Re: [QUAD-L] Night time

2005-01-26 Thread SCIQuad96



Dana writes:

snip
Plus my urologist said that when your up in the chair, liquids settle in the lower parts of your body. When you lay flat or have you legs elevated the fluid evens out and causes more peeing. I don't know if she was just appeasing me or not

This is true. While we sit our lymph nodes are getting restricted causing exactly that.

You tend to see it in the ankle area first. That's why most doctors feel thereduring check-ups.


Re: [QUAD-L] my ordeal

2005-01-26 Thread River Wolfe

On Jan 25, 2005, at 7:02 PM, Stacy Harim wrote:

x-tad-biggerI personally think you do need another doctor and if you consider doing a surgery like that again to consider maybe getting the urinary diversion 
/x-tad-bigger
A decision like that is not that easy.  That is MAJOR surgery and after my ordeal with what is considered minor outpatient surgery, to then consider major surgery where I'm in the hospital for at least 7 days is alot.  My hospital stay was horrific.  Jonny just can't take the time off from work - she has no family medical leave time, especially since she took several days off after this ordeal.


x-tad-bigger I would talk to different doctors no matter what route you do chose and find out how many surgeries they have done superpubic or any route you chose to go. 
/x-tad-bigger
This guy was recommended as one who does these surgeries, probably one of the only ones in Columbus.  I would love to find a specialist in neurourology here, they just aren't that easy to find.  If I go out of town, that is even more expensive for us, considering hotel accommodations for jonny and etc...

x-tad-bigger I could be wrong but I faintly remember a place you can contact to find out a doctors credentials, success rates, etc. with their patients, but I barely remember let alone know where this can be done./x-tad-bigger
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I've seen the sites, and I've also checked with the medical boards and the Amer. Urology Assoc for recommendations.  I'm calling the MS society here in Columbus today and have spoken to a rehab nurse who is a para,and her husband is a physiatrist for a recommendation too.  

Most of all I'm praying for an answer and a positive outcome.;-)

Thanks for the support Stacy,

River

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x-tad-smallerRiver,/x-tad-smallerx-tad-smallerI have had my suprapubic for nine years and ironically enough I just had my first case where the bubble seemed to have leaked resulting in the catheter becoming wedged between my bladder and my bowel wall. I have pretty good sensation in my bladder and knew something was wrong when I could urinate lying back, but was getting dysreflexia in the sitting up position. I called my brother to do an emergency catheter change and it was extraordinarily painful. It took about 48 hours for my bladder to heal./x-tad-smallerx-tad-smallerAs far as your doctor is concerned, I agree with everyone else that you should avoid this doctor and explore all of your options. If you decide to get a suprapubic again and you run into a situation like this, I would recommend trying to irrigate and if that doesn't work change the catheter. I do have a problem with my suprapubic clogging intermittently, but I wonder if I would have the same problem with any other type of catheter. Good luck and I hope you do not have anything like this again./x-tad-smallerx-tad-biggerBilly from Tampa/x-tad-bigger
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x-tad-biggerRiver Wolfe [EMAIL PROTECTED]>/x-tad-biggerx-tad-bigger wrote:/x-tad-bigger
x-tad-bigger Hi everyone,/x-tad-bigger

x-tad-biggerI thought I would get some feedback on something that has happed to me./x-tad-bigger
x-tad-bigger As some of you may remember, I planned to get a SupraPubic placed/x-tad-bigger
x-tad-bigger recently. I went in for the surgery on 1-14-05 and everything went/x-tad-bigger
x-tad-bigger well. I was a bit freaked out by the tube and in ALOT of pain so I/x-tad-bigger
x-tad-bigger stayed in bed for two days after the surgery, got up early on the third/x-tad-bigger
x-tad-bigger day to go potty ( I love this list) and as I got up into my chair I had/x-tad-bigger
x-tad-bigger an EXCRUCIATING PAIN in my abdomen. I actually thought it was gas pain/x-tad-bigger
x-tad-bigger BUT I NEVER HAVE THAT, so I was a bit concerned but went ahead to the/x-tad-bigger
x-tad-bigger bathroom. I noticed that my urine was tinged with blood after that and/x-tad-bigger
x-tad-bigger also that the catheter seemed to move more than usual. During the/x-tad-bigger
x-tad-bigger entire previous two days I had NO BLOOD in my urine, a bit surprising/x-tad-bigger
x-tad-bigger to me but GREAT. So the blood was unusual but I though perha! ps/x-tad-bigger
x-tad-bigger expected since I had gotten up and moved around. The catheter moving/x-tad-bigger

Re: [QUAD-L] Pepsi and Coke and SCI

2005-01-26 Thread Liz



decaf green tea? regular green tea has 
caffeine



  
  

  
  

  
Coffee
80 mg
  
Cola
45 mg
  
Black Tea
40 mg
  
Flavored Tea
40 mg
  
Oolong Tea
30 mg
  
Green Tea
20 mg
  
White Tea
15 mg
  
Decaf Tea
5-10 mg
  
Herbal Tea
0 mg

  - Original Message - 
  From: 
  andrea 
  murray 
  To: Jessica Ann Gordon 
  Cc: quad-list@eskimo.com 
  Sent: Tuesday, January 25, 2005 9:11 
  PM
  Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Pepsi and Coke and 
  SCI
  
  
  My doctor told my that any drink that 
  has caffiena in it, is bad for you. It could cause UTI. So I drink started 
  drinking green tea. Wheelchair WarriorJessica Ann Gordon 
  [EMAIL PROTECTED] 
  wrote: 
  the 
caffeine in pepsi and coke causes the bladder to spasm therefore causing 
more frequent urination and it can also work against ditropan/detrol. this 
is what my urologist told me anyhow.JeSsica* 
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[QUAD-L] kidney stone info

2005-01-26 Thread River Wolfe
There are different types of kidney stones, here is some info:


If you have had a kidney stone that contains oxalate, some evidence (research) suggests that limiting high oxalate foods may help reduce your change of forming another oxalate stone. Foods that are high in oxalate include: peanuts, tea, instant coffee (more than 8 ounces a day), rhubarb, beets, beans, beets, berries (blackberries, raspberries, strawberries, gooseberries, etc.), chocolate, Concord grapes, dark leafy greens, oranges, tofu, sweet potatoes and draft beer. Because the stone contains calcium and oxalate, you may also need to follow the calcium recommendations from the last question.

Is there anything else I can do with my diet to help prevent the formation of kidney stones?

Reducing the amount of animal protein may help. Sources of animal protein include beef, chicken, port, fish and eggs. Most people need only four to six ounces of high protein foods and three servings of milk or cheese a day. Check with your doctor or dietitian to be sure your protein intake is enough, but not too much.

 Will it help/hurt me to take a vitamin or mineral supplement?

 The B vitamins (which include thiamine, riboflavin, niacin, B6 and B12) have not been shown to be harmful to people with kidney stones. However, check with your doctor or dietitian for advice on the use of vitamin C, vitamin D, fish liver oils or mineral supplements containing calcium since some supplements can increase the chances of stone formation in some people.

I had a calcium stone. What type of diet should I follow? Will I have to avoid high calcium foods?

