Re: [QUAD-L] Legs strap

They threw one together for me in rehab but my chair came with a strap that goes around the wheelchair that Velcro's to itself and makes it so I don't lose my legs off of the leg rests (permantly connected). That has worked great as a leg strap when I need it. Maybe if you asked your

[QUAD-L] red bumpy skin after sun

Has anyone had and instances that you were out in the sun for a while and your skin turns red and bumpy. It doesn't hurt very much just bumpy on the areas that I got the most sun. This confuses me because I have never really had any problems with the sun until now. I'm wondering if it's one

Re: [QUAD-L] Hi, new member, supra pubic, etc...

Hi Kaye, Sorry for the late welcome. I'm Stacy. I just turned 31 on the 3rd and paraplegic at T 7/8 level from a rare type of encephalitis. I just had the same surgery in May but I may have to have it again since my appendix looks like it either partly died or the incision closed where

Re: [QUAD-L] Surgery

Good luck getting all fixed and back to yourself. Hurting teeth isn't too fun. How did you manage that damage? Hope to get you back soon. Stacy - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Tuesday, July 26, 2005 11:45 AM Subject:

Re: [QUAD-L] Sterile H2O to flush catheters

Title: Message I was told by my local urologist to sterilize water by boiling it. My urologists at Hopkins told me to use saline. For those of you that use vinegar, I asked my local urologist and the 2 urologists I work with at Hopkins and they have never even heard of it and told me not to

Re: [QUAD-L] Scholarships

You could probably even write to the local Lions Club, Moose Club, I can't think of the others but there are a few more like that. they always like to help those less fortunate. Good luck. Stacy - Original Message - From: t crook To: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent:

Re: [QUAD-L] ADA Bad For The Disabled!

I agree. some places aren't accessible simply because they are old and fall under the grandfather clause. One of my favorite bars that I used to frequent is upstairs. They don't have an elevator and it's way too high up for a ramp. I have friends that work there and they have the best

Re: [QUAD-L] c3c4 Quad 27 years

Welcome to the list Paul. I'm Stacy, I'm paraplegic for 4 yrs memorial weekend from a rare type of encephalitis. I'm just about 31 and live in Maryland. It's good to have you here. Stacy

Re: [QUAD-L] I DROVE YESTERDAY

Sorry for the late reply. That is an incredible feeling isn't it? I'm in the process of finally getting the instructor to come back down to take me to get my license. My regular one expires July 3 on my birthday. I got it a year before I got sick so finally it is expiring so hopefully will

[QUAD-L] another surgery may be needed

I went for my appt and things aren't so great. The doctor looked very disappointed, rubbed my arm as I was in tears as he told me that either part of my appendix died or where it's connected has closed. He can go in with a camera and it might work to take a wire and try to open it back up

Re: [QUAD-L]

That is a shame. do you have anyone you can count on to help you out so you aren't stuck in your chair all night? I feel for you so much and wish more than anything there was something I could do to help you. Stacy - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To:

Re: [QUAD-L] RE: my son John

I admire you for keeping your son at home. The problem is that there is a huge shortage of nurses and nursing aides everywhere and that is why the care is so marginal. I fear that since John doesn't get out and around people that it could be very depressing. I know that when I am not in

Re: [QUAD-L] 2nd hosp trip and advice needed

It shocked me as well. I was in an annex of John's Hopkins. Of all places, I thought they would be equipped. When I was a patient at the main hospital, they had a few to try and work with. The crazy thing is they do a lot of these surgeries there therefore I am sure they see a lot of

Re: [QUAD-L] 2nd hosp trip and advice needed

Thank you Dave, those are very kind words. It means a lotcoming from you. Stacy - Original Message - From: David K. Kelmer To: Stacy Harim ; disabledofamerica ; Quad-List Sent: Saturday, June 11, 2005 4:44 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] 2nd hosp trip and advice needed

