Re: [QUAD-L] Ileostomy

Hi, Vali'm a c-6  level.and I have had a syrinx for years, it has caused me increased pain more each year but have no eating or bowel problems, we use magic bullet suppositories for bowel routines every 3 days. Hope things work out for you !   Dan H. 26 years post injury.--car

Re: [QUAD-L] indwelling urinary catheter problems

I have a supra-pubic also..like some of you I have persistant bacteria that I live with also, when I flush we just use sterile water, I have read that some use saline or a mix of water and 0.25 acetic acid, I have not tried the colloidal silver as a flush eitherwhat type flush do most

Re: [QUAD-L] ABDOMINAL SPASMS

I never tried it, I always have times I get bladder spasms and take oxybutinin for that, but as far as severe abdominal or belly spasms.I have only had those on 2 seperate occassions and each time I had a bad UTI that was treated and they stopped. Dan H*** On Monday, August 28, 2023 at

Re: [QUAD-L] Support groups

I joined the list in 1998, for years this site was really busy...nowdays so many on the list have passed away, plus I guess many use other sites and things like facebook and etc. In my early years as a Quad this site and folks on it really helped me a lot, I'm glad Jim had a quad-listi'm

Re: [QUAD-L] Greg Wickenburg

Amen, Jim.Sorry to hear about Greg, I joined the list way back in around 1998 or so, and so many of our good ole friends on here have passed over the years. I know he had been having a lot of health issues the last year or two. On Monday, February 6, 2023 at 01:47:12 PM CST, Jim Lubin

Re: [QUAD-L] Fingers crossed that I'm doing this properly. If not just send it back. Thanks.

I'm looking into getting an air mattress.Do any of you know of a good type or kind to buy?? thanks, Dan H*** On Sunday, October 2, 2022 at 10:02:26 PM CDT, Val Cleroux wrote: Hi Shala: I am a C5/6 quad due to a motor vehicle accident in 2000...I had hemorrhoids that were bleeding

Re: [QUAD-L] Fingers crossed that I'm doing this properly. If not just send it back. Thanks.

The method used to help clear bowels is Digital Stimulation, True most Quads get hemorrhoids, some need to get them treated or removedso far I have been okay with  creams when they get bad. AS far as the problem when doing bowel routine...many Quads told me that Miralax can really help and

Re: [QUAD-L] STRONG ABDOMINAL SPASMS

I don't know a lot about those drugs, but is the abdominal spasms something new? because I get leg spasms at times but when I get abdominal type spasms, it usually means something is wrong such as a bad bladder infection.  Good Luck, Let us know if you find out what it is or what drug helps

Re: [QUAD-L] Colon Cancer

I get what your saying Greg, my docs keep wanting me to take the cologuard test and etc, I just tell them I'm not interested...after 25 years as a quad and with all my pain and health issues, I would not want to go thru any treatments or chemo. Hope it was just a false positive for you. ( Did

Re: [QUAD-L] 33 years

Congrats Jim. You have been an inspiration to many, including having this List and many Sites you have told us about through the years-God Bless You !    Dan H***  C-6  Quad, almost 25 years post. On Tuesday, May 17, 2022, 07:20:00 PM CDT, Jim Lubin wrote: Today marks 33 years

Re: [QUAD-L] Testing my email

Yes, It came thru..I don't think there is much being posted lately.  Dan H>*** On Thursday, January 13, 2022, 09:52:09 PM CST, Edward Tessier wrote: #yiv8996431349 P {margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;}I haven't posted in a long time that I want to make sure it still works with my

[QUAD-L] Shoulder pain

Hi, All.I'm a c-6 quad that is 24 years post now, I also have a syrinx in area of fusion ..this past year my Shoulders in both arms are in awful pain much of the time,  it may be because of 24 years of  stress on my arms and shoulders.have any of you ever had any shoulder injections

