Re: [QUAD-L] Cold

I heard that Tony I keep it plenty warm in my house it drivespeople nuts when they come over. Mark ---Original Message--- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Tuesday, January 18, 2005 6:29:24 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: quad-list@eskimo.com Subject: Re: [QUAD-L]

[QUAD-L] ramp grade

A LOCAL CHURCH CONTACTED ME ABOUT THE CORREFT GRADE FOR A WHEELCHAIR RAMP. ISN'T IT 12" FOR EACH INCH OF HEIGHT? WHAT WEBSITE WOULD HAVE THIS SO THEY CAN GO BY REGULATIONS? NICKI

[QUAD-L] VIRUS QUESTION

I KEEP GETTING THE FOLLOWING MSG BUT I DON'T HAVE THIS VIRUS. DO ANY OF YOU HAVE : [EMAIL PROTECTED]IN YOUR ADDRESS BOOK? YOU MIGHT RUN A VIRUS CHECK IF SO. OBVIOUSLY SOME HAS MINE AND IT'S SHOWING THE MSG COMING FROM ME. NICKI - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To:

Re: [QUAD-L] Cold

Title: Re: [QUAD-L] Cold I guess Im a cold quad it seems like Im always cold. But I cant do heat good either. I had heat stroke a few times, its easier 4 me 2 warm up than 2 cool down. In the summer I have 2 be real careful drink fluids, keep a wet washcloth near, spray bottle, ice or cold pax.

Fw: [QUAD-L] Cold

- Original Message - From: dillon awe To: B. Kimberlin Sent: Wednesday, January 19, 2005 2:05 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Cold I too would rather it be warmer than colder. IF not only for the struggle it is to put on and take off my coat Dillon c 4/5 - Original Message

Re: [QUAD-L] Cold

The first winter I had after my accident I felt chilled also. To get used to the cooler temperatures I left the heat set to what it was before my accident and I would climatize myself to the cooler temperatures by not over dressing. Now,if I'm inany room over 68° I feel warm and as I am

[QUAD-L] icu psychosis???

Title: icu psychosis??? Glad that youre ok Paul. Did you O.D.? Im pretty sure all of us has gone through ICU at least once. Ive woke up in icu a few timez. But this injury Aug. 22, 1998 was the last time ... Thus far ... Knock on wood Whats ICU Psychosis On 1/19/05 2:58 PM, paul

Re: [QUAD-L] Re: Accessible Home featured on ExtremeMakeover:Home Edition

I also have the Sure Hands lift. I have the stainless steel sling which, I never use and a nylon sling that I used daily. I've looked into the track system but that was way tospendyfor my blood. Jim

Re: [QUAD-L] RE : Cold

The humidity has a lot to do with how the temperature feels. Cooler temperatures with high humidity makes it seem a lot cooler than cooler temperatures with low humidity. Jim

Re: [QUAD-L] As long as we're swapping pictures...

Hi Dave, They really grow-up fast! She is a sweet-heart for Grandpa, I'll bet. She sure is a charmer, that I can see for myself. I love having my Grandkids around me. They really keep me humble! :) Your new van looks great. I'll bet you've thought the same thing a few times, huh? I hope you are

Re: [QUAD-L] pressure sores

I work three days per week and I'm diligent on doing my weight shifts every hour. I'm fortunate that the company that I work for is the same one I work before I had injured. I explain to them that if they see me tilted back, I'm only doing a weight shift so I do not get sores. When I get

Re: [QUAD-L] Cold

Houston, I totally agree with you about handling the cold better than the heat. My first summer I ended up in the emergency room because of overheating problems.All they did was stick me underneath the air-conditioning vent. Jim

Re: [QUAD-L] pressure sores

Hi Dillon, I went back to collage to pick up some classes after my SCI and I had my butt break down and needed flap surgery. After I healed I went back and I ended up getting surgery again. I made the dean's list both times I went back but I decided to pursue a different lifestyle after the

