck with your choice. Dana In a message dated 1/21/2014 2:05:30 P.M. Central Standard Time,

Re: [QUAD-L] center drive wheelchair question

2014-03-07 Thread DAANOO
I agree, I tried the center drive wheelchair and I didn't like it, especially on the street. Dana In a message dated 3/7/2014 11:41:37 A.M. Central Standard Time, diannal...@aol.com writes: I agree with W, 100%!!! As part of your OT Evaluation, living in the country is all part of

Re: [QUAD-L] Moving out on my own

2014-02-26 Thread daanoo
I moved out of the nursing home in September 1980. So it will be 34 years. Original Message- From: Gmail bobbiehumphre...@gmail.com To: quad-list quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Wed, Feb 26, 2014 8:53 pm Subject: [QUAD-L] Moving out on my own Hi All, Today is 31 years since I moved into

Re: [QUAD-L] I phone

2014-02-22 Thread DAANOO
That is really good price for the stylus. I got most of them at Verizon and ordered some from the manufacturers. I go through them so quickly. Do you? Oh, yes, I'm sure if you already have an iPad. Both are a little overkill. How do you use your iPad. How do you position it on your lap. I

Re: [QUAD-L] Mind Controlling Monkeys Are Here!

2014-02-21 Thread DAANOO
I was interested in getting a monkey, but then I moved and did not get. They had already sent me the large cage and they treat dispenser. They had already drawn the outline of my house to train a monkey. Dana In a message dated 2/21/2014 6:32:06 P.M. Central Standard Time,

Re: [QUAD-L] itchy scalp

2014-02-09 Thread DAANOO
Joan, is it an oil. Does it make your hair greasy? Dana In a message dated 2/8/2014 9:12:32 P.M. Central Standard Time, poaj...@sbcglobal.net writes: I have always had a severely itchy scalp since my SCI. About nine months ago I began using olive leaf from Amazon on the advice

Re: [QUAD-L] Days in bed 2013

2014-01-28 Thread DAANOO
I would go to the wound center and get a second opinion. I was being followed by a plastic surgeon, when I had a wound vacuum and a nursing agency. He had taken off and look at it every several weeks. He had to determine how long I used, until I was ready for plastic surgery a skin graft.

Re: [QUAD-L] SelectAir air mattress

2014-01-27 Thread DAANOO
I didn't realize that. I'm I the the only one on the quad list that sleeps an old-fashioned waterbed turned on hundred. I never get any kind of sores from the my bed. It can happen with underpads both disposable and reusable. One time I burn my bottom because the power cord from my laptop

Re: [QUAD-L] Misc.

2014-01-27 Thread DAANOO
Thank you for the information, I love cottage cheese and red pears. It is also a good salad dressing. I also like yogurt and I know it has protein. There's a yogurt drink I like called kerr and if the liquid form. I don't know how it compares to Greek yogurt that you can drink it which is

Re: [QUAD-L] Wound care

2014-01-24 Thread DAANOO
Thank you so much for sharing this information. I pray that you heal quickly. Dana C4-5 complete 40 years in July. how many years has it been for you. In a message dated 1/24/2014 10:55:05 A.M. Central Standard Time, gah17...@aol.com writes: With the discussion on the site, I

Re: [QUAD-L] Power chair questions

2014-01-22 Thread DAANOO
My wheelchair seating is coming tomorrow but they never seem to get things right because my left leg was broken and it is 3 to 4 inches shorter. I do like the chair most comfortable chair my life my very first one because it was a more expansive model which they won't cover it is C 500 when

Re: [QUAD-L] Days in bed 2013

2014-01-22 Thread DAANOO
Jim, you should be able to go out patient and get the wound vacuum and have a visiting nurse take care of it. I got mine while hospitalized because of my foot surgery that went wrong. I think they would do them outpatient. I would ask my doctor and maybe search for a Dr. that would do

