[QUAD-L] quad movie Sea Inside Me

2014-10-31 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
anybody ever have a chance to watch a quadriplegic movie called The Sea Inside Me? Ron

Re: [QUAD-L] quad movie Sea Inside Me

2014-10-31 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
31, 2014 10:34 AM, Ed Tessier wrote: No, I'm still recovering from MONKEY SHINES On Fri, Oct 31, 2014 at 8:29 AM, Gmail wrote: No, I just ordered it from Netflix. Thanks Ron. Bobbie > >Smile Everyday > >On Oct 31, 2014, at 4:32 AM, RONALD L PRACHT wrote: > &g

Re: Fwd: [QUAD-L] adema or swollen feet

2014-11-03 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
I would bet a thousand dollars his heart is fine. If one foot is bigger than the other that could be something. He needs passive motion of his legs and feet. Rubbing them could help if you do it enough. On Monday, November 3, 2014 10:41 AM, Larry Willis wrote: Danny, wheel could be righ

Re: [QUAD-L] quad movie Sea Inside Me

2014-11-03 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
th the quad that lives with the guy with CP in >an apartment in London? >Bobbie > >Smile Everyday > >On Oct 31, 2014, at 2:42 PM, RONALD L PRACHT wrote: > > >You guys will enjoy the Sea Inside Me. Only a quad can really appreciate the >movie. I watched another qua

Re: [QUAD-L] quad movie Sea Inside Me

2014-11-03 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
:18 PM, Gmail wrote: >> >> >> >>I saw "The diving Bell and the butterfly" after I read the book. You have to >>be in the mood because it's a different sort of movie but very good. >> >> >>What is the name of the movie with the quad t

Re: Fwd: [QUAD-L] adema or swollen feet

2014-11-03 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
x27;t his heart. Some exercise might help as well. My problem -- I don't have anyone to move them and certainly can't afford a therapist. Like most of us, I reside up fecal creek much of the time. Sent from my iPad Begin forwarded message: Resent-From: quad-list@eskimo.com >

Re: [QUAD-L] Foot drop

2014-11-04 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
I was given special boots to wear at night that were plastic with wool inside that you Velcro strapped on. You can also do excercises everyday holding back the end of the foot to a 90 degree angle. Im sure other people on here have better things to suggest , I just give you what I know without t

Re: [QUAD-L] Monkey shines

2014-11-05 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
I have thought about suicide many times. Its not really to do with being a quad in itself.its the pain, hurt, being shunned, what could have beens, people throwing the blame on you, watching other people live full lives while you struggle to hold your own or make small gains. The tim

[QUAD-L] Re: Monkey shines

2014-11-05 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
s wrote: Well said, Ron. I think you expressed the feelings of many of us. On Wednesday, November 5, 2014, RONALD L PRACHT wrote: I have thought about suicide many times. Its not really to do with being a quad in itself.its the pain, hurt, being shunned, what could have beens,

Re: Fwd: [QUAD-L] Re: Monkey shines

2014-11-06 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
o say, but when it actually happens, attitudes change. The will to live is a pretty strong force. Sent from my iPad Begin forwarded message: Resent-From: quad-list@eskimo.com >From: Ed Tessier >Date: November 6, 2014 at 12:47:05 PM EST >To: RONALD L PRACHT >Cc: "quad-list@eskimo.

Re: [QUAD-L] Going home

2014-11-06 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
The rehab is mostly good memories of promise, hope along with hard work and tears. Coming home was a lot of fear and discontent. My parents were into a lot of disagreement so I spent my days on the streets rolling around with my Walkman looking for friends. This method actually got me a lot of s

[QUAD-L] Quad burned bu caregiver

2014-11-06 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
http://www.stltoday.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/caregiver-accused-of-murdering-quadriplegic-man-goes-to-trial-in/article_09a970ab-d2f0-51f1-b8df-b50a2e531102.html Interesting story about a successful quad burned by a disagreement with his caregiver. Ron

Re: [QUAD-L] Quad burned bu caregiver

2014-11-07 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
eople out there.Bobbie Smile Everyday On Nov 6, 2014, at 7:42 PM, RONALD L PRACHT wrote: http://www.stltoday.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/caregiver-accused-of-murdering-quadriplegic-man-goes-to-trial-in/article_09a970ab-d2f0-51f1-b8df-b50a2e531102.html > > > > >Interesting

Re: [QUAD-L] Quad burned bu caregiver

2014-11-08 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
ith wrote: can you post (cut and paste) the whole artical, it wants me to subscribe. Thank You Don On Friday, November 7, 2014 9:08 AM, RONALD L PRACHT wrote: The reason you read it and post it is you prepare for the worst and hope for the best. If you have 100 caregivers and 1 is a thie

Re: [QUAD-L] Electric chair maintenance???

