Re: [QUAD-L] Colostomy Sweating

Since I have been a quad 21 years ago I mildly sweat(dysreflexia) whenever I an having a bowell movement, fart or anything much going on there. Not the same thing as you exactly but I would be concerned if something changes from the norm you experience. Only you know what you feel on a daily

Re: [QUAD-L] Sores

I used a full electric blanket yrs ago after my injury. One night I rolled on my side and the blanket got wedged between my knees. When I woke up I had two burns with blisters on the insides of my legs. Thats the danger, if the blanket gets on the skin  ith weight and you dont move. Ron 

[QUAD-L] Wanchiks writer?

Does anybody know where I can buy a Wanchiks writer for a right handed quad?I know sammons preston is not out there anymore. For people that dont know what it is..its a device that goes onto your hand that allows a pen to be inserted and you write. Also I cant find the old phone holders

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

It depends on the situation. If she was new or been with a person for awhile. I think back to b4 I was a quad and how I felt then and what I possibly would have said. In the end, shes not your friend.just a person to get you through the day. Letting it go is probally the right answer

Re: [QUAD-L] Strange Question

I was injured in 98. I had a burst appendix for 5 days and almost died. I grabbed onto the back of a car and flipped my chair. I flipped my chair backwards and hit head on couch. Ive been hit by a car. Almost drowned. been at the point of heat exhaustion with no water or a/c several times.

[QUAD-L] Was Wondering where Dianna went

I haven"t seen Dianna Lawson post on here in a long time guys. does anyone know if shes ok? Ron

[QUAD-L] Whats the best bowell routine laxatives

Hey guys, Im a c7 quad coming up on 21 years post. Ive done the every other day bowell routine on a bowell chair. I use majic bullets with bisacodyl and miralax the night b4. im on a bunch of pain meds and its slowing my system to a crawl. Whats the best laxatives to take to combat this?How

[QUAD-L] Movie question

Has anybody been to see the Freddie Mercury movie, Bohemian Rhapsody??

[QUAD-L] Hand controls for a Ford Fullsize Van or other

Hey I have a perfect set of Monarch 1-A hand controls that were on my 84 Ford Van for 2 yrs until the engine blew. The state bought them for me and paid like 1500.00 with all the options back in the early 2000s. They are push for brake, pull down for gas. Im a c7 and they worked well for me. I

[QUAD-L] Further details on my infection saga

I had an issue going on a month ago where the cathe tube wouldn't go in at all. Instead on scoping my penis and figuring out what was blocking it they put a bard foley bag on for a month. Well two Fridays ago a mild fever started 99.6 and the urologist is only there on thursdays. His office

[QUAD-L] When should a quad worrywith a foley

Ive had a foley catheter for approx.2.5 weeks. I started taking Flomax and it changed the color, then it started smelling( the urine) I felt kinda weak today and checked my temp and Im at 99.7. With a foley when should you get an antibiotic? is it normal to run with light fevers with a foley?

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

On Tuesday, May 1, 2018 1:33 PM, Greg <g...@eskimo.com> wrote: Ask your doc, but I think if  you dont like the Suprapubic, you can just take it out. Greg On 5/1/2018 11:02 AM, RONALD L PRACHT wrote: I cant understand how this can change in the matter of a few days but it di

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

dent On Tue, May 1, 2018 at 4:37 AM, RONALD L PRACHT <r.pra...@sbcglobal.net> wrote: Im a c7 quad, 20 years post that has been straight cathing for 20 years with little issue. Three years ago I started leaking a bit but just dealt with it until the tubes wouldn't go in( pass sphi

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

Im a c7 quad, 20 years post that has been straight cathing for 20 years with little issue. Three years ago I started leaking a bit but just dealt with it until the tubes wouldn't go in( pass sphincter) without an hour of pushing and sometimes 5 tries. 3 months ago things got so bad that my

Re: [QUAD-L] Ask For Help

Things such as a legbag or an adjustment I wouldn't ask for a stranger to do unless I was in dire straits and its a matter of living or dieing. I was in my manual chair once trying to get home from the mall on a hot day. I started passing out a guy pulled over in a truck and I said man, Im in

