Don't beat yourself up. If a good cry is what you need to get through your
anniversary, then do it. I try not to play the "if I'd only done this" game.
I don't have a time machine so thinking about what I should or shouldn't
have done isn't going to change anything. Personally, I find
My problem with binders is the velcro wears out so fast. Anyone know of
a binder that doesn't use velcro?
Billy Kimberlin wrote:
I have been having similar problems with the new binders I am getting
from the VA. currently I am using my older binders, which don't provide all
the
How about a nation wide ban on smoking in bars and restaurants?
a Presidente is fund stem cell research with the money I'm gonna cut
from health care benefits to congress...I'm sure they can afford
healthcare, as they've screwed regular Americans out of it for a looong
time.
Gang,
I've been away for awhile. I didn't say anything when I left. just
wanted to let you know I'm back.
Glad you brought this up. I got it today even though I never
subscribed. I've always received the daily. Weird wild stuff as Carson
would have said.
Jim Lubin wrote:
Is anyone receiving the quad-digest? It seems to have stopped sending
but everything looks like it's working.
That sounds more like spasms unless I'm not understanding your post. I
have foot drop and was wondering if anyone has had foot drop
corrected. My foot, instead of bending up to perpendicular to my lower
leg, only comes up to about 75 degrees. This makes putting shoes on
more difficult. I also
How old are you? An enlarged prostate can cause insertion problems.
Sometimes it's just a matter of being patient and letting the sphincter
relax.
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I straight cathe myself the tubes are getting harder to get in
than normalanyone else have this problem
You may want to consider the extreme 4X4 as well as the frontier. Same
address Quadpirate gave you.
Silas Shelburne wrote:
How do the Mid-wheel chairs perform in an off road invirment? Silas quad
farmer.
Smurf,
I think you must be cross-posting messages. I never received this
message or a couple others you've replied to. It's hard for us to help
this person if they aren't actually on the quad-list. I'm guessing
from the subject line this person joined [spinalcordinjury]
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Antifreeze is ethylene glycol. Polyethylene glycol is a family of
stuff. If memory serves, the poly just means it's a repeating chain.
PEG is found in detergents. I've come across it in other things too.
The only reason it ever stuck in my mind is because it is similar in name
to antifreeze
My doctor makes house calls. That initially wasn't such a grand
gesture as I lived across the street from his office. Now, however
it's a 20 minute drive and he still comes to the house. He isn't a
spinal cord specialist. He's just a GP, but his coming to the house
has been a blessing more
In case anyone cares, regular suppositories are 10mg bisacodyl in a
hydrogenated vegetable oil base. Bullets are 10mg bisacodyl in a
polyethel glycol base. This allows them to melt faster. I read a study
comparing the two that surmised there may be something about
hydrogenated vegetable oil
Saw the review by Ebert Roper last night. They gave it a thumbs
up. Just so you know, it's subtitled
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Hi All,
Did you hear about the new movie out about a
quadriplegic who wants the right to die? It dabbles in the euthanasia
subject. I don't remember the
Gang,
With all the troops in Iraq, you never think your one relative over
there is going to be one of the ones not coming home. My cousin, Todd
Olson was killed in Iraq. He wasn't even there two months. I found out
yesterday. He could have been killed on Christmas and I just found out
Sorry for the late reply. Been away from the computer. It was my
pleasure. It makes me sad sometimes seeing all the gimp stuff on
ebay. I know some in our situations help make ends meet by selling
stuff on ebay but I know there are able bodied people selling things
that belonged to relatives
There isn't a right or wrong van, only what's right or wrong for you.
I have a rear entry minivan and will NEVER go back to a side entry. I
can park anywhere without worrying about some idiot parking on the
striped area. Unless you park on the street, I see no advantage to a
side entry.