2014-11-13 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
silicone spray lubes good for a lot of my applications On Thursday, November 13, 2014 7:33 PM, "wheelch...@aol.com" wrote: any lube should be light and fine grade oil. Oil/lube will attract dust, dirt and debris. Look at the wheels and castors for strings and hair washers. Sometimes

Re: [QUAD-L] My Birthday is today!

2014-11-15 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
I think birthday parties are more important now with a spinal injury. Essentially we all shouldn't be alive so each birthday is celebrating years of our lives we should have never had. Ron On Saturday, November 15, 2014 8:36 PM, Shelly Kerchner wrote: Happy Birthday Bobbie

[QUAD-L] This spring im going to invest in a electric assist attachable handcycle

2014-11-15 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
Guys I currently have been using my manual attachable handcycle for five years. Have put approximately 1500 miles on it with only two chain adjustments and replacement of one front tire. I have also had to rebuild my c5 grips three times over the five years. I learned that the part of the c5 han

Re: [QUAD-L] This spring im going to invest in a electric assist attachable handcycle

2014-11-17 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
move your legs for you hotwheels On Nov 16, 2014 12:01 AM, "RONALD L PRACHT" wrote: Guys I currently have been using my manual attachable handcycle for five years. Have put approximately 1500 miles on it with only two chain adjustments and replacement of one front tire. I have also

[QUAD-L] Has anybody read When God Weeps?

2014-11-18 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
I have been told many times the reason Im injured is because of the soveirenty of god. The book by Joni Ericson Tada, When god Weeps explains whats this means. Anybody read it? Ron

Re: [QUAD-L] Has anybody read When God Weeps?

2014-11-18 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
r to him or his ways. Good subject though, I'm sure we have all thought of things like this and the meaning of this Earth life. Dan H*** On Tuesday, November 18, 2014 6:50 PM, RONALD L PRACHT wrote: I have been told many times the reason Im injured is because of the soveirenty

Re: [QUAD-L] More van problems

2014-11-22 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
Could be as simple as a motor change or adjustment, worn chain or cable but if you take it to the thieves any way you look at it will prob cost ya a 1000.00. Depends on if you have been to the van place(thieves) in awhile. Ron On Saturday, November 22, 2014 6:58 PM, "wheelch...@aol.com" wr

Re: Fwd: [QUAD-L] More van problems

2014-11-22 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
om my iPad Begin forwarded message: Resent-From: quad-list@eskimo.com >From: RONALD L PRACHT >Date: November 22, 2014 at 8:08:01 PM EST >To: "quad-list@eskimo.com" >Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] More van problems >Reply-To: RONALD L PRACHT > > Could be as simple as a motor

Re: [QUAD-L] Autonomic Dysreflexia

2014-11-23 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
The most common causes is bladder followed by bowells. Check and try find out when it gets worse or triggers. Depending on how you do your bladder system check that over with a fine tooth comb. A foley can get clogged very easy. Check your butt for cuts or something inside to. Look at nails on y

[QUAD-L] Got to figure out a new way

2014-11-23 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
All the things I post are searchable on the net and that screwed me . I guess Im going to have to unsubscribe then come back under a new name with a different email. Ron

Re: [QUAD-L] Got to figure out a new way

2014-11-23 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
Do what.make it searchable or change it? lol On Sunday, November 23, 2014 9:26 PM, "wheelch...@aol.com" wrote: Ron... why would you do that? Best Wishes In a message dated 11/23/2014 9:21:40 P.M. Central Standard Time, r.pra...@sbcglobal.net writes: All the things I post

Re: [QUAD-L] Autonomic Dysreflexia

2014-11-24 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
I started having pain ten years ago. Im scared to get an mri and see whats going on. The doctors here in St. Louis at Washington university wouldn't operate on me at that time because I was a quad. I just wanted them to drain my syrinx and see if it helped. A girl I know that's a para had the sa

