Re: [QUAD-L] Anger Management

I have lots of strange dreams at times too, never the violent ones yet but the intense sexual ones, also dream i'm far from home and lost trying to get back home but many obstacles such as rivers and weird people try to block my return.Another i dream a lot is about flying with just my bare

Re: [QUAD-L] Anger Management

+ I have lots of strange dreams at times too, never the violent ones yet but the intense sexual ones, also dream i'm far from home and lost trying to get back home but many obstacles such as rivers and weird people try to block my return.Another i dream a lot is about flying with just my bare

Re: [QUAD-L] Property Tax Exemption

Yes, every state is different on laws and even things like medicare and medicaid and so on. Dan[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:So sorry. Do you think it's particularly more difficult in certain states?Dana. In a message dated 5/22/2006 8:31:49 P.M. Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [QUAD-L] MegaBus invades Greyhound Territory

Hey Houston--check with AMTRAK train service here, I heard you can go to nearby cities like chicago and kansas city for $35 bucks. DanHouston809 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: It’s $40.00 from here 2 Chicago than 2 Indpls which isn’t bad. But for me 2 go 2 Indpls I’d have 2 go from STL 2 Chicago 2

RE: [QUAD-L] Property Tax Exemption

I applied here in Missouri, and if you and spouce make under $75,000 a year , and you are 100 percent disabled..you are supposed to qualify..Well we make under $30,000 but was turned down because last year they said our property tax increases had not gone up over an extreme level-- kind of ironic

Re: [QUAD-L] 3miles

Houston-can any other quads get this equipment access for $30 a month ? I been in st. louis area all my life and after physical therapy in the hospital they told me I was out of luck. I tried to get access to the hospitals gym therapy equipment during times others were not using them but they said

[QUAD-L] Question about help with upper body support

Hi All- I remember a post a long time ago about some type of cable or rope that some use for upper body support when driving or etc. that will allow a quad to bend down or have slack--but then help pull them back up or go backin just as a measuring tape goes in and out.I really need

Re: [QUAD-L] Lori Ann - I'm New

Hello - Lori and Welcome to the List. We have another Lori here also. Yes, many of us have the exact same pains.. most of us find warmer weather and keeping busy can help distract it some. I tried Baclofen but did not like itit was more for spasms and did not help with pain at all. Several of

[QUAD-L] Lyrica-- to Ron and others interested

Hey Ron, they started me on Lyrica today. 75ml. twice a day--The doctor said it would take 2 weeks to really know if it is helping, he said some people can tell the difference in a week but he wants me to try it for a month then see him again to check the results. Dan c-6 8.8 yrs. post

Re: [QUAD-L] need help

I used to have that same problem-- My urologist said it was blockage and scar tissue from repeated cathing. He did surgury twice to clear it out but each time it would return after a while. He told me I should get a supra pubic indwelling catheter, so about 5 years ago I did that. Dan*William

Re: [QUAD-L] free LASIK for quads

Have any of you ever had this Lasik eye correction surgury? It is nice that this program is doing it for free for quads. I was interested but after reading about people that have had it done, it seems some do great but others get worse off than they were. DanTim Syfert [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

Re: [QUAD-L] gearless brushless motors are very quite

4 years ago I got a new invacare arrow with gearless brushless moters...they could not even pull me up the ramp to my house or go anywhere on the grassthe manufacturer had them pulled out and put in the old type 4 pole moters and all was fine..they may be better now because they were

Re: [QUAD-L] SURGERY

We all know you have been thru quite a bit also Stacy...it's a shame they did not get you a good cushion or new seat when you needed it, hope things will begin to look up for you in the future you will be in our prayers too. DanStacy Harim [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:I have my flap surgery

Re: [QUAD-L] Living alone and the future- slippery slope

WIN THE LOTTERY--EVERYONE WILL CALL AND SHOW UP LOL Dan-[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Living as a quad, one is always on a slippery slope. One learns in time that being pro-active vs reactive is just part of being a quad as others do not know on a minute by minute basis, how you are doing

