Re: [QUAD-L] Question about lockdown systems.

2024-03-02 Thread SHIRLEY BELL
I have a manual chair with ez lock > On 02/19/2024 5:53 PM EST wheelch...@aol.com wrote: > > > > Greetings, > I've never seen a manual wheelchair, using a single post on an EZ Lock > System, for driving or riding. I have seen double wheel securement for > riding wheelchairs. The

Re: [QUAD-L] Question about lockdown systems.

2024-02-27 Thread Don Price
Hi everyone! Invacare is in business again and has released a rear-wheel drive Storm model. I have one and so far it has worked well for me (I've been using it about a year now.)It's probably very different from the old Storm model, but if you're an Invacare fan it's worth looking into. Mine

Re: [QUAD-L] Question about lockdown systems.

2024-02-22 Thread Edward Tessier
Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Question about lockdown systems. Thank you Nicki & EVERYONE ! All input is very much appreciated! Shelly c5-c6-c7 On Tuesday, February 20, 2024 at 05:52:11 PM EST, Nichole Rohling wrote: I’ve had 3 Invacare chairs over over 25 years….I refuse to change to any o

Re: [QUAD-L] Question about lockdown systems.

2024-02-22 Thread wheelsdw
ink.net] *Sent:* Tuesday, February 20, 2024 1:11 PM *To:* wheelch...@aol.com; Shelly Kerchner; Quad-list; SHIRLEY BELL *Subject:* Re: [QUAD-L] Question about lockdown systems. I am going through process of getting new electric wheelchair and trying to get a model that has an ezlock for it. I have

Re: [QUAD-L] Question about lockdown systems.

2024-02-20 Thread Shelly Kerchner
ered-Wheelchairs/Rear-Wheel-Drive/c/Rear-Wheel-Drive   Nicki C5/6   From: wheel...@centurylink.net [mailto:wheel...@centurylink.net] Sent: Tuesday, February 20, 2024 1:11 PM To: wheelch...@aol.com; Shelly Kerchner; Quad-list; SHIRLEY BELL Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Question about lockdown sys

RE: [QUAD-L] Question about lockdown systems.

2024-02-20 Thread Nichole Rohling
1:11 PM To: wheelch...@aol.com; Shelly Kerchner; Quad-list; SHIRLEY BELL Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Question about lockdown systems. I am going through process of getting new electric wheelchair and trying to get a model that has an ezlock for it. I have invacare storm series but invacare went

Re: [QUAD-L] Question about lockdown systems.

2024-02-20 Thread wheelch...@aol.com
Invacare is still in business Worldwide and continues to make some excellent electric wheelchairs.Second, Dealers should not advise you of which brand and model is best for you.  They have an agenda to sell YOU something, to make a profit.  Same as a car dealer, trying to telling YOU to buy a

Re: [QUAD-L] Question about lockdown systems.

2024-02-20 Thread wheelsdw
I am going through process of getting new electric wheelchair and trying to get a model that has an ezlock for it. I have invacare storm series but invacare went bankrupt, and dealer wants me to switch to Quantum R-TRAK rear wheel drive.Does anybody with ezlock have one for quantum chair? I

Re: [QUAD-L] Question about lockdown systems.

2024-02-19 Thread Jeffrey Gaede
I have a power wheelchair and an EZ lock system in my van. The one thing I would warn about is to make sure they don't install that "single post" so low on your chair, manual or not, that it interferes with bumps, curb cuts or anything else. That's an issue I'm dealing with now.Jeff On

Re: [QUAD-L] Question about lockdown systems.

2024-02-19 Thread Shelly Kerchner
Thank you! So very much! I no longer feel so very alone! On Monday, February 19, 2024 at 05:53:18 PM EST, wheelch...@aol.com wrote: Greetings,I've never seen a manual wheelchair, using a single post on an EZ Lock System, for driving or riding.   I have seen double wheel securement

Re: [QUAD-L] Question about lockdown systems.