I forgot to mention I got my van from Freedom Motors.
http://freedommotors.com/index.php
They stand by their products. When I first got my van, I had trouble
with the suspension bottoming out. They came and picked up my van, left
me a loaner for a week, fixed the suspension, and brought my
B. Kimberlin wrote:
Jim,
I will not be driving my van, but I have also been told that I
need a full-size van by many people. The majority of individuals have
talked to seem to think the weight of my chair will be too stressful
for a minivan, but all of the comments on here give me
Wally,
IMHO the sprinter is the ugliest thing on the road. But if you prefer
headroom over style, just make sure it fits in the garage.
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Dodge's big secret, the Sprinter Van.
The van addresses every complaint about lack of room in an accessible van.
From the factory
Gang,
Even if Clint does view the disabled this way, he didn't actually write
the screenplay. This is from the movie's website.
The screenplay is by PAUL HAGGIS, based upon stories from Rope Burns
by F.X. Toole.
Granted, Clint could have chosen not to direct this movie, but a friend
that
Peeps,
I was at the home improvement show this weekend and a local car dealer
had some of their autos there. One of the vehicles was a Dodge Caravan
with a raised roof. It actually didn't look to bad. It was done by a
local custom van shop. It added at least 6 inches behind the front
seats
Gang,
What happens if one is on medicaid and ends up with a lump sum of cash
because they are the beneficiary of someone's life insurance, 401k,
etc.? Does that person lose Medicaid? To be eligible for medicaid you
can't have more than $2000 in savings.
Lori in a church? I feel the high in hell today is below 32.
Lori Michaelson wrote:
I have the same problem Tony although I have a wonderful
husband for company and who drives me. Because we've moved a lot and
people seem to stay to themselves alot
Yes, Eric did say.
Eric W Rudd wrote:
Message
Nope; Eric didn't say
Eric W Rudd
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
-Original Message-
From: Lori Michaelson [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
Sent: Tuesday, March 01, 2005 12:01 PM
To: Quad
Subject: Fw: RE:
Sounds to me like AOL user are going to have to complain to AOL to stop
blocking eskimo. Don't think Jim has any control over what aol does.
As far as why now is concerned, you should know the answer to that by
just watching tV. All the major ISP's are advertising their spam
controls.
Eric
Religiously twins per day. Did you see how contracted Terri S.
was? Don't want to end up like that.
Eric
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I was wondering if anyone still does r.o.m. excercises before
getting in the w/c in the mornings? I quit after 1 year.
Diane
I think this study was done by the University of DUH! Or possibly No
Shit State.
River Wolfe wrote:
Money doesn't buy happiness - - except when disability strikes
Financial 'buffer' appears to help preserve well-being after health
setbacks
ANN ARBOR, Mich. -- The old saying that 'money
How much mannose are you taking?
Corie Jones wrote:
I thought I've read past posts from
a couple of people who have tried this for their UTI's? I've been
using it for five days and so far it hasn't helped. I was wondering
for those who have tried it, how long it took to help if
the Internet, which I
found out is cheaper anyway. What is the recommended dosage to get rid
of these symptoms (or the bug)?
Corie
-
Original Message -
From:
Eric
Olson
To:
Corie
Jones
Cc:
quad-list@eskimo.com
Sent:
Tuesday, April 19, 2005 11:57 AM
My cousin was killed there this past December.
~LittleQuad~ wrote:
Hey gang, how many of you know someone who is in or has served
in Iraq? Family or friend or neighbor doesn't matterThanks.
http://fly.to/littlequad
Yahoo ID - littlequad
Take tons of acidophilus. You can buy everywhere. Even grocery
stores. That's what's in yogurt.
Lori Michaelson wrote:
Dihiarea is the most common side effect of antibiodics
but I've been on many and no problems for thank God!
I guess
Bobbie,
Have any pets. Some find them very therapeutic.
On to dog stories. We have a small dog that is often in bed with us.
If my fiance tries to kiss me, the dog runs up my chest and sticks her
face in between ours. She does the same thing to my parents.
Apparently, all men belong to
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
AND THE GOVERNMENT IS OFFERING GRANTS!! NOW I'M EVEN
MORE DEPRESSED AND NOW VERY ANGRY AT THIS PROSPECT.