Re: [QUAD-L] SURGERY

You will be in our prayers, hope all goes very smoothly-- let us know how you are doing afterwards. DanLori Michaelson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Is there anyone scheduled for any type of surgery in the next two weeks?I am going in next Wednesday [May 10th] to have my bladder

Re: [QUAD-L] Concerts

WELL I BET YOU ALL HEARD OF THE BEATLES AND ROLLING STONESAND BY THE WAY THEY ARE OLD ENOUGH TO BE THE DAD'S OF MOST OF US LOL ! DAN*RollinOn [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Oh that hurts lol! Mark---Original Message--- From: ~LittleQuad~ Date: 05/01/06 18:49:43

Re: [QUAD-L] Concerts

HEH HEH JOHN, SO TRUE AND YOUR RIGHT--THAT STUFF SHOULD BE ILLEGAL LOL DAN[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: A week before my accident I saw the Moody Blues. I judged years by how good the concerts were. I saw Santana as a starter band for Eric Clapton. Creedence led off for The Who. I got to see Jimi

Re: [QUAD-L] Daily meds/ Need Advice

Wow that is a lot of stuff...I don't even know what most of those are for, I take the oxybutynin and lorazapam as needed.I was taking amytriptyline ( elevil) to help me sleep and deal with pain but I'm trying to quit that in hopes of trying Lyrica instead. Dan 8.9 years post.Houston809 [EMAIL

Re: [QUAD-L] syrinx pain or neuro pain

Corie, that sounds a lot like my same type of pain... mine started getting worse the last 2 yearsI was wondering if you have tried Lyrica yet??? I'm hoping that may help me, when I get a chance to go see a doctor about it. Thanks, DanCorie Jones [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I

Re: [QUAD-L] syrinx pain

Yep, exactly right Ron.. It is very high risk they told me, and has left some who had arm movement completely paralyzed. I have some pretty good day's then WHAM ! 2 or 3 in a row that are pure torture. Like I told Lori and a few others in here...I could actually really love life even being

Re: [QUAD-L] a freaky week

Jim, just tell me 3 numbers to play in the pick 3 daily lotto---it only pay's $350--$600 bucks but that sure helps out lol... Dan[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: amen to that

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

You are exactly correct Houston... the spinal doctors told us that MOST quads will have a quad gut because stomach muscles no longer work and gravity.They told me no matter how much weight I lose the quad gut will still remain. They said there are a few exceptions---such as being very thin before

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

You are exactly correct Houston... the spinal doctors told us that MOST quads will have a quad gut because stomach muscles no longer work and gravity.They told me no matter how much weight I lose the quad gut will still remain. They said there are a few exceptions---such as being very thin before

Re: [QUAD-L] The Saddle Cushion

Yehaaa get in that saddle and ridem cowgirl ! ;-) Dan~LittleQuad~ [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:Has anyone tried this cushion? I am having major sitting problems, my left pevic bone wants to stay forward. My therapist has suggested looking into new cushions. I'm looking at this version - Saddle™

Re: [QUAD-L] Never Ending Bowel Program

Wow, Digital stem EVERY 5 MInutes --- we only digital stem once or twice near end of bowel routine as were taught by sci nurses. Dan[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hiya Steve. Who's said that bowel management wasn't a good intro question, lol? Bowel Programs are most unique to an

Re: [QUAD-L] Your feelings please

Lower abdomen pain that drives a person crazy. Pressure that feels like butt legs and feet are going to explode like an over-inflated innertube.Tingling and feeling like needles that can either feel like ice OR severe burning from nerve pains. Well that explains most of mine. ( Dan ) c-6 8.8

Re: [QUAD-L] Hey Dan, about syrinx pain and meds

Wow , Ron that is great- you can do much more than I can but like I said my wife never had any patience even from the very beginning she never wanted me to try anything... the physical therapists told me sorry some are like that--At least when i'm up, I am very independent all day and need no

[QUAD-L] Re: independent all day

Hi, I got a supra-pubic indwelling catheter about 5 years ago, so no needs there. If I ever drop anything even coins I can pick them up with my quadgripper tool I bought on the net by a quad who invented and makes them, real handy gadget. Dan~LittleQuad~ [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:Those who are

[QUAD-L] About that tool for picking up things...