2024-02-19 Thread wheelch...@aol.com
Greetings,I've never seen a manual wheelchair, using a single post on an EZ Lock System, for driving or riding.   I have seen double wheel securement for riding wheelchairs.  The design of an EZ lock system was designed for drivers and riders using powered chairs.  I would consider going

Re: [QUAD-L] Question about lockdown systems.

2024-02-19 Thread SHIRLEY BELL
Hi Shelly, are you in the new England area? > On 02/19/2024 2:40 PM EST Shelly Kerchner wrote: > > > hi to all ! Past two years been having health issues/skin breakdown, rotator > cuff surgery, recovery, etc. so I have been absent from this group! I hope > everyone is well! > >

Re: [QUAD-L] question about transferring from wheelchair to a car without injury

2019-04-16 Thread Aaron Mann
Have you tried qualifying for a chair lift? Sometimes there are programs for this. https://101mobility.com/products/for-auto/turning-automotive-seats/ Aaron Mann On Fri, Mar 15, 2019 at 11:09 AM DEBRA DEW wrote: > Question about transferring from wheelchair to a car without injury – >

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

2018-11-11 Thread Eric Olson
I haven't had any problems with resistance, but have had some blood in my urine after a change.  I usually also have a fair amount of blood on the catheter dressing after changes On 11/8/2018 3:49 PM, Lori Michaelson wrote:

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

2018-11-08 Thread Lori Michaelson
Thanks for responding Danny! I *never ever *ask for my urine to be tested for treatment unless the symptoms are so bad I can't stand it. I don't know as I have any stones or not. I had some sediment (very little) in my catheter that was taken out this morning which is very good for me. I have

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

2018-11-08 Thread Danny Hearn
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] question

2018-02-27 Thread Amy Elizabeth Baldwin
Have you tried taking a stool softner, such as Dulcolax?On the day that I have to do it, I put about 10 pounds of weights, on my tummy for about 2 hours.  [ rocks in a little bag that my mom made for me! ]Even more importantly, I started drinking a Atkins at night. •  • LittleQuad •  •

Re: [QUAD-L] question

2018-02-26 Thread Greg
I just did Magic Bullets to start, then digit stim. But finely "bagged" the whole thing. No more worries, hours of sweating, etc. About 30 seconds a day, 60 seconds when doing a complete change. Life changing for me. I was living my life around that schedule. So much less worry, less

Re: [QUAD-L] question

2018-02-26 Thread Danny Hearn
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

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2018-02-26 Thread Lissette Whitehead
Hi Val, have you ever tried without taking anything? Do you use a suppository? I took sennekot and other similar stuff for years but I felt they were hurting me. I decided to just stop taking them and just change my diet (I'm a vegetarian so that helps a lot) and started drinking more water. I

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2018-02-26 Thread poajoan
Hi C4 here since 1990 I do bowel care every day, and take Miralax, Benefiber and a Probiotic everyday. Pretty clear sailing most of the time. Recommended by my Internist nine years ago. Joan "Nothing is impossible, the word itself says I'm possible" Audrey Hepburn From: Val

RE: [QUAD-L] question about the Alexa

2017-12-27 Thread Danny Espinoza
Physical accessories or to add more "skills" to her? -Danny Original Message Subject: [QUAD-L] question about the Alexa From: "john owens" Date: Tue, December 26, 2017 9:16 am To: "Quad-list Post" Who here has an Alexa? I have one

Re: [QUAD-L] question about the Alexa

2017-12-26 Thread john owens
I just spoke with my friend Gail Holmes and she lives by you is there a way that I can come speak with you  in person because I'm not really good on computers? On Tuesday, December 26, 2017, 11:28:40 AM CST, Jim Lubin wrote: I have the Harmony Home Hub for

Re: [QUAD-L] question about the Alexa

2017-12-26 Thread Jim Lubin
I have the Harmony Home Hub for controlling the tv https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00N3RFC4Q/ For lights, I went with the Lifx lights which do not use a hub. Each light bulb connects to your wifi router. Each light can be controlled separately or setup in groups. They can also change to any