Re: [QUAD-L] Personally

I joke about how I sit all day..and I have done nothing for so long now, that I have actually got Quite Good at It !  Really though- I miss doing things around my home, yard work and landscaping & things like that.   Dan H*** On Tuesday, September 14, 2021, 01:58:06 PM CDT, Amy

Re: [QUAD-L] Lori Michaelson

Wow, Sad to hear this about Lori..I have been wondering about her lately, I know she was concerned about needing a new care-giver and worried about her Dog if she had to go into a living type center.  Thanks for letting us know.  Dan H. ***On Friday, September 3, 2021, 07:53:31 PM CDT,

Re: [QUAD-L] 53th "Quad-anniversary"

I'm impressed too !  I'm almost to my 24 year mark, and that seems like it has been forever, lol.  I have a question, has anyone heard from Ron Pracht, a fellow quad on our list? He lived not real far from me here in Missouri, I have tried to contact him on his old email but never got any

Re: [QUAD-L] Another question for SP users

Wow, Lori that does sound strangedo you think the catheter is in place correctly and the little balloon that holds it in bladder is inflated right? I'm a male so not sure if there is a difference with the SP or not. We change my catheter about once a month or at 5-6 weeks at longest. You

Re: [QUAD-L] Supra pubic catheter

I have some blood or drainage at times on the tissue around the hole, not much. The only time I had a lot of blood in the bag was 14 years ago when I had bladder stones.  Dan H*** On Saturday, April 17, 2021, 05:56:59 PM CDT, Eric Olson wrote: I have blood around the stoma all the

Re: [QUAD-L] Time is running out...

Wow, Lori- I'm sorry to hear thisIs the previous care-giver done for good? I don't know if she moved far away or not, But if not would she be available to do any part-time help ? You will be in our Prayers !  2 months is pretty short notice.   Dan H*** On Wednesday, March 31, 2021,

Re: [QUAD-L] Covid

Greg--which one did you get of the 3 or 4 available?  Also do you have to get a 2nd shot ? I know that very many people have got pretty sick after the 2nd follow up shot that many types require.  Keep us informed on this..Thanks, Dan H*** On Monday, March 15, 2021, 04:43:29 PM CDT,

Re: [QUAD-L] Does everyone have solid tires on their rehab power chairs?

Lori, have you asked Permobile about tires and the need for the air filled pneumatic type? You would think Permobile OR one of the other power-chair makers would have some that would fit?   Dan H>** On Friday, February 5, 2021, 06:59:16 PM CST, Lori Michaelson wrote: Thank you all

Re: [QUAD-L] Does everyone have solid tires on their rehab power chairs?

Hi, Lori..I have solid tires on my Rival powerchair, it took me a bit to get used to them, I just go slower on sidewalks and etc. with cracks in them, The Air tires are a smoother ride but then you have to worry about flats and low air. Seems like many providers are using solid type now.  Dan

[QUAD-L] Vaccines for Covid-19

Hello Group.I was Wondering how everyone Feels about the Covid-19 Vaccines. Yes-No  Or going to wait a while and see ? I'm not sure I Trust Them Myself.  Thanks !    Hope Your All Doing Okay as we head into A New Year !    Dan H***

Re: [QUAD-L] sweating

I have been getting some sweating and like mild dysreflexia on and off a bit latelybut no gas.  I think mine could be uti or shoulder related--my shoulders started hurting bad about nov. 1st. and the right side hurts really bad, I have been a Quad over 23 years now, so perhaps my shoulders

Re: [QUAD-L] Sunshine

Hi, LoriI was curious to know how this dog has been working out for you so far--I think you said it was a German Shepard? and your other Trained dogs were Golden's . I miss not having a dog, My Red Doberman Pinscher passed a few years ago, Her name was Sabra and she was smart and Obeyed

Re: [QUAD-L] Sunshine

I hear you Greg, I love the Sunshine, in Spring and Summer I'm out in it for hours. My wife can't take the heat so she stay's indoors in air conditioning when it's hot out. Even air conditioning makes me feel cold. Winter is a long 4 months stuck indoors most the time, but then I always cheer

Re: [QUAD-L] About Flu Shots

do, it's very mild. However, I do want to get the COVID vaccine, I hope there are no negative effects. Lissette Whitehead 416 W. San Ysidro Blvd. San Ysidro, CA 92173 www.lwgripgloves.com From: Aaron Mann Sent: Monday, November 23, 2020 5:27 PM To: Danny Hearn Cc: quad-list@eskimo.com

Re: [QUAD-L] Am I Cold?