Re: [QUAD-L] Sex

If you have an adjustable bed I can tell you about a neat trick to please your female partner she will love. Raise the end of the bed all the way up, have her lay back on the end. Drive your chair forward into the end of the end of the bed between her legs and go for it. Three orgasms will do

Re: [QUAD-L] 44th Anniversary

Your a tough woman bobbie. You could write several books on your adventures and life experiences. I have always enjoyed your posts on the list. I don't care for holidays much since quadom, but we do what we can. Keep on rolling for your 50th. Be sure to give Pete a big hug for him being a part

[QUAD-L] Things got interesting today

I was almost in trouble today people. I got ready to attach my handcycle and headed out as normal. Made it just over a mile and dysreflexia started in with a combination of the sun and my blood pressure started creeping up like a monster. For some reason since I take pain pills a small amount

Re: Fwd: [QUAD-L] Getting Old

Pain is something personal. No one knows how bad another persons pain is unless they have dealt with pain themselves and even still we all handle it different.  The true judge of pain is..can you sleep, do tasks without stopping..basically real life changing pain stops normal daily

Re: [QUAD-L] Check out this article

Never say never about a nursing home. All is takes is your family to die off. Money cant save you in most cases. The key is enjoy today. Ron On Wednesday, March 22, 2017 4:41 PM, Jeffrey Gaede wrote: I didn't need to read this to know I'll never be going into a

Re: [QUAD-L] Check out this article

You drive don't you? You could still be a threat and so could the rapist in the article. It wouldnt be fair to the possible new victims. He wont live much longer in jail anyway.  On Tuesday, March 21, 2017 9:45 PM, greg wrote: #yiv6030785435 #yiv6030785435

Re: [QUAD-L] Hoyer lift not working

I picked a used hoyer lift up off craigslist for 125.00. They sell cylinder rebuild kits on ebay for the Invacare model. It depends on if you can be without it a few days and can get someone to take the cylinder off and take it apart. Ron On Thursday, March 16, 2017 11:45 AM, Derrick

[QUAD-L] Looking for a free place to watch You b4 Me quad movie

Can anybody hook me up with a link to watch the new flick You b4 Me? Ron

[QUAD-L] Great Quad movie "Waterdance"

I watch a lot of tv but never came across this movie until I was on youtube last night. Its about three guys that get paralyzed and their stuggles to deal with it. Has Helen Hunt, Wesley snipes and others in the 1992 flick Waterdance. Pretty realistic for a movie. 1992 The Waterdance Ron

[QUAD-L] great quad movie "waterdance"

  I watch a lot of tv but never came across this movie until I was on youtube last night. Its about three guys that get paralyzed and their stuggles to deal with it. Has Helen Hunt, Wesley Snipes and others in the 1992 flick Waterdance. Pretty realistic for a movie. Just type in waterdance in

Re: [QUAD-L] Power wheelchair getting stuck on oriental rug.

One possible answer would be buy some duralock plastic Velcro and stick the edges down. Im sure this wont be popular with the housekeeper. Or like you say find some plastic edging to lay on the start of the rug, might still need the plastic Velcro though called duralock. ron On Thursday,

[QUAD-L] New nike self-lacing shoe

I was looking around and saw a quad on youtube wearing the new self lacing tennis style shoe. You put it on and press a button and the laces tighten on their own. They are made by nike and list for 720.00..lol. Maybe someday they with go for a couple hundred and I will buy a pair. Ron

[QUAD-L] my shower chair search is over

I have used a guardian self propel shower chair for 15 years. A cushion was made for it 10 years ago, but it finally cracked and is held together with duck tape but still limping along. After about 2 years of searching, talking and compiling information I was looking for a used Raz mobile

Re: [QUAD-L] Raining

Come on down to Missouri(Misery)where a quad has to hibernate between Nov-April. Every year I think Im going to be tough, but cant fight below 30 in my old quad years. Ron On Sunday, February 19, 2017 5:19 PM, greg wrote: I hate these rainy days. I get so sore. Its

Re: Fwd: [QUAD-L] Cipro Warning

If that's the case then they need to offer an alternative b4 a person is peeing razorblades and bleeding . Ive never been told I had an option. On Friday, February 10, 2017 9:24 PM, greg wrote: #yiv5660032499 #yiv5660032499 --body{font-size:14pt;}#yiv5660032499