 If you have had a calcium stone, your doctor may ask you to cut back on the salt and sodium in your diet. Extra sodium causes you to lose more calcium in your urine, putting you at risk for developing another stone. Your doctor will probably advise you to limit your sodium to 2,000 to 3,000 milligrams a day. Your dietitian can help you make sodium changes in your diet.

 You may not need to avoid excessive (too much) calcium in your diet. It is important that you learn from your doctor and dietitian the right balance of calcium you should eat. Following a diet low in calcium for a long period of time can lead to a loss of bone mass, or osteoporosis.

 A registered dietitian or doctor can help determine if you need more or less calcium and help with the sodium changes in your diet.

Re: [QUAD-L] Night time

2005-01-26 Thread ~LittleQuad~
oh hehe well wont help me.thanks tho[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:




it's an external catheter made from a condom.
useful 50% of the time.
dave






In a message dated 1/25/2005 2:52:49 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:

what is a TEXAS cath??? thanks[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: 




Your 1st question hooked me. I use a texas cath and wifey empties my bag when she goes (once a night). I know, I could use a night bag. Guess that doesn't help huh? Sorry. Dave




In a message dated 1/24/2005 2:46:11 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:

How many of you that don't have indwelling catheters have to pee during the night?? Those of you who don't pee during the nightwhat do you do to avoid or prevent it? I'm tired of waking up 3-4 hours and having pee. We want a break!! Thanks...Amye


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The moral flabbiness born of the bitch goddess Success. That- with the squalid cash interpretation put on the word success- is our national disease. -William James 1906

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

2005-01-26 Thread Jwmjimmy






~pt.1~DONKEY TRACKS" 
~~
from: The White Donkey 
SocietyJanuary 
26, 
2005
~TRAILS 
of 
INSPIRATION~
AMAZING 
GRACE
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FRIENDSHIP
 
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~TRAILS ofWISDOM~

If you have built castles in 
the air, your work need not be lost. That is where they should be. Now put the 
foundation under them. --Henry David Thoreau

"Wisdom is supreme; therefore 
make a full effort to get wisdom. Esteem her and she will exalt your; embrace 
her and she will honor you." 
--Proverbs 
4:7-8

I 
will prepare and some day my chance will come. - Abraham 
Lincoln
"The best inheritance a person can give to his children is a few 
minutes of his time each day." - O. A. Battista 
"A 
poor man is not the one without a cent. A poor man is the one without a 
dream."--Henry FordBecause God is everywhere, you 
can pray anywhere. --Unknown 

You've got to do your own 
growing, no matter how tall your grandfather was. --Irish 
Proverb

 ~TRAILS of 
KNOWLEDGE~

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This Years Tsunami Compare With Other Major Natural 
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That's some strong praise for 
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removed, the veins overcompensate and dilate. Once that happens, the blood 
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injured area.The best method of 
recovery after a minor muscle or ligament injury is the famous RICE method -- 
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~TRAILS of 
HE-HAWS~
#1

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black, but if I use cream, or sugar, or both, I get a stabbing pain in one 
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coffee. "Oww!" she cried. "There it goes again!" Said Jill, "Take the 
spoon out of the cup." 
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A pastor was 
leaving his area and was saying farewell to his congregation at the Church doors 
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#3
The story is told of a man who was walking across the road 
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 She squeezed his hands as he continued: "And when I got out 
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[QUAD-L] ~pt.2~DONKEY TRACKS from: The White Donkey Society January 26, 2005

2005-01-26 Thread Jwmjimmy






~pt.2~DONKEY TRACKS" 
~~
from: The White Donkey 
SocietyJanuary 
26, 
2005


~TRAILSofLIVING~

LEAVE 
THE WORLD A BIT BETTER by Ron White
Ralph 
Waldo Emerson wrote a poem on success. One of his measures of success in that 
poem was to, 'Leave the world a bit better.' That line has always stuck in my 
head. Emerson said you have succeeded if you leave the world a bit better. I 
have made that line part of my life philosophy.  When the tide goes 
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from the shore of my being and my heart pumps for the last time, my desire is 
that there will be a mark where I stood. My aim is that the mark will say, 'For 
some decades a man occupied this space who saw others more important than 
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come.'  Our society tells us that success is measured by bank 
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-- You give a percent of your income away to a charity or church. This 
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Or you 
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realize that the waters of your life will eventually withdraw from the shore. 
When it does, will there be a watermark?

 
 ~TRAILS 
ofLIFE~

Speed of 
Light 
The 
most widely known scientific equation, E = mc2, shows that the ratio between 
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Shadows form when an object blocks the path of light. If the object moves, the 
light immediately continues on its path and the shadow is gone in less than the 
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eye. 
Silhouette portraits were a popular art form in the 18th and 19th centuries. 
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From the view of eternity, our days can be passing shadows. Can you 
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our eyes focussed on eternal goals because once today is over, weve forever 
lost an opportunity to serve our King. How do you spend your time? As good 
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done all the good works God has prepared for us because we have not been good 
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has given us precious time to worship Him, to spread His Gospel, and to be 
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Good Shepherd guides us to refreshing pastures and leads us through the trials 
that come our way. His Word promises us that He is working out everything for 
the good of His sons and daughters. Some people complain that they do not have 
time to pray. But with so much at stake each and every day, what could be more 
important? Let us commit to making our days treasures instead of mere shadows of 
the blessings God meant for us. Psalm 144:3-4 "Lord, what is man, that You take knowledge of him? Or the son of 
man, that You are mindful of him? Man is like a breath; His days are like a 
passing shadow." 
2002-2004 Peter Murphy 
~TRAILS 
ofSCRIPTURE~
Proverbs 
21:22 A wise man 

Re: [QUAD-L] Pepsi and Coke and SCI

2005-01-26 Thread Jerre Dowty
Billy, My doc has me on 600mg twice a day, too.He also has me taking one Evista a day which helps break down the calcium. I just had bladder stones removed last year from calcium and vitamin c build up before taking the Evista.Jerre---Original Message---  From: B. Kimberlin  Date: 01/25/05 18:26:50  To: quad-list@eskimo.com  Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Pepsi and Coke and SCI  That's interesting, because my doctor has been taking 600 mg of calcium twice a day due to osteopenia.   Billy[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:I've heard carbonated drinks deplete calcium in the body. Causing brittle bones.  Having an sci, you don't want to take calcium pills or add to much calcium to a diet. To make up for any calcium lost. Calcuim builds up causing stones in the bladder and kidneys.   Do you Yahoo!?Yahoo! Search presents - Jib Jab's 'Second Term'   


Re: [QUAD-L] City Grants

2005-01-26 Thread Jerre Dowty
Do you live in a big city? That is great!Jerre---Original Message---  From: Greg  Date: 01/25/05 18:06:25  To: quad-list@eskimo.com  Subject: [QUAD-L] City GrantsTo All:  Not sure if I sent an e-mail about this, so thought I'd mention it gain incase not.  You might look into asking you city if they have grants you might qualify for. I'm getting $5000 to help make my house more accessible. I just bought a house and the doors have a 4 inch step. So I'm getting $5000 to ramp them and use to put in a roll in shower. No hassles, just get 3 bids. I never thought I'd qualify. I found out about it on a fluke. Just saw a story about grants, so I called the city and asked if our city did.  Greg  


Re: [QUAD-L] ARE YOU HIV/AIDS PATIENT ???