Re: [QUAD-L] Arm Pain

I often wake up and my shoulder hurts. I have no idea why, but like you, it wears off. I always chalked it up to the way I am laying down. Stacy - Original Message - From: Greg To: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Thursday, June 09, 2005 1:32 PM Subject: [QUAD-L] Arm Pain

Re: [QUAD-L] Aides again

What a great idea Aaron. That would be a pay to assure good care. Stacy - Original Message - From: Aaron Mann To: Quad Sent: Wednesday, May 25, 2005 4:15 PM Subject: RE: [QUAD-L] Aides again I've been pulling together information on what might be involved in

[QUAD-L] 2nd hosp trip and advice needed

Well I thought things were on the up and up and it turns out I had a set back. My incision got infected. I had some drainage, I called the doc and he sent me to the local ER since I had the surgery by him in Hopkins 2 and 1/2 hrs away. He told me they would open the incision and drain it and

Re: [QUAD-L] I'm new to the list

Welcome to the list Tom. I'm an east coaster living in Maryland. Stacy - Original Message - From: tom garbisch To: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Wednesday, June 08, 2005 4:23 PM Subject: [QUAD-L] I'm new to the list Hello I'm new to the list, It came

Re: [QUAD-L] I'm home

: David K. Kelmer To: Stacy Harim ; [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; Quad-List Sent: Monday, June 06, 2005 5:15 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] I'm home Hi Stacy, Another experience I'm sure you're glad to have behind you. I'mhappy you're home, but know you are happier about

[QUAD-L] I'm home

Hey everybody I'm home. Let me tell you that hospitals are not always set up even if you try to prepare early. We need to make sure doubly. When I made the arrangements to be admitted, I let them know what I needed for a commode since I am not able to transfer to a toilet. They assured me

Re: [QUAD-L] Shoulder problems

I'm told that the shoulders are the first to go on people with paralysis. Especially paras because of all the pushing. I hope they are able to repair you and get you feeling well. Stacy - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Saturday,

[QUAD-L] surgery and mags citrate

I'm going for my surgery for the stoma/mitrofanoff on Thursday. I'm a bit nervous about it but really nervous about taking this Magnesium Citrate. I convinced them to let me go in the hospital a day early so I don't have to worry about going 2 and 1/2 to Baltimore after taking it. What are

Re: [QUAD-L] This is to memoralize that I turned into you a tort claim on the 12 May 2005

I read about this guy with the social security reform stuff. - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; [EMAIL PROTECTED] ;

Re: [QUAD-L] Bush vows baloney..so what else is new?l

You just said everything I was thinking but in a much nicer way. I learned much more than I thought I knew about Bush. Learning about all these policies and how he is basically a hypocrite with the bills he signed. He's all about keeping families together but he totally cut monies for

Re: [QUAD-L] Re: Emailing: x866 800-STAND-UP

When I had AOL the same thing happened. They took out for some auto insurance thing that I never signed up for and I got pretty pissed with them the same thing. It was Christmas time and really needed the money plus had checks out. I talked to a supervisor and finally got it worked out.

Re: [QUAD-L] Wheelchair Warrior

Happy belated birthday Andrea. I'm just catching up on emails since the end of the semester was pretty hectic for me so don't think I don't care cuz I do. I am terrible at guessing ages so I wont even try. I hope you had a great day and keeping having many more. Stacy - Original

Re: [QUAD-L] Still depressed, I can't shake it ~ help

Although I don't use an electric chair I was still very depressed with my last one. It was my first one and the therapists basically picked it out. All the extra stuff on the chair was all wrong. It was a quickie2 with the J2 back and had elevating leg rests. the chair was supposed to be

Re: [QUAD-L] Another Medicare ?

the compression stockings because I don't use them. If I haveto start paying for all of that and meds, cath supplies, etc, I will bein bad shape financially.Julie c4-5On Sat, 21 May 2005 12:36:02 -0400 "Stacy Harim"[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Neither Medicare or Medicaid pay for mag

Re: [QUAD-L] JERKING PAYPAL SPAMMERS

I've gotten that as well. What's up with clicking on the link and the page not exist? They must not be getting anywhere with it. Stacy - Original Message - From: dave oconnell To: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Saturday, May 21, 2005 11:13 PM Subject: [QUAD-L] JERKING

