Re: [QUAD-L] 16 Years

2014-06-27 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
im 16 to..congrats ron On Friday, June 27, 2014 7:28 PM, "wheelch...@aol.com" wrote: If this truly is a day of celebration of your new Life, then May You Enjoy and Life Long.  Great To Have You Around and The Woild, Would Not Be The Same, Without You. Best Wishes In

Re: [QUAD-L] My neighbor Dawn

2014-06-27 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
  from my last post...its called "rollin dirty"...lol Ron On , RONALD L PRACHT wrote: from my last post...its called "rollin dirty"...lol Ron On Friday, June 27, 2014 5:56 PM, RONALD L PRACHT wrote: I get by to ,

Re: [QUAD-L] My neighbor Dawn

2014-06-27 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
will help her, right now they live 15 minutes away.    Bobbie  Smile Everyday On Jun 27, 2014, at 4:11 AM, RONALD L PRACHT wrote: Well bobbie 2 hours a day for a quad living alone with no family help is cutting it close. I cant see how you could get a bowell routine and shower done and cle

Re: [QUAD-L] My neighbor Dawn

2014-06-27 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
Well bobbie 2 hours a day for a quad living alone with no family help is cutting it close. I cant see how you could get a bowell routine and shower done and cleaned up in that time. That's not accounting for a basic microwave meal and throwing a load in the wash. She might be able to pull it off

Re: [QUAD-L] Hugs

2014-06-25 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
a woman straddling me on my lap has quite an effect on me. its a lot more special than my walking days. one time a girl did that and my j2 cushion popped and this yellow stuff came rolling out. it was worth it for the memory, plus she was an ot, so she had plenty of advice on what to replace it

Re: [QUAD-L] Balofen?

2014-06-25 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
baclofen is usually the first step in controlling spasms. most spinal cord injured folks have been on it at one time or another. it can make you tired and drowsy at first but goes away after awhile. its non addictive which is good. the dosage ranges from 10mg to about 100mg I believe, at that po

Re: [QUAD-L] Hugs

2014-06-24 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
I feel the same way, people give you  one arm meaningless half hugs ron On Tuesday, June 24, 2014 8:59 PM, Gmail wrote: I was wondering how are you guys received and get hugs. Most of the time, people that are close to me, well lean down their upper body, put their arms around my should

[QUAD-L] Quadriplegics and percentages.......also marriage

2014-06-20 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
I read about quad stuff all the time and a fact found interesting was 30 percent of quadriplegics never accept or learn to deal with their injury. What that means is they essentially survive. When I was in court the experts that set up care packages for quads told me I would be dead in 20 yrs. I

Re: [QUAD-L] i want this van......opinions?

2014-06-16 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
>On Sun, Jun 15, 2014 at 11:29 PM, RONALD L PRACHT >wrote: > >http://www.ebay.com/itm/Toyota-Sienna-SE-VMI-Handicap-Wheelchair-Access-Side-Ramp-Mobility-Northstar-SE-Nav-DVD-Like-New-/331230843120?forcerrptr=true&hash=item4d1ee590f0&item=331230843120&pt=US_Cars_Trucks &

Re: [QUAD-L] Jealousy

2014-06-16 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
That's awesome you can get done in 20 minutes. I always have a concern if I eat and take to many laxatives I will bend over and constantly have mishaps. At least you found your personal ingredients that work. Ron  On Monday, June 16, 2014 5:42 PM, Joan Anglin wrote:   Seven years ago I

Re: [QUAD-L] i want this van......opinions?

2014-06-16 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
ubject: Re: [QUAD-L] i want this van..opinions? > > > >Looks nice. I have a full-size Econoline van, rear suspension is pretty stiff, >makes for an uncomfortable ride. I wonder if anybody around 6 feet tall can >fit inside a minivan like this? > > > > > >On

[QUAD-L] i want this van......opinions?