2005-01-26 Thread Smurfonwheels




In a message dated 20/01/2005 22:15:52 GMT Standard Time, 
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
What do you All think about this 
  e-mail? If it just another one of those scam fraud type e-mail that every one 
  receives. If it is this very cruel joke, it will be about as bad as we 
  receiving but e-mail saying that they have a cure for spinal cord 
  injury.

My guess is that it's a fraud, surely if there was a cure for AIDS/HIV the 
media would be the first people to hear about it. Why would the inventer 
send random emails out to people and risk having someone else steal their 
idea??

Love Smurf xxx


Re: [QUAD-L] crazy question

2005-01-26 Thread Smurfonwheels




In a message dated 21/01/2005 19:32:55 GMT Standard Time, 
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:

  I watch the regis and kelly show and the're giving a free 
  van away and I know all the clue words besides the 3rd clue. Does anyone know 
  it. I appreciate it. 
  1. rapids
  2. dude
  3. ?
  4. cliff
  5. snowboard

Did you find the 3rd clue? I'm useless at those sort of things!

Love Smurf xxx


Re: Fw: [QUAD-L] Vinegar solution

2005-01-26 Thread Smurfonwheels




In a message dated 23/01/2005 03:27:55 GMT Standard Time, 
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:

   How strange!! a trained doctor not knowing the BASICS 
  lol

I've come across doctors who haven't heard of my neurological condition 
(RSD) so I've had to explain tothem what it is etc! Shouldn't it be 
the other way around though?!

Love Smurf xxx


Re: [QUAD-L] Re: Sci appearances

2005-01-26 Thread Smurfonwheels




In a message dated 23/01/2005 06:17:52 GMT Standard Time, 
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
I had 
  bumper stickers on my last chair. I had a few and usually started 
  conversation. The one that attracted the most attention was "I'm not in 
  the mood to be stared at"

I've got a "No Fear" sticker on the back of my chair, well I will have when 
I get my new one at the end of February!

Love Smurf xxx


[QUAD-L] L.A train crash

2005-01-26 Thread Smurfonwheels



Hey peeps,

I've just seen on the news about a train crash involving 3 trains in LA, 
America so I'm just checking to make sure everyone from that areaare all 
safe and well?

Love Smurf xxx


[QUAD-L] Strange Pain

2005-01-26 Thread Smurfonwheels



Hey all,

I've no idea what's started it, but for the last couple of days I keep 
getting a really strange pain in my ankle/foot. It's like someone has 
flushed through hot water, if that makes sense? I also started getting it 
in my quad muscle slightly and in my opposite knee. I'm not sure if it's 
because of my sci or because of my rsd, so I'm really hoping you guys could help 
me shed some light on the issue, and some advice about it?

Love Smurf xxx


Re: [QUAD-L] Baby Its Cold Outside Brrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr

2005-01-26 Thread Smurfonwheels




In a message dated 23/01/2005 22:26:20 GMT Standard Time, 
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:

  We are really lucky here in Denver. 70 degrees 
  today!! Last week we had 70 twice and mid 60s most of the other 
  days. I am sure we will get cold again before winter is over,but I 
  am really enjoyingthe bright sunny wrm weather now. Hope you all 
  will get some warm weather soon.
  
  Pat 
K

We have got the complete oppsite weather here in England, it's 
freezing! We've had snow for the last couple of days, but temps have been 
just about 0 degress C!

Love Smurf xxx


Re: [QUAD-L] Hey!

2005-01-26 Thread Smurfonwheels




In a message dated 23/01/2005 23:11:48 GMT Standard Time, 
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:

  


  
Hello everyone! I'm finally back, at least for 
now. I quit receiving posts about 6 months ago. I wrote to 
Jim about the problem and he said it was the digest having 
problems. I couldn't even get re-subscribed to the individual 
postings. I really missed all of you and am so happy to be 
back. Please cross your fingers I don't get dropped again. 
To all you new quads that joined the list while I was in 
absentia...WELCOME!!

For those of you who were inquiring about my hip problem before I 
got lost, turned out I have some pretty bad bursitis in my hip. I 
have had two cortisone injections which have helped considerably. 
Right now I am in the middle of two weeks physical therapy consisting of 
daily ultrasound treatments. I go back to the doc Feb. 3rd. 
If all is well, great. If not, he will probably give me another 
injection. I have also finally fallen prey to osteoporosis as a 
result of age as well as quadom! Another 3 pills a day! 
UGH!!

Jerre

Good to heave you back with us Jerre!

Speak soon,

Love Smurf xxx


Re: [QUAD-L] Hey!

2005-01-26 Thread Jerre Dowty






 It's great to be back!

---Original Message---


From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Date: 01/26/05 11:41:44
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; quad-list@eskimo.com
Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Hey!


In a message dated 23/01/2005 23:11:48 GMT Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:





Hello everyone! I'm finally back, at least for now. I quit receiving posts about 6 months ago. I wrote to Jim about the problem and he said it was the digest having problems. I couldn't even get re-subscribed to the individual postings. I really missed all of you and am so happy to be back. Please cross your fingers I don't get dropped again. To all you new quads that joined the list while I was in absentia...WELCOME!!

For those of you who were inquiring about my hip problem before I got lost, turned out I have some pretty bad bursitis in my hip. I have had two cortisone injections which have helped considerably. Right now I am in the middle of two weeks physical therapy consisting of daily ultrasound treatments. I go back to the doc Feb. 3rd. If all is well, great. If not, he will probably give me another injection. I have also finally fallen prey to osteoporosis as a result of age as well as quadom! Another 3 pills a day! UGH!!

Jerre

Good to heave you back with us Jerre!

Speak soon,

Love Smurf xxx










Re: [QUAD-L] I was threatened lol

2005-01-26 Thread Billy



Make sure the police and the (_*_) know that any physical 
trauma can kill you. It makes the charge Attempted Murder rather than plain 
assault, should they lay hands on you.


Don't let what you cannot do interfere with what you can 
do!

Billy

  - Original Message - 
  From: 
  QuadPirate 
  To: quad-list@eskimo.com 
  Sent: Tuesday, January 25, 2005 5:08 
  PM
  Subject: [QUAD-L] I was threatened 
  lol
  
  

  
Hey people,
I was threatened by a neighbor today this lunatic that lives around 
here got into it with my cna because they're so called friends to be 
honest they were arguing over prescription drugs that came up missing 
and she was calling after midnight last night raising hell with my cna 
and left a message on my cell phone to call her tomorrow.
I called around 10:00 the next morning and she told me to call back 
because they were sleeping! So I said no you didn't mind waking me and 
my son up last night so let's discuss this now and she went off telling 
me she'll yank my ass out of my chair and whoop on me lol!
Now I'm probably more fearless now than ever and I guess people 
think they can just have their way with you but not this cowboy, what's 
she gonna do hurt me hell it's too late for that and people should think 
before threatening a person in 400lb chair that's just 
stupid.

Anyways just thought it was funny and I did call the police and 
filed a report and he told not to be coming near this house.
I just filed it to have in case she starts in again.
I'm not scared!