GregI get tht cold freezing thing a lot...But when it is like you described---with the shaking and can still feel heat coming off your body, it's been a form of mild A.D. always with me. Mine in the past was usually a bladder infection, When getting any type of A.D. it can be hard to

[QUAD-L] Hello Group...Question about the covid-19 virus.

Hi, All.I was just wondering if any of our Quad group has gotten sick from the coronavirus yet ?? Was curious to see if so, If they were able to survive  at home or at a Hospital ? So far I have been Okay and hope you all are alsoUs being Quads, I wonder If we can beat this virus if we

[QUAD-L] What system for emergency help do most of you use ? Congrats on anniversary Jim !

I was wondering how most of you that live alone most of the time or at times call or notify someone for help if needed? Me and wife are here alone a lot now that a grandson has moved out and i'm okay if up in my chair, then I can get to my landline phonebut if i'm in bed and my wife goes

Re: [QUAD-L] Quads and virus battle

There are so many right now with type A and B regular Flu. I hope the reg.Flu. season ends soon so our Doctors, Hospitals and Science Folks will be able to track and contain this serious covid-19 Respitory Coronavirus. On Saturday, March 21, 2020, 05:40:39 PM CDT, Jeffrey Gaede wrote:

Re: [QUAD-L] Hello!

I'm still here, don't post a lot these days Do you all remember in the past how this list was so busy that it was hard to even keep up with, lol.I think many of us have learned a lot of the basics, not to mention so many of our dear Quad Friends that have passed on.   Dan. H. **  C-6 

Re: [QUAD-L] Quantum Rival ( Charging Up )

in life seems to be that chair and health problems always seem to happen when you can't get ahold of anyone.   On Sat, Jul 13, 2019 at 12:45 PM Danny Hearn wrote: Hi- All I have been in power-chairs for about 22 years but never had any charging or charger problems. Starting 2 nights ago my

[QUAD-L] Quantum Rival ( Charging Up )

Hi- All I have been in power-chairs for about 22 years but never had any charging or charger problems. Starting 2 nights ago my chair did not charge at all, so my wife thought she must not have plugged it in right, then last night it would not charge once again--So today we tried it for

Re: [QUAD-L] Concerns about fellow quads...

Yes, I Think We all wonder about each other, especially when some are sick or in hospital, I joined this list of Jim's back in 1998years back this list was so busy, almost too busy to keep up with, lolSo many of us are getting older and so many of us have passed---( remember some

Re: [QUAD-L] anesthesia worry

How in the world did you guys know your gall bladders needed to be removed??? Dan H. *** On Wednesday, June 19, 2019, 4:25:42 PM PDT, Danny Espinoza wrote: I had mine taken out laparoscopically with no problems  Original Message Subject: RE: [QUAD-L] anesthesia

[QUAD-L] Baclofen ?

I just got out of the hospital after about a 10 day stay..I went in trying to find out what was causing dysreflexia and bad spasms in legs,belly and back. They were clueless and just kept pumping me full of tons of oral and IV antibiotics of all kinds thinking it must be a UTI infection.

