Re: [QUAD-L] Suffocation

2006-06-06 Thread Eric Olson
Could you elaborate? I find these things fascinating. Eric Tim Thompson wrote: Not everyone who flatlines is gone long enough for their energy to.. escape. Had a recently departed spirit pass through my body once chilling exp. Stunt On 6/5/06, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL

Re: [QUAD-L] vent users

2006-06-06 Thread Eric Olson
I am. I have family and outside nurses. My mom, sister, and wife are all nurses. I've also trained old drinking buddies from high school in the past to care for me too. Eric Amy Davis wrote: Just curious as to who among you are vent dependant. How do you manage for full time care? Do

Re: [QUAD-L] How many collective years of SCI do we have here?

2006-06-05 Thread Eric Olson
I think Dave just wanted us to reply with our years and he would "tote up his ciphers" (Beverly hillbillies-speak) himself. Now we have people adding their totals to different posts. It's 20 years for me Dave. Eric [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I was curious just a few days ago of

Re: [QUAD-L] need more advice

2006-06-05 Thread Eric Olson
Are you straight cathing,supra, or foley? I can't remember. Eric William Willis wrote: Hey guys I need more advice concernin my cath problems. I switched to a 14 fr. cath and it went in fine. Problem solved...I thought. Now my stream has become a trickle, even a drip at times. The 14

Re: [QUAD-L] Re: (no subject)

2006-06-05 Thread Eric Olson
for awhile. Shit if something happens while im out on the farm at least ill die doing what I enjoy, hell getting in a car is taking a big chance! Silas - Original Message - From: Eric Olson To: Silas Cc: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Sunday

Re: [QUAD-L] About life and length of time as a quad

2006-06-05 Thread Eric Olson
Wish I had a dollar for every idiot I've met that thought I just wasn't trying hard enough. Eric Danny Hearn wrote: I am thankful for this site created by Jim L. and the other sci and disabled links that have helped me and others and their families deal with all the things that go

Re: [QUAD-L] pEER mENTORING

2006-06-05 Thread Eric Olson
I used to do peer counseling until I had a difference of opinion with some idiots from the NCSIA Milwaukee chapter years ago. This was like 10-15 years ago and these idiots were actually telling patients that a cure was just around the corner. Something I didn't believe nor would I tell

Re: [QUAD-L] Re: (no subject)

2006-06-04 Thread Eric Olson
the size of a lap top computer its in a back pack and its hangs on the back of my chair. Silas p- Original Message - From: Eric Olson To: Silas Cc: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Saturday, June 03, 2006 2:01 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Re

Re: [QUAD-L] Re: (no subject)

2006-06-03 Thread Eric Olson
Silas, Are you not vent dependent 24/7? Eric Silas wrote: Well hell yesterday I ordered the Motorola Razr Vc3 the Motorola HS850 bluetooth headset was free, I already have service with Verizon so thats the reason I picked their phone. Im c3/c4 so I hope I can turn it on and

Re: [QUAD-L] Anger Management

2006-05-24 Thread Eric Olson
Feel free to share those in extreme detail. Eric [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: You're not alone in these experiences and notas violent as some either! For ex: inmy dreams I've spilt open a roommate's head with a hatchet, I've beat up my ex, and had fights with faceless strangers,

Re: [QUAD-L] Help

2006-05-20 Thread Eric Olson
Do you take any bladder spasm medication now? Eric andrea murray wrote: Hi Guys I'm have a problem that me bladder has spasms and it get my dresses wet. please help me. I feel like a river. Wheelchair warrior Blab-away for as little as 1/min. Make PC-to-Phone Calls using Yahoo!