Re: [QUAD-L] also, your opinion could help

wow, the experiences you all are going through with aides makes me sick to my stomach. Makes me realize how lucky I am to have the independence I have. My friend/neighbor is my aide and I mostly just use her for chores. She does more while I am going to school. When I first got home from

[QUAD-L] I'm just going to assume

that no one really cares to share with me their experiences.I know a lot of you get care from somewhere and all I am asking is for an opinion. I really thought that I would have more than 2 replies on your take on personal care services. I know all of you aren't doing it on your own. You

Re: [QUAD-L] also, your opinion could help

: David K. Kelmer To: Stacy Harim ; Quad-List Sent: Tuesday, May 10, 2005 6:07 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] also, your opinion could help Hi Stacy, I'm not on the waiver but am on the waiting list to get on it. From what I've heard and read, if ALL the waiver does is pay my

Re: [QUAD-L] still would appreciated feedback

: "Stacy Harim" [EMAIL PROTECTED]To: "Quad-List" Quad-List@eskimo.comSent: Monday, May 09, 2005 3:10 PMSubject: [QUAD-L] still would appreciated feedbackI am not forcing anyone but I would love some feedback on how you feel about this waiver if you are on

Re: [QUAD-L] also, your opinion could help

Well yes you must have a fairly low income depending on your state. It's furnished under Medicaid. - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; Quad-List@eskimo.com Sent: Tuesday, May 10, 2005 7:30 PM

Re: [QUAD-L] living in or out of nursing homes.

I meant are you on your own with this? Will you be able to receive services through any type of program? Stacy From: Silas Shelburne To: Stacy Harim ; [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Monday, May 09, 2005 9:09 AM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] living in or out of nursing

Re: [QUAD-L] Tooth Care

I had some major teeth problems a couple of years ago and I have always had strong healthy teeth. They sre very sensitive to cold now and I get cavities much easier. Stacy - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; quad-list@eskimo.com Sent:

Re: [QUAD-L] Re Medicare

How is everyone gonna handle the new law starting next year when you have to buy scripts. It's even going for some on Medicaid if they have Medicare as well. Stacy - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Sunday, May 08, 2005 2:11 AM

Re: [QUAD-L] living in or out of nursing homes.

Do you have some sort of plan? Stacy - Original Message - From: Silas Shelburne To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Sunday, May 08, 2005 8:32 AM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] living in or out of nursing homes. Hey Dan, Around here there's no independent

[QUAD-L] policy paper on medicaid waiver

Hey all, sorry I haven't been around. The end of the semester is killing me. I decided to do my policy analysis on the Medicaid Waiver program. I have found loads of information. almost too much, however, I am having difficulties finding earlier approaches on what happened to disabled. I

[QUAD-L] also, your opinion could help

I can use you all as a resource. Those of you that are on the waiver or those that know about it enough to have formed an opinion maybe you could answer some questions for me if your not to busy. What evidence is there that the policy is/not effective? What problems still exist? What are

Re: [QUAD-L] Toe Nail Issues- Who cuts yours?

LOL, I don’t know how much that is. Dental care is not cheap here at all. It's 60 dollars for a cleaning at my dentist. I'm sure you don't know how much that is either, but it's enough. I usually hit my Dad up for the money to get my teeth cleaned every 6 months to a year. I usually push a

Re: [QUAD-L] The Warriors back

Glad to have you back. Wow, something actually does break before warranty runs out. For me it's right after. Stacy - Original Message - From: andrea murray To: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Friday, April 01, 2005 10:05 PM Subject: [QUAD-L] The Warriors back

Re: [QUAD-L] The Osbornes. Crazy!

yes, that's what everyone has been talking about. The new one is meet the Parker's. Looks funny. The baby has a mo-hawk (sp?). He's so cute. Baby's that small usually don’t have any hair. He has a ton just in his hair cut. Dad is in a band. Can't remember whichisone and she is a former Ms.