Re: [QUAD-L] Got to figure out a new way

2014-11-24 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
I don't want to carefully write everything . I have people that know me searching google . It can cause conflict. Ron On Monday, November 24, 2014 8:31 PM, Don Smith wrote: Maybe he's hiding from the mob On Sunday, November 23, 2014 7:51 PM, "wheelch...@aol.com" wrote: I'm sorr

Re: [QUAD-L] Autonomic Dysreflexia

2014-11-25 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
There are many reason doctors wont operate on a quad 1) Much more risk involved of failure or complications 2) Some doctors don't want to be involved with risky patients when they can just stick with standard cases. 3) Some doctors fall on the saying, " your a quad that's the reason you have pa

[QUAD-L] scalp itch

2014-11-26 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
My head is itching like crazy. Im going to try the selsun blue I guess. Anybody know anything better to put on there that's fairly simple? Must be because of the cold weather and I wear a sock hat all the time. Ron

Re: [QUAD-L] Midsection Spasms

2014-11-26 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
I would try some sort of exercise. On a bike, swim, something that works the body. I do street wheels for about 2 hours of slow and steady motion and that calms my body.Even some movements in the chair or bed may help. Ron On Wednesday, November 26, 2014 6:50 PM, Paul Jacobson wrote: He

Re: Fwd: [QUAD-L] scalp itch

2014-12-03 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
I bought a bottle of the selsun-blue shampoo. I run it around really good then take one of those white bristle brushes for nails and scrub my entire scalp with the shampoo still on then rinse it off. After that I apply regular shampoo and lather that then rinse. Im getting better. Ron On Wed

Re: [QUAD-L] Autonomic Dysreflexia

2014-12-04 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
, Nov 25, 2014 at 10:27 PM, RONALD L PRACHT wrote: There are many reason doctors wont operate on a quad > > >1) Much more risk involved of failure or complications >2) Some doctors don't want to be involved with risky patients when they can >just stick with standard cases. >

Re: Fwd: [QUAD-L] Autonomic Dysreflexia

2014-12-04 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
never heard of dysreflexia? I believe some education is in order. Sent from my iPad Begin forwarded message: Resent-From: quad-list@eskimo.com >From: Danny Hearn >Date: December 4, 2014 at 10:49:22 AM EST >To: RONALD L PRACHT , "quad-list@eskimo.com" > >Subject: Re: [QUAD

[QUAD-L] cool item to control electric appliances with remote

2014-12-06 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
http://www.ebay.com/itm/5-Pack-Wireless-Remote-Control-Power-Outlet-Light-Switch-Plug-Socket-W-2-remotes-/141453226402?pt=Home_Automation_Modules&hash=item20ef44f1a2&autorefresh=true I found this device on ebay. It allows you to control 5 different electric items with one remote control for unde

Re: [QUAD-L] Movie question

2014-12-16 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
sixth sense maybe On Monday, December 15, 2014 10:03 PM, Gmail wrote: Anybody remember the name of the movie with Bruce Willis (sp) who plays a psychiatrist whose wife is murdered and a little boy, co-star, says "... I see dead people." Bobbie Smile Everyday

Re: [QUAD-L] Dysreflexia and Spasms

2014-12-17 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
Lets hope the person praying has a pair of rubber gloves on to give Dan some help. Prayer without action would be like getting your clothes on without moving a muscle. If I was Dan at this point an MRI is probally merited. Something has changed with the body , it might straighten itself out or y

Re: [QUAD-L] Dysreflexia and Spasms

2014-12-17 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
I need Falcis help. I sent him my mri and talked to Charlotte on the phone. They wouldn't take united healthcare insurance. told me it would be 50,000 to start the procedure with an approximate 19 day stay Ron On Wednesday, December 17, 2014 11:52 AM, Bob Vogel wrote: Hi Danny, I'm sor

Re: [QUAD-L] Cold Weather

2014-12-18 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
What your addicted to is the serotonin from the sun. When Im at my worst I take an ephedra pill and push my wheelchair on the street for a couple miles. it puts me in a different state of mind. you can read about the effects of serotonin though. Its like a rug. Ron On Thursday, December 18,

[QUAD-L] What to do about a paraplegic in need

2014-12-20 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
I have known this man who is approximately a functional t-4 paraplegic from a gunshot wound for ten years. His wife left him years ago for a chiropractor and he moved in with his elderly mother. She turned 84 and evidently couldn't do anymore bowell routines or showers for her son. He got a colo