Mark

  

  
  





Re: [QUAD-L] Pepsi and Coke and SCI

2005-01-26 Thread Smurfonwheels




In a message dated 25/01/2005 07:44:13 GMT Standard Time, 
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:

  If this be so, then i'll be dead ... I drink about 2 L of 
  coke a day substatuted with beer and tee.
  
  QuadMedic

I'm the same! Although I drink 1 litre max, I should really cut 
down!

Love Smurf xxx


Re: [QUAD-L] I was threatened lol

2005-01-26 Thread Smurfonwheels




In a message dated 25/01/2005 22:09:03 GMT Standard Time, 
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:

  


  
Hey people,
I was threatened by a neighbor today this lunatic that lives around 
here got into it with my cna because they're so called friends to be 
honest they were arguing over prescription drugs that came up missing 
and she was calling after midnight last night raising hell with my cna 
and left a message on my cell phone to call her tomorrow.
I called around 10:00 the next morning and she told me to call back 
because they were sleeping! So I said no you didn't mind waking me and 
my son up last night so let's discuss this now and she went off telling 
me she'll yank my ass out of my chair and whoop on me lol!
Now I'm probably more fearless now than ever and I guess people 
think they can just have their way with you but not this cowboy, what's 
she gonna do hurt me hell it's too late for that and people should think 
before threatening a person in 400lb chair that's just 
stupid.

Anyways just thought it was funny and I did call the police and 
filed a report and he told not to be coming near this house.
I just filed it to have in case she starts in again.
I'm not scared!

Mark

Nice going Mark! Have you had anymore trouble with him? Society 
never ceases to fill my humour at times!

Love Smurf xxx


Re: [QUAD-L] I was threatened lol

2005-01-26 Thread QuadPirate






Billy I'm not really worried about the A-Hole in question just wanted it on record but I still have time to change my mind.
He did tell me if she comes in my yard he'll arrest her for criminal trespassing and also informed her of this.

Mark

---Original Message---


From: Billy
Date: Wednesday, January 26, 2005 11:53:28 AM
To: QuadPirate; quad-list@eskimo.com
Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] I was threatened lol

Make sure the police and the (_*_) know that any physical trauma can kill you. It makes the charge Attempted Murder rather than plain assault, should they lay hands on you.


Don't let what you cannot do interfere with what you can do!

Billy

- Original Message - 
From: QuadPirate 
To: quad-list@eskimo.com 
Sent: Tuesday, January 25, 2005 5:08 PM
Subject: [QUAD-L] I was threatened lol





Hey people,
I was threatened by a neighbor today this lunatic that lives around here got into it with my cna because they're so called friends to be honest they were arguing over prescription drugs that came up missing and she was calling after midnight last night raising hell with my cna and left a message on my cell phone to call her tomorrow.
I called around 10:00 the next morning and she told me to call back because they were sleeping! So I said no you didn't mind waking me and my son up last night so let's discuss this now and she went off telling me she'll yank my ass out of my chair and whoop on me lol!
Now I'm probably more fearless now than ever and I guess people think they can just have their way with you but not this cowboy, what's she gonna do hurt me hell it's too late for that and people should think before threatening a person in 400lb chair that's just stupid.

Anyways just thought it was funny and I did call the police and filed a report and he told not to be coming near this house.
I just filed it to have in case she starts in again.
I'm not scared!

Mark


















Re: [QUAD-L] Strange Pain

2005-01-26 Thread Silas Shelburne



Hi Smurf, 

Iv had leg and hip pain every scince 
my accident, burning acking pain. Somtimes my hip feels like im setting on 
a rock. Dr says its fantom pain, I take pain meds- which help some. 
The cold weather makes it worse. Silas 

  - Original Message - 
  From: 
  [EMAIL PROTECTED] 
  To: quad-list@eskimo.com 
  Sent: Wednesday, January 26, 2005 9:34 
  AM
  Subject: [QUAD-L] Strange Pain
  
  Hey all,
  
  I've no idea what's started it, but for the last couple of days I keep 
  getting a really strange pain in my ankle/foot. It's like someone has 
  flushed through hot water, if that makes sense? I also started getting 
  it in my quad muscle slightly and in my opposite knee. I'm not sure if 
  it's because of my sci or because of my rsd, so I'm really hoping you guys 
  could help me shed some light on the issue, and some advice about it?
  
  Love Smurf xxx


Re: [QUAD-L] Strange Pain

2005-01-26 Thread Smurfonwheels




In a message dated 26/01/2005 18:35:15 GMT Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] 
writes:

  Hi Smurf, 
  
  Iv had leg and hip pain every 
  scince my accident, burning acking pain. Somtimes my hip feels like im 
  setting on a rock. Dr says its fantom pain, I take pain meds- which help 
  some. The cold weather makes it worse. Silas 


Hi Silas,

Did it feel like water suddenly running through the affected area?

Love Smurf xxx


Re: [QUAD-L] Strange Pain

2005-01-26 Thread Silas Shelburne



Yeah hot water

  - Original Message - 
  From: 
  [EMAIL PROTECTED] 
  To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] 
  Cc: quad-list@eskimo.com 
  Sent: Wednesday, January 26, 2005 10:40 
  AM
  Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Strange Pain
  
  
  In a message dated 26/01/2005 18:35:15 GMT Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
  
Hi Smurf, 

Iv had leg and hip pain every 
scince my accident, burning acking pain. Somtimes my hip feels like im 
setting on a rock. Dr says its fantom pain, I take pain meds- which 
help some. The cold weather makes it worse. Silas 

  
  Hi Silas,
  
  Did it feel like water suddenly running through the affected area?
  
  Love Smurf xxx


Re: [QUAD-L] Pepsi and Coke and SCI

2005-01-26 Thread Brian Stocker
Jerre,
set your  mail preferences so that return receipt is off.  It is 
annoying for some and difficult for others.

Brian


Re: [QUAD-L] Strange Pain

2005-01-26 Thread Smurfonwheels




Okay, cheers 

In a message dated 26/01/2005 18:47:00 GMT Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] 
writes:

  Yeah hot water
  
- Original Message - 
From: 
[EMAIL PROTECTED] 
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] 
Cc: quad-list@eskimo.com 
Sent: Wednesday, January 26, 2005 10:40 
AM
Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Strange 
Pain


In a message dated 26/01/2005 18:35:15 GMT Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:

  Hi Smurf, 
  
  Iv had leg and hip pain every 
  scince my accident, burning acking pain. Somtimes my hip feels like 
  im setting on a rock. Dr says its fantom pain, I take pain meds- 
  which help some. The cold weather makes it worse. Silas 
  

Hi Silas,

Did it feel like water suddenly running through the affected 
area?

Love Smurf xxx




Re: [QUAD-L] I was threatened lol

2005-01-26 Thread QuadPirate






No more trouble so far but it wasn't ahim it was a her!