Re: [QUAD-L] Mark - Pics of the house Finally

And there is a chat room there which I rarely get to but a good way for you to get to know everyone. We are worth it. Stacy - Original Message - From: QuadPirate To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; quad-list@eskimo.com ; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent:

Re: [QUAD-L] new member and question

I browsed through your site and it was nice learning about you. I'm Stacy. I'm 30 and contracted a rare type of encephalitis that inflamed my brain and spine leaving me paraplegic. Can you please help me understand what a paetial quad is? What are your function limitations. I have heard

Re: [QUAD-L] My cystoscopy experience

I am getting bladder reconstruction the end of may to get a stoma put in. I need to take that magscitrate but doesn't look like I will get the hospital stay the night before and will have to take care of my bowels on my own (thank God I'm a para). How lonf before you stop going and how much

Re: [QUAD-L] To GHenry on swallowing Issue

Dan's right. I was on a feeding tube for a couple of months and I remember my mouth consistently being dry. I wasn't allowed to swallow b/c also on a vent. I got the yucky mouthwash swabs as well. Stacy - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: quad-list@eskimo.com

Re: [QUAD-L] Interesting Schiavo Opinion Piece from Miami Herald

We talked about that in class. They just aren't supposed to kill anyone. It's supposed to be when a person is either living in a veggatative state and/or brain damaged and no hope of survival without machines. very Similar to Terry. Parents often don’t think rationaly just like Terry's

Re: [QUAD-L] Tragedy in the United States

People have been posting all along like crazy. She is at peace and with God now. We need to let go at some point. Stacy - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Thursday, March 31, 2005 9:48 AM Subject: [QUAD-L] Tragedy in the

Re: [QUAD-L] Tragedy in the United States

It was because she was in a vegetative state, not because she couldn't feed herself. If she could chew and swallow normally then the nurses obligation would be to feed her. Where have you been all along? Your arguments are the same as the peoples befoe they learned the details. Stacy

Re: [QUAD-L] Shedding light on terri's situation

They are selfish b/c they are keeping Terri alive for themselves. Stacy - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Sunday, March 27, 2005 8:26 PM Subject: [QUAD-L] Shedding light on terri's situation You could be right my friend,

Re: [QUAD-L] Shedding light on terri's situation

Jim, When you first got sick you and I were in the same exact position when I first came out of the coma, although I had ADEM vs. Transverse myelitis but the conditions are that far off. Truthfully I remember being in pain, but was pretty out of it. I see it as I was living on machines

Re: [QUAD-L] Shedding light on terri's situation

ased on my personal criteria. If someone is willing to care for a person in that condition what is the harm in letting them?JimAt 11:05 PM 3/23/2005, Stacy Harim wrote: You respond to people and you KNOW you are eating. She has no idea what is going

Re: [QUAD-L] Shedding light on terri's situation

lto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, March 25, 2005 12:41 PMTo: Stacy Harim; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; quad-list@eskimo.com; [EMAIL PROTECTED]Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Shedding light on terri's situation Stacy, I had a nurse who had a son who was severely disabled from bi

Re: [QUAD-L] Ms. Schiavo-worth reading

There were also the most executions while G. Bush was Governor. He is a hypocrite. Stacy - Original Message - From: River Wolfe To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; Laura Kolb ; [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; Amy Vaile ; Marty Wolfe ; Rhonda Dotson ; Donna Adassa ; Pam Cobb ; Michelle

Re: [QUAD-L] Ms. Schiavo-worth reading

It comforts me to know that she will be perfect again any time now and will finally know her surroundings. Stacy - Original Message - From: dave headman To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Friday, March 25, 2005 1:55 PM Subject: RE: [QUAD-L] Ms.