Re: [QUAD-L] What to do about a paraplegic in need

2014-12-21 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
will all be a waste. Don. From: Joan Anglin To: 'RONALD L PRACHT' ; 'Quad-list Post' Sent: Saturday, December 20, 2014 6:09 PM Subject: RE: [QUAD-L] What to do about a paraplegic in need I agreed with wheels, call 911 and if nothing else they might be able to give him an

Re: [QUAD-L] Rough days

2015-02-20 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
Well my dad just had his third heart surgery in 15 years and they added more stents again. He was in the hospital and I was home alone. Im able to get in and out of bed and make basic microwave meals and sandwiches, so I can survive short of a large bowell accident or falling out of the chair. I

Re: Fwd: [QUAD-L] Rough days

2015-02-20 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
d of it Begin forwarded message: Resent-From: quad-list@eskimo.com >From: RONALD L PRACHT >Date: February 20, 2015 at 9:29:12 PM EST >To: Quad-list Post >Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Rough days >Reply-To: RONALD L PRACHT > > Well my dad just had his third heart surgery in 15 years

Re: [QUAD-L] Thanks

2015-02-21 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
I read about quads from the 60s. 70s 80s on google and how long they lived. some are still alive and that gives me hope. If another man did it than that means someone else can do it to. I told my mother. at my funeral , make it clear that I tried and did what I could. For reasons I wont

Re: [QUAD-L] Interview request for a student project

2015-02-22 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
I did about 6 of these until I realized I was being viewed as a guinea pig. Money needs to be offered. Ron On Sunday, February 22, 2015 4:11 PM, "wheelch...@aol.com" wrote: Just remember that long after the interviews are completed and you have graduated... that so many will have to l

Re: [QUAD-L] Interview request for a student project

2015-02-22 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
study. Since it is intended to benefit those >with the disability, that should be reward enough. >> >> >>Please excuse any typos or brevity of tone as this was typed using an iPhone >>(and possibly Siri, in an effort to be as safe as possible while en route.) >&

Re: [QUAD-L] Weather

2015-02-24 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
You do what you have to. I wear a sweater, and a hoody with the hood pulled up in the house. I have an oil filled heater in my room. At night sometimes I do little pushups to get blood circulating more. I would like to be in Arizona , but don't know anybody there. Ron On Tuesday, February 24

[QUAD-L] Tem-purpedic Adjustable Bed

2015-02-25 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
I just got approval to order a Queen size Tem-perpedic adjustable bed. It has head and leg movement and massage function. Got the pillows with it and they are going to configure it so its even with the wheelchair. Finally something good to report! I hope it feels as good as the one I bought ten

Re: [QUAD-L] Tem-purpedic Adjustable Bed

2015-02-26 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
1:01 AM, "linda...@comcast.net" wrote: Did you get approval from an insurance company? Congrats Ron! Lindaf ________ From: "RONALD L PRACHT" To: "quad-list" Sent: Wednesday, February 25, 2015 4:59:25 PM Subject: [QUAD-L] Tem-pur

[QUAD-L] we made it!

2015-03-07 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
Well guys, we have just about made it through another winter! Im so tired of the heaters, freezing, 3 shirts and all that jazz. Its time to get your batteries and tires serviced so you can get out there to the parks and enjoy things again. Haha Ive made through my 17th winter as a quad! Put some

Re: [QUAD-L] Bliister

2015-03-08 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
Im pulling for you. At least you caught it quickly. Ron On Sunday, March 8, 2015 1:33 PM, Quadius wrote: woke up this morning and discovered that I have a blister on my rear end. It's in a bad place. It appears to be about 0.5 cm x 0.25 cm. Does anyone have any idea how I can heal this

[QUAD-L] Tempurpedic...........The Good, The Bad, The Ugly

2015-03-08 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
Well guys the bed came today, all 5000.00 dollars of it. The adjustable base itself is $350.00 pounds, then you add the rest of the matresses on top. Comes with a digital, wireless remote that is great. It has controls for the head, foot and three controls for massage mode. The headboard will no

[QUAD-L] Whats up?