Re: [QUAD-L] question about the Alexis

2017-12-09 Thread Bobbie Humphreys
Greg, I have an Echo and you don't need special bulbs just a hub for each device. Bobbie "Be the change you want to see in the world". Gandhi > On Dec 9, 2017, at 10:17 AM, Greg wrote: > > I have an Echo, pretty cool, but not great yet. In order to work well, you >

Re: [QUAD-L] question about the Alexis

2017-12-09 Thread Greg
I have an Echo, pretty cool, but not great yet. In order to work well, you need extra stuff. Receivers for each device like light switches, or special bulbs. A Harmony Hub to set your tv up.  I can: turn lights on/off turn ceiling fan on/off turn tv on/off, volume, channel Drop-in on the 3

Re: [QUAD-L] question about contracting muscles atrophying, etc.

2017-06-11 Thread Bryce Willis
About the best treatment is exercise/movement that keeps the joints and muscles from becoming stiff. The hard part is finding someone to do this everyday. It has to begin before the stiffness sets in. It's very hard to reverse the process. Sent from my iPad On Jun 11, 2017, at 6:06 PM, Dave

Re: [QUAD-L] question about contracting muscles atrophying, etc.

2017-06-11 Thread wheelchair
Were they called or referred to as BFOs? Best Wishes In a message dated 6/11/2017 5:05:58 P.M. Central Daylight Time, davekrehb...@earthlink.net writes: Regarding contraction, while in a nursing home, I had a similar problem to a lesser extent. In order to straighten my arms, they

RE: [QUAD-L] question about contracting muscles atrophying, etc.

2017-06-11 Thread Dave Krehbiel
Regarding contraction, while in a nursing home, I had a similar problem to a lesser extent. In order to straighten my arms, they attached some sort of a pillow or a brace to each arm to try to straighten each arm and to help hold it straight. This sounds to me like a job for a physical therapist

RE: [QUAD-L] Question about headset for Dragon NaturallySpeaking and listening to videos

2017-05-08 Thread Dave Krehbiel
I have had pretty good luck using Google home and Chromecast (plugged into an HDMI port of a TV). I can access video playlists. I would like to find a way to set up my own playlists using my PC and access them via voice. I've also used this technology to connect Netflix. The search function using

Re: [QUAD-L] Question for everyone!

2016-06-09 Thread Ed Tessier
> > ** Name * > *Ed Tessier* > > > ** Age* > * 48* > > ** Date of injury* > *August 1984, age 16* > > ** Town and state where you are from (unless you would just like to state > the state you are living in).* > *Pomona/Claremont California* > > ** Are you a quad or a para? If you are a

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

2016-05-06 Thread Lori Michaelson
Hey Ron - they refuse to give me a round of antibiotics until another urine specimen is done. People are just not doing their job and/or getting the runaround. When you become a seasoned quad for 36 1/2 years... you get to know things as you yourself know. I would go to my "new" primary care

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

2016-05-06 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
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] Question for everyone! Update on Nancy

2016-05-06 Thread wheelchair
'There are a couple of OTC meds for UTI's. Call your doctor's office and leave a message that if he doesn't get back to you in 12-24 hours, you will take several OTC meds . This way, the ball is in HIS court. Best Wishes In a message dated 5/6/2016 4:42:37 P.M. Central Daylight Time,

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

2016-05-06 Thread Johnny Cammon
Nothing but competence on their part something terrible. Hope you all feel better soon. And God bless!!! On Fri, May 6, 2016 at 1:42 PM, Lori Michaelson wrote: > I have known Nancy for a couple of decades also and if you get this > Nancy...