Re: [QUAD-L] Days in bed 2013

2014-01-21 Thread DAANOO
Jim, I know what you mean. I had to get my wound VAC two years ago in the hospital. You must have a lot of patience to be confined to the in bed, I'm so thankful that you have your equipment so you can operate everything. We can only survive so long without the Internet. I feel that way at

Re: [QUAD-L] Days in bed 2013

2014-01-21 Thread DAANOO
That is truly amazing Jim. Congratulations! Dana In a message dated 1/21/2014 8:40:56 P.M. Central Standard Time, jlu...@eskimo.com writes: they briefly discussed a wound vac, but it would have involved a stay in the hospital. I'm too paranoid of getting any infections going to a

Re: [QUAD-L] Re: quad site

2014-01-17 Thread DAANOO
I am so sorry, for both of your illnesses. I hope you get to feeling better. Bronchitis is Hard on quads and we take much longer to recover. Thank God you're feeling better. I'm glad you're both able to post again. Dana In a message dated 1/17/2014 1:44:50 P.M. Central Standard Time,

Re: [QUAD-L] Re: quad site

2014-01-17 Thread DAANOO
I am so sorry, for both of your illnesses. I hope you get to feeling better. Bronchitis is Hard on quads and we take much longer to recover. Thank God you're feeling better. I'm glad you're both able to post again. Dana In a message dated 1/17/2014 1:44:50 P.M. Central Standard Time,

Re: [QUAD-L] Re: quad site

2014-01-17 Thread DAANOO
I am watching the doctors in it recommends for everyone to get the flu shot. It can last for one month. Please think about it. It will not cause the flu, you will be protected two weeks after you get the shot. Dana In a message dated 1/17/2014 1:22:42 P.M. Central Standard Time,

[QUAD-L] Re: Tom Perez He Stole Christmas - A CALL FOR ADAPT ACTION!

2013-12-23 Thread DAANOO
In a message dated 12/23/2013 11:20:22 A.M. Central Standard Time, bdarl...@cdrnys.org writes: Watch this: http://youtu.be/ibJDfqXrj04 ...and TAKE ACTION!! Hats off to the amazing ADAPT of Texas Chorus and ADAPT Choirmaster David Wittie who crafted the very witty lyrics and alert!

Re: [QUAD-L] That Deer Hunter Story

2013-11-19 Thread DAANOO
That is a wonderful idea, I would love to read your book. Dana In a message dated 11/18/2013 2:02:16 P.M. Central Standard Time, ddh...@sbcglobal.net writes: That sounds like a great idea Ron, let us know when you get it completed, it is a very good subject and could perhaps even be

Re: [QUAD-L] Re: I like Mulberries

2013-11-17 Thread DAANOO
Hi Glenn, I will be praying for you about your Tuesday men's prayer meeting. I know it will take a lot of God's support to enable you to do this sorrowfully event. The Lord will be with you and enable you to talk about this important tragedy that you faced and praying for the family of the

Re: [QUAD-L] b care

2013-11-07 Thread DAANOO
I also eat oatmeal every day for a fiber one cereal. In a message dated 11/7/2013 1:51:20 P.M. Central Standard Time, jnapp...@msn.com writes: I eat a high fiber diet, but make sure you drink lots of water. Julie Date: Wed, 6 Nov 2013

Re: [QUAD-L] b care

2013-11-07 Thread DAANOO
I just eat the regular. It's always better to add real fruit In a message dated 11/7/2013 2:24:20 P.M. Central Standard Time, jnapp...@msn.com writes: I think the original Fiber One cereal is the best because you don't have to eat a lot to get a lot of fiber.

Re: [QUAD-L] Suprapubic Catheter

2013-11-06 Thread DAANOO
Sometimes even we get second opinions problems will arise. I have a ileal conduit I don't know which ones would cause fewer UTIs. That's a good question. I wish you also a blessed day. Dana In a message dated 11/5/2013 4:46:42 A.M. Central Standard Time, ladyno...@aol.com writes: thank

Re: [QUAD-L] Suprapubic Catheter

2013-11-03 Thread DAANOO
What is the difference between urostomy and ileal conduit. I have a ileal conduit, because they had to remove my bladder because of bladder cancer. I was in the hospital for months. Dana. To me it's easier than changing the indwelling catheter. In a message dated 11/3/2013 1:45:52 P.M.