Re: [QUAD-L] neurontin alternative

Stocker To: quad-list@eskimo.com Cc: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Friday, March 25, 2005 2:26 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] neurontin alternative Stacy Harim wrote: I'm telling ya. My pain specialist has me on 15mg of methadone a day. that's not very much as all. Huge

Re: [QUAD-L] Stem Cell Vote

Wonderful news. Do you still have the link for that article. I'm to write summaries of newspaper articles on controversial subjects for my social work policy class and I'm going to do stem cells for the 2nd half. Thanks in advance. Stacy - Original Message - From: QuadPirate

Re: [QUAD-L] Stem Cell Vote

This isn't the paper. It's only summarizing articles and writing a little something at the end. Pretty easy. I need a policy. Like someone is doing it on Mrs. Bush with the gangs program. Forgot the name. Im still in search of one. Thinking about maybe olmstead or something like that. I

Re: [QUAD-L] Shedding light on terri's situation

I'm sure they tested her brain waves to see if there were any. I know they did it with me. If I had it done with no insurance, I am sure through this process it's been done more than that for her. No brain waves, no action going on in there. The brain doesn't rehabilitate itself. Stacy

Re: [QUAD-L] deep stuff-

It's also quite possible that she didn't want to upset her parents about something like that. I know that I didn't talk to my Mom and Dad about it til this happened to Terri, but lots of my friends knew. When I talked to my Mom about it when I was filling out my living will, she lost it.

Re: [QUAD-L] neurontin alternative

Message - From: David K. Kelmer To: Stacy Harim ; [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Thursday, March 24, 2005 7:29 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] neurontin alternative Hi Stacy, I'd wake-up and want to eat. I put on weight and almost stopped

Re: [QUAD-L] Confirmation of SCI

Your recovery is similar to me although I was in Neuro Critical care for a month but I was inpatient pushing 8 months. Stacy - Original Message - From: Lori Michaelson To: Quad Sent: Wednesday, March 23, 2005 2:56 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Confirmation of SCI

Re: [QUAD-L] deep stuff

It was such a hard fight like everyone else. It was the most miserable year. People say things are bad then look back and then say it wasn't as bad and/or as long as it seemed at the time. For me NOT!!! Being in a coma and not being able to move for a couple of months then slowly rebuiding

Re: [QUAD-L] Hopefully MO can -- We Did It!

That might be a great policy to write about for my paper. Thanks for the idea. Stacy - Original Message - From: Stuntman To: Dana Miller ; Quad Sent: Wednesday, March 23, 2005 4:37 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Hopefully MO can --" We Did It!" Don't forget the

Re: [QUAD-L] deep stuff

I agree Lester. I wanted to finish school but the way my life was before I got sick I probably wouldn't have ever finish. I'm back in with 2yrs left plus masters. Stacy - Original Message - From: LesterSmith To: 'William Willis' ; quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Wednesday,

Re: [QUAD-L] Anniversary

It's been 4yrs almost for me and in appearance I handle it well but deep inside it's not so pretty. It's one of those things that you have to go on. You can either sit, cry, and die or you can live. Stacy - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: quad-list@eskimo.com

Re: [QUAD-L] Pressure sore solutions?

Cool come on down. I'd love to meet you and anyone else on the list. Nothing like the nice ocean air. Stacy - Original Message - From: Don and Sharon Hiatt To: quad Sent: Monday, March 14, 2005 8:04 AM Subject: [QUAD-L] Pressure sore solutions? Hi Everyone!

Re: [QUAD-L] Pressure sore solutions?

Title: Re: [QUAD-L] Pressure sore solutions? I have huge issues with my heels. I just can't find the right shoes and now the skin is so sensitive from the sores that I just can't find the right shoe. Stacy - Original Message - From: Houston809 To: Don and Sharon Hiatt ;

Re: [QUAD-L] B-program and Bullet source

I get mine there as well. So cheap compared to concepts. What a joke. Stacy - Original Message - From: Lori Michaelson To: Quad Sent: Monday, March 14, 2005 7:16 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] B-program and Bullet source I've written

Re: [QUAD-L] DOA Chat Room

I'm gonna get in that chat one of these days. I miss you guys. Stacy - Original Message - From: David K. Kelmer To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; Quad-List@eskimo.com Sent: Monday, March 14, 2005 7:20 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] DOA Chat Room Hi Wheels, I finally did