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

2016-05-06 Thread Lori Michaelson
I have known Nancy for a couple of decades also and if you get this Nancy... you are definitely in my thoughts! Because of a sore I spent that many months in bed and then a total of, statistically speaking, 3 years in bed by only being able to get up 3 to 5 hours a day because it was a Stage III

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

2016-05-06 Thread Johnny Cammon
Johnny Cammon, 41 years old date of injury May 24, 1991 quadriplegic C45/from a gunshot wound On Thu, May 5, 2016 at 11:23 PM, wrote: > Dana Wray 62 years old, date of injury July 26, 1974, C4-5 come plate I > have a tracheostomy that requires suctioning throughout my days

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

2016-05-05 Thread daanoo53
Dana Wray 62 years old, date of injury July 26, 1974, C4-5 come plate I have a tracheostomy that requires suctioning throughout my days and currently has been going through chemotherapy after colon cancer and frequent UTIs. I have been in ER twice this week. The first antibiotic gave me

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

2016-05-05 Thread daanoo53
Nancy Davis Gillen 8:06am May 5 I'm feeling much better, but im going on 7 months in bed because of a sore. I'm going crazy! Please pass on to the quad list. Thanks for keeping me in your thoughts. View Conversation on Facebook This message was sent to daanoo2...@yahoo.com. If

Re: [QUAD-L] Question

2016-03-19 Thread Eric Olson
My mom is actually allergic to some metals. She has to wear earrings with gold or plastic posts. Earrings with metal posts cause her ears to get red and inflamed. On 3/18/2016 7:06 PM, Larry Willis wrote: Hey peeps. As you know, I have been fighting a weird ailment called burning mouth

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2016-03-19 Thread Gah17582
Hello Larry, Burning mouth syndrome is also caused by using Ditropan. I find that if I take my Ditropan three times a day, 10 mg at a time my mouth will do the same. I have spaced out the time that I take Ditropan to every four hours but only take 5 mg tablets. Something that works for me

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2016-03-18 Thread Danny Hearn
Yes, Larry as wheel said try wood,teak or bamboo.Also as I suggested once before if you have not tried  it yetgo to a drugstore and buy a bottle of BIOTENE  dry mouth oral rinse, a lot of people say that really helps.   Dan H** On Friday, March 18, 2016 7:50 PM,

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2016-03-18 Thread wheelchair
Yes. That is why teak or bamboo is used for the mouth piece. Best Wishes In a message dated 3/18/2016 7:09:45 P.M. Central Daylight Time, lwillis82...@gmail.com writes: Hey peeps. As you know, I have been fighting a weird ailment called burning mouth syndrome for several months now. For

Re: [QUAD-L] Question

2015-09-15 Thread lindakrn
Thanks Bob. lindaf - Original Message - From: "Robert Vogel" <rhvsh...@me.com> To: "Larry Willis" <lwillis82...@gmail.com> Cc: "quad-list" <quad-list@eskimo.com> Sent: Monday, September 14, 2015 2:42:19 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L

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2015-09-14 Thread wheelchair
Thanks Bob. Best Wishes In a message dated 9/14/2015 2:42:29 P.M. Central Daylight Time, rhvsh...@me.com writes: Here is a link to my article in New Mobility on Dry Mouth, Tooth Decay and ways to prevent it:

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2015-09-14 Thread Robert Vogel
If you have dry mouth syndrome and/or constant dry mouth be sure to mention it to your dentist. I developed dry mouth at night—mouth breathing— and within 6-months went from 50 years of perfect teeth and dental care to requiring 3-root canals +caps. Very expensive!!! If I had known I could

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2015-09-14 Thread Robert Vogel
Here is a link to my article in New Mobility on Dry Mouth, Tooth Decay and ways to prevent it: http://www.newmobility.com/2013/09/sci-medication-dry-mouth-and-tooth-decay/ Bob V > On Sep 14, 2015, at 12:39 PM,

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2015-09-14 Thread Danny Hearn
Hi Larry, I've heard of it but I have not had much trouble with that IssueHowever with my meds Dry mouth is a constant problem, especially at night have to drink water every half hour to an hour all night long. Dan H.** On Monday, September 14, 2015 2:26 PM, Larry Willis

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2015-06-08 Thread diannal767
for a power chair to enter and turn around to exit. -Original Message- From: Nan nlg52...@yahoo.com To: Quad-list Post quad-list@eskimo.com; Larry Willis lwillis82...@gmail.com Sent: Sun, Jun 7, 2015 10:28 pm Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Question I'd go for it in a heartbeat!!! Have FUN