BOBBIE -- PUKING
Buckmasters American Deer Foundation and Streamlight will be providing
gun mounts for quadriplegics and
Government? Which part of
I'm a dual eligible and losing Medicaid prescription drug coverage and
getting switched to Medicare drug coverage is going to be a nightmare.
Hopefully there will be a plan that covers all my medications. If a
plan that covers all your medications doesn't exis, what do you think
is our
http://turtlehomes.com/
This company makes prefab accessible housing. I'm sure you're thinking
about multi-family units. I'm just throwing it out there. Maybe it
will give you some ideas.
Stuntman wrote:
I've read the other responses, yes it does very by State and area.
Funny you should
I've had good luck with memory foam. http://healthyfoundations.com
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Hi all ...
I have slept on my stomach on a regular
mattress for almost 38 years. I am currently having a problem with a
sore on one of my knees - an area that I've had trouble with
It's finally in the 70's. Warm enough for me to just sit and catch some
raymonds. Of course tomorrow's high is supposed to be 58. At least I
have today though.
Eric
I have the same problem Dana. My pressure is really low in the chair
but shoots through the roof as soon as I get in bed. That's why I don't
use any medications for my low pressure problems. I used to take
ephedrine to help with low pressure but no pharmacies around here will
fill
That's pseudoephedrine.
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I think ephedrine is the active ingredient in sudafed and
actifed. It can be gotten over the counter. One of those meds you don't
want with a heart condition.
john
of luck
Dave
Eric Olson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
My
mother has a virus bagle.dll.gen and was wondering if anyone knows
how to remove it or knows any websites that might help. It's a clever
little sucker. It disabled the part of her virus software that prevents
the virus from
Hi Tom,
I'm sure you remember me. I had never heard of this resort before
today and am definitely interested in going. It's not too far from
Loyal and as you already know, that's where both sides of my family are
from. Maybe we could meet there sometime.
tom garbisch wrote:
Hello
Carol,
I can now see why Tenn. is not the place for the disabled. You think
John has it bad. Jim Lubin and myself would be F'ED if we lived in
Tenn.
Subject:
Governor Bredesen Issues Life Sentences to Vent Users.
From:
Justice For All Moderator
http://fastweb.monster.com/index.ptml
This doesn't necessarily have anything to do with disabilities, but you
might find some obscure scholarships you didn't know existed. Any
little bit helps.
Eric
t crook wrote:
If anyone has info on
scholarshipsand grants available forkids with
One of the many reasons I love my rear entry Caravan. I can park
anywhere without worrying about someone parking me in. No lift to
worry about breaking down. Even if the automatic opening fails, you
just open the liftgate with the key and pull the ramp down.
Silas, I used to own a full
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Rear entry vehicles are easier to build, but more expensive to repair when
damaged by rear end crashes. The frame that is built around the lowered area
does provide unique protection, but where do you think the fuel tank is placed
when the center and the back are
That's why I always keep a weeks worth of food and water on my person.
lol! Obviously, there are disadvantages. But street parking is the
only place I might have trouble. Side entry vehicles can get parked in
everywhere else. When I had my full size side entry, not even the
spaces made for
Stuntman wrote:
How can this be?
Everyone knows President Bush is the Evil Anti-Christ
;^P
President Bush believes states should be empowered with flexibility to
develop ways to strengthen services to families in crisis,
Besides putting vent users in nursing homes, look what Tenn. wants
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Hi All,
Five years ago I got a new power chair and I'm just
using it everyday now. I even had the lock down bracket put on for
driving $750 This chair is going wherever it wants to. I feel like I've
been on a rollacoster when I get out of this thing at the
Lori and Dave K,
What was the final word on getting home care through Medicare? A woman
my fiancee works with has a quadriplegic husband. Currently, he is
covered under her insurance which provides no home care and she is
getting burnt out. So, they were wondering about him switching to
Might want to give this a shot first.
http://curezone.com/cleanse/liver/ An able bodied friend tried it and
it worked.
Lana Baugh wrote:
Over the past several
months Gabe, my son has been having BP
increasing in the afternoon when he is in an upright position. We treat
it as
I just got more information on the quad I was trying to help. His wife
is his only caregiver. I thought she was just getting burned out.