Re: [QUAD-L] quad gut

2013-10-27 Thread DAANOO
Congratulations Greg. Mine has stayed under control with suggestions from Dr. Oz. I eat oatmeal with blueberries every day and cinnamon. I also take ultimate raspberry key tones before each meal. In a message dated 10/27/2013 5:01:58 P.M. Central Daylight Time, g...@eskimo.com writes:

Re: [QUAD-L] I Hate cold weather

2013-10-26 Thread DAANOO
Mine is also. Dana In a message dated 10/26/2013 6:24:14 P.M. Central Daylight Time, da...@immortaldesigns.co writes: Yup mine is usually between 97.5 98.6. Any lower than 97.5 and I start to tense up, hurt and usually ask for a blanket/warm clothes/heat pack. -Danny

Re: [QUAD-L] I Hate cold weather

2013-10-24 Thread DAANOO
I agree with you. Ron. I get cold when it is 70°. I prefer 77°. Ha ha. Already wearing sweaters and long-socks. I don't know if they have these for quad fellows, but I always buy over the knee socks. Our legs are thin so they go clear up to your hips. I have never worn to tight socks that are

[QUAD-L] does anyone watch scandal fine ABC on Thursday at 9 PM

2013-10-24 Thread DAANOO
Just wanted to know if anyone like the show called scandal. I have gotten into it. I know it's kind of like a soap opera. It's really funny how the presidents wife looks like Monica Lewinsky. Gray's anatomy is on at 8 PM on ABC.. Thoughts anyone! Dana

Re: [QUAD-L] Few Quad helpful things i learned for us.

2013-10-19 Thread DAANOO
Great suggestions Johnny. Dana In a message dated 10/19/2013 12:02:13 P.M. Central Daylight Time, curlyle...@verizon.net writes: Heres a few things I learned through my quad years that may help. If you ever drop something on the floor and want to pick it up. You first have to

Re: [QUAD-L] anxiety

2013-10-18 Thread DAANOO
Hi Bobbie, I am so sorry dancing caused a sore. Was your cushion not inflated enough. I wish they had some kind of warning signal if OUR wheelchair cushions are going flat, because we cannot always tell. I remember reading something about a cushion that did that but I do not remember

Re: [QUAD-L] Survival Manual Suggestions

2013-10-09 Thread DAANOO
Congratulations Aaron with your find work which newly injured spinal cord injury patients. Dana In a message dated 10/8/2013 9:08:23 P.M. Central Daylight Time, aman...@gmail.com writes: Here in San Antonio, I'm on a list for the SCI units to call when they have a new SCI patient

Re: [QUAD-L] Whats that white plastic you heat called?

2013-10-09 Thread DAANOO
I know. They use it when he make my splints. Maybe you could call someone that works in orthotics and find out where they get their material? He must've felt lost with no solution. Dana. In a message dated 10/9/2013 10:35:42 P.M. Central Daylight Time, r.pra...@sbcglobal.net writes:

Re: [QUAD-L] I twisted an elastic

2013-10-09 Thread DAANOO
Congratulations. Bobbie! In a message dated 10/9/2013 8:33:07 P.M. Central Daylight Time, nlg52...@yahoo.com writes: WTG Bobbie! Only a quad could appreciate that accomplishment!! We are SO awesome! :) Nan On Wednesday, October 9, 2013 9:06 PM, Gmail

Re: [QUAD-L] Best Accessible Cities- New Mobility Magazine

2013-10-09 Thread DAANOO
I am surprised that Topeka is listed. That is our state capital, but I did not think of it as that accessible. Dana. You are so lucky that you don't know about snow. In a message dated 10/9/2013 5:48:54 P.M. Central Daylight Time, donpric...@yahoo.com writes: Not to knock any city

[QUAD-L] Re: TELL CONGRESS: Open the Government!