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2015-06-07 Thread Nan
Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Question A particular time or month set? Sent from my iPhone On Jun 3, 2015, at 3:16 PM, Larry Willis lwillis82...@gmail.com wrote: Got a question for everyone. My sister-in-law who lives in Houston insists that I and family meet her in New Orleans to go

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2015-06-06 Thread Don Smith
, 2015 Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Question To: Larry Willis lwillis82...@gmail.com Cc: quad-list quad-list@eskimo.com Larry, I am my C5 25 years post, and I been on cruises many times. I would like to think that the airlines have gotten better in caring for power chairs and their passengers

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2015-06-06 Thread wheelchair
helpful! And how did you get off that plane? -- Forwarded message -- From: William Lang III _blang33@icloud.com_ (mailto:blan...@icloud.com) Date: Saturday, June 6, 2015 Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Question To: Larry Willis _lwillis82153@gmail.com_ (mailto:lwillis82...@gmail.com) Cc

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2015-06-06 Thread Gail Holmes
to enlighten me. Very helpful! And how did you get off that plane? -- Forwarded message -- From: William Lang III blan...@icloud.com Date: Saturday, June 6, 2015 Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Question To: Larry Willis lwillis82...@gmail.com Cc: quad-list quad-list@eskimo.com Larry

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2015-06-06 Thread William Lang III
)... And the professor and Mary Ann. Larry Willis Retired and proud of it Begin forwarded message: From: Gail Holmes fgdhol...@cox.net mailto:fgdhol...@cox.net Date: June 5, 2015 at 2:51:31 AM EDT To: Larry Willis lwillis82...@gmail.com mailto:lwillis82...@gmail.com Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Question

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2015-06-06 Thread Danny Hearn
: Gail Holmes fgdhol...@cox.net Date: June 5, 2015 at 2:51:31 AM EDT To: Larry Willis lwillis82...@gmail.com Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Question A particular time or month set? Sent from my iPhone On Jun 3, 2015, at 3:16 PM, Larry Willis lwillis82...@gmail.com wrote: Got a question

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2015-06-04 Thread lindakrn
Go for it, sounds like an exciting trip. Good luck on your decision. Lindaf

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2015-06-03 Thread wheelchair
I think you are wasting your time here. Go for the Cruise and enjoy yourself. Just make sure its not a cruise with a history.Remember those ships that broke down at sea last year and the year before that and the year before that and on and on. Make sure the cruise line knows

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2015-06-03 Thread Don Price
Go! Go! Go! Flying can be a tad stressful, but it's very doable. Cruises are VERY accessible and relaxing. Don't miss this opportunity or you'll regret it. That's my opinion. Don.Tempe, AZ From: Larry Willis lwillis82...@gmail.com To: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Wednesday, June 3, 2015

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2015-06-03 Thread John S.
Honestly, you'll kick your self for missing it.Best WishesJohn s. Original message From: Larry Willis lwillis82...@gmail.com Date: 06/03/2015 4:16 PM (GMT-05:00) To: quad-list@eskimo.com Subject: [QUAD-L] Question Got a question for everyone. My sister-in-law who lives in

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2015-06-03 Thread Gmail
Work it out. Do it! Do it! Do it!Bobbie Smile Everyday On Jun 3, 2015, at 4:16 PM, Larry Willis lwillis82...@gmail.com wrote: Got a question for everyone. My sister-in-law who lives in Houston insists that I and family meet her in New Orleans to go on a cruise. That's a two hour

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2014-10-29 Thread Billy Yahoo
quad-list@eskimo.com Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Question You qualify for Medicare no matter your age if you are disabled. Meredith From: Larry Willis lwillis82...@gmail.com To: quad-list quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Friday, October 24, 2014 3:29:03 PM Subject: [QUAD-L] Question I have

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2014-10-28 Thread Jim Lubin
http://www.ssa.gov/dibplan/dqualify10.htm#age22 Adults Disabled Before Age 22 An adult disabled before age 22 may be eligible for child's benefits if a parent is deceased or starts receiving retirement or disability benefits. We consider this a child's benefit because it is paid on a parent's