Apparently she has cancer and the chemo has rendered her too weak to get
him out of bed. They don't have a lift. As long as I'm on the subject,
anyone
Found out he does have Medicare. He only uses it for wheelchairs. He's
getting everything else through his wife's insurance. I just pray
Medicare can provide some home care so his wife can save her strength
for the chemo. I don't know what this guy is going to do if his wife
dies and
How old are you? Could be enlarged prostate?
RONALD L PRACHT wrote:
Hi,
Im a c7 quad 7 years post. I intermitent cathe{straight cathe) every 5
hrs or so. For over three weeks its been very difficult to insert
tube. Once urine flow is started it looks clear not infected. Any of
you guys
Gang O' Gimps,
I finally have my my own little network at home. My desktop upstairs,
my mother's desktop downstairs, and my mother's laptop. Anyway, mother
isn't the most computer literate person in the world so it would be much
easier for me to be able to control her computer than to try
Is that like a cecostomy?
Eric
Stacy Harim wrote:
When I had my mitrofanoff procedure, the doc suggested a chait
catheter. It is connected to my large intestines. I use an enema bag
and hang it on my shower curtain rod (my toilet/shower chair is in
there the bars in the tub
Milwaukee's friggin cold. Only in the 60's
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
What are the temps out your window now? Just courious.
Bobbie
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Jim,
Oh man. That sucks. Why won't it work? I use http://www.quadjoy.com
and would shrivel up and die without it. My fear is that mine breaks
and I find out they've stopped making it, so I know what you're going
through. It's expensive but it's the only thing I know of that works
like
I have wire holding c3-c4 and I've had a mri. The metal is used to hold
the bones together, so I'd think the cord itself would still be free for
imaging.
Eric
Fragile wrote:
thanks for all the quick responses!
my dr. knows about the metal, she said no problem. looking for a
syrinx, w/
Sounds like AD. I have the same problem. When I get in bed, after
being in the chair all day, my pressure shoots up. Unfortunately, I
haven't found a solution.
Eric
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Hi All,
WhenI transfer into bed the head is raised up a
bit. I stay like that for a
Gang,
Shit is hitting the fan in a couple of states for vent users receiving
Medicaid. You've probably heard that the Governor of Tennessee is
putting vent users in nursing homes. In Virginia, you can't even go
into a nursing home. You have to leave the state. Anyway, there is a
petition
People that post pet peeve lists. Seriously, nurses /PCAs that are
lazy.
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Hello All,
I was just thinking about something. I have three strong
pet peeves
1. people who lie
2. people who are late - even myself
3. people who boast
What are
Yes,list member Quadpirate went down to TN with adapt.
Fragile wrote:
does ADAPT know about this?
On 9/29/05, Eric Olson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Gang,
Shit is hitting the fan in a couple of states for vent users receiving
Medicaid.You've probably heard that the Governor
I was the same way when I started taking baclofen. I take 80 mgs/day
now and it doesn't phase me. Your body will get used to it eventually.
You have to decide if the spasm relief you get is worth being a zombie
for awhile. If it's only slightly helpful, you might want to try
another
For those of you that have stamps with your signature on it, where did
you have them made? My legal signature is an X. Should I just have the
X put on it or X and my name after it? Here's another question for you
legal eagles. Right now, my parents have power of attorney. I did it
way
I too use Zeosorb af. First, you might want to see a dermatologist
to determine what it is. If it's fungal, the dermatologist can give
you something that will clear it up faster than over the counter. Then
start using the zeosorb every day for prevention.
Aaron Mann wrote:
For
you
Sorry it took so long to reply. I was asking about this but my
questions were about the swing arm not how you used the computer.
Unless someone else was also asking.