2013-10-09 Thread DAANOO
In a message dated 10/9/2013 3:02:36 P.M. Central Daylight Time, advoc...@easterseals.com writes: Dear Dana, We need your help again. Day 9 of the shutdown and there is no end in sight. There are no negotiations underway between the House and Senate on legislation to

Re: [QUAD-L] Suprapubic catheter question

2013-10-09 Thread DAANOO
You would need to go to a urologist and he would decide if you need a CT scan. As I said I was given three lithotripsy treatments to break the kidney stones. If they are not stopping the flow of urine, they might not do surgery. Every so often I get tiny pieces of kidney stones in my ileal

[QUAD-L] Re: Disability Rights Activists decry federal rules which promote institution...

2013-09-19 Thread DAANOO
In a message dated 9/19/2013 7:16:15 A.M. Central Daylight Time, bdarl...@cdrnys.org writes: There was apparently a problem with our PR distribution list. This didn't seem to go out. We will fix this problem ASAP. Bruce *** FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Bruce Darling, 585-370-6690

[QUAD-L] Re: Companionship rules are out

2013-09-17 Thread DAANOO
In a message dated 9/17/2013 12:54:49 P.M. Central Daylight Time, bdarl...@cdrnys.org writes: Here's a link to a website where you can access the rules. http://www.dol.gov/whd/homecare/finalrule.htm My understanding is that the effective date is January 1, 2015 and at that time

Re: [QUAD-L] I'm 60 years old today

2013-09-15 Thread DAANOO
: DAANOO daa...@aol.com To: quad-list quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Sat, Sep 14, 2013 7:44 pm Subject: [QUAD-L] I'm 60 years old today Hi quad list, Celebrating my 60 year old birthday today. My father and stepmom brought me dinner last night and my mom is bringing dinner tonight. Just another

Re: [QUAD-L] I'm 60 years old today

2013-09-15 Thread DAANOO
Thank you Dan and Larry for your birthday wishes In a message dated 9/14/2013 7:51:53 P.M. Central Daylight Time, lwillis...@yahoo.com writes: Sounds like there is a bunch of us floating around that 60 mark. Maybe we should form our own group -- the codger quads! Larry W., age 61, 42

Re: [QUAD-L] I'm 60 years old today

2013-09-15 Thread DAANOO
Thank you Bobbie. We are close in age, many of us. Dana In a message dated 9/14/2013 6:48:07 P.M. Central Daylight Time, bobbiehumphre...@gmail.com writes: I'm right behind you at 57 until November when I turn 58.Bobbie Smile Everyday On Sep 14, 2013, at 7:44 PM, _DAANOO@aol.com_

[QUAD-L] I'm 60 years old today

2013-09-14 Thread DAANOO
Hi quad list, Celebrating my 60 year old birthday today. My father and stepmom brought me dinner last night and my mom is bringing dinner tonight. Just another day and another larger number. How many of us are 60 and older? What is discrimination to know what your comments just because

[QUAD-L] Re: Action Alert: Tell Your Senator to Reauthorize the Rehabilitiation Act!

2013-09-12 Thread DAANOO
In a message dated 9/12/2013 1:01:57 P.M. Central Daylight Time, vh...@dynind.org writes: Tell Your Senator to Reauthorize the Rehabilitation Act Now! _ Take Action!_ (http://capwiz.com/rochestercdr/utr/1/GQACTIQJPW/INDJTIQJTR/9847517886) The Workforce Investment

Re: [QUAD-L] Driver license renewal

2013-09-04 Thread DAANOO
I had to turn in the price of all my equipment even know I do not drive so it would be covered in case of an accident. I was required to do so I am AAA and on Farm Bureau my insurance previously. Dana In a message dated 9/4/2013 12:42:09 P.M. Central Daylight Time, rollingl...@yahoo.com

Re: [QUAD-L] Does anyone take amatiza?