2015-03-24 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
I have been booted off the list 8 times now. Is this a coincidence or I someone trying to tell me to leave. Even though I don't always agree with the masses, I thought I added something to this group. When you threaten people to all fall in line like wheelchair junkie you have essentially kille

Re: [QUAD-L] seat cushions

2015-03-27 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
I always keep two Jay 2 gel cushions and about 5 cushion covers at the ready. I have exploded to Jay 2 cushions and what comes out is a mess. Ron On Friday, March 27, 2015 4:26 PM, Don Price wrote: I used a Jay 2 Gel Cushion for about 20 years and then switched to a Roho Quadtro. B

Re: [QUAD-L] seat cushions

2015-03-28 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
The key is don't change anything if you aren't getting pressure sores. Every quad is a different size, bone structure, activity level, weight, amount of transfers, pressure relief, age. So many things go into the equation. Rohos aren't any good if you don't have help maintaining the air pressure

Re: [QUAD-L] Cushions

2015-03-28 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
How did you break your legs Larry? I would like to hear the story. Ron On Saturday, March 28, 2015 7:37 PM, Larry Willis wrote: For the first 25 years of my quad life I used a simple ten dollar inflatable cushionor nothing. I never had even a hint o

Re: [QUAD-L] Cushions

2015-03-29 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
in forwarded message: Resent-From: quad-list@eskimo.com From: RONALD L PRACHT Date: March 28, 2015 at 8:53:11 PM EDT To: Quad-list Post Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Cushions Reply-To: RONALD L PRACHT How did you break your legs Larry? I would like to hear the story.  Ron    O

[QUAD-L] cripper

2015-04-01 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
This guy on youtube named Chris Colwell has the long version, short version, knife version and a few other versions of the original CRIPPER. You can view him using the device, looks to be sturdy and worth the money. Ron

Re: [QUAD-L] Whats up?

2015-04-01 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
Hey Jim,Sorry for my post but I never got kicked off in at least 5 yrs , then in the last 6 months I get kicked off everyday and have to re-subscribe. I guess I need to make a new email address. Ron On Wednesday, April 1, 2015 8:20 PM, Jim Lubin wrote: Think it has something to do

[QUAD-L] Quad accident- flip overs

2015-05-13 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
I had a crazy deal at a friends trailer one night. I got intoxicated and had to try to get out the door to catherize off the deck. I did a wheelie to get over the threshold and flipped back, hit my head on the wooden coach arm them broke all four brackets off the back of my chair. Someone flipp

Re: [QUAD-L] Fwd: QUAD-L My quad story today

2015-05-13 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
People are capable of picking an average weight person off the ground if they WANT to.  Ron  On Wednesday, May 13, 2015 7:46 PM, Gmail wrote: My sister picked me up off the ground. She is one super strong chick ... even to this day.    Bobbie Smile Everyday On May 13, 2015, at 2:

Re: [QUAD-L] Strange experience

2015-05-16 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
I think the disabled are more in tune to nature and the world itself. Animals have an instinctive way of knowing a threat. You put off positive energy.. Ron  On Friday, May 15, 2015 9:19 PM, "wheelch...@aol.com" wrote: Kewl, but it must have been the drugs.

[QUAD-L] interesting crime committed by quad

2015-05-20 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
  Quadriplegic Accused as Killer   - HOUSTON, Sept. 9— A quadriplegic has been charged here with murdering his wife of two weeks by using his mouth to yank a string that was attached to the trigger of a handgun. Witnesses told the police that his wife had placed the string in his

[QUAD-L] Troubles going on big times

2015-06-04 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
Well guys you remember I had my ruptured appendix followed by a hernia in 2011? Now my dad received a pain shot of cortisone in his lower spine for pain resulting from 2 herniated discs which developed a complication of spinal meningitis. My primary caregiver was essentially knocked out of comm

Re: Fwd: [QUAD-L] Troubles going on big times

2015-06-04 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
This happens to most quads at some point. I never realized how exactly I would feel or react when it happened. All I can suggest to anybody that's paralyzed is try to have a back up plan because if you don't, things can go from fine to complete B.S. in an instant. Ron On Thursday, June 4

Re: [QUAD-L] CRANBERRY

2015-06-05 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
I did the cranberry juice until the calories got to me. Been on the cranberry pills morning and night and 1 urinary infection in two years. It has to be the real cranberry pills, there are cheaper lower potency cran pills on the market as well. Anything is better than nothing. I would suggest ge

[QUAD-L] In search of cmmode chair with high, firm back

2015-06-06 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
i need a new commode chair. Im looking for something minimum 18 inches wide, sturdy and the most important thing is I need a high back, preferably solid, not sling style. I just cant find anything with a higher style back to support a c7 quad for hours during my every other morning routine. Any

[QUAD-L] Have no fear Ron is still here.............