[QUAD-L] paypal

2006-05-16 Thread Eric Olson
Whenever I buy something on ebay it deducts the amount from my checking account and lists my credit card as my second funding source. How do I set my account to do the reverse? Eric

[quad-l] Lori Ann Im new

2006-05-16 Thread Eric Olson
Sorry to hear of your pain problems. This site is a good resource for pain. http://sciwire.org click on community forums on left then scroll down to pain http://painonline.com/ http://www.painonline.org/ Eric Eric Olson wrote: Original Message

Re: [QUAD-L] marijuana

2006-05-13 Thread Eric Olson
Years Post Texas, USA Eric Olson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Also depends on the quality of the herb. River Wolfe wrote: Thanks everyone for your responses. Can someone tell me how long the effects last after use? also how much do you need? Peace, River On May 10, 2006

Re: [QUAD-L] marijuana

2006-05-12 Thread Eric Olson
Also depends on the quality of the herb. River Wolfe wrote: Thanks everyone for your responses. Can someone tell me how long the effects last after use? also how much do you need? Peace, River On May 10, 2006, at 10:28 AM, River Wolfe wrote: Has anyone tried to reduce their spasms with

Re: [QUAD-L] marijuana

2006-05-10 Thread Eric Olson
Same as Steph. Would still be using it if I had a reliable supplier. Eric River Wolfe wrote: Has anyone tried to reduce their spasms with marijuana? I've heard that it works for some people, just curious. River

Re: [QUAD-L] free LASIK for quads

2006-05-09 Thread Eric Olson
I believe it depends on the severity. My buddy has it and still had the lasik. Eric [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Will it work if you have any kind of astigmatism. I only wear glasses to read the classified ads. They keep telling me I should need bifocals, but don't seem to have

Re: [QUAD-L] need help

2006-05-08 Thread Eric Olson
How old are you? An enlarged prostate can cause problems getting a catheter in. Eric William Willis wrote: For about the past week I have had great difficulty cathing. It goes in about half way and then stops. It takes several efforts and some pushing to make it enter my bladder. I don't

Re: [QUAD-L] free LASIK for quads

2006-05-08 Thread Eric Olson
My wife, nephew and best friend had it done with no problems. If your corneas are thick enough, you can have the procedure repeated multiple times. All the people I mentioned got the lifetime of free redo's should the need arise. A word of caution. Some less scrupulous doctors may not tell you

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

2006-05-07 Thread Eric Olson
John and Steph, Where are you geographically speaking? S. Dial wrote: John, What you said pretty much mirrors my experience regarding no friends and little contact with relatives beyond my Dad.I've often wondered was it just me,but the longer I'm in this chair, the more

[QUAD-L] Passed a milestone

2006-05-02 Thread Eric Olson
I counted up the days and last week I passed a milestone. I've now been disabled longer than I was able bodied. It doesn't bother me. Just strange to think of my life on these terms now. Eric

Re: [QUAD-L] 40 years post

2006-05-01 Thread Eric Olson
I've got experiences. Good, bad and otherwise as most quads do. The latest of which is finding out my wife's parents feel it is wrong of us to have a child because they feel a quad can by neither a father nor husband. It's the only thing they've said in the 5 years I've know my wife that has

Re: [QUAD-L] Any Moody Blues fans out there?

2006-05-01 Thread Eric Olson
"I have a mansion forget the price. Aint never been there they tell it's nice. Joe Walsh "Life's been good to me...so far" Wouldn't it be nice to be that rich? Eric [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: What about the Eagles and Joe Walsh. They also had some great 70's tunes.

Re: [QUAD-L] Carolyn

2006-04-30 Thread Eric Olson
I was actually hoping you were because of your being 40 years post. Eric [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Eric, No, I'm not on a vent and I have movement of my arms and hands.I'm amazed at the folks who transfer themselves! Carolyn From: Eric Olson [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2006/04

Re: [QUAD-L] elevating chair

2006-04-30 Thread Eric Olson
I personally dislike the tdx but they do make an elevator for it. It's the formula seating. http://www.invacare.com/cgi-bin/imhqprd/inv_catalog/prod_cat.jsp?s=0catOID=-536885284 William Willis wrote: Sounds great! Congrats! By the way, does anyone here have an elevating chair, one that

Re: [QUAD-L] Inline Suction Catheters

2006-04-30 Thread Eric Olson
I've never used them. I never thought it was a good idea because all the secretions that stick to the outside of the catheter even if they are somewhat sealed in something. You should subscribe to the vent-users list. Not many here on vents. To subscribe send e-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with

