coffee? did someone say coffee? Can't be too much coffee, can there?
And the engineer's exam is way great!
Cora
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> Wayne,
> The swelling question is a tough one. Most of us just have to find a way
> to try to keep it down to a level we can live with. Keeping your legs
> elevated helps some. Watching salt intake, taking diuretics and exersize
> are the most standard endeavors. One of the group members has a pretty
> cool contraption that helps him hang upside down for several minutes at a
> time which he says helps with his but that equipment is expensive and
> takes up a lot of room. Plus, I'm not sure how healthy it would be for
> you. You would need to talk with your doctor or physical therapist before
> trying it. As far a a quad being about to transfer, I've known a couple
> that could do it alone but not many. It depends on how much return you are
> going to get. It takes a lot of strength to move dead wieght from point A
> to point B. But don't give up. Keep trying. The best thing is to get in
> the best shape you can be in. In the long run, as much as you can do,
> keep doing it. If you don't use it, you will loose it. Every little bit
> helps.
> Where do you live Wayne? I don't remember reading any of your postings.
> How long have you had TM?
> Larry in Oklahoma where I think I've had too much coffee this
> mornig!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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> Larry Throne, MSW From: "Wayne Rabalais"
> To:
> Subject: [TMIC]
> Date: Wed, 21 Mar 2007 18:00:09 -0600
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> I know there was a question about swelling but I never saw an answer. Do
> any of you have swelling of the feet? What has been done for you? I also
> wanted to get feedback on something. I'm about to go to PT and OT. I
> haven't had therapy for about 11/2 years. I hope to get some strength in
> my hands and arms. What are the chances of me being able to transfer if I
> am a quad?
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