2015-06-12 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
  Hey everybody just wanted to let those that care know Im still here and fighting for myself as well as my father. He contracted spinal meningitis from a cortisone shot to the sacral area of the back 14 days ago. My mother comes every other morning to help with the ol bowell routine, everything

Re: [QUAD-L] Life span

2015-06-14 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
There are so many factors that go into how long a quad will live. Quality of care, mindset, genetics, age of injury, severity of injury, male or female, climate, weight, support in general, injury complications, drug use, quality of doctor and hospital care, decisions made, and many more. Ron 

Re: [QUAD-L] Bowel Blockage

2015-06-22 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
I think the stuff they give you for the hard core blockage is called magnesium citrate, I could be wrong. I would drink miralax everyday, double the bisacodyl, eat the fiber cereal, lots of water, prune juice, any kind of exercise. Make sure your care giver is removing the hard stool to get to t

Re: [QUAD-L] Old

2015-07-04 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
I was told once that if you cry you will cry alone. These special quads have learned the art of giving people what they want to see and hear and cry at home behind closed doors. It has allowed them to be a roll model and receive support. The one thing that all super quads have is support...t

Re: [QUAD-L] doctors

2015-07-07 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
I go 4 times a year to the pain doc. Ron On Tuesday, July 7, 2015 5:24 PM, "diannal...@aol.com" wrote: i hate going to the doctors. i see a primary, a pain management, oncologist and now a wound specialist. i'd like to drop two but i guess i have to see my oncologist. quads, do y

Re: [QUAD-L] Old

2015-07-08 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
people's lives.  Best Wishes, John s. Original message From: Gmail Date: 07/08/2015 3:32 PM (GMT-05:00) To: Danny Hearn Cc: Dave Krehbiel , RONALD L PRACHT , Quad-list Post Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Old My, Christian, Aunt told me when I was first injured "If

Re: [QUAD-L] Old

2015-07-08 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
Wednesday, July 8, 2015 6:22 PM, RONALD L PRACHT wrote: This large church I attended a few years back tried to make me sit in the "wheelchair" section of church so I could see better. I will not sit in any particular section due to my color or disability. I made sure to sit on

[QUAD-L] Quick poem

2015-10-13 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
Quad Life Every night when I go to bed, I pray to god to wake up dead. As morning comes, I always get scared, because another day must be beared.  People say to look above, but all I get is abused and shoved. Life took a young man with hopes and dreams, and reduced him to nothing as so it seems.

Re: [QUAD-L] Quick poem

2015-10-13 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
, but you came pretty fucking close. Bobbie    On Oct 13, 2015, at 6:56 AM, Larry Willis wrote: Wow, Ron, my feelings exactly. Exactly. Larry WillisRetired and proud of it   Begin forwarded message: Resent-From: quad-list@eskimo.com From: RONALD L PRACHT Date: October 13, 2015 at 3:06:14 AM EDT T

Re: [QUAD-L] Quick poem

2015-10-13 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
[QUAD-L] Quick poem Wow, right on the mark. Especially as the years and decades pass by.  It's quite indescribable, but you came pretty fucking close. Bobbie    On Oct 13, 2015, at 6:56 AM, Larry Willis wrote: Wow, Ron, my feelings exactly. Exactly. Larry WillisRetired and proud of it   Begin

Re: [QUAD-L] Quick poem

2015-10-14 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
Ive had some setbacks these past few years. My appendix burst which set into motion a set of events that I would have never expected, then my dad got meningitis and hurt his back . I had to teach my mother to come in and help out  .My Rio Dragonfly handcycle never let me down though, every evenin

Re: [QUAD-L] 25 years October 15

2015-10-19 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
Im lovin the 25 years accomplished. that's quite a feat Dianna!!! Keep the wheels going because its far from over, many adventures to come. Ron On Sunday, October 18, 2015 9:49 PM, "diannal...@aol.com" wrote: Congrats!, I passed my 25th June 17.Dianna 25 years, a quarter of t

Re: Fwd: [QUAD-L] Lift repair

2015-10-29 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
if you have a van and take it in to a handicap repair shop with a problem that requires changing a part such as a van door motor plan on paying 1000.00 and returning 3 times. my 07 express with electric barn doors had the door motors go out 3 times..the first I paid the 1000.00 .