Re: [QUAD-L] Re: Ok question

You have to think that you are pretty fortunate that you are meeting men. There are coming your way so the right one will stroll by and capture your heart. Me on the other hand can't even get an interest at all. Hang in there girl. You'll be fine. Stacy - Original Message -

[QUAD-L] shedding light on terri's situation

This article may shed some light on what's going on with Terri. After jury award, battle lines drawn A dispute over money grew into a lasting schism between Michael Schiavo and his wife's parents. MELANIE AVE and DAVID KARP Published March 23, 2005 ST. PETERSBURG - Once, Mary Schindler

Re: [QUAD-L] Shedding light on terri's situation

No, people put their dogs to sleep when they are hurt so badly that they can't be rehabilitated. Our family had to put ours to sleep when he was hit by a car. It was the only right thing to do. Stacy - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: quad-list@eskimo.com

Re: [QUAD-L] Re: [Spinalcordinjury]

About a year and a half ago I started moving the quad muscles in my thighs. I keep trying but I haven't gotten any more return. Stacy - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Saturday, March 12, 2005 10:02

Re: [QUAD-L]

Did you have issues when you first started the standing frame with blood pressure. I got in one at rehab and blacked out. Stacy - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Monday, March 21, 2005 1:15 PM Subject: [QUAD-L] Hi all,

Re: [QUAD-L] Shedding light on terri's situation

She is brain damaged. Are you gonna use your time to argue with 20 something neurologists that have said so? She doesn't even know that she is hungry. Stacy - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Wednesday, March 23, 2005 7:52 PM

Re: [QUAD-L] Shedding light on terri's situation

You respond to people and you KNOW you are eating. She has no idea what is going on. Stacy - Original Message - From: Jim Lubin To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; quad-list@eskimo.com ; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, March 23, 2005 10:36 PM Subject: Re:

Re: [QUAD-L] Re: Confirmation to SCI

That's funny you said that. I was talking to a girl at school about being overwhelmed and she said to me, how do you think I feel, I work and go to school. My reply was having a disability is like a job and I live alone. She assumed I had someone taking care of me and had no idea why I was

Re: [QUAD-L] Confirmation of SCI

As you know mine came from the encephalomyelitis (inflammation of the myelin around my cord) so I didn't know and it kinda gradually became a reality as I recovered less and less from complete paralysis to not at all. Stacy - Original Message - From: ~LittleQuad~ To:

Re: [QUAD-L] neurontin alternative

Hey Dave, It had the same effect on me plus I put on weight. My doctor was a bit upset I quit taking it but did absolutely nothing for the pain. I take a low dose of methadone and I love it. It's only 15mg a day. The spasticity decreased and everything. Stacy - Original Message

Re: [QUAD-L] The Osbornes. Crazy!

I catch the show from time to time flipping through. I rarely have time to watch its crazy for sure. They are dysfunctional but hey so is my family. They actually have a lot of love in that family and they stick together in the time of crisis. Way more love than mine does and my family

Re: [QUAD-L] Terri S- and her feeding tube

It is her parents and I know that most parents would feel the same way hers does. I called my Mom when we were talking about a reasonable amount of time when I was filling out my living will and it killed her but I wanted her thoughts first so it's not a shock on her if anything were to

Re: [QUAD-L] Terri S- and her feeding tube

Sounds like you guys are saying that her husband would make a decision on a simple comment made by his wife. My Dad said he would rather me hit him in the head with a sledge hammer than to let him be taken care of by anyone. I'm not going to do it b/c I know that if it came to it, he

Re: [QUAD-L] ok this cracked me up

It was really funny and so cute. I bet if Mom was there those monkeys would have thought twice..LOL The best thing forwarded to me ever by far. Thanks Sherry I needed the giggle. Stacy - Original Message - From: Sherry To: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Monday, March 21,

[QUAD-L] advise for project

Hey guys, sorry haven't been around. Doesn't mean I don't care. I have over 400 emails to go over spring break to catch up and find out what is going on with everyone. I just got through with finals that I hope went ok. I'm not feeling so very confident about them.Now it's paper time at

Re: [QUAD-L] neurontin alternative

Like most meds it has to get into your system to get working. I didn't like it but others here swear by it. Give ita chance. Stacy - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Monday, March 07, 2005 3:20 PM Subject:

Re: [QUAD-L] I've Been Bounced Again, and Again, and Again.