Mark

---Original Message---


From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Date: Wednesday, January 26, 2005 12:25:37 PM
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; quad-list@eskimo.com
Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] I was threatened lol


In a message dated 25/01/2005 22:09:03 GMT Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:





Hey people,
I was threatened by a neighbor today this lunatic that lives around here got into it with my cna because they're so called friends to be honest they were arguing over prescription drugs that came up missing and she was calling after midnight last night raising hell with my cna and left a message on my cell phone to call her tomorrow.
I called around 10:00 the next morning and she told me to call back because they were sleeping! So I said no you didn't mind waking me and my son up last night so let's discuss this now and she went off telling me she'll yank my ass out of my chair and whoop on me lol!
Now I'm probably more fearless now than ever and I guess people think they can just have their way with you but not this cowboy, what's she gonna do hurt me hell it's too late for that and people should think before threatening a person in 400lb chair that's just stupid.

Anyways just thought it was funny and I did call the police and filed a report and he told not to be coming near this house.
I just filed it to have in case she starts in again.
I'm not scared!

Mark

Nice going Mark! Have you had anymore trouble with him? Society never ceases to fill my humour at times!

Love Smurf xxx










Re: [QUAD-L] City Grants

2005-01-26 Thread QuadPirate






Hey Greg,
I used this same grant money for my surehands lift and electric door opener.
3bids and that was it.

Mark

---Original Message---


From: Greg
Date: Tuesday, January 25, 2005 5:32:11 PM
To: quad-list@eskimo.com
Subject: [QUAD-L] City Grants

To All:
Not sure if I sent an e-mail about this, so thought I'd mention it gain incase not.
You might look into asking you city if they have grants you might qualify for. I'm getting $5000 to help make my house more accessible. I just bought a house and the doors have a 4 inch step. So I'm getting $5000 to ramp them and use to put in a roll in shower. No hassles, just get 3 bids. I never thought I'd qualify. I found out about it on a fluke. Just saw a story about grants, so I called the city and asked if our city did.
Greg










[QUAD-L] If you are in Denver

2005-01-26 Thread Liz



Check out Divided Portraits.I am a 
subject with my service dog, nello.

Divided Portraits: Identity and DisabilityDivided Portraits 
explores the impact of being wheelchair bound uponone's public and private 
identities. By painting each of her subjectsontwo canvasses, Cooper asks 
her audience, which do you see first: theperson or the chair? The answer is 
one that matters deeply to theartist, who herself suffered a spinal cord 
injury and was renderedquadriplegic for months before the recovery of her 
motor skills.Hilary Copper -- Divided Portraits: Identity and 
DisabilityOpens: January 27, 2005Closes: April 15, 
2005Venue: Denver Central 
Library 
10 W. 14th Ave. Pkwy., Level 7 Vida Ellison Gallery(80204)Gallery 
HoursMonday, Tuesday: 10 a.m. - 9 p.m.Wednesday: 
ClosedThursday, Friday: 10 a.m. 5:30 p.m.Saturday: 10 a.m. - 
5:30 p.m. Sunday: 1 - 5 p.m.Exhibition 
Information: 720-865-1821, Ms. Joan HarmsArtist Web site: http://www.chashama.org/yappa-ng/index.php?album=%2Fexhibits%2Fh.cooper


Re: [QUAD-L] City Grants

2005-01-26 Thread Liz



do you have to be in a financial range?

  - Original Message - 
  From: 
  QuadPirate 
  To: Greg ; quad-list@eskimo.com 
  Sent: Wednesday, January 26, 2005 1:59 
  PM
  Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] City Grants
  
  

  
Hey Greg,
I used this same grant money for my surehands lift and electric 
door opener.
3bids and that was it.

Mark

---Original 
Message---


From: Greg
Date: Tuesday, 
January 25, 2005 5:32:11 PM
To: quad-list@eskimo.com
Subject: [QUAD-L] 
City Grants

To All:
Not sure if I sent an e-mail about this, so 
thought I'd mention it gain incase not.
You might look into asking you city if they 
have grants you might qualify for. I'm getting $5000 to help make my 
house more accessible. I just bought a house and the doors have a 4 inch 
step. So I'm getting $5000 to ramp them and use to put in a roll in 
shower. No hassles, just get 3 bids. I never thought I'd qualify. I 
found out about it on a fluke. Just saw a story about grants, so I 
called the city and asked if our city did.
Greg


  

  
  


 


Re: [QUAD-L] Iraq corruption

2005-01-26 Thread David K. Kelmer


Hi Tony,

Evil knows noborders.We are in a warand there are a lot of people making money from it, but our blood should be precious, and it shouldn't make someone rich when it's spilled!

With Love,
CtrlAltDel aka DaveC4/5 Complete - 28 Years PostTexas, USA [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
In a message dated 1/24/2005 11:39:46 PM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
I'm not specifying who the new thief is, that's why I put the 'Links' to everything I wrote. These aren't my words, I'm just giving the facts as I read them now. I have family and friends in harms way in Iraq and think the loss of that country after all that the U.S. has put into it would be a dis-service to those brave people!You know what??? I'm not really sure WHO the thief is?? I'm not at all totally convinced we aren't thieves in this somehow...i don't trust our leaders. Sorry, heard too much bullshit...i really struggle with the PRICE we have, and are, paying over there to bring this beautiful freedom...dollars and blood!! tony 

Re: [QUAD-L] I was threatened lol

2005-01-26 Thread David K. Kelmer
Hi QP,

it sounds like your neighbor had better get a clue. It's a good thing you got it documented, though. I know if she ever did try anything againstyou, she'd be in for a surprise.:)

With Love,
CtrlAltDel aka DaveC4/5 Complete - 28 Years PostTexas, USA  QuadPirate [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:






Hey people,
I was threatened by a neighbor today this lunatic that lives around here got into it with my cna because they're so called friends to be honest they were arguing over prescription drugs that came up missing and she was calling after midnight last night raising hell with my cna and left a message on my cell phone to call her tomorrow.
I called around 10:00 the next morning and she told me to call back because they were sleeping! So I said no you didn't mind waking me and my son up last night so let's discuss this now and she went off telling me she'll yank my ass out of my chair and whoop on me lol!
Now I'm probably more fearless now than ever and I guess people think they can just have their way with you but not this cowboy, what's she gonna do hurt me hell it's too late for that and people should think before threatening a person in 400lb chair that's just stupid.

Anyways just thought it was funny and I did call the police and filed a report and he told not to be coming near this house.
I just filed it to have in case she starts in again.
I'm not scared!

Mark









Re: [QUAD-L] City Grants

2005-01-26 Thread Dana Miller
There is a similar program here.  Plus they have ramp art which raises 
money by selling artwork done by disabled people.  They use the money to 
build ramps for homeowners, plus but I'm not sure its covered by Ramp art, 
one day a year people volunteer to come and do yard work, small maintance 
stuff and painting.  There again you must own the home.  There are also low 
interest loans for 'qualified' people to buy houses.