[QUAD-L] testing

2015-10-30 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
just seeing if im getting through

Re: [QUAD-L] Medicaid?

2015-11-05 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
If you get a special needs trust through a lawyer any money within the trust doesn't have to be claimed and is essentially hidden.  Ron On Thursday, November 5, 2015 4:37 PM, "jume9...@comcast.net" wrote: Medicaid helps with caregivers in California. How does assets in a trust not

Re: [QUAD-L] Quad Gut?

2015-11-08 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
The first hurdle would be to find a surgeon willing to take on the challenge. Next the doctor would have to cut the stomach open and use something to hold all of your insides in, then the easy part is to make a nice tighter skin flap. I was in dire staights in 2011 when I went in with a 3 day ol

Re: [QUAD-L] Look out! An idea!

2015-11-14 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
Im Ron M Pracht in St. Louis..add away, but no refunds. On Saturday, November 14, 2015 8:32 PM, Gmail wrote: I'm Bobbie Humphreys in Parsippany, New Jersey Smile Everyday > On Nov 14, 2015, at 3:52 PM, Larry Willis wrote: > > Who on the ol' list has a Facebook page? How

Re: [QUAD-L] More Issues Today

2015-11-16 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
Sorry for all your challenges greg. All I can say is if you keep fighting each problem as they come, most of the time you can stay healthy in the long run. The quads that I have seen die very quickly are the ones that let everything build up to a point where its unmanageable Dawn is an interesti

Re: [QUAD-L] Syrinx Cyst?

2016-01-02 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
I know all about syrinxes. Most neuros wont drain a syrinx on a quad with a needle, you have to install a shunt. Its a scary deal. I need it done as well. Ron  On Saturday, January 2, 2016 7:24 PM, greg wrote: I know Cyrinx Cysts are quite common in quads, I have one that I haven't che

Re: [QUAD-L] Too much

2016-01-09 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
I went through it all this past year. It broke my down to tears when I thought my father had a stroke. I thought our 18 yr run was over. Cherish the good times folks. Ron On Saturday, January 9, 2016 7:25 PM, Danny Espinoza wrote: Prayer sent, hang in there Larry and family. -Danny -

Re: [QUAD-L] Hey ladies

2016-02-05 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
that was very informative and right on , im a man but could relate to most of it ron On Friday, February 5, 2016 9:24 PM, Gmail wrote: I found this and thought it was funny.  Bobbie http://kdsmartchair.com/blogs/news/78227398-20-things-women-in-wheelchairs-should-know Smile Everyday

Re: [QUAD-L] Hey ladies

2016-02-06 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
x27;s and things plus stuffed animals they may have won all over me and my wheelchair...they like to load me down, while they go and ride. LOL   Dan H** On Friday, February 5, 2016 9:55 PM, RONALD L PRACHT wrote: that was very informative and right on , im a man but could relate to m

Re: [QUAD-L] MRIs

2016-02-11 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
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

2016-02-11 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
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 situa

Re: [QUAD-L] itching

2016-03-19 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
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 do much about the

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

2016-03-28 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
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 us all know.  The op

Re: [QUAD-L] a question

2016-04-06 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
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 m

Re: [QUAD-L] A free van

2016-04-07 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
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, April

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

2016-04-10 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
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 person

Re: Fwd: [QUAD-L] knee pillow

2016-04-15 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
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: [QUAD-L] Lower extremity edema in feet and ankles

2016-04-17 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
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 stret

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

2016-04-17 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
the exact style that works the best. Ron  On Sunday, April 17, 2016 7:04 PM, Lori Michaelson wrote: Ok, I found the nike kukini's but I was wondering what your feet are like at the end of the day after being in them all day? ~Lori  On Sun, Apr 17, 2016 at 5:33 PM, RONALD L P

[QUAD-L] New mobility device

2016-04-18 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
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 of

Re: [QUAD-L] New mobility device

2016-04-18 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
anual 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 wrote: I have been using my rio dragonfly handcycle since 2010,

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