If anyone is interested in that grabber reach hand tool you can find it on the net at www.quadtools.com It is called a CRIPPER. Invented by a quad named John in California. Dan

Re: [QUAD-L] Comfort Direct

Mark-- Do you like that SAT bed ? I researched that one last year and many said it was a total Rip-Off . Just curious- DanQuadPirate [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: My rehab counselor contacted me today and told me to write aletter explaing the fraud and he's sending it with his to the

Re: [QUAD-L] Wheelchair lockdown

We bought our 1995 chevy Astro mini van a bit over 3 years ago, it has a raised roof and back doors with a rear lift. It was modified by a lady and her sci husband--who had died from cancer. She gave us a great price of only $10,000 and it only had 40,000 actual miles on it. We had been praying

Re: [QUAD-L] Wheelchair lockdown

W . What is the problem with it.In my case i'll never drive again so i only need my wife or family member to drive me around. Dan**[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:In a message dated 4/4/2006 9:35:15 AM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: We bought our 1995 chevy Astro

[QUAD-L] About the select comfort beds

Are'nt these the same beds actress Lindsey Wagoner is always advertising about on T.V. ? they seen like good beds. I read about them but did not find the testimonials you guy's were talking about. I was interested for myself but don't have the money yet. Dan

Re: [QUAD-L] Supra Pubic

Same here 10cc... my doc said it can go to 12cc with no problem.( Dan Also )Dan [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'm a fairly new user to SP caths - about a year. I use an 18 french cath and have always inflated it to 10cc. On the package it says 'inflate 5 to 10cc'. How much do you guys inflate

Re: [QUAD-L] spinal cord injury types

Mine is completely severed--spine , cord and all---that's what doctors mean when they tell you your a complete or Incomplete injuryDanBrien [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Guys, try not to think of your cord as being severed. In very few instances is the cord severed. In most

Re: FW: Re: [QUAD-L] Transfers

I'm a c-6 and can't transfer-- my wife never had patience to ever let me tryshe never even lets me get in my manual chair to try.she say's power chair or stay in bed..so a person has to live his or her life according to each situation. DanWilliam Willis [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I am

Re: [QUAD-L] Triceps

How do you get OT and PT therapists ? after I was released from the hospital they gave me 2 weeks follow up 2 days a week , then said I was on my own. Dan[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:Hi again Amye, I purchased a weight machine called a uppertone and it made all the difference in the world its

Re: [QUAD-L] Supra Pubic Getting jerked out.

ake my chronic back pain almost any day rather than to have lower abdominal pain.! You should be fineLori---Original Message--- From: Danny Hearn Date: 03/29/06 17:23:35 To: quad-list@eskimo.com Subject: [QUAD-L] Supra Pubic Getting jerked out. Today when m

[QUAD-L] Supra Pubic Getting jerked out.

Today when my wife was taking off my pants for shower and bowel routine...she said my catheter hose got tangled and it pulled completely out of my stomach by accident while the balloon was still inflated. This was a 1st for that happening. We just put in a fresh one and all seems oknever

Re: [QUAD-L] The start of pressure sore

14 oz. Jar, onmy skin to keepmy butt-skinfrom braking down. Rub it on theareas that! get red or on any non-infected wounds. http://www.surgicalsupplyservice.com/Product-List/Product.asp?Leaf_Id=030302#I wish you well. With Love, CtrlAltDel aka DaveC4/5 Complete - 29 Years PostTexas, U

Re: [QUAD-L] Painful Question

LOL ! Wow Tim.now that is what you call a HOT DOG :-)Mare Albano [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Haa OMG, that's not funny!!- Original Message - From: Tim Syfert To: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Saturday, March 18, 2006 7:51 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Painful Question

Re: [QUAD-L] modifications

try your states vocational rehab... many times they help and usually all it takes is some easy classes and knowledge testing. DanDavid O'Connell [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:Zeraw, My 2 teen aged kids helped me re-do mine. We jack hammered the floor and re did the walls... no problems. I'm sure