[QUAD-L] Bad Autonomic Dysreflexia

Hi  All, I've been having an ongoing serious problem with dysreflexia, It has now been going on about  20 days now1st I went to Emergency at hospital and they thought it was just a bad infection and put me on cipro 500 mg.--- Then about 3 or 4 days of taking that nothing was any better so

Re: [QUAD-L] Sweating

Greg, when I sweat, it is the same as you describe and mostly during bowel routines.   Dan H.*** On Tuesday, April 23, 2019, 8:12:54 PM CDT, Greg wrote: When you sweat from A.D. do you sweat in same areas no matter the cause? I sweat either on my forehead, right temple, back of

Re: [QUAD-L] Pressure sores

Judy..if you don't eat a lot try Protein Shakes. There are many types and flavors such as Boost- these are excellent for this. Dan H.*** On Thursday, March 28, 2019, 3:19:28 PM CDT, Judy Meredith wrote: Hi all, It has been awhile since I have been on this list due to my e-mails

Re: [QUAD-L] Pressure on the privates!

This seems a bit unusual..is the chair sitting a bit too much forward ? perhaps have them sit it an inch or so tilted back, most can  be adjusted. Other than that all I can think of is a Jockstrap as you mentioned or could they be so dry they are cracking open, may need moisturizing creme

Re: [QUAD-L] What would you say & do?

True, Bobbiesome folks say the most rude and crazy things...A close family friend of ours told me If I was paralyzed like you I could not live like that, I would just kill myself. How can people say such stuff like that?  Plus people talk a lot of smack, It is different IF it

Re: [QUAD-L] Windows Sticky Key Help

Greg.did you try completely shutting down or restarting your computer? That may help reset . On Sunday, December 16, 2018, 7:26:31 PM CST, Greg wrote: I knew that was somewhere, but couldn't find it. Its all checked. I  changed speed and hit Apply, but its still wont work. I

Re: [QUAD-L] Mark Smith

Hi, Eric..I was reading about him.at the end, he was battling Cancer, he sure did a lot even worked for Quantum for 18 years. Wow, Over the 20 years or so I have been on the list an awful lot of us have passed on, I sure miss a lot of them, many were cool folks that had a lot to say.

Re: [QUAD-L] Sore Throat to Chest.

Yep, Greg that is going around nowI have the same type thing, started with a sore throat, I'm on about my 3rd or 4th day and starting to feel better. Dan *** On Wednesday, November 28, 2018, 7:08:09 PM CST, Greg wrote: My sore throat moved into my chest, plus a fever. Went to

Re: [QUAD-L] cold

Greg, I'm in Missouri and I hate the winter months, I have bad nerve pain and as the day goes on towards bedtime I lay there many nights feeling like i'm submerged in ice water. During the day I use a bed buddy microwave neck wrap that helps but I sure miss the summer months when I can go out

Re: [QUAD-L] Question for those with SP catheters

Lori, We never really have any resistance but a bit of blood flakes or red colored urine can happen right after the cath change but that is nothing to worry about if it clears up a while later.I know when I get my urine tested or a culture- mine usually has about 3 types of bacteria but

Re: [QUAD-L] Lotto

Wow, those are good Idea's you came up with Greg. So many of us Quads also can't even afford the disability equipment that we need either.And Also like Lori said, if we lose our caregivers we can be in a world of trouble. So an apartment for Quads would be a good Idea, perhaps even several

Re: [QUAD-L] Posttraumatic Syringomyelia symptoms getting worse

Hi, Lori, sorry to hearI know you have been thru so much. I was diagnosed in 98 or 99 with Syringomyelia. I have done pretty well over the years with pain meds. but have more and more problems as time goes on. I have a lot of trouble sleeping and at times I feel like my Entire body goes to

Re: [QUAD-L] Can u hear me?

Yep, Bill still here..list postings have just been slow I think.   Dan ** On Thursday, August 16, 2018 8:40 PM, William Lang III wrote: Hi guys, I know it has been a while but am I still on? Somehow my mailbox for quadlist is gone. Billy Lang 29 yrs. post and still here Bill

Re: [QUAD-L] Power Chair Mileage.