Dana
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
- Original Message - 
From: Greg [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: quad-list@eskimo.com
Sent: Tuesday, January 25, 2005 5:32 PM
Subject: [QUAD-L] City Grants

To All:
Not sure if I sent an e-mail about this, so thought I'd mention it gain 
incase not.
You might look into asking you city if they have grants you might qualify 
for. I'm getting $5000 to help make my house more accessible. I just bought 
a house and the doors have a 4 inch step. So I'm getting $5000 to ramp them 
and use to put in a roll in shower. No hassles, just get 3 bids. I never 
thought I'd qualify. I found out about it on a fluke. Just saw a story about 
grants, so I called the city and asked if our city did.
Greg 




Re: [QUAD-L] Re: Sci appearances

2005-01-26 Thread Dana Miller
I use my chair to move things.  Otherwise you will be stuck in places 
waiting for an AB to wonder by.  My mother has been in the hospital this 
past week and they are notorious for putting trash cans in front of elevator 
buttons.  Sure enough in the lobby, there it was.  I pushed it over in front 
of one of the elevators!  Then found a piece of wood with a hole in it for 
the elevator button!  What!  I tried pushing it, but..anyway a man 
came up and pushed it for me.  He had seen me move the trash can too, so he 
moved it to the other side of the elevator.  At least when I got to the 
floor there was no trash can to contend with and no wood around the button.
When it comes to clothing stores and those round clothes hangers, I just 
push thru them.  If something falls, too bad, if dog hair gets on the 
clothes, too bad.  Don't mean to sound pessimistic, but the ADA has been in 
effect  for 14 (?) years, I think thats long enough to make aisles wide 
enough to comply!.
I push things around my apartment--the fan and heater etc., in conference 
type rooms, I will push chairs out of my way, but will put them nicely in 
line or next to anotherone. I have driven everything from semi's to go 
carts--a w/c is easy!   take care,

Dana
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
- Original Message - 
From: Stacy Harim [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: quad-list@eskimo.com; B. Kimberlin [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Tuesday, January 25, 2005 5:56 PM
Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Re: Sci appearances

I have one now that I wish I could stick to my chair but b/c I don't use a 
hard back anymore it wont stick.  Mean people need prozac  I think it's 
pretty funny and all too true.  I also use my chair to move things out of 
the way.  If I can use my hands I do, but many times more feasible to just 
use my chair.  You can't use your arms so hey, if it's your chair that you 
need to use, go for it.  I can use my arms and still use my chair.

Stacy
- Original Message - 
 From: B. Kimberlinmailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
 To: quad-list@eskimo.commailto:quad-list@eskimo.com
 Sent: Monday, January 24, 2005 2:58 PM
 Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Re: Sci appearances

 I used to have a bumper sticker on my head rest which provoked numerous 
conversations. It read stupid people shouldn't breed. I just thought it 
was humorous and in no way political or meant to be disparaging to anyone 
with a cognitive disorder.

 As far as bumper cars, many individuals seem to think I use my care is a 
bumper car when moving in chairs or other items which are in my way. I 
simply use my leg rests as delicately as possible to make a situation more 
accommodating for me. My leg rests are similar to someone else using their 
hands to move a chair.

 Billy

 Stacy Harim [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
   I had bumper stickers on my last chair.  I had a few and usually started 
conversation.  The one that attracted the most attention was I'm not in the 
mood to be stared at  I have a soft back on this chair so no stickers.  I 
do keep my chair very clean though.  I see others in filthy chairs and 
wonder how they deal with it.  That is attracting the wrong kind of 
attention.  These are para's im talking about.  There is no excuse for it.

   Stacy
 - Original Message - 
 From: dillon awemailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
 To: Stacy Harimmailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
 Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED]mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] ; 
[EMAIL PROTECTED]mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] ; 
quad-listmailto:quad-list@eskimo.com
 Sent: Saturday, January 22, 2005 10:36 PM
 Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Re: Sci appearances

 Jim
 Right on!  We may or may not have lost that Loving feeling from the 
opposite sex but there is always that chance.  Also, what PA upon meeting 
you would want to work for you if you were filthy and unpresentable.  For 
God sakes, It is just daily hygien and manners wether one is injured or not.

 I also hate it how some/ most power chair quads treat their chair like 
a car bumper or billboard with stickers all over the chair, marking and 
mostly dirt, dust and filth.

 Dillon
   - Original Message - 
   From: Stacy Harimmailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
   To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] ; 
[EMAIL PROTECTED]mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] ; 
quadlistmailto:quad-list@eskimo.com ; 
[EMAIL PROTECTED]mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] ; 
Houston809mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
   Sent: Wednesday, January 12, 2005 11:33 PM
   Subject: [QUAD-L] Re: Sci appearances

   I agree with you there definatly.  There have been times that when I 
have to go somewhere  after looking like a bum all day.  I get changed, 
brush my hair, and if I look terrible that day, throw on a little makeup.  I 
don't want to be seen in that way at all and you never know who you are 
going to run into where I live so I really want to look good in case I run 
into someone I know, I don't want them to go and tell everyone how horrible 
I looked and have everyone feel bad for 

Re: [QUAD-L] NFL Pics

2005-01-26 Thread David K. Kelmer
hey tony.. ya cant have a cheese steak without feelin' the love, too... :)

[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
In a message dated 1/25/2005 3:41:56 PM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
I always go for the NFC Team, so I'll be taking Philly this year. I think I'll have myself a cheese steak and a hot pretzel, or two! :) Share the love... forget da love, gimmie some dat cheese steak, dave lol 

Re: [QUAD-L] Pepsi and Coke and SCI

2005-01-26 Thread David K. Kelmer
Hi WW,

I'm a decaf tea drinker, too! :)

With Love,
CtrlAltDel aka DaveC4/5 Complete - 28 Years PostTexas, USAandrea murray [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:


My doctor told my that any drink that has caffiena in it, is bad for you. It could cause UTI. So I drink started drinking green tea. Wheelchair WarriorJessica Ann Gordon [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: 
the caffeine in pepsi and coke causes the bladder to spasm therefore causing more frequent urination and it can also work against ditropan/detrol. this is what my urologist told me anyhow.JeSsica* 
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Re: [QUAD-L] City Grants

2005-01-26 Thread QuadPirate






Liz I'm sure there's some requirements to make best thing to do is call and find out because most states are different.

Mark

---Original Message---


From: Liz
Date: Wednesday, January 26, 2005 1:13:02 PM
To: QuadPirate; Greg; quad-list@eskimo.com
Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] City Grants

do you have to be in a financial range?

- Original Message - 
From: QuadPirate 
To: Greg ; quad-list@eskimo.com 
Sent: Wednesday, January 26, 2005 1:59 PM
Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] City Grants





Hey Greg,
I used this same grant money for my surehands lift and electric door opener.
3bids and that was it.