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2014-10-27 Thread Joan Anglin
for my medical treatment during those years. Have a great day everyone. From: greg [mailto:g...@eskimo.com] Sent: Sunday, October 26, 2014 12:58 PM To: quad-list@eskimo.com Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Question Not always, unless the new rules changed it. I was 16, and when I tried to get

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2014-10-26 Thread greg
Not always, unless the new rules changed it. I was 16, and when I tried to get Medicare they said I did not have enough work credits to qualify. But, because I was under 18 (maybe 21), when my father passed away, I qualified under his Medicare. If both parents pass away, be sure to check which

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2014-10-24 Thread jume9999
You qualify for Medicare no matter your age if you are disabled. Meredith - Original Message - From: Larry Willis lwillis82...@gmail.com To: quad-list quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Friday, October 24, 2014 3:29:03 PM Subject: [QUAD-L] Question I have a serious insurance question for

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2014-10-24 Thread ntpgrnmtn
...@comcast.net Date: October 24, 2014 at 6:35:43 PM EDT To: Larry Willis lwillis82...@gmail.com, quad-list quad-list@eskimo.com Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Question You qualify for Medicare no matter your age if you are disabled. Meredith From: Larry Willis lwillis82...@gmail.com To: quad-list quad-list

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2014-10-24 Thread Joan Anglin
Check out AARP, they do have supplemental Health Care plans for insurance other than Medicare. They are pricey as my supplemental plan for Medicare is $292 a month. Plus I have to also have a prescription plan. Joan From: Larry Willis [mailto:lwillis82...@gmail.com] Sent: Friday, October

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2013-05-30 Thread wheelchair
; quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Wed, May 29, 2013 7:37:51 PM Subject: RE: [QUAD-L] Question!! CT scan showed no stones in kidneys, ureters or bladder (though I’m not convinced) Nicki From: cviewe...@aol.com [mailto:cviewe...@aol.com] Sent: Wednesday, May 29, 2013 7:04 PM To: zoocr

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2013-05-30 Thread nichole rohling
PM To: zoocr...@windstream.net; quad-list@eskimo.com Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Question!! I think I've heard of vinegar pills. Best Wishes In a message dated 5/29/2013 7:33:31 P.M. Central Daylight Time, zoocr...@windstream.net writes: oh no……..I can’t even stand to smell vinegar…….lol

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2013-05-30 Thread Bob Vogel
: nichole rohling zoocr...@windstream.net Subject: RE: [QUAD-L] Question!! To: wheelch...@aol.com, quad-list@eskimo.com Date: Thursday, May 30, 2013, 9:01 AM I took cranberry pills for a long time and my past urologist had a coronary when I said I was taking them…….he said it causes urine to be too

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2013-05-30 Thread nichole rohling
Subject: RE: [QUAD-L] Question!! I took cranberry pills for a long time and my past urologist had a coronary when I said I was taking them .he said it causes urine to be too acidic I think I might try them again to see if it helps. What the heck? I would VERY SERIOUSLY question this urologist

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2013-05-30 Thread Derrick Winegardner
it cause? Curious what problems 'too acidic' could cause. I've never heard this from a urologist before,and I would seek a 2nd opinion. Bob V --- On Thu, 5/30/13, nichole rohling zoocr...@windstream.net wrote: From: nichole rohling zoocr...@windstream.net Subject: RE: [QUAD-L] Question!! To: wheelch

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2013-05-30 Thread Quadius
At first I thought stones, but then I read the last line. This happened to me about eight or nine years ago and to the best of my memory, which isn't what it used to be, it didn't really get under control until I developed a UTI and required some antibiotics. If you have good irrigation kits and

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2013-05-30 Thread nichole rohling
@eskimo.com Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Question!! my uro recommended taking cranberry pills instead of juice because of the sugar in juice. i take 1,000 mg of vitamin c with it to up my acid. no germs can live in acid Derrick On 5/30/2013 4:02 PM, Bob Vogel wrote: I took cranberry pills for a long

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2013-05-30 Thread nichole rohling
, May 30, 2013 5:56 PM To: nichole rohling Cc: quad-list Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Question!! At first I thought stones, but then I read the last line. This happened to me about eight or nine years ago and to the best of my memory, which isn't what it used to be, it didn't really get under control