QUANTUM.sorry spelled it wrong  Dan * On Thursday, August 16, 2018 12:51 PM, Danny Hearn wrote: I wish they all had it too Ericnone of my old chairs had it...This Chair is a Rival with Quantam Control I believe and has the clock time and Odometer, I never asked

Re: [QUAD-L] Power Chair Mileage.

had an odometer.  I'm not sure why all chairs aren't equipped with one On Wed, Aug 15, 2018 at 3:53 PM, Danny Hearn wrote: My current Power Chair is a  Rival Rear Wheel Drive, It is my 1st chair with an Odometer for Mileage. In The 1st Year and a Half I have had it, it now has 624 Miles so

[QUAD-L] Power Chair Mileage.

My current Power Chair is a  Rival Rear Wheel Drive, It is my 1st chair with an Odometer for Mileage. In The 1st Year and a Half I have had it, it now has 624 Miles so far. Have any of you ever seen how many miles they have gone in Power Chairs?? I sure wish my other 3 Prior Chairs over the 21

Re: [QUAD-L] Breathing

Wow, Lori and Greg you guy's have sure been through a lot lately, I been in a lot of pain and depressed myself and I  don't have it near as bad as some of you...I hope you guy's and my Quad friends get to Heaven one day, because many of us have been through enough hell here on Earth. I guess we

Re: [QUAD-L] 29th quad anniversary

Awesome, Jim...You have accomplished quite a bit in your time here on Earth, How old where you when this 1st happened to you ?  Dan H** On Thursday, May 17, 2018 6:47 PM, Jim Lubin wrote: Today marks the 29th year that I have survived the effects from Acute

Re: [QUAD-L] Need help with options to help catheter go in

WOW, LORIYOU SURE ARE DEALING WITH MORE THAN ENOUGH FOR ANYONE RIGHT NOW, SORRY FOR ALL YOUR DEALING WITH AND ABOUT YOUR  DAUGHTER/DOG. PRAYING FOR THINGS TO TURN AROUND SOME FOR YOU, GOD BLESS YOU.  DAN H*** On Tuesday, May 8, 2018 6:59 PM, Lori Michaelson

Re: [QUAD-L] Need help with options to help catheter go in

I'm surprised you made it 20 years of straight cathing Ron, I only made it about 3 years and had to get a supra-pubic indwelling catheter. I was getting blockage and bleeding and hard to get in alsonot sure what's causing your issues but hope it works our for you Ron.  Dan H*** On

Re: [QUAD-L] suprapubic

I have had a supra-pubic indwelling type catheter about 18 years of my almost 21 year post injury. We did straight cathing 1st- 3 years but kept getting to many blockages and scar tissue.  Dan H**   On Thursday, March 22, 2018 1:40 PM, Eddie Castle wrote: I've had

Re: [QUAD-L] bag balm

We have used Lantiseptic on wounds that were new or not very deep and they healed wellnot sure on the bag balm, perhaps it would be okay also on early surface wounds?    Dan H.*** On Sunday, March 18, 2018 10:04 PM, Greg wrote: Can Bag Balm be used on cracked

Re: [QUAD-L] question

I used to take a stool softener a night or 2 before, usually ducolax brand, but most times now I just eat about 5 or 6 prunes the night before and seems to work for me, Dan H*** On Monday, February 26, 2018 7:48 PM, Lissette Whitehead wrote: #yiv7479423737

Re: [QUAD-L] treating rectal raw spot

The bleeding is most likely caused by hemorrhoidsmost Quads get them. My bleeds at times also, We do digital stim. also. Just have your caregiver use hemorrhoid creme and it will get better. When I first began to bleed, me and wife thought something was really wrong, but after using creme

Re: [QUAD-L] Merry Christmas, I voted for Trump and I'm a christian

Merry Christmas To All and May God Bless All in the coming year ! Thanks for your story Glenn, Yes, Life is very hard on us Quads and family & caregivers. But I think Life in General is Hard on EveryoneEach person faces struggles and hardships in one way or another No Matter what path this

Re: [QUAD-L] Book  sets

Well BobbieIf she Eats them, I'd suggest a Steak and Potato flavored one.  ;-) On Friday, November 24, 2017 3:49 PM, Bobbie Humphreys wrote: Dose anybody know of a good author that has a book  set or series I can get for my 30 year old niece who is a