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
FYI what I use in my bed to hold my monitor and I use Dragon
naturally speaking
I too sleep very poorly. My nasty-ass sensations of intense cold
often keep me from sleeping at all. It has to be a neurogenic thing
because I'll feel like I'm soaking in ice water regardless of my
temperature. Anyone else have cold sensations? Anyway, even if I'm
not having trouble with the
All you need to qualify is part a or b. Income has nothing to do
with eligibility. If you don't sign up you're penalized 1% per month
that you are not enrolled when you eventually do. The doughnut hole
refers to the out of pocket costs for your medications. Basically you
have a premium and
My diastolic is above 110 just about every time I go from chair to
bed. It usually comes down without doing anything. I never take
anything. Maybe I should look into taking something. Trouble is, when
I'm in the chair, my pressure is really low.
Eric
Lana Baugh wrote:
Done and will continue to do this week.
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Hi fellow quadsters!
I'vereally enjoyed being in this group the last 2
months or so. I'd been in other disabled groups but this one relates
to us specifically, and that's cool! I've been featuring my music
Silas,
I used to do my bowel program everyday for more than a year when I
first got out of rehab. I switched to every other day and it seemed to
calm things down. I think all the stimulation of an everyday program
was just to much for my body.
Hello to All,
I see a lot of people having
I understand what you're saying that nobody PLANS to fall in love with
a quad, but isn't your first sentence what your mother in law thinks
about you? Mine isn't even that kind. Mine thinks her daughter is a
complete idiot for being with me and wishes I was dead.
Eric
A.B.C. wrote:
This is what we vent users use.
http://www.jhemerson.com/coughassist.htm You don't need to be on a vent
to use it though. It's just more common with vent users because we
often have no diaphragm movement. A good option for someone like
yourself would be the assisted cough. It works
I had a nurse put my shoes on with my big toes bent under. Gave me some
nasty blisters. Now I have the nurse push with their thumbs to make
sure my toes aren't bent.
Eric
Jeremy Dickinson wrote:
Hey all,
What kind of shoes do you guys wear? I spent 3 hours in the ER last
night because
by jeffrey Ross
Roses are red
Violets are blue
I'll take a knee
when you take two
If I had a regular supply of herb, I think I'd try using it instead of
my medications.
Eric
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
All valium did for me was make me fall asleep during
conversations, movies, work etc.
I take baclafen and smoke a little herbal stuff, if you know
what I
If you don't choose a plan you are automaticly assigned one.
However that plan may not be the best one for you. You should check
out all plans appropriate for you and choose the one that best fits
your needs.
Marjorie Fergerson wrote:
Message
We live in Arizona and Byron is on
My optometrist has a special pair of glasses I wear that allows
different lenses to be slipped in and out. It's a little more work for
the doctor to slip lenses in and out but it saves me from having to try
and get my chair lined up correctly. I could never sit up high enough
anyway.
Eric
The latter is just a fiber supplement. Fiber causes peristalsis by
making the bowel feel full. I think the senna plant has something in it
that irritates the lining of the bowel causing peristalsis. I think
Eric
Julie A Napper wrote:
Can someone tell me the difference between Senokot and
I'd always worry about a valve sticking.
Eric
QuadPirate wrote:
I've had one since August and it works great for me.
Mark
---Original
Message---
From: William Willis
Date:
Greg wrote:
The tingling was so bad, it felt
like my arms were between blocks of ice.
This exact feeling of my arms frozen solid is really starting to
depress me. When it's really bad the cold sensation spreads to my
stomach and back. I don't know what to do. I guess my options are to
My cold sensations are worse during the winter. Milwaukee winters
don't ever get as cold as up north because of our proximity to lake
Michigan. However, anywhere north of southern Mexico would make my
cold sensations worse in winter. By the way, Carmike theaters (I think
there are some in Eau
http://ubid.com/
I don't know anything about this site but thought you might want to
check it out.
Eric
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Hey guys,
Hope your all keeping well?! I need your help; I've got a load of music, a
hanging ornament and heaps of books that I want to sell on the internet
The general rule is to stay off of it completely and get lots of protein
in your diet. Unfortunately, staying off of it is easier said than done.