2013-08-31 Thread DAANOO
$200, wow, that is a lot. How does it work different than Senna? Dana In a message dated 8/31/2013 9:20:35 P.M. Central Daylight Time, diannal...@aol.com writes: I tried it at 8mg but it really made my belly hurt w/o results so I didn't bother to increase. Dianna Yes, I take 48 mg

Re: [QUAD-L] cancer

2013-08-12 Thread DAANOO
Hi Diana, I just asked the prayer group at my sister-in-law's church in Shawnee Mission, Kansas to pray for you. Thinking of you and praying for you. Dana In a message dated 8/11/2013 8:52:04 P.M. Central Daylight Time, diannal...@aol.com writes: thank you, i'll need them. Diana,

Re: [QUAD-L] cancer

2013-08-11 Thread DAANOO
Wow, I didn't know you can have so much chemotherapy. God will bless you and comfort you through all these trials and give you the strength to survive. If we trust in him and we all pray together. Dana In a message dated 8/10/2013 10:31:48 P.M. Central Daylight Time, jume9...@comcast.net

Re: [QUAD-L] Roho custom cushion 39th anniversary

2013-07-27 Thread DAANOO
I have never gotten one I just have the quadtra Today was my 39th anniversary in the quad world!. Dana (39th anniversary, C4-5, tracheostomy button, 59-year-old female and I am in Facebook. In a message dated 7/27/2013 7:11:09 P.M. Central Daylight Time, bobbiehumphre...@gmail.com

Re: [QUAD-L] Almost got my new chair today

2013-07-18 Thread DAANOO
If I don't feel my chair is right for my leg and feet, and I ask for another wheelchair seating to fix the problem. The company doesn't seem to understand the problems I face because my left leg was broken and the ball joint disintegrated. It causes my leg go in a upside down V positioning

[QUAD-L] Re: Action Alert: Please CALL Senator Moran's Office NOW to and urge him to s...

2013-07-11 Thread DAANOO
In a message dated 7/11/2013 9:52:57 A.M. Central Daylight Time, bdarl...@cdrnys.org writes: TAKE ACTION NOW! CALL Senator Moran at (202) 224-6521. Tell the Senator's staff: I am calling to support Senator Johanns' amendment in the Appropriations Committee to the

Re: [QUAD-L] DREZ

2013-07-07 Thread DAANOO
Hi Don, Is this a procedure just done on on paraplegics. Dana In a message dated 7/7/2013 11:15:46 A.M. Central Daylight Time, rhvsh...@pacbell.net writes: Hi Don, I've know 4 people that have had the DREZ surgery--all of them had it done at Craig Rehab Hospital in Denver. All four

Re: [QUAD-L] Sweating

2013-07-04 Thread DAANOO
Hi Wheelchair, That is so true that sweating is usually a warning signal of a UTI or some kind of skin pressure that is happening to your body that you don't know about. I always check about UTI. I don't always get temperatures with UTIs. Dana In a message dated 7/4/2013 10:41:23 A.M.

[QUAD-L] Re: 35 States So Far and Growing

2013-06-29 Thread DAANOO
Governors of 35 states have filed suit against the Federal Government for imposing unlawful burdens upon them. It only takes 38 (of the 50) States to convene a Constitutional Convention. This will take less than thirty seconds to read. If you agree, please pass it on. This is an

Re: [QUAD-L] Shingles Vaccine

2013-06-27 Thread DAANOO
I just found out it is covered by insurance at age 60, but I don't think Medicare. I don't know why. Dana In a message dated 6/27/2013 7:32:27 P.M. Central Daylight Time, donpric...@yahoo.com writes: Anyone who has ever had chickenpox (which is probably everyone reading this) has

Re: [QUAD-L] 15 YEARS

2013-06-27 Thread DAANOO
Congratulations Nikki, sorry this anniversary is harder for you. Bobbie, I am so glad you're getting together with some friends. Mine is coming up on July 27, 39 years. Wow, 40 years and I know you were very young what you were injured! Nan, you have us all beat ! Thank you for the