Re: [QUAD-L] More crap

Larry the internet offers a few remedies they say helps or works1) is after brushing rinse mouth a few times a day with coconut oil. 2) another way is buy apple cider vinegar and dilute it to about half cider vinegar and half water and rinse mouth a few times a day.   You can google it and

[QUAD-L] Quad posts

Thanks, JimI am now once again getting our list postings.  Dan H**

Re: [QUAD-L] Despair

Praying for you guy's to get some kind of help and peace in this desperate situation. Dan** On Monday, September 11, 2017 7:53 PM, Larry Willis wrote: Guys, I am dealing with something that makes me want to close my eyes and not wake up. My dear wife Melissa

Re: [QUAD-L] Food

When I'm eating that seems to happen to me at times, then I take a few big gulps of water or something and it gets better. Same here with the quad problems , seems there is always problems, pain and issues...but I have family also and hope to hang around for a couple more years if possible.  

Re: [QUAD-L] News Interview

Yes, good interview and nice pics.  Dan H** On Sunday, August 20, 2017 2:09 PM, Jim Lubin wrote: good interview. neat having the video to see how you move and operate the camera On Sun, Aug 20, 2017 at 8:02 AM, greg wrote: Hey guys, I was

Re: Fwd: [QUAD-L] Movie

My son bought us an amazon firestick for my fathers day gift...we watch all kinds of movie's--don't need to rent from redbox anymore. It is really cool and he said if we pay 99 for a year of amazon prime, you get even more movies and tons of music, plus free shipping year round from amazon just

Re: Fwd: [QUAD-L] Battery

Your chair is still under warranty.I would call your dealer or invacare and  tell them what it is doingsounds like a  Tech problem that they could fix easily. Dan H*** On Monday, July 31, 2017 8:06 PM, Bryce Willis wrote: Sent from my iPad Begin

Re: [QUAD-L] New Chair Options

1.0in;}#yiv7589219971 div.yiv7589219971WordSection1 {}#yiv7589219971 Thanks Danny  I am pretty positive I want to stick with rear wheel drive. Are the tires on your Quantum solid or air filled?  Nicki  From: Danny Hearn [mailto:ddh...@sbcglobal.net] Sent: Monday, July 10, 2017 1:13 PM To: N

Re: [QUAD-L] New Chair Options

I got the Quantum Rival a few months back with the speed upgrade, I think it goes about 7 mph or sowhich is pretty quick for outdoors, It took a bit of getting used to it  because like you I had been in Invacare Arrows for the past 14 years, all my chairs have been REAR wheel drive and that

Re: [QUAD-L] Pressure sore on foot, suggestions?

Ron, like the others said.Air, no pressure and also Try to get Protein, drinks such as boost and etc, are very good for that.  Dan H** On Tuesday, June 20, 2017 11:26 PM, Carolyn Boyles wrote: I'd put Colloidal Silver on it because CS kills all bacteria. We use

Re: [QUAD-L] New Chair

My last 2 chairs have been invacare storm series also with rear wheel drive, I just had to get a new chair and wanted the same, since they work for us plus fit in our mini astro wheelchair van..They told me everyone including invacare is getting away from the rear wheel drive chairs, so my

Re: [QUAD-L] Need recommendations for a good online pharmacy (preferably Canada)

e cost up instead of giving them a discount like they should if they had any conscience whatsoever but they don't. Very sad. On Thu, Apr 27, 2017 at 3:40 PM, Danny Hearn <ddh...@sbcglobal.net> wrote: Wow, Lori that is not cheap but every meds my wife has ever got thru here was

Re: [QUAD-L] Need recommendations for a good online pharmacy (preferably Canada)

o 2014 I only needed the 5 mg tablets but then I began to have bad bladder spasms and I need the Oxybutynin Extended-Release 10 mg tablets or 15 mg tablets. It really sucks. I wish it did not need them but I do.   On Thu, Apr 27, 2017 at 3:04 PM, Danny Hearn <ddh...@sbcglobal.net> wrote: T