Re: [QUAD-L] elevating chair

2006-04-30 Thread Eric Olson
That easily fixed. That's the drive lockouts. Unfortunately you can only disable them with a programmer. Eric Greg wrote: I was lucky, I was on a state run insurance for uninsurable people. It was great insurance, but cost a lot. $500 a month. They bought me a Permobil

[QUAD-L] Carolyn

2006-04-29 Thread Eric Olson
Carolyn C2/3, Are you on a vent? Eric

Re: [QUAD-L] jazzy head rests

2006-04-29 Thread Eric Olson
The headrest that came with my chair had next to no padding so the DME made a new cover and filled it with nice comfortable foam. Eric [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi All, I'm in my brand new Invacare Arrow storm series power chair. I Love it, it is the MOST comfortable chair I've

Re: Fwd: [QUAD-L] ARKANSAS FOLKS

2006-04-28 Thread Eric Olson
one. Dana. Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] ARKANSAS FOLKS From: Eric Olson [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Sun, 23 Apr 2006 14:39:27 -0500 To: quad-list@eskimo.com

Re: [QUAD-L] ARKANSAS FOLKS

2006-04-28 Thread Eric Olson
e services here are pretty good and I have no major complaints. Mark ---Original Message--- From: Eric Olson Date: 04/23/06 14:40:19 To: quad-list@eskimo.com Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] ARKA

Re: [QUAD-L] Update

2006-04-28 Thread Eric Olson
I've brought this subject up with Amy more than once. She's reluctant to change cell numbers because she uses it for more than personal use. Is there any way to block certain numbers? Eric S. Dial wrote: Eric, I'm being a buttinsky here, but why does her family even have

Re: [QUAD-L] change of subject...sore

2006-04-23 Thread Eric Olson
Stacy, I know this doesn't help with your sore, but I really admire you, among others on the list, for your willingness to carry on even faced with such challenges. Eric Stacy Harim wrote: Wow, mine was close to the ishiam bone pretty deep but tunneled. It's really narrow.

Re: [QUAD-L] Test

2006-04-23 Thread Eric Olson
Did you get married? Eric RollinOn wrote: Name change Mark

Re: [QUAD-L] ARKANSAS FOLKS

2006-04-23 Thread Eric Olson
Anything else? Mark ---Original Message--- From: Eric Olson Date: 04/19/06 15:10:40 To: quad-list@eskimo.com Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] ARKANSAS FOLKS Know anything about nursing care hours

[QUAD-L] Update

2006-04-23 Thread Eric Olson
Gang, Here's the latest with my wife's family. Amy's mother e-mailed her to let her know her grandfather had been diagnosed with inoperable lung cancer. The e-mail also informed her that she was forbidden to call or visit him. What the hell is wrong with these people? Eric

Re: [QUAD-L] Advice

2006-04-22 Thread Eric Olson
I suggest you contact someone that specializes in international law. Eric Kemal wrote: I am a quad, c3 , incomplete,8years post.I sustained an injury on my head that had left a compression on my cervical spine.But I was not paralyzedexcept for

Re: [QUAD-L] Using Comp

2006-04-22 Thread Eric Olson
http://quadjoy.com/ fireballsonic wrote: hi all, for many quadriplegics, computer is an important tool of communication but how do you use it (keyboard, mouse, printer, scanner) ? all things an ordinary people never imagine. thanks for your reply, FFMQ Phil

Re: [QUAD-L] travel

2006-04-22 Thread Eric Olson
If you're worried about something happening to the cushion, maybe get cheap used one on ebay for the plane. Eric kathy wrote:

Re: [QUAD-L] ARKANSAS FOLKS

2006-04-19 Thread Eric Olson
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

2006-04-19 Thread Eric Olson
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] Your feelings please

2006-04-11 Thread Eric Olson
Very naughty. Corie Jones wrote: - Original Message - Tell me about this in extreme detail. LOL! Is this a naughty question, LOL? Or am I just confused, lol? Corie :-)~

Re: [QUAD-L] Your feelings please

2006-04-10 Thread Eric Olson
Corie Jones wrote: I have light-touch sensation from my chest down (injury level down), so basically feel everything, Tell me about this in extreme detail. LOL!