Re: [QUAD-L] Sprinter

2013-06-26 Thread DAANOO
Hi Ron, I thought that is Sprinter use diesel fuel and was much more expensive than a full-size van. I don't have a dropped floor on my Chevrolet express. I had thought about getting a Sprinter Van. I wonder what kind of mileage they get? That was an awful experience for your friend. Isn't

[QUAD-L] T from Dr. Oz to prevent Alzheimer's

2013-06-15 Thread DAANOO
I'm going to try this tonight. Dana Dr. Sanjay Gupta drinks a creamy cup of turmeric tea every night to help calm his nerves, but the benefits of this colorful drink don't end there: A recent study suggests that curcumin, a brain-boosting chemical in turmeric, could help slow the progression

[QUAD-L] Fwd: 6-13 SCI Webcast- Advances in Research for Recovery

2013-06-03 Thread DAANOO
From: ju...@bu.edu To: daa...@aol.com Sent: 6/3/2013 8:52:41 P.M. Central Daylight Time Subj: 6-13 SCI Webcast- Advances in Research for Recovery Don’t forget to register for the June 13th webcast! Knowledge in Motion SCI

Re: [QUAD-L] Quad list

2013-05-28 Thread DAANOO
I was having those same problems and I had to keep resubscribing. I had not gotten for more than a week. Dana In a message dated 5/28/2013 11:51:07 A.M. Central Daylight Time, wheelch...@aol.com writes: Anyone else with issues? Best Wishes In a message dated 5/28/2013 10:58:17

Re: [QUAD-L] The List

2013-04-28 Thread DAANOO
Sorry I did not see your initial post Theo. I used to have a seamstress from Greece and her accent was adorable. Are you on Facebook? Please friend me. Dana Wray C-4-5 quadriplegia, 38 years post, Prairie Village Kansas In a message dated 4/28/2013 10:26:43 A.M. Central Daylight Time,

Re: [QUAD-L] going to PT for crooked body

2013-04-24 Thread DAANOO
My body leans to the left also. My hip was broken by a caregiver doing range of motion and I could not get surgery because of my severe osteoporosis. The ball joint is partially disintegrated, so one leg is shorter. Does anybody else have that problem and if so what did they do to not fall

Re: [QUAD-L] new

2013-04-21 Thread DAANOO
Hi Nan, I think you have everyone beat in quad years. It will be 39 years this July and I am 60 in September. Dana I agree with you Joan 96 years is quite too long for me. In a message dated 4/21/2013 1:16:35 P.M. Central Daylight Time, poaj...@sbcglobal.net writes: Nan,

Re: [QUAD-L] Today the 17th is my 40th Anniversary!

2013-04-19 Thread DAANOO
Hi Blackwood, I don't think I am familiar with you. I could've missed you joining the list. Dana In a message dated 4/18/2013 8:00:21 A.M. Central Daylight Time, blackwood4...@yahoo.com writes: Congrats Bobbie! Coming up on 34yrs. myself, have a great time!

Re: [QUAD-L] Today the 17th is my 40th Anniversary!

2013-04-19 Thread DAANOO
Hi Blackwood, I don't think I am familiar with your e-mail address. Did you possibly join and I did not meet you? Welcome, Dana In a message dated 4/18/2013 8:00:21 A.M. Central Daylight Time, blackwood4...@yahoo.com writes: Congrats Bobbie! Coming up on 34yrs. myself, have a great

[QUAD-L] Re: People Before Pharmaceutical Profits

2013-04-17 Thread DAANOO
In a message dated 4/17/2013 12:26:19 P.M. Central Daylight Time, direc...@medicareadvocacy.org writes: CMA Action Alert People Before Pharmaceutical Profits _Info by Topic_ (http://org.salsalabs.com/dia/track.jsp?v=2c=OeDFOhtZWSuz7YEUlZuGgsDUq3nx3d6A) _Articles