Well W, I'm glad that you keep finding your way back. Stacy - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Quad-List@eskimo.com Sent: Saturday, March 05, 2005 9:10 AM Subject: [QUAD-L] I've Been Bounced Again, and Again, and Again. Something strange is going

Re: [QUAD-L] My brother

That's great everyone returned back in good shape. Stacy - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Quad-List@eskimo.com Sent: Saturday, March 05, 2005 6:25 PM Subject: [QUAD-L] My brother That is wonderful news, Jim. Your prayers were answered. I'm sure

Re: [QUAD-L] Syringomyelia

I took elavil and gained weight. It was supposed to help me sleep and I was tired all day. I do take Neurontin but I have been taking it since before I started having SCI type pain (burning nerve pain) so I don't know how much it helps. I am scared to stop taking it to find out as much pain

Re: [QUAD-L] my fate?

I can't afford bankruptcy. If I could, I would have done it by now. Stacy - Original Message - From: River Wolfe To: Stacy Harim Cc: Silas Shelburne ; Quad-List Sent: Thursday, March 03, 2005 3:54 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] my fate? Stacy:You should do this soon

Re: [QUAD-L] Syringomyelia

Amitryptiline is the same as elavil. Stacy - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Thursday, March 03, 2005 6:35 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Syringomyelia Thanks for the information Stephanie and Lori. Wow

Re: [QUAD-L] meeting people

No offense Lori but how do you fare in church not believing in religion? Stacy - Original Message - From: B. Kimberlin To: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Monday, February 28, 2005 7:29 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] meeting people "B. Kimberlin" [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [QUAD-L] BSCIP

That's good news. Everything takes time but seems to be worth it in the end a lot of the time. Letter writing can get you far. Keep it up. Stacy - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Tuesday, March 01, 2005 3:49

Re: [QUAD-L] My introductions

Hi Sharon, I'm Stacy. I'm a paraplegic from a rare viral disease. I'm 30, live in Maryland. Glad you found us. There are a great group of people here. Stacy - Original Message - From: QuadPirate To: Bob Hickey ; quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Tuesday, March 01, 2005 3:52

Re: [QUAD-L] BSCIP / Steph's Situation

Title: Re: [QUAD-L] BSCIP / Steph's Situation You and only you can decide what is best for you and you are happy where you are then great. However, I'm with Houston. I will do whatever I can within my power to help you if you want. Florida is a pain in the butt state no doubt but I can at

[QUAD-L] my fate?

In my situation I feel like what happened to me happened for a reason. I'm definitely using my experience as a disabled person to guide me through the rest of my life to help others. I wonder about why I was put in the chair but it seems to come together when I think about my past patterns

Re: [QUAD-L] my fate?

enough together to claim bankruptsy (thinking about it) because I can't afford to make small payments to everyone. I don't even have enough for one small payment. I'll get through that like I do everything else. Stacy - Original Message - From: Silas Shelburne To: Stacy Harim

Re: [QUAD-L] Nursing home / TonyPony1/Stacy

What state are you in? Did you call your state reps? Is their a waiver program where you are? It is totally separate from medicare. I get both. Medicare covers 80% of my medical bills/equipment. Medicaid covers the extra 20% and covers the waiver program. Not only attendant care but there

Re: [QUAD-L] anniversary

Dave, I completely agree with you. I wanted to shake the people that told me that. How long have you been in a nursing home? Why do you have to be there? That is if you don't mind sharing the info. Stacy - Original Message - From: dave headman To: quad-list@eskimo.com

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