Mark

---Original Message---


From: Greg
Date: Tuesday, January 25, 2005 5:32:11 PM
To: quad-list@eskimo.com
Subject: [QUAD-L] City Grants

To All:
Not sure if I sent an e-mail about this, so thought I'd mention it gain incase not.
You might look into asking you city if they have grants you might qualify for. I'm getting $5000 to help make my house more accessible. I just bought a house and the doors have a 4 inch step. So I'm getting $5000 to ramp them and use to put in a roll in shower. No hassles, just get 3 bids. I never thought I'd qualify. I found out about it on a fluke. Just saw a story about grants, so I called the city and asked if our city did.
Greg








 










[QUAD-L] Wireless microphone

2005-01-26 Thread B. Kimberlin

I have been continuing to have problems with my microphone over the past year and and finally becoming frustrated enough that I am considering purchasing a new one. Unfortunately, my wireless system has a unique plug which will not allow me to purchase any other microphone to use with it. I would love to go to a microphone which eliminates ambient noise and so far the best system I have been able to find is the Sennheiser Headset Microphone/Nady Encore II package (Knownbrainer). 
Has anybody had any experience with this type of microphone utilizing NaturallySpeaking? I am more concerned about wearing the microphone for extended periods of time and been able to access my mouth stick to turn pages and do some keyboard functions. I currently wear a lapel microphone, but it receives a tremendous amount of ambient noise and just doesn't seem to be as accurate as it used to be.
Any input is appreciated.Billy from TampaC2-39 years post
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Re: [QUAD-L] L.A train crash

2005-01-26 Thread David K. Kelmer
Hi Smurf,

By DAISY NGUYEN, Associated Press Writer 
GLENDALE, Calif. - "A commuter train smashed into an SUV left on the tracks by a suicidal man early Wednesday, sending the train careening off the rails in a wreck that killed 10 people and injured about 200, authorities said. Dozens of the injured were in critical condition.  
After the Metrolink train hit the SUV, it derailed and crashed with another train going in the opposite direction. Both trains landed on their sides, sending passengers tumbling down the aisles, authorities said. 

The SUV driver changed his mind about suicide and left the vehicle before it was hit, Police Chief Randy Adams said. The man will be charged with homicide, he said."

With Love,
CtrlAltDel aka DaveC4/5 Complete - 28 Years PostTexas, USA [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:


Hey peeps,

I've just seen on the news about a train crash involving 3 trains in LA, America so I'm just checking to make sure everyone from that areaare all safe and well?

Love Smurf xxx

Re: [QUAD-L] Strange Pain

2005-01-26 Thread Greg
I have had phantom pain since my injury, but 20 years later it got so bad I 
couldn't stand it. I'd wake up dreaming my legs were being crushed, or on fire, 
etc. Spasms got very bad. MRI showed I had H.O. (Hepiotopic Osification sp?) 
calcium build-up on my hip. From an injury I got from the back of my chair 
breaking.
Greg


On Wed, 26 Jan 2005 10:35:23 -0800, Silas Shelburne wrote:
 Hi Smurf,

 Iv had leg and hip pain every scince my accident, burning acking
 pain.  Somtimes my hip feels like im setting on a rock.  Dr says
 its fantom pain, I take pain meds- which help some.  The cold
 weather makes it worse.  Silas
 - Original Message -
 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
 To: quad-list@eskimo.com
 Sent: Wednesday, January 26, 2005 9:34  AM
 Subject: [QUAD-L] Strange Pain


 Hey all,

 I've no idea what's started it, but for the last couple of days I
 keep  getting a really strange pain in my ankle/foot.  It's like
 someone has  flushed through hot water, if that makes sense?  I
 also started getting  it in my quad muscle slightly and in my
 opposite knee.  I'm not sure if  it's because of my sci or because
 of my rsd, so I'm really hoping you guys  could help me shed some
 light on the issue, and some advice about it?

 Love Smurf xxx







Re: [QUAD-L] City Grants

2005-01-26 Thread Greg
It won t cover the whole costs, but it sure helps. Plus the city is giving me 
$200 for changing my grass back yard into desert landscaping. It's a Save 
Water thing.
Greg


On Wed, 26 Jan 2005 12:59:29 -0600 (Central Standard Time), QuadPirate wrote:
 Hey Greg,
 I used this same grant money for my surehands lift and electric
 door opener. 3 bids and that was it.   Mark ---Original
 Message---   From: Greg Date: Tuesday, January 25, 2005 5:32:11
 PM To: quad-list@eskimo.com Subject: [QUAD-L] City Grants


 To All:
 Not sure if I sent an e-mail about this, so thought I'd mention it
 gain incase not. You might look into asking you city if they have
 grants you might qualify for. I'm getting $5000 to help make my
 house more accessible. I just bought a house and the doors have a 4
 inch step. So I'm getting $5000 to ramp them and use to put in a
 roll in shower. No hassles, just get 3 bids. I never thought I'd
 qualify. I found out about it on a fluke. Just saw a story about
 grants, so I called the city and asked if our city did. Greg  







Re: [QUAD-L] City Grants

2005-01-26 Thread Greg
There was a rule of how much you make a year, but it was pretty high. Because 5 
people live here, the range was up to $55,000 a year or so. Plus the house I 
just bought was $400,000, and they didn't count that.
Greg

On Wed, 26 Jan 2005 14:12:27 -0500, Liz wrote:
 do you have to be in a financial range?
 - Original Message -
 From:  QuadPirate
 To: Greg ; quad-list@eskimo.com
 Sent: Wednesday, January 26, 2005 1:59  PM
 Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] City Grants


 Hey Greg,
 I used this same grant money for my surehands lift and electric
 door opener. 3 bids and that was it.   Mark ---Original
 Message---   From: Greg
 Date: Tuesday,     January 25, 2005 5:32:11 PM To: quad-
[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [QUAD-L]     City Grants


 To All:
 Not sure if I sent an e-mail about this, so     thought I'd mention
 it gain incase not.
 You might look into asking you city if they     have grants you
 might qualify for. I'm getting $5000 to help make my     house more
 accessible. I just bought a house and the doors have a 4 inch
 step. So I'm getting $5000 to ramp them and use to put in a roll in
     shower. No hassles, just get 3 bids. I never thought I'd
 qualify. I     found out about it on a fluke. Just saw a story
 about grants, so I     called the city and asked if our city did.
 Greg







RE: [QUAD-L] City Grants

2005-01-26 Thread Cameron Wallace
Title: Message



Greg
What dept. in your city government did you speak with? 
Also, how did you get financing to buy a home with (I assume) having a low 
income?
regards, Cameron

  
  -Original Message-From: Greg 
  [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, January 25, 2005 6:32 
  PMTo: quad-list@eskimo.comSubject: [QUAD-L] City 
  Grants
  To All:
  Not sure if I sent an e-mail about this, so 
  thought I'd mention it gain incase not.
  You might look into asking you city if they have 
  grants you might qualify for. I'm getting $5000 to help make my house more 
  accessible. I just bought a house and the doors have a 4 inch step. So I'm 
  getting $5000 to ramp them and use to put in a roll in shower. No hassles, 
  just get 3 bids. I never thought I'd qualify. I found out about it on a fluke. 
  Just saw a story about grants, so I called the city and asked if our city 
  did.
  Greg


[QUAD-L] Oxytrol-patch to help to stop peeing RIGHT NOW!!!

2005-01-26 Thread Cameron Wallace
Title: Oxytrol-patch to help to stop peeing RIGHT NOW!!!






Hello peeps

What are your feelings about OXYTROL as an alternative to DETROL and other drugs to control urinary urgency?

Regards, CW






Re: [QUAD-L] City Grants

2005-01-26 Thread David K. Kelmer

Hi Greg,

The last two summers our city has had 'water rationing' in the city-limits. We have 102,000 people here,so we usea lot of water. We had a water-parkopen two summers agoand everyone was complaining about their water use, but at the end of the summer they showed they had used less water than others businesses that size had used. It shut most up about the water usage there.