Re: [QUAD-L] Need recommendations for a good online pharmacy (preferably Canada)

Their website is HealthWarehouse.com  I think they are in Ohio. Dan H> On Thursday, April 27, 2017 4:58 PM, Danny Hearn <ddh...@sbcglobal.net> wrote: Hi, you need to check out Health Warehouse right here in AmericaAll you need is a doc, that can write the script for you

Re: [QUAD-L] Need recommendations for a good online pharmacy (preferably Canada)

Hi, you need to check out Health Warehouse right here in AmericaAll you need is a doc, that can write the script for you . My wife has used them for years and they are high quality for dirt cheap...you can get your meds 3 , 4 or 6 months at a time or even longer. Her blood pressure meds was

Re: [QUAD-L] Things got interesting today

ladder with? Something to prevent infection?   From: Danny Hearn [mailto:ddh...@sbcglobal.net] Sent: Sunday, April 09, 2017 9:47 AM To: Jeffrey Gaede; RONALD L PRACHT; Quad-list Post Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Things got interesting today   That is one of the reasons I got a supra-pubic indwelling cathe

Re: [QUAD-L] Things got interesting today

That is one of the reasons I got a supra-pubic indwelling catheter, I was getting blockage from regular cathing every 8-10 hours or so, plus my family was stressed out by it and I was not able to cath myself. So my doc said I needed a supra-pubic, I know a few people may have had problems with

[QUAD-L] Alternating air bed

I was wondering if any of you have used a -  AS5300 mason alternating air bed ?? I have never used any of the motor driven types..I have a chance to buy a used one that say's the motor is good condition and mattress is excellent. seller wants $100 bucks. I'm not sure what types or brands

Re: [QUAD-L] Freezing Hot

Yep, Greg all this weird stuff is part of a quads life I thinkI'm going on twenty years as a quad, the 1st 10 years were much better for me, as I age-i'm now 60 things have slowly seemed to get worse and this rainy up and down temperatures here in Missouri cause me even more pains. I have a

Re: [QUAD-L] Billy

Larry, I read his Obit at Legacy.com...he had been in the military and desert storm and etc, but I did not see the cause...it said his age was 52. On Saturday, April 1, 2017 10:43 PM, Larry Willis wrote: Do any of you guys know what Billy's cause of death was?

Re: [QUAD-L] BrainGate 2 implants allow paralyzed Cleveland veteran to move limb

This is really cool, if improvements continue..this type of experiments can be a big help to folks in the future . Dan H** On Friday, March 31, 2017 12:15 PM, Derrick Winegardner wrote: I hope they can mass produce these and Medicare & other insurance company's would

Re: [QUAD-L] my shower chair search is over

Sounds good Ron, let us know how it works out...i'm not familiar with RAZ, I;m still in my 2nd guardian that I found on ebay years ago...like yours it;s getting old and had duct taped cushion set---I need to order a new seat for mine.   Dan H*** On Tuesday, February 28, 2017 11:12 PM,

Re: [QUAD-L] Why keep pushing on

JeffMost of us Quads can very well relate to what you said here !  To sum it up for me is that-- Life itself is a challenge for everyone on Earth in many different ways. Life is not always easy or fair while we are here. I think that for a person to kill themselves is wrong and not part of

Re: [QUAD-L] Bd

Happens to me a lot also Greg...Especially in the winter months, I get worn out in my chair but when I 1st go to bed and I get like that I feel the same, I heat a bed buddy neck warmer and at times my wife can turn me and it gets better, but it is a miserable feeling. Dan H** On Thursday,

Re: Fwd: Re: [QUAD-L] Back, pain, back!!!