Re: [QUAD-L] Your feelings please

2006-04-09 Thread Eric Olson
Phil, I have no feeling below my injury. You could cut me with a knife and I wouldn't feel it. I do have special feelings as you call them. I have a horrible feeling of cold mostly in my arms. Like they're soaking in ice water. When it's bad, the cold feeling spreads to my back. It's

Re: [QUAD-L] Never Ending Bowel Program

2006-04-09 Thread Eric Olson
Steve, The only thing you might want to try is to not start dig stim so soon. I let the bullet work for at least 45 minutes before dig stim. The bullet has usually done its magic by then. Then I dig a few times just to make sure I'm done. Eric Steve Wickwar wrote: O.K. Guys,

Re: [QUAD-L] Mid week news

2006-04-05 Thread Eric Olson
Too funny. Actually approaches three funny. Tim Thompson wrote: Headlines from 2029 1. Ozone created by electric cars now killing millions in the seventh largest country in the world,Mexifornia,formerly known as California. 2. White

Re: [QUAD-L] BOTOX

2006-04-05 Thread Eric Olson
If you're not walking, you have osteoporosis. This article suggests most of the damage was done before we left rehab. http://www.emedicine.com/pmr/topic96.htm Eric [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I am taking injections for my osteoporosis called forteo. I don't know if anyone else on the list

Re: [QUAD-L] Supra Pubic

2006-04-05 Thread Eric Olson
I can only get 4-5 in mine. Must be a narrow area of my bladder. Eric Dan 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 yours? Dan

Re: [QUAD-L] Dasher for typing

2006-04-05 Thread Eric Olson
Have you used this? QuadPirate wrote: I found this little program that makes typing fun and easy especially for people that have a hard time typing but can use a trac ball or other input devices and it is really easy to use.

Re: [QUAD-L] Supra Pubic

2006-04-05 Thread Eric Olson
I have to use a garden hose. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: i see the largest catheter seems to be 30fr which is 10cm ( divide by 3). is there anyone on this planet who needs a 30fr catheter? in the urethra? really? are you part horse or are these meant for a supra pubic user? dave

Re: [QUAD-L] EHOB mattress

2006-04-03 Thread Eric Olson
http://www.flobeds.com/air.htm http://www.rohoinc.com/medical/mattresses.jsp http://www.bluechipmedical.com/sleepsystems.htm http://search.woundsource.com/client/wound/bg1/subcategory.asp?SessionID={61BA9520-B028-4DA6-A3B1-8FB54411B690}ct_categoryID={7DC2EBBE-46F8-4348-9856-AF65D722F070}

Re: [QUAD-L] All programs menu

2006-04-02 Thread Eric Olson
Yes. A couple of programs I uninstalled never removed themselves from the list. Eric Eric W Rudd wrote: What do mean, in windows, like start/all programs? What do u wanna do w/ them? Eric W Rudd [EMAIL PROTECTED] -Original Message- From: Eric Olson [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED

Re: [QUAD-L] All programs menu

2006-04-02 Thread Eric Olson
XP Tim Thompson wrote: What OS? Stunt On 4/1/06, Eric Olson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Does anyone know of an application that can edit the all programs menus? Eric

Re: [QUAD-L] Latitude adjustment

2006-04-02 Thread Eric Olson
70? Not here. Too close to the lake. 60'S At best. 80's is my kind of weather. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: In a message dated 4/1/2006 4:34:05 PM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Anyone live below the equator willing to let me and my wife live with them while

Re: [QUAD-L] Planet mobility

2006-04-02 Thread Eric Olson
http://www.ehob.com/ S. Dial wrote: What's the EHOB mattress and where can I find it? Steph

Re: [QUAD-L] suddenly

2006-04-01 Thread Eric Olson
responses to my last question. Many thanks, Ellen On 3/31/06, Eric Olson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Question for you. If you're researching the importance of listservs as sources of support, why do you want our options on how one acquires their disability? On which topic are you interested

[QUAD-L] All programs menu

2006-04-01 Thread Eric Olson
Does anyone know of an application that can edit the all programs menus? Eric