Eric
William Willis wrote:
I have a pressure sore on my ol' weary ass that I have been treating
for over three years. It gets neither better nor
Congratulations! My fiancee and I could only have a commitment
ceremony for this very reason. In Wisconsin, if we got married, part
of her income would become mine making me ineligible for Medicaid. In
our governments eyes, family values only applies to those outside the
Medicaid system. It's
Nan,
Sorry to hear about you and hubby. I don't live in Florida but heard
their social services are way bad. Try the state's website. I
remember someone saying something about a brain and spinal cord injury
list. Sorry I can't help more.
Eric
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Hi All,
Did you ask her why she said that?
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Have any of you that drive had someone say to you that they
would neverride with you? I have a friend of 25 yrs whom our kids grew
up together and is one of those who actually stayed a friend after an
sci injury. She
Everyone,
I'm currently in a situation I don't know how to handle. My wife, (I
call her my wife but we could only have a commitment ceremony) Amy's
family is just awful. For our commitment ceremony, we rented a hall,
had dinner the whole nine yards and her parents refused to come. Her
Larry,
I've told Amy many many times that she /we needs to see a professional.
Every time I mention it she just gets angry. Amy's mother told the
pastor of her church about me and he agreed that Amy is wasting her time
with me. Even though Amy's mother refers to me as that invalid she
Yes, I sure know how to get myself in some shit but like I
mentioned, if we waited to get things straight with her parents, we
could be waiting forever. Thanks.
Eric
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
In a message dated 1/14/2006 7:10:12 PM Central Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
hurt either. I believe just hearing someone else
confirm that you are in the right would be a source of strength. God
bless you, my friend. Larry Willis
From: Eric Olson [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: quad quad-list@eskimo.com
Subject: [QUAD-L] advice
Date: Sat, 14 Jan 2006 19:09:31 -0600
Everyone
Bill_J wrote:
The fact that
you're disabled can't be the trouble. Amy's mom attended her sister's
wedding and still disapproved. I'd be very careful about badmouthing
Amy's mom, especially while she's pregnant. Raging hormones could be
dangerous.
I know. The hormones are a big
I can see where you would be confused. Her family doesn't know.
At Christmas, they wanted her to stop over but only if she came alone.
Once the baby is born, I can see them asking her to bring the baby over
but only if she comes alone. Yes having a baby in this situation does
seem stupid
post
Tucson, AZ
---Original
Message---
From: Eric Olson
Date:
01/15/06 13:54:17
To: William Willis
Cc: quad-list@eskimo.com
Subject:
Re: FW: [QUAD-L] advice
Larry,
You obviously haven't had any experience with Pentecostal
Christians. They are a cult. Women can not wear pants. They must
wear skirts or dresses. Amy and her sister wore skirts winter or
summer every day they lived at home. Women can't have short hair. It
must be long usually pulled
w how is that working for you?
In all seriousness.
Lori :-)
---Original
Message---
From: Eric Olson
Date:
01/15/06 16:30:36
To: Lori Michaelson
Cc: Quad
Subject:
Re: [QUAD-L] Re: advice and
Muslims -- anyone different is an
infidel who deserves to die. Make an appointment with that counselor
now. You need a strong shoulder to lean on. Oh, where does YOUR family
fit into this? Larry
From: Eric Olson [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: William Willis [EMAIL PROTECTED]
CC: quad-list@eskimo.com
I use imipramine and it helps with the cold sensations in my arms. It
doesn't have a dramatic effect but any little bit helps. All I've read
on tricyclics is that they limit the reuptake of norepinephrine and/or
seretonin. Nothing about circulation.
Eric
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I'm
I use a ceiling lift from Waverly Glen about half the time. The
other half I transfer lying flat with a body length slide board.
Eric
Mare Albano wrote:
Does anyone use a Hoyer [ hoist ]? What kind? Why?
Thanks,
Mare C4/5 28 yrs post
Another list member posted this site.
http://home.inreach.com/doodle/shtml/neurolysis.htm
I learned a lot from this page and may have to try some of them if
things don't improve.
Eric
Corie Jones wrote:
Yes the 300 mg (75 mg four times a day, two I take before I go
to bed) makes
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