2014-06-15 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Toyota-Sienna-SE-VMI-Handicap-Wheelchair-Access-Side-Ramp-Mobility-Northstar-SE-Nav-DVD-Like-New-/331230843120?forcerrptr=true&hash=item4d1ee590f0&item=331230843120&pt=US_Cars_Trucks I want this van. Only has 2000 miles and has hand controls.HM Ron

Re: [QUAD-L] Jealousy

2014-06-15 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
ff" signal since my hands are in a closed position.    Bobbie  Smile Everyday On Jun 15, 2014, at 3:51 AM, RONALD L PRACHT wrote: I personally go up and down as to how I handle being paralyzed. Sometimes I do wonderful, then I will hit a stretch, usually in winter that Im down and have a har

[QUAD-L] Inspirational story on news about a 21 yr old quad videogamer

2014-06-15 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kp3H46-dH5M Pretty cool little story about a guy that uses videogames to deal with his disability. he was in a diving accident 4 yrs ago that left him a quad. Looks like maybe a c4/5? Ron

Re: [QUAD-L] Jealousy

2014-06-15 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
Smile Everyday On Jun 14, 2014, at 2:50 AM, RONALD L PRACHT wrote: Everybody is jealous of somebody. The c1 just wants to breath on his own. The c4 has dreams of self transferring. The c5 wishes he could push a manual chair faster and up hills. The c7 wishes he had just a little more to perform

Re: [QUAD-L] Dreams

2014-06-14 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
Well, at least Ive learned a couple things in 16 yrs on wheels, lol. Ron  On Saturday, June 14, 2014 2:53 PM, Gmail wrote: Well said Ron! Smile Everyday On Jun 14, 2014, at 2:50 AM, RONALD L PRACHT wrote: Everybody is jealous of somebody. The c1 just wants to breath on his own. The

Re: [QUAD-L] Dreams

2014-06-13 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
those of you who have enough function to handcycle -Danny Original Message >Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Dreams >From: RONALD L PRACHT >Date: Fri, June 13, 2014 8:04 pm >To: "quad-list@eskimo.com" > > >Another drug that works well to calm you and wont h

Re: [QUAD-L] Dreams

2014-06-13 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
On Friday, June 13, 2014 10:04 PM, RONALD L PRACHT wrote:   Another drug that works well to calm you and wont hurt you is lorezapam. You can take a 1mg pill and it helps out a lot. I have dealt with the crazy dreams at night. When Im experiencing pain or when im dysreflexic from needing

Re: [QUAD-L] Dreams

2014-06-13 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
Another drug that works well to calm you and wont hurt you is lorezapam. You can take a 1mg pill and it helps out a lot. I have dealt with the crazy dreams at night. When Im experiencing pain or when im dysreflexic from needing to urinate my dreams get more intense. One more thing to add is act

Re: [QUAD-L] manager

2014-06-12 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
HaHa, the fact we have no manager on this list makes it so good. People can actually tell the truth about how they feel with repercussion. Ron On Thursday, June 12, 2014 6:58 PM, Danny Hearn wrote: I am list manager PUTINtell me your wishes and I will turn you down.  :-)  On Thurs

[QUAD-L] dodge caravan dragging

2014-06-12 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
I was talking about it with my dad and he thinks that when you replaced shocks and struts the back became a little bit higher, causing the front to have a little more angle and drag a bit. He says if you replace the front coil springs you will be good then. Look at whats actually dragging, mayb

[QUAD-L] interesting outlook of new quadriplegic, says hes a better person now

2014-06-12 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
http://www.thetelegraph.com/news/news/1363115/Vehicle-crash-made-quadriplegics-life-better Thought I would share this story about a man that just became paralyzed and got closer to his family and kids in the process. Ron

[QUAD-L] Anybody try pushblax or qgrip rim coating?

2014-06-11 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
I have used all the usual pushrim coatings over the years. I settled on the black plastic coating for the last 4 sets of rims. They chip pretty easily and aren't very grippy for a quad hand, especially without gloves. I have heard they came out with a neoprene style grip called a pushblax or a

Re: [QUAD-L] Lime Oil

2014-06-10 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
I take large amounts of vitamin c as well. On average I get a uti that requires an antibiotic(usually cipro) once per year. That's using straight catheters that are new. If anybody on the list can use a 14fr firm red plastic tube by Kendall Dover, I can make them a cheap deal on sealed boxes of

Re: [QUAD-L] Muscle relaxer "Baclofen"/spasms question

2014-06-10 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
Everything involving drugs inside your body has a potential of danger. If your shaking so bad you cant function in life and the pill form doesn't work, this is the next step. The doctor performing the surgery will inform you off all the dangers and risks involved. My pain doctor just starting in

[QUAD-L] choosing a wheelchair video

2014-06-08 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BSggpdqtdwI

[QUAD-L] baclofen dosage