[QUAD-L] Latitude adjustment

2006-04-01 Thread Eric Olson
Anyone live below the equator willing to let me and my wife live with them while it's winter here in the US? I'm having one of those had enough of winter days. I need some heat and sunshine! Eric

Re: [QUAD-L] suddenly

2006-03-31 Thread Eric Olson
Question for you. If you're researching the importance of listservs as sources of support, why do you want our options on how one acquires their disability? On which topic are you interested in hearing options? Eric Ellen Jones wrote: Hi, my name is Ellen and I have a quick question that

Re: [QUAD-L] Coccydynia/coccygodenia

2006-03-21 Thread Eric Olson
help someone else. Eric Fragile wrote: I've considered neuropathic pain or a syrinx, that's what I had an MRI done and tried neurontin and lyrica. Strange, MRI showed a normal spinal cord. On 3/20/06, Eric Olson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Could it be neuropathic pain? A syrinx

Re: [QUAD-L] Being ignored

2006-03-20 Thread Eric Olson
I'm sorry. Were you saying something? I really wasn't paying attention. lol! Seriously, I haven't really had many bad experiences. The only thing that comes to mind is a waitress that asked my wife what she wanted to drink and then walked away. I cut people a little more slack because

Re: [QUAD-L] Coccydynia/coccygodenia

2006-03-20 Thread Eric Olson
Could it be neuropathic pain? A syrinx? If nerve blacks work, even if only for 6 months, I'd go that route. This website is very interesting. Eric Fragile wrote: posted this on the care cure forums, unfortunately no replies yet : (, hopefully somebody here has some advice. has anyone

Re: [QUAD-L] Coccydynia/coccygodenia

2006-03-20 Thread Eric Olson
Whoops. Here you go. http://home.inreach.com/doodle/shtml/neurolysis.htm Fragile wrote: posted this on the care cure forums, unfortunately no replies yet : (, hopefully somebody here has some advice. has anyone ever been diagnosed with Coccydynia/coccygodenia? I've had very bad pain around

Re: [QUAD-L] Cleaning bags

2006-03-15 Thread Eric Olson
have foreign objects in the bladder (catheters).   Lori   ---Original Message---   From: Eric Olson Date: 03/13/06 15:00:24 To: Lori Michaelson Cc: Quad Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Cleaning bags

Re: [QUAD-L] Lifts

2006-03-15 Thread Eric Olson
http://www.waverleyglen.com/ This is the company I have. Expensive but worth it for me. Eric [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: What company sells overhead lifts? After all these years of lifting me, my Husband is getting older now and I need to install some sort of lift. What does

Re: [QUAD-L] Re: Lori and Bug Wars

2006-03-13 Thread Eric Olson
Lori Michaelson wrote:   Ok, this is the way my husband explained it ...   You have 2 bugs in there.  Both competing for the same nutrients (or whatever else) to keep themselves alive.  If you kill off one (say E-coli) ... you

Re: [QUAD-L] Cleaning bags

2006-03-13 Thread Eric Olson
    ---Original Message---   From: Eric Olson Date: 03/12/06 12:13:45 To: quad Subject: [QUAD-L] Cleaning bags   What's the ratio of bleach to water for cleaning leg/bed bag.   Eric  

[QUAD-L] Cleaning bags

2006-03-12 Thread Eric Olson
What's the ratio of bleach to water for cleaning leg/bed bag. Eric

[QUAD-L] Bladder irrigation

2006-03-11 Thread Eric Olson
Does anyone do bladder irrigation with vinegar and water?

Re: [QUAD-L] Lori

2006-03-10 Thread Eric Olson
a fever?   Lori Michaelson AGE 41 C4/5 complete quad, 26 years post Tucson, AZ           ---Original Message---   From: Eric Olson Date: 03/07/06 17:24:16

[QUAD-L] dumped

2006-03-09 Thread Eric Olson
: Eric Olson Date: 03/07/06 17:24:16 To: quad Subject: [QUAD-L] Lori Lori, I have a UTI and found out it's proteus.Could you send me information, website, etc on proteus that you found helpful.Proteus doesn't like an acid environment right.I never had UTI problems when I had a foley. Since I switched