[QUAD-L] icu psychosis

Hi Everyone, I was just discharged from the hospital.I came close to death.Drugs will kill you.I wanted to ask if anyone has gone through icu(intensive care unit) psychosis? I just went through it.What a terrible expierence. Paul

Re: [QUAD-L] Cold

Title: Re: [QUAD-L] Cold Jim I know its easy 2 layer up and peel them off. Its a biotch layin there under the air conditioner, with ice pax all over you waiting on your temp 2 go down. Lookin at the thermomitor thinking I was a degree or 2 away from a stroke wondering how you soked up enough

Re: [QUAD-L] ramp grade

Hi Nikki, I found this Web Site: ADA Accessibility Guidelines for Buildings and Facilities (ADAAG) As amended through September 2002 4.8.2* Slope and Rise. The least possible slope shall be used for any ramp. The maximum slope of a ramp in new construction shall be 1:12. The maximum rise

Re: [QUAD-L] Cold

My second summer out of the hospital (I didn't do much my first summer out) I attended a Buccaneers game and it was so hot that I drank as much water as I could. Unfortunately, I was not aware that you could really drink too much water. I later passed out and ended up in the hospital because I

Re: [QUAD-L] pressure sores

Lucky man. Good luck Dillon - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Wednesday, January 19, 2005 2:31 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] pressure sores I work three days per week and I'm diligent on doing my weight

Re: [QUAD-L] pressure sores

Been there, done that for many, many years. I could not plan anything in advance or even do volunteer work. Tried everything the doc or anyone knew about. Then when my hospital bed was mapped, I learned I had to lay flat at night and also got a new cushion that the mapping sensors show that

Re: [QUAD-L] pressure sores

Dave do you use this beding on a flat bed or a liftable bed such as a hospital bed ? i've tried memory foam but my mattress is not in the best of shape , it wants to sink in places that i have laid so i may need a whole new bed 1st now. lol thanks for the infoi may try this type

Re: [QUAD-L] icu psychosis

Hi Paul, I was in ICU for about 7 weeks after my SCI and it seemed like only about a week. I hope you are staying strong with yourbattle with the drugs. I've never been there but have hada close friend beat the battle. I'm glad you survived, and I will keep you in my prayers. With Love,

Re: [QUAD-L] Social life

I have v. 7.3 I see your office is nicely adapted for you. But how or what have you done to become more socially active. We're both high level injuries so sports is out. Do you travel out independently without aid/ family. What have you done to meet people/ girls/ develop friendships

Re: [QUAD-L] Cold

In a message dated 1/19/2005 12:28:20 PM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I heard that Tony I keep it plenty warm in my house it drives people nuts when they come over. Mark Yea, i can get very miserable quick if it's below 75 in herei usually keep it around 77, but when

Re: [QUAD-L] pressure sores

Hi Dan, I use it on a adjustable bed. Because of the way it is designedit holds up without bunching or rolling on the mattress. I do use a firm inner-springmattress under it, and I turn and rotate the mattress about once every two months. With Love, CtrlAltDel aka DaveC4/5 Complete - 28 Years

Re: [QUAD-L] Cold

In a message dated 1/19/2005 1:38:31 PM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I guess Im a cold quad it seems like Im always cold. But I cant do heat good either. I had heat stroke a few times, its easier 4 me 2 warm up than 2 cool down. In the summer I have 2 be real careful drink

RE: [QUAD-L] Re: Accessible Home featured on ExtremeMakeover:Home Edition

Title: Message Hey people Do need to/to be transfer into the Sure-Lift? regards, Cameron -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, January 19, 2005 3:20 PMTo: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; quad-list@eskimo.comSubject:

x2 RE: [QUAD-L] Re: Accessible Home featured on ExtremeMakeover:Home Edition

Title: Message Hey again I was just reading their website (Sure HANDS) and it explains all regards, CW -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, January 19, 2005 3:20 PMTo: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED];