With Love,
CtrlAltDel aka DaveC4/5 Complete - 28 Years PostTexas, USAGreg [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
It won t cover the whole costs, but it sure helps. Plus the city is giving me $200 for changing my grass back yard into desert landscaping. It's a "Save Water" thing.GregOn Wed, 26 Jan 2005 12:59:29 -0600 (Central Standard Time), QuadPirate wrote:Hey Greg,I used this same grant money for my surehands lift and electricdoor opener. 3bids and that was it. Mark---OriginalMessage--- From: Greg Date: Tuesday, January 25, 2005 5:32:11PM To: quad-list@eskimo.com Subject: [QUAD-L] City GrantsTo All:Not sure if I sent an e-mail about this, so thought I'd mention itgain incase not. You might look into asking you city if they havegrants you might qualify for. I'm ge!
 tting
 $5000 to help make myhouse more accessible. I just bought a house and the doors have a 4inch step. So I'm getting $5000 to ramp them and use to put in aroll in shower. No hassles, just get 3 bids. I never thought I'dqualify. I found out about it on a fluke. Just saw a story aboutgrants, so I called the city and asked if our city did. Greg 

Re: [QUAD-L] Wireless microphone

2005-01-26 Thread Billy



William,

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Hope this works 4 u.

Don't let what you cannot do interfere with what you can do!

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  - Original Message - 
  From: 
  B. 
  Kimberlin 
  To: Quad 
  Sent: Wednesday, January 26, 2005 4:12 
  PM
  Subject: [QUAD-L] Wireless 
  microphone
  
  
  I have been continuing to have problems with my microphone over the past 
  year and and finally becoming frustrated enough that I am considering 
  purchasing a new one. Unfortunately, my wireless system has a unique plug 
  which will not allow me to purchase any other microphone to use with it. I 
  would love to go to a microphone which eliminates ambient noise and so far the 
  best system I have been able to find is the Sennheiser Headset Microphone/Nady Encore 
  II package (Knownbrainer). 
  Has anybody had any experience with this type of microphone utilizing 
  NaturallySpeaking? I am more concerned about wearing the microphone for 
  extended periods of time and been able to access my mouth stick to turn pages 
  and do some keyboard functions. I currently wear a lapel microphone, but it 
  receives a tremendous amount of ambient noise and just doesn't seem to be as 
  accurate as it used to be.
  Any input is appreciated.Billy from TampaC2-39 years 
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RE: [QUAD-L] City Grants

2005-01-26 Thread David K. Kelmer

Hi Cameron,

This is from the Fannie Mae Site under 'Programs."



"The Fannie Mae Foundation's programs show the breadth and depth of our commitment to improving affordable housing and homeownership opportunities, especially for low-income and minority families.
Our commitment starts with helping individuals and families develop the skills they need to become homeowners. But it doesn't stop there. We also are committed to recognizing and rewarding the good work being done in America's cities, towns, and rural areas to provide decent, safe, affordable housing for low- and moderate-income families. We provide prestigious educational opportunities for those in the affordable housing and community development field. And we support special programs to raise awareness — and much-needed funds — to prevent and end homelessness in our hometown of Washington, D.C."
http://www.fanniemaefoundation.org/programs/index.shtml
I hope this helps.

With Love,
CtrlAltDel aka DaveC4/5 Complete - 28 Years PostTexas, USACameron Wallace [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:




Greg
What dept. in your city government did you speak with? Also, how did you get financing to buy a home with (I assume) having a low income?
regards, Cameron


-Original Message-From: Greg [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, January 25, 2005 6:32 PMTo: quad-list@eskimo.comSubject: [QUAD-L] City Grants
To All:
Not sure if I sent an e-mail about this, so thought I'd mention it gain incase not.
You might look into asking you city if they have grants you might qualify for. I'm getting $5000 to help make my house more accessible. I just bought a house and the doors have a 4 inch step. So I'm getting $5000 to ramp them and use to put in a roll in shower. No hassles, just get 3 bids. I never thought I'd qualify. I found out about it on a fluke. Just saw a story about grants, so I called the city and asked if our city did.
Greg

[QUAD-L] Return Receipts

2005-01-26 Thread Jerre Dowty
Brian,I am so sorry for the inconvenience. My apologies to all!! It's done!! I turned it on when a businessassociate said theyweren't receiving my e-mails and I doubted their sincerity.Again, my apologies!Embarrassed,  Jerre  ---Original Message---  From: Brian Stocker  Date: 01/26/05 12:49:15  To: Jerre Dowty  Cc: quad-list@eskimo.com  Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Pepsi and Coke and SCIJerre,set yourmail preferences so that return receipt is off.It is  annoying for some and difficult for others.Brian


Re: [QUAD-L] Strange Pain

2005-01-26 Thread Stacy Harim




I think I know what you are talking about but it's hard to explain. 
For me it isn't hot or cold but kinda like a bit of pressure builds and then all 
the sudden lets loose. It does kinda feel like something rushes through. I 
don’t mention it b/c I can't explain it. Also it doesn't hurt but almost 
feels sorta neat and better.

Stacy

  - Original Message - 
  From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] 
  To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] 
  Cc: quad-list@eskimo.com 
  Sent: Wednesday, January 26, 2005 1:40 
  PM
  Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Strange Pain
  
  
  In a message dated 26/01/2005 18:35:15 GMT Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
  
Hi Smurf, 

Iv had leg and hip pain every 
scince my accident, burning acking pain. Somtimes my hip feels like im 
setting on a rock. Dr says its fantom pain, I take pain meds- which 
help some. The cold weather makes it worse. Silas 

  
  Hi Silas,
  
  Did it feel like water suddenly running through the affected area?
  
  Love Smurf xxx


Re: [QUAD-L] Pepsi and Coke and SCI

2005-01-26 Thread Stacy Harim
Title: Re: [QUAD-L] Pepsi and Coke and SCI




Wow that's a lot. Were you also drinking water?

Stacy


  - Original Message - 
  From: Jessica Ann Gordon 
  To: Stacy Harim ; Jessica Ann 
  Gordon ; andrea murray 
  Cc: quad-list@eskimo.com 
  Sent: Tuesday, January 25, 2005 10:34 
  PM
  Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Pepsi and Coke and 
  SCI
  i drink soda from time to time, but not often. personally i 
  don't think it causes uti's or stones. i feel like my opinion should be 
  counted after 5 stone removal surgeries and a uti nearly every month!JeSsica* on 
  01.25.05 10:11pm, Stacy Harim wrote:
  I drink coffee a lot and rarely get a UTI. I am knocking 
on wood as I say this. I also haven't had any stones 
either.Stacy
- Original Message - From: andrea murray 
  mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] 
  To: Jessica Ann Gordon mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] 
  Cc: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Tuesday, 
  January 25, 2005 9:11 PMSubject: Re: [QUAD-L] Pepsi and Coke 
  and SCIMy doctor told my 
  that any drink that has caffiena in it, is bad for you. It could cause 
  UTI. So I drink started drinking green tea. Wheelchair 
  WarriorJessica Ann Gordon 
  [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: 
  the caffeine in pepsi and coke causes the bladder to spasm 
therefore causing more frequent urination and it can also work against 
ditropan/detrol. this is what my urologist told me anyhow.JeSsica* 
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