Re: [QUAD-L] Lori

2006-03-08 Thread Eric Olson
Got a girlfriend. Too much hassle and expense involved with removing catheter every time you want to have sex. Eric Silas wrote: Hey Eric, Why did you quit the foley, ive had a foley for about 6 months no utis scence. Silas - Original Message - From: Eric Olson [EMAIL PROTECTED

Re: [QUAD-L] modifications

2006-03-08 Thread Eric Olson
A relatively easy solution is to remove the bathtub, put a drain in the floor, and tile around it. Eric Zeraw wrote: Hi I an looking for help with bathroom modification's !! A shower stall..But my problem is having trouble with funding !! I'm in ohio and would listen to any

[QUAD-L] Lori

2006-03-07 Thread Eric Olson
Lori, I have a UTI and found out it's proteus. Could you send me information, website, etc on proteus that you found helpful. Proteus doesn't like an acid environment right. I never had UTI problems when I had a foley. Since I switched to a supra I've had problems. I know why too. The

Re: [QUAD-L] abilities expo

2006-03-03 Thread Eric Olson
I didn't go last year. I got married that weekend. I didn't know that. Now I've gone from pissed to sad. I can only imagine one reason vendors pulled out -lack of attendance. Is there anything more to the parade besides rolling along a parade route? Eric [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

Re: [QUAD-L] Hello - it has been a while

2006-03-03 Thread Eric Olson
Don't be shy. We talk about everything here. You can e-mail me if you want. Eric Dillon Ewa wrote: Anyone want to talk?

Re: [QUAD-L] New 4x4 is alive

2006-03-03 Thread Eric Olson
If you get a 4X4, would you be interested in selling your Frontier? QuadPirate wrote: Wow Martin that's awesome! I would be glad to show it to some vendors just send me one and I'll demonstrate it for you, sound like a deal lol.

Re: [QUAD-L] bike for sale?

2006-03-02 Thread Eric Olson
Do a search for hand bike. Lots of places sell them. Don't forget ebay. Eric Amy Heilman wrote: I am a C7 quad looking for a hand bike. So if anyone knows anything please let me know Amy Yahoo! Mail Bring photos to life! New PhotoMail makes sharing a breeze.

Re: [QUAD-L] age

2006-02-28 Thread Eric Olson
38 C3/4 Complete Vent dependent 20 years post. I feel somewhere between 60 and 200. Eric

Re: [QUAD-L] Tingling, what to do?

2006-02-27 Thread Eric Olson
I don't have tingling but rather an intense feeling of cold. They're both most likely nerve pain. I take imipramine and tegretol. Helps a little but not a cure. These sites might be of interest. http://painonline.com/ http://www.painonline.org/ http://carecure.org/ Click community forums and

Re: [QUAD-L] NJ Handicap parking

2006-02-27 Thread Eric Olson
I think you should use disabled parking. In my opinion, able bodied people need to see that there are ACTUAL disabled people that use those spots. They need to see that people in chairs do drive. Eric Brien wrote: Consider my perspective. I have a power chair and a van with a lift. Since I

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

2006-02-25 Thread Eric Olson
I clean leg/bed bags with vinegar and water every time I switch from one to the other. I never plug catheter. Eric Danny Hearn wrote: 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

Re: [QUAD-L] BLADDER STONES

2006-02-25 Thread Eric Olson
Have the doctor prescribe something like nifedipine or some kind of nitro-patch/paste/pill so you can deal with any post procedure AD.  Doctors sure love putting people under.  I refuse it whenever possible.  For most of  us, it's not necessary.  Why take on the extra risk?  If you can't feel

Re: [QUAD-L] MEDICARE

2006-02-24 Thread Eric Olson
I have both. Eric ~LittleQuad~ wrote: How many of you are on Medicare and Medicaid?

Re: [QUAD-L] pretty and beautiful

2006-02-24 Thread Eric Olson
What happened LQ? Most men aren't very good at giving compliments so I wouldn't jump to any conclusions. Eric ~LittleQuad~ wrote: Is there a difference between pretty and beautiful to men?