Re: [QUAD-L] icu psychosis

Yep been there done that they said I was in a drug induce psychosis from morphine and what horrible nightmares I had. No fun! Mark ---Original Message--- From: paul Date: Wednesday, January 19, 2005 1:58:39 PM To: quad-list@eskimo.com Subject: [QUAD-L] icu psychosis Hi Everyone,

[QUAD-L] Fw: HHS RELEASE--CONNECTICUT MEDICAID PLAN

For those in Connecticut. Mark ---Original Message--- From: Henneghan, Martha (HHS/OS) Date: Wednesday, January 19, 2005 11:23:34 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: HHS RELEASE--CONNECTICUT MEDICAID PLAN Date: January 19, 2005For Release: ImmediatelyContact: CMS Media Affairs(202)

Re: [QUAD-L] Update Gale See

folks I just have to answer this posting. There is so much fear in this email it is frightening. I didn't post my message to scare the pants off everyone, I posted it let you know why Gale didn't resubscribe after his surgery, like his posting said he would. Let me fill you in on Gale's

[QUAD-L] What is a reasonable hourly pay for PCA

Hi I am a new member to Ouad List been reading the e_mails for about a week.I Feel like I almost Know some of you Thanks for sharing. My question is how much to pay a caregiver by the hour? I live in Nashville,Tennessee Thanks again David

[QUAD-L] ~pt.1~DONKEY TRACKS ~~ from: The White Donkey Society

~pt.1~DONKEY TRACKS" ~~ from: The White Donkey SocietyJanuary 19, 2005 ~TRAILS of INSPIRATION~I was there... http://www.passionup.com/fun/[EMAIL PROTECTED][EMAIL PROTECTED]h=bb08c6204ace9eecmp=1confirm=1 Morning Prayer http://www.tulsabutterfly.com/morning.htm ~TRAILS ofWISDOM~

[QUAD-L] pt. 2~DONKEY TRACKS ~~ from: The White Donkey Society

~pt. 2~DONKEY TRACKS" ~~ from: The White Donkey SocietyJanuary 19, 2005 ~TRAILSofLIVING~ The Laws Of The Lighthouse by Max LucadoThe greatest day of lists is still New Year's Day. And the number onelist is the list I call the Laws of the Lighthouse.The Laws of the Lighthouse contain

Re: [QUAD-L] What is a reasonable hourly pay for PCA

Hi David, Welcome to the Quad-List. I don't pay my Caregiver by the hour so I can't help here. I hope you are well and continue to post. Stay Strong. With Love, CtrlAltDel aka DaveC4/5 Complete - 28 Years PostTexas, USADavid Clark [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi I am a new member to Ouad List been

Re: [QUAD-L] What is a reasonable hourly pay for PCA

Welcome David, I pay an attendant 7 dallars a hr which is really to much, they sleep and just have to get up once to turn and cath-. Silas - Original Message - From: David Clark (by way of Jim Lubin [EMAIL PROTECTED]) To: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Wednesday,

Re: [QUAD-L] icu psychosis???

Title: icu psychosis??? Hi, Paul here,I almost O.D.Now begins the battle for living clean.I went through icu psychosis.Icu psychosis is a disorder in which pateints in a intensive care unit(icu) or similiar setting experience anxiety,hear voices,see things that are not there and become

Re: [QUAD-L] icu psychosis???

I have been to ICU three times. The second time was to monitor me during bilateral pneumonia. The third time was last year following the bleeding incident from a botched colonoscopy. The first I will always remember, though. Although I did not become violent, I had fever induced delusional

[QUAD-L] FW: HHS RELEASE--CONNECTICUT MEDICAID PLAN

Headline: HHS APPROVES CONNECTICUT PLAN TO ALLOW INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES TO DIRECT OWN CARE HHS Secretary Tommy G. Thompson today approved a Connecticut demonstration plan to make it easier for individuals with disabilities to remain in their own homes by giving them greater control