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2013-05-30 Thread nichole rohling
kidneys, etc. clear per CT scan Nicki -Original Message- From: Gail Holmes [mailto:fgdhol...@cox.net] Sent: Thursday, May 30, 2013 7:26 PM To: nichole rohling Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Question!! Maybe kidney stones. Sent from my iPhone On May 30, 2013, at 6:50 PM, nichole rohling zoocr

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2013-05-29 Thread nichole rohling
no shirley...not at all From: shirley bell [mailto:sbell...@cox.net] Sent: Wednesday, May 29, 2013 2:23 PM To: nichole rohling Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Question!! has your diet changed? Best, Shirley Bell www.ShirleyBellDesigns.com - Original Message - From: nichole

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2013-05-29 Thread nichole rohling
I have a call into dr to see if I can go up a size until we figure out what’s going on……..I still think I have a bladder stone From: Don Smith [mailto:scamper2...@att.net] Sent: Wednesday, May 29, 2013 2:49 PM To: nichole rohling Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Question!! I used to have the same

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2013-05-29 Thread wheelchair
Have you considered increasing your vinegar input? Vinegar and Oil is a great way to start. The sandy grit is minerals. Best Wishes In a message dated 5/29/2013 12:31:34 P.M. Central Daylight Time, zoocr...@windstream.net writes: WOOHOO! I haven’t been able to send the quad list an

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2013-05-29 Thread nichole rohling
oh no……..I can’t even stand to smell vinegar…….lol From: wheelch...@aol.com [mailto:wheelch...@aol.com] Sent: Wednesday, May 29, 2013 7:25 PM To: zoocr...@windstream.net; quad-list@eskimo.com Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Question!! Have you considered increasing your vinegar input? Vinegar

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2013-05-29 Thread nichole rohling
CT scan showed no stones in kidneys, ureters or bladder (though I’m not convinced) Nicki From: cviewe...@aol.com [mailto:cviewe...@aol.com] Sent: Wednesday, May 29, 2013 7:04 PM To: zoocr...@windstream.net Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Question!! I had that and it was a kidney stone

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2013-05-29 Thread wheelchair
7:25 PM To: zoocr...@windstream.net; quad-list@eskimo.com Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Question!! Have you considered increasing your vinegar input? Vinegar and Oil is a great way to start. The sandy grit is minerals. Best Wishes In a message dated 5/29/2013 12:31:34 P.M. Central

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2013-05-29 Thread KK
Too much vinegar burns like crazy. KK From: nichole rohling zoocr...@windstream.net To: cviewe...@aol.com; quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Wed, May 29, 2013 7:37:51 PM Subject: RE: [QUAD-L] Question!! CT scan showed no stones in kidneys, ureters or bladder (though

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2012-11-12 Thread nichole rohling
thank you so much for the info ……. I’ve had 2 spinal blocks after my sci and will certainly be educating them all about ad From: Derrick Winegardner [mailto:whe...@cvn.net] Sent: Monday, November 12, 2012 3:21 PM To: nichole rohling Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] question they put packing in ur

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2012-11-11 Thread wheelchair
Nickie, for your friend I would recommend that you or they contact the local Center For Independent Living (CIL). The centers are Federally Funded and the info is free for the asking. Regarding you. Today there is a simple procedure that is performed in doctor's office that eliminates

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2012-11-11 Thread nichole rohling
...@windstream.net; quad-list@eskimo.com Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] question Nickie, for your friend I would recommend that you or they contact the local Center For Independent Living (CIL). The centers are Federally Funded and the info is free for the asking. Regarding you. Today there is a simple

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2012-11-11 Thread nichole rohling
did they put you out or do a spinal block? From: Derrick Winegardner [mailto:whe...@cvn.net] Sent: Sunday, November 11, 2012 12:51 PM To: nichole rohling Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] question I HAD SUGERY IN HOSPITAL. STAYED OVER NIGHT. DID BC IN SHOWER CHAIR THE NEXT DAY. KEDP STOOL SOFT