Re: [QUAD-L] Bird Flu Warning

2006-02-19 Thread Eric Olson
When aren't they?  Lori Michaelson wrote: . Number 6 hits me everytime we go to a parking lot where all the handicapped spaces are filled.  :-)  

Re: [QUAD-L] scic

2006-02-19 Thread Eric Olson
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: To get anyone's attention in Wisconsin, you have to wear a Packers Hat, and talk like Bret. And?...

Re: [QUAD-L] Howdy from the stuntman

2006-02-18 Thread Eric Olson
I'm glad you switched because I wasn't getting any of your posts. Eric Tim Thompson wrote: Due to problems with my other e-mail account, I've "moved". I'll try my best to avoid "political discussions", just as long as nobody gets me started ;^P. To quote Rorey O'Shea, "anybody who

[QUAD-L] update

2006-02-18 Thread Eric Olson
Gang, If you remember, a couple weeks ago I told you about the situation my wife and I were in with her evil family and a baby on the way. Amy's father stopped over to drop off some presents her sister left for Amy at her parents house the week before. My mother (I love her but sometimes

[QUAD-L] e-mail address

2006-02-18 Thread Eric Olson
Anyone have Todd Santee's e-mail address?

[QUAD-L] scic

2006-02-18 Thread Eric Olson
I've been going to sci group meetings and the people in the group don't seem connected at all. So I thought I'd tell them about the quad list and the scic group. I know how to get on the quad list but not the digest so Eric if you could do your thing (when did it become your thing anyway?)

Re: [QUAD-L] Life expectancy

2006-02-11 Thread Eric Olson
I think the life expectancy post was along the lines of someone injured in their 20's living into their 70's not someone injured at 69. As someone mentioned, it's not the sci itself that might shorten your life. It's the complications. Your father's heart problems should be top priority.

Re: [QUAD-L] stim master fes bike

2006-02-08 Thread Eric Olson
How much was the stimmaster? Derrick wrote: www.stimmaster.com http://www.e-tca.com/electrologic/index.html - Original Message - From: Eric Olson To: Derrick Cc: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Tuesday, February 07, 2006 2:41

Re: [QUAD-L] Fwd: House Approves Budget Bill

2006-02-03 Thread Eric Olson
How do you figure this is good news? [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: GOOD NEWS! Dana In a message dated 2/1/2006 6:23:37 P.M. Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:

Re: [QUAD-L] Medicaid to Medicare Part D

2006-02-03 Thread Eric Olson
The state of Wisconsin had to pass some emergency legislation because January 1 over 100,000 people were unable to get their medications. As for me, all my medications are generic so every plan cover them. However I'd be screwed if they didn't because I didn't want the plan I was assigned.

Re: [QUAD-L] Re: Spasms and many UTIs

2006-01-30 Thread Eric Olson
just out of curiosity, what's the antibiotic?  Eric Lori Michaelson wrote: After a year or more of back-to-back UTIs I'm currently on a low-dose antibiodic daily.  And it's doing the trick.  All those UTIs with high fevers were wreaking havoc

Re: [QUAD-L] friend question- A Real Friend is.....

2006-01-27 Thread Eric Olson
Like they say : a friend will help you move a good friend will help you move a body. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Great Advice Dave. The bigger question is how one defines "A Friend." I mean a Friend is someone special, very special. A friend is someone who you could give

Re: [QUAD-L] Question Help ASAP

2006-01-24 Thread Eric Olson
If you're talking about spasms, someone posted a very detailed article here not long ago. Anyone still have it? [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Can someone explain to me what happens when my son goes into TONE or Extension. It's something he can't help says his Dr since he is mute and a quad since

Re: [QUAD-L] Lyrica

2006-01-22 Thread Eric Olson
Another list member posted this site. http://home.inreach.com/doodle/shtml/neurolysis.htm I learned a lot from this page and may have to try some of them if things don't improve. Eric Corie Jones wrote: Yes the 300 mg (75 mg four times a day, two I take before I go to bed) makes

Re: [QUAD-L] tricyclic side effect

2006-01-21 Thread Eric Olson
I use imipramine and it helps with the cold sensations in my arms. It doesn't have a dramatic effect but any little bit helps. All I've read on tricyclics is that they limit the reuptake of norepinephrine and/or seretonin. Nothing about circulation. Eric [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'm

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