Re: [QUAD-L] Back Brace vs Molded Chair Back

2013-04-10 Thread DAANOO
I went to a seating clinic at a rehab center and after they made it, I wore an click cancel d it made marks on my bottom and I have to stay in bed for a week. I returned the mold the next day. I was disappointed, they wanted to refit me and make a new one but I declined and I have stuck with

Re: [QUAD-L] Another anniversary

2013-04-06 Thread DAANOO
It's great that we have each other to share with. I really appreciate this group so much. Thank you Jim, Dana In a message dated 4/6/2013 4:52:41 P.M. Central Daylight Time, sbell...@cox.net writes: Hi, I feel about the same. Mine is next month. It hits me hard at times, the

[QUAD-L] Re: House Vote Today Could End Medicare

2013-03-20 Thread DAANOO
Please take action today and call your legislators about this important legislation that will strike coverage for the things we need. Dana In a message dated 3/20/2013 2:57:57 P.M. Central Daylight Time, direc...@medicareadvocacy.org writes: CMA Action Alert House Vote Today Could

Re: [QUAD-L] My new chair was approved!

2013-03-19 Thread DAANOO
I'm happy for you Bobbie. I hope you make a video about the chair so we can see how it works for you. Dana Congrats Bobbie, I'm curious about the headrest, never knew they had that...please let us in on how well it works. Meredith From:

Re: [QUAD-L] A Great Movie

2013-03-16 Thread DAANOO
It was a wonderful movie. I want to see it again also. Dana In a message dated 3/16/2013 12:58:18 A.M. Central Daylight Time, jlu...@eskimo.com writes: Great movie! Just saw it. On Thu, Mar 7, 2013 at 10:50 AM, Nan _nlg52352@yahoo.com_ (mailto:nlg52...@yahoo.com) wrote: Amazing

Re: [QUAD-L] Disease hunting

2013-02-28 Thread DAANOO
Hi Joan, What a wonderful life you have made yourself. What an accomplishment to run a business and help two mentally challenged adults to help you and you help them. You are inspiration! I want to wish you a happy 74 T H birthday. You're a blessing to your family. Dana In a message

Re: [QUAD-L] Pressure sore explosion

2013-02-28 Thread DAANOO
Hi Meredith, I'm so sorry to hear about your sore. Have you gone to the would care department to be evaluated. What do you think caused it? That is always the question what is causing the red marks that turning to sores. I often have a hard time knowing if was my shoe, my splints on my

Re: [QUAD-L] a question from my wife regarding family caregivers

2013-02-23 Thread DAANOO
This is a very important issue.spouses, girlfriends or boyfriends would appreciate having someone to talk to. I know when I went to meeting at independent living center in Kansas City. I remember there were several persons working at the independent living center that had able-bodied

[QUAD-L] peanut butter oatmeal cookies with ricotta high in calcium low in fat

2013-02-22 Thread DAANOO
from Doctor Oz show Shaun T's Oatmeal and Peanut Butter Ricotta Cookies Tighten your thighs, one of your five most common problem areas, with this health recipe from Shaun T, creator of the Insanity Workout. Made with ricotta cheese, which is high in calcium, one serving is only 50

Re: [QUAD-L] best way to check kidneys and bladder

2013-02-21 Thread DAANOO
I had three lithotripsy in 2012, but they did not remove my stones. They do cause UTIs which I get often. The antibiotic. I was given by the infectious disease Doctor to take daily has not stopped the UTIs. I think it's called Macrodantin, but I get the generic. Dana In a message dated

Re: [QUAD-L] BP

2013-02-20 Thread DAANOO
What is the recipe for a coffee enema? Have you ever used and where did you hear about? Dana In a message dated 2/20/2013 2:46:00 P.M. Central Standard Time, lwillis...@yahoo.com writes: A coffee enema wakes up your bowels and makes the poop percolate downward. Sent from my iPad

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