Larry, it is determined by an MRI...but these days they don't even want to operate unless a person is losing movement...the operation to try to help is very expensive and dangerous and don't always even help and in some cases can make a person worse. The doctors in St. Louis, Mo. told me they

Re: [QUAD-L] testing

I used to use AOL years ago and would get kicked off from time to time and would sign up again but now I have yahoo and seldom have a problem anymore . Dan H** On Monday, January 16, 2017 1:26 PM, Jim Lubin wrote: you could get a free gmail account and either:

Re: [QUAD-L] Medicare

I'm with you GregI wish they could have a National Insurance where all states had coverage and was not so confusing to all, The big Insurance Co. are ran for profit, but I think they could still do well enough even with a National coverage. Dan H** On Thursday, January 5, 2017 6:24

Re: [QUAD-L] Trump Promised to Not Cut Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security

The only thing is Obamacare is a scam for most of us...,most states opted OUT of it so only 10 stayed on board with the plan, they need a plan that all 50 states will contribute into. My wife has no health insurance so we tried Obamacare for her last year...on top of her monthly premium she had

Re: [QUAD-L] Chairs

e 1999. My husband through nothing away but they were somehow lost. Good luck in your search along with Greg!!! On Mon, Jan 2, 2017 at 7:33 PM, Danny Hearn <ddh...@sbcglobal.net> wrote: Have any of you ever owned a 21st century scientific power chair? the make strong looking chairs such as

Re: [QUAD-L] Chairs

Have any of you ever owned a 21st century scientific power chair? the make strong looking chairs such as the Bounder that can go 11.6 mph and also off road chairs too.  Dan H** On Monday, January 2, 2017 8:17 PM, RONALD L PRACHT wrote: I own a p-222 . I

Re: Fwd: [QUAD-L] What did fellow quads get for christmas?

I got a nice back and shoulder massager made by Homedics...it massages and has heat also, Also got a gift card for dinner with a movie included and a few cool snacks and etc.  Dan H** On Tuesday, December 27, 2016 1:52 PM, Bryce Willis wrote: The new CDs by John

Re: [QUAD-L] Burning question

Lori, as for the dry mouth issue have any of you tried  Biotene mouthwash ? they sell it at stores such as walgreens, some people said it really helps them.  Dan** On Monday, December 26, 2016 7:12 PM, Lori Michaelson wrote: Larry... I have been on Ditropan

Re: [QUAD-L] pain pills causind A.D.

I don't know Ron...you do take quite a bit in a day correct? can it be any other thing such as infection or etc?  hope you figure it out, let us know. Dan H** On Thursday, December 22, 2016 8:46 PM, RONALD L PRACHT wrote: Why would taking oxycodone cause my

Re: [QUAD-L] Chair Shop

I'm in almost the same exact situation as you Greg...I have a meeting tomorrow with my medical supplier to help with trying to get a new chair...mine is over 7 years old and losing power just like yours...i used to get about 8 miles also when I had the jell type batteries my chair originally

Re: [QUAD-L] Unidentified subject!

Yep, this is quite common for many of us Quads in the winter months...I keep a bed buddy neck wrap handy that I heat up in the microwave and that helps me a lot, I also keep a plug in heater in my room that I has 2 buttons, on for lower heat or both on for higher, that comes in handy also.. Dan

Re: [QUAD-L] Pain, sleep, and other trivia

Yep, Larry...at night my sleeping has been rough, neck,shoulders and mid spine area kills me...I always seem to do much worse in the winter/cold & rainy monthsI hope we survive another winteralready longing for spring.  Dan H*** On Thursday, November 24, 2016 7:56 PM, Bryce Willis

Re: [QUAD-L] Shoulder Blades

Wow, with all that going on...we should recommend you for the purple heart..lol,  yep, my shoulders and back muscles behind my shoulders always nag me with pain. Both elbows and top of both hands are calloused and dry from holding on and trying to keep balanced...I put lotion on them often but

Re: [QUAD-L] Barreries

AOL Mobile Mail -Original Message----- From: Danny Hearn <ddh...@sbcglobal.net> To: greg <g...@eskimo.com>; quad-list <quad-list@eskimo.com> Sent: Tue, Nov 1, 2016 12:36 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Barreries Greg...my batteries ran dead and they were replaced with the lead acid

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