Re: [QUAD-L] modifications

try your states vocational rehab... many times they help and usually all it takes is some easy classes and knowledge testing. DanDavid O'Connell [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:Zeraw, My 2 teen aged kids helped me re-do mine. We jack hammered the floor and re did the walls... no problems. I'm sure

[QUAD-L] About filling the balloons on indwelling catheters

My urologist told me to always fill the baloon for my supra-pubic catheter with sterile water. Well we ran out of it the other day and called his office because here they say you need a prescription to get sterile water-well his nurse said just use tap water, she said she does that anytime

[QUAD-L] The start of pressure sore

Hi, all- I have a question, I have never had pressure sores except for my intensive care stay at the hospital 8 1/2 years ago when I was 1st injured. My wife told me today I have a red spot near tailbone area..I know to do pressure reliefs more often to help but what else should I do ? should

Re: [QUAD-L] NJ Handicap parking

Same here Brien...I don't care how far away we park--- with a powerchair I can cross any parking lot in a matter of seconds . DanBrien [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Consider my perspective. I have a power chair and a van with a lift. Since I can practically do 10mph, I could care less what spaces are

Re: [QUAD-L] To all on list that have a Supra Pubic Catheter

Yes KK, live with constant infection problems. I'm trying to cover any thing that could be causes. thanks, DanKK Batte [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Female user here -I wear leg bags, belly bags over night bags depending on what I am wearing that day. My bags are cleaned dried each change.Do

[QUAD-L] To all on list that have a Supra Pubic Catheter

I have a question for others like me that have a supra pubic catheter... I change my catheter and bag once a month like my urologist told me- I only use the large bag and never mess with leg bags.{ I was at a sci posting site today and one guy posted that he cleans out his bags every 3 days or so

Re: [QUAD-L] BLADDER STONES

Lori-- Hope all goes well-- you will be in our prayers As you know I have had long time severe repeat bladder UTI"S also--- I have suspected that perhaps stones could be my problem also... how do they do a CT Scan is it simple ?? my Doctor has checked for stones twice by using IVP dye

RE: [QUAD-L] levaquin adverse reactions...?

75+ year Quads..heck there are very few 75+ live HEALTHY people on either side of my family LOL ( Dan )Michelle Hansen [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:Hello All, Quick question…..Does anyone know the life expectancy of quads? I know it may vary. However, I am just curious if there

Re: [QUAD-L] levaquin adverse reactions...?

Where do you get this ACIDOPHILIS? Is it expensive? TY DAN[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:I keep 2 antibiotics on hand for UTI's. Bactrim DS and Cipro. I always take acidophilusan hour or so after any antibiotic because they tend to kill off the good bacteria with the bad stuff. Acidophilus

Re: [QUAD-L] Birthdays - I'm another year older

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! Wish I was 22 again--with the knowledge of my 49 years LOL ! Dan**[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hey ya peeps,I wanted to share with you my birthday so hopefully, you will all have some form of a drink with me to help me celebrate?! It was my actual birthday yesterday (6th Feb)

Re: [QUAD-L] levaquin adverse reactions...?

my Doctor has me on Levequin and macrobid right now ;-) hope all is ok.David O'Connell [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:Has anyone else heard any negative reports about Levaquin? My son's girlfriend works in an emergency center and says they have removed all levaquin from their shelves and won't

Re: [QUAD-L] Superbowl

I say Steeler's but not sure about any point spreads. DanQuadPirate [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Who's everyone's Pic?I'll take the Steelers by 10Mark

[QUAD-L] uti's

I have also had severe trouble with bad uti's the past few years, My new family doctor just told me I have 3 types of uti infection again this evening-- pseudomonas and endococca something another type i forgot the name. He is putting me on macrobid and levequin now.I just got out of the hospital

[QUAD-L] Testing-My new adress

Hi, ALL -- I dropped aol dial up and got sbc-dsl, I'm trying to see if i'm on the list again. Dan c-6 post 8.5 years

[QUAD-L] Not sure how to reply from this new account yet.

Hi, Mark and also Michelle... yes Mark I really like DSL , it is super fast compared to my old AOL dial up, plus I stay connected. AS far as your question- Michelle, I'm still trying to figure out how to reply to the list also, On AOL i could hit reply to person or reply ALL and send comments

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