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2012-11-11 Thread nichole rohling
Tried Prep H, even prescription strength and it didn’t help L I sure dread it but something has to give! From: lwillis...@yahoo.com [mailto:lwillis...@yahoo.com] Sent: Sunday, November 11, 2012 12:22 PM To: quad-list@eskimo.com Subject: Fwd: [QUAD-L] question Wow, Nicki. I wish I could

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2012-10-13 Thread diannal767
To: sbell137 sbell...@cox.net; quad-list quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Sat, Oct 13, 2012 12:31 am Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Question I also lean to the left, because of a broken hip could not have surgery on because of osteoporosis. What is the solution to remain straight. My caregivers put a towel to the right

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2012-10-13 Thread Danny Hearn
...@cox.net; quad-list@eskimo.com quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Sat, October 13, 2012 1:10:43 AM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Question Wow, I thought it was just me.  I pull left also, always have!  It wears-out my left elbow in anything long-sleeved, as well as my left-armrest, and even the left thigh on my

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2012-10-12 Thread DAANOO
I also lean to the left, because of a broken hip could not have surgery on because of osteoporosis. What is the solution to remain straight. My caregivers put a towel to the right of my left side pad. What are some other ideas other quad list members have tried. Dana a message dated

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2012-10-09 Thread Candle
I have my crooked days when I am unable to be straight. I tend to lean to the left. My doctor said it is caused by pain, pinched nerve, or muscle weakness. He thinks that I wear myself out. I have to sit on a heating pad because the spot is low on my back. I take Advil to help with pain and

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2012-10-09 Thread shirley bell
hi Larry, I lean to, the last 2 yrs it has affected my driving as well. It seems to be the norm for us. they say it is scoliosis. I am having an x-ray to see if that's true, I will let you know. Best, Shirley Bell www.ShirleyBellDesigns.com - Original Message - From: Larry Willis

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2012-10-09 Thread Bobbie Humphreys
I've been leaning to the left for about 10 years. Got an X-Ray of my spine and , for me, it confirmed I have scoliosis. I even went to brace clinic at Kessler and they said . What are you doing here? I told them about my leaning and had my X-Ray in hand and said … I just don't want my scoliosis

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2012-10-09 Thread Quadius
Lateral supports would be your best bet. I had been leaning to the right for the last 16 years, but I make sure I have the lateral support properly positioned so that it set up really straight. It's also important to make sure your hips are properly aligned. I know this sounds like 101, but it is

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2012-03-01 Thread wheelchair
Have you considered calling the manufacturer of the product to determine if they can look at it. Is it a warranted product? Best Wishes In a message dated 2/29/2012 8:53:43 P.M. Central Standard Time, ismael.cava...@att.net writes: Hi guys, how are you doing, my question to you any of you

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2011-08-03 Thread Eric W Rudd
This varies greatly. A medical assistant, whom works for the doc, answers to the doc. Kinda like a)pushed ya down the hall too fast or b)drew blood carelessly Eric W Rudd c5sc...@gmail.com - Original Message - From: Ismael Cavazos ismael.cava...@att.net To: quad-list@eskimo.com

Re: [QUAD-L] Question for the ladies

2011-07-09 Thread wheelchair
Hopefully Diannal. I just took it another mile in a different direction. I hope I didn't confuse. I also hope you agree that often two bodies are not the same and so form of protection should be used to prevent passing an infection or causing abrasion. Great Female Topic! Best Wishes

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2011-07-08 Thread wheelchair
For a limited few,(and I mean few) it can be done. But consider all the bacteria in that area plus and friction causing internal abrasion and further infections. Surprising, you are not the first to ask or inquire. I've heard of partners catching an infection from a partner or spouse who

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2011-07-08 Thread DiannaL767
In a message dated 7/9/2011 12:06:42 AM Eastern Daylight Time, wheelch...@aol.com writes: Thanks Dianna. I've had a few discussions with OB/GYN and Fertility Specialist and some theory of pregnancy with a bacteria infection or UTI. Somehow, it still happens. I don't understand, but

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