Re: Fwd: [QUAD-L] Cipro Warning

I take cipro 1-2 times a year as a defense to a uti that presents as at least some blood in the urine. Once every few years the first round of cipro isn't enough and it gets stepped up to something stronger. These doctors have been giving people antibiotics every time they have a discomfort,

Re: [QUAD-L] Rehab/housework

I love hearing your story Lori. What happened to your father? What did you do after your mother died for care?How did you get involved with school in those dark ages for disabled? Ron On Saturday, January 28, 2017 9:35 PM, Lori Michaelson wrote: Same as Larry.

Re: [QUAD-L] Why keep pushing on

What it comes down to is there is no option other than suicide to get out of it. What has helped me is the realization that life is short for everybody and in 50 years nobody will know the difference who was a quad or not. Life is a gift, even as a quad and each of us have to find our own

Re: [QUAD-L] Bd

I use a triple thick carhartt hoody, beanie hat, covers over head, stand up heater on. I wish I would of went with a heated bed but got a tempurpedic instead. I tried the heated blanket approach years ago but got burned. The worst part is every 4 hours or less I have to get up and straight

Re: [QUAD-L] Posttraumatic Syringomyelia and related condition

I was scheduled to go to craig and get surgery. They had looked at my mri, gave me a surgery date and all. Then they called and said they couldn't take my united healthcare insurance. I was devastated, it made my so upset. Ron On Tuesday, January 24, 2017 2:59 PM, Lori Michaelson

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

Everyone that has a spinal injury has a cyst of some sort at the injury site. When that cyst fills with fluid and causes symptoms is when its called post traumatic syringomeyelia. Some individuals with syrinxes go their whole injury without any sort of medical intervention. An mri will reveal

Re: [QUAD-L] New Chair

Ive gotten two manual chairs since 1998. My first one was an action mvp and the second and current chair is a quickie 2 which I have held together from ebay parts from (2001-2017). I have replaced everything on the chair at least once except the red frame, which is wobbly because its a folder.

Re: [QUAD-L] testing

I made the mistake of using my real name for the list. Somebody I know was searching my name via google and found some info they didn't like and it was bad. I didn't realize years ago there was the ability to look at all previous quad posts. Now I watch what I post. Ron  On Monday,

Re: [QUAD-L] Shoulder

I take a supplement with Glucosamine, Chrondroitin and Msm to fight the shoulder issues I had. What an expert told me I was dealing with was an impingement. Can you lift your arm straight up without pain? When does the pain start to your knowledge? That's the questions to start with. Ron

Re: [QUAD-L] Medicare

The people against national health insurance are the people that have great insurance through their employer. They say screw everyone else. We need an across the board national healthcare for everyone, then if you want better or extra coverage buy it. Ron  On Thursday, January 5, 2017

Re: [QUAD-L] Chairs

I own a p-222 . I believe that is a package above the standard. Its a tough, fast chair though.  ron On Monday, January 2, 2017 5:42 PM, greg wrote: These are the chairs I'm thinking of. I haven't had rear wheel in 25 years.Does anyone know if the P-222 is standard

[QUAD-L] If you won 500,000 how would it change your life as a quad?

I often imagine what I could do if I had more finances and let my mind wander. What would you guys do? Ron

Re: [QUAD-L] Thieves

I woke up one day to a horror. Someone had bought 11 computer monitors on my paypal using my name, but it was caught. On Saturday, December 31, 2016 4:50 PM, Johnny Cammon wrote: Nodoubt..wow Yes that was a close one.good thing your bank caught that

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

I got a portable dvd player for my table by my bed. An Atari portable to relive my childhood games. A hobby mat to work on my r/c models. Other misc junk. How about you? Ron 

Re: [QUAD-L] Holiday

I need to make some changes to my quadself for the new year but im stuck in a rut. On Sunday, December 25, 2016 8:27 PM, "jume9...@comcast.net" wrote: Happier new year to all of you!! Can't be worse eh?Meredith Sent from my LG Mobile -- Original

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

ds help with A.D.  Do you think you might have an infection or constipation?  I'm curious, do you feel after 4 yrs that the oxy does not work as well as in the beginning? Meredith Sent from my LG Mobile -- Original message------From: RONALD L PRACHT Date: Thu, Dec 22, 2016 6:48 PMTo: Quad-l

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

, at 9:46 PM, RONALD L PRACHT <r.pra...@sbcglobal.net> wrote: Why would taking oxycodone cause my head to sweat and go into mild dysreflexia? Ive been on it for 4 years and it never did this to me. I hope its not stomach lining damage or something?? Ron

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

Why would taking oxycodone cause my head to sweat and go into mild dysreflexia? Ive been on it for 4 years and it never did this to me. I hope its not stomach lining damage or something?? Ron

Re: [QUAD-L] Drone Flying

Watch a quad on youtube named chriscolwell. He is a c4-5 that has adapted and perfected the adaptation of the sticks to fly a drone. Awesome guy to learn quad things from, he has like a thousand vids. Ron  On Tuesday, December 20, 2016 9:28 AM, greg wrote: I wish I

Re: [QUAD-L] New Law Expands Access To Special Needs Trusts - Disability Scoop

ray <daano...@gmail.com> wrote: Does your trust affect your ability to get Medicaid funded care? I think you're limited to having $2000 in your checking or savings account to qualify for Medicaid.Dana C 4-5 quadriplegia, 42 years post injury. On Sat, Dec 17, 2016 at 1:25 AM, RONALD L PRACHT <r.p

Re: [QUAD-L] New Law Expands Access To Special Needs Trusts - Disability Scoop

This is awesome Jim. I paid big money to get mine set up, but its the way to go. ron On Saturday, December 17, 2016 12:09 AM, Jim Lubin wrote: https://www.disabilityscoop.com/2016/12/16/new-access-special-needs-trusts/23140/ New Law Expands Access To Special Needs

Re: [QUAD-L] Weather

you are right, humidity or something close to it changes it all Ron On Tuesday, November 29, 2016 8:51 AM, greg wrote: I have a remote for a space heater, I attach it to he cord of my bed remote. I can use it, but must pull my arm out from the covers, but often can

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

understand and I try to make it. Ron On Thursday, November 24, 2016 8:29 PM, RONALD L PRACHT <r.pra...@sbcglobal.net> wrote: I get so cold while Im in bed I wear a hoodie and a knit cap to try to stay warm. I even put a heater next to my bed I can turn on. Its crazy but I do

Re: [QUAD-L] Sunburns

I wanted to thank you Lori for that long , vivid story you told. Over the years I have enjoyed your brutal honesty in your posts. I think when your a quad you see things in more detail and very different from the average person. Im glad you are doing a lot better than you were awhile ago. You

Re: [QUAD-L] Sunburns

What area in Arizona? How many miles do you put in on a nice day..tell about your adventure! On Friday, November 18, 2016 6:15 PM, greg wrote: This is sunburn season here in AZ. Finely cooled off enough to spend the day in the sun. I spent the day just

Re: [QUAD-L] Groin rash

How can a doctor really examine a quad other than bring in a photo? I think quads that run to the doc at every whim aren't going to live very long. You got to clean between your legs in the shower, then dry it out. Get clean of any accidents as quick as possible. Use cream when it gets red. My

Re: [QUAD-L] How to i get my Quickie p-222SE Power chair to free wheel

lobal.net writes: Ron...many of the power chair makers have a tech line to call for helpmy chair guys used to always call when they had problems, perhaps quickie can give you the answer.  Dan H** On Wednesday, September 28, 2016 7:32 PM, RONALD L PRACHT <r.pra...@sbcglobal.net>

Re: [QUAD-L] How to i get my Quickie p-222SE Power chair to free wheel

al Daylight Time, ddh...@sbcglobal.net writes: Ron...many of the power chair makers have a tech line to call for helpmy chair guys used to always call when they had problems, perhaps quickie can give you the answer.  Dan H** On Wednesday, September 28, 2016 7:32 PM, RONALD

Re: [QUAD-L] How to i get my Quickie p-222SE Power chair to free wheel

..many of the power chair makers have a tech line to call for helpmy chair guys used to always call when they had problems, perhaps quickie can give you the answer.  Dan H** On Wednesday, September 28, 2016 7:32 PM, RONALD L PRACHT <r.pra...@sbcglobal.net> wrote: I have a 2001 Quickie

Re: [QUAD-L] Sore near my tailbone, got to stay off, need advice.

I take it and order it as well. They say you cant overdose on it. ron On Thursday, September 22, 2016 4:50 AM, Carolyn Boyles wrote: Also be sure to get plenty of Vitamin C. If you're not on blood thinners or other prescription medications that would prohibit its

Re: [QUAD-L] Dreams

John s  Original message From: RONALD L PRACHT <r.pra...@sbcglobal.net> Date: 09/21/2016 7:10 PM (GMT-05:00) To: Quad-list Post <quad-list@eskimo.com> Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Dreams Has anybody had a dream that you realized was a dream therefore did what you want. I think its cal

Re: [QUAD-L] Dreams

ilable to the public, when they can get the cost of them down to a more affordable price range. Dan H** On Wednesday, September 21, 2016 10:42 AM, RONALD L PRACHT <r.pra...@sbcglobal.net> wrote: Sometimes Im in a chair, sometimes not.but Im always fighting or cant keep up. somethi

Re: [QUAD-L] Dreams

Sometimes Im in a chair, sometimes not.but Im always fighting or cant keep up. something is always wrong even if a chair isn't involved. Ron On Wednesday, September 21, 2016 9:22 AM, greg wrote: When you dream, are you paralyzed, walking, or both? I go back

Re: [QUAD-L] Smart911

I was wheeling in my neighborhood and a fire truck stopped and the guys told me to call in and tell them Im paralyzed, my address and where I sleep in the house. Ron On Tuesday, August 2, 2016 9:23 AM, "wheelch...@aol.com" wrote: If it is not available in your

[QUAD-L] history of the treatment of spinal injuries

http://pmj.bmj.com/content/81/952/108.full.pdf

Re: [QUAD-L] 18 Years today

Im in my 18th year as well Nicole. Quad life is like a space mission, you travel through unknown territory and no matter how much you prepare its still not enough, lol. You are doing well though, I always enjoy your posts. Ron On Monday, June 27, 2016 6:58 PM, nichole rohling

[QUAD-L] catherization tubes available

I have boxes of sealed 200 count dover 14 French cath tubes. They are the stiffer rubber easier for quads to insert, individually packaged...200 per box.If anyone is interested let me know and I will give you a steal of a deal. Price will depend on shipping cost. Ron

Re: Fwd: [QUAD-L] Chris Karson Passes At 46 Years.

Im very sorry for such a loss. The only good is he went out on top doing what he wanted and that's more than even many abs get. God bless Ron  On Sunday, June 5, 2016 2:28 PM, Larry Willis wrote: Wow..just, wow! I am speechless. All my love,

Re: [QUAD-L] quad movie-You Before Me

I watched another quad movie called "The Sea Inside Me", where the guy gets paralyzed diving I believe and lives for 20years and its clearly seen as a burden to at least his brother, then he meets a woman that becomes his friend and eventually helps him commit suicide. Another movie that

Fw: [QUAD-L] Shower Chair

ardly used, I've always hated it. so big my feet tangled. I give up on showers. I could get pics and dimentions if any one wanted to make a trip to ohio.dianna.sending this to you because my mail to quads list gets returned. -Original Message----- From: RONALD L PRACHT <r.pra...@sbcg

Re: [QUAD-L] Shower Chair

Ive got some answers. Will post later. Im in the exact situation. They don't make the guardian stainless anymore, Im a 6'2 225. I found some possible solutions. Talk later. Ron On Wednesday, May 25, 2016 3:07 PM, "sjg1073...@aol.com" wrote: does anyone know where

Re: [QUAD-L] Shower Chair

n 5/19/16, RONALD L PRACHT <r.pra...@sbcglobal.net> wrote: >  Im in a search for a rolling shower/commode chair  I found one called a > Ezeelife aluminum shower chair. Im probally going with the 20 inch model > with the 24 inch rear wheels for user mobility. Its blue and has a rigid

Re: [QUAD-L] Shower Chair

I found a replacement Invacare seat for 95.00 plus shipping.Its a u shaped deal but only like 16 deep. I guess I could mount it a little forward to accomadate it being short. I like the cutout towards the back of chair for easier transfers.Or I could just take my existing cushion off the

[QUAD-L] Help getting my shower chair seat dipped?

I have an older Guardian roll around shower chair. Im a big, tall guy so years ago I had the seat cushion custom made then dipped in a grey plastic coating. An organization called Adaptability actually had the cushion made for me. It tore a hole in it and is getting water inside and making the

Re: [QUAD-L] A quadriplegic moves his hand thanks to a chip in his brain,

I was going to go to craig hospital in Colorodo for my syrinx surgery. I had an appointment with dr. Scott Falci and everything seemed wonderful . Somehow they decided they wouldn't take my United Healthcare insurance and they wanted 50,000 dollars to start out of my pocket, lol. I was so upset

Re: [QUAD-L] Bowel Problems / Syrinx

Ive never heard of a post traumatic syrinx causing bowell issues with a quad. Syrinxes are very complicated in their symptoms though. If you read about it, ore than likely it will confuse you.  Ron On Thursday, May 12, 2016 12:15 PM, nichole rohling wrote: I

Re: [QUAD-L] Question for everyone! Update on Nancy

Its really troubling that a doctor cant properly organize getting a urine specimen back in a timely manner. I would feel like they were giving me the run around or not taking me seriously. Think about it...if a young mother brought her little daughter in to get a specimen checkeddo

Re: [QUAD-L] One Comment and Two Questions Needing Advice On

All over the internet you can find things to keep coolthey have something sold called a Misty Mate they will mist water of you. I use the old trusty small spray bottle 3/4 filled with water, when I over heat, just spray your head and your golden. Always wear a hat and sunglasses as

Re: [QUAD-L] New spinal cord injury movie

Everybody that lives as a quad has a different situation. The most important factor is a support system. Some of us have tons of support and some have very little. In any case we all still have life and we try to do the best we can with what we have left. The guy with the crushed legs is no

Re: [QUAD-L] New spinal cord injury movie

The biggest thing people or the movies don't get is that not walking is the least of a paralyzed individuals problems and everybody isn't paralyzed from the waist down. Most also believe that people that can move their arms a little are not quads. The movie is fun to watch but doesn't show any

Re: [QUAD-L] New spinal cord injury movie

Hey Hosni, how have you been doing man. I haven't heard from you in awhile. Ron  On Sunday, May 1, 2016 5:47 AM, HOSNI AL-KHATIB wrote: #yiv0914586217 #yiv0914586217 --.yiv0914586217hmmessage P{margin:0px;padding:0px;}#yiv0914586217

Re: [QUAD-L] New spinal cord injury movie

touching movie bobbie On Saturday, April 30, 2016 4:31 PM, Gmail wrote: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Eh993__rOxA Check out this trailer of a new movie of a male high level quad.Bobbie  Smile Everyday

Re: [QUAD-L] FIngerless gloves

You can look at Wal-Mart in the workout section they have several different kinds. Ebay has hundreds of fingerless workout type gloves. Those are the cheapest places to pick them up, medical outlets charge more ron On Friday, April 29, 2016 11:49 AM, "wheelch...@aol.com"

Re: [QUAD-L] 911 Emergency app tells rescuers HOW to find and save you at the touch of a button | Daily Mail Online

Have any quads on the list let the fire department know they use a wheelchair and what bedroom they are in? Ron On Wednesday, April 27, 2016 10:45 PM, Jim Lubin wrote:

Re: [QUAD-L] Freezing, yet it's 90

The hotter it is outside the more the air conditioner runs inside even if the thermostat is turned up a bit. The humidity lowers inside combined with the fact you are a quad is probally making you cold. Its hard to fight this because your movement is limited. If you have a fever chills would be

Re: [QUAD-L] just another day in quadadise

, even if it’s their time frame and not mine. Ron, I hope you have a good time with the Rio, I will be jealous but hope that you can enjoy it soon.  Joan  From: Danny Hearn [mailto:ddh...@sbcglobal.net] Sent: Friday, April 22, 2016 9:37 AM To: RONALD L PRACHT <r.pra...@sbcglobal.net>; Qu

[QUAD-L] just another day in quadadise

Well peeps,    I get my rio dragonfly( attachable powered handcycle) from ebay last week and I was happy about potential fun I would have with it this spring/summer. This guy I know told me he would come and help me get it fitted either tues, wed or thurs of this week. in preparation I read

Re: [QUAD-L] 43 years today

Both you ladies are amazing! I know Ive fought to hard and burned the candle to much to make it to 40 years post. I doubt I will get 30 yrs post b4 im gone. Big accomplishment you guys have made. On Wednesday, April 20, 2016 9:03 PM, "daano...@gmail.com"

Re: [QUAD-L] New mobility device

t good enough in a manual chair except to move around in level stores while shopping, been in a powerchair for over 18 years now. I bet you could really enjoy that on trails .  Dan H*** On Monday, April 18, 2016 11:14 AM, RONALD L PRACHT <r.pra...@sbcglobal.net> wrote: I have b

[QUAD-L] New mobility device

I have been using my rio dragonfly handcycle since 2010, so I decided to upgrade and get the electric powered rio firefly. I found one never used on ebay for 1500.00 dollars shipped. It looks great, attaches to the front of a manual chair and has a speedometer and odometer, capable of speeds

Re: [QUAD-L] Lower extremity edema in feet and ankles

t 5:33 PM, RONALD L PRACHT <r.pra...@sbcglobal.net> wrote: Well Lori, the reason is lack of movement. When I swam just twice a week my feet were in decent shape. Four years later and Im barely able to cram a shoe on. Im told the only way to fight it is with passive movement, like in some s

Re: [QUAD-L] Lower extremity edema in feet and ankles

Well Lori, the reason is lack of movement. When I swam just twice a week my feet were in decent shape. Four years later and Im barely able to cram a shoe on. Im told the only way to fight it is with passive movement, like in some sort of lower exercise for like 20 mins at a time. I found a

Re: Fwd: [QUAD-L] knee pillow

For awhile I took a little pillow and rigged some Velcro straps on it to hold it on my right leg. I sleep on left side,so I would gently set the pillow on my left knee. Now that my stomach is bigger is holds me further on my side and I can take the right leg and lay it beside the other leg. Ron

Re: Fwd: [QUAD-L] Just a question and a statement

She has to dwell on survival until living gets to a point where she can breath. Lori is one of the smartest quads on the list and I have no doubt she will handle this. God cant help a stopped train, as long as you keep pushing you will reach the next stage of life. My offer to Lori or any

Re: [QUAD-L] A free van

Simple. Either keep it, which is probally far fetched to keep 2 mobility vans going and parked or sell it to a person who needs it. I sold one on ebay and got good money or you can try your hand at craigslist, but without a title its not much good..you need that. Ron On Thursday,

Re: [QUAD-L] a question

Ive read all about people that have a sexual desire to be with a disabled individual, be disabled themselves or have a certain disabled fetish like crippled feet or legs. Ive had men come on to me for that reason, women pretend to be disabled and phone me. There are paralyzed girls online that

Re: [QUAD-L] Re: Shoulder Replacement Surgery?

I cant imagine trying to immobilize a shoulder being a quad. I don't have enough people to care for me to get through that, but I guess you do it when you must. Ron On Monday, March 28, 2016 8:18 PM, "wheelch...@aol.com" wrote: Hey, let Carolyn be the 1st and let

Re: [QUAD-L] itching

Some people say that opioids cause pretty bad scalp itch Ron On Friday, March 18, 2016 2:03 PM, greg wrote: I thought I had my head itching under control, but the coconut oil topped working. I finely went to a Dermatologist. About scalp itching and a mole nerve. Can't

Re: [QUAD-L] MRIs

What I do with appointments now is I have THEM write the appointment on their sheet and give it to me. Then I bring the sheet on my clipboard and if there is any confusion I hand them the conformation they wrote. Either this method or appointment conformation is the way to go because its a full

Re: [QUAD-L] Imitations

It would really depend on the situation how I would perceive a person imitating me. A gf or mother could get away with a lot, in your case a bro is ok, but a stranger doing that could upset me. I can say Ive had people imitate how I push my chair and gfs being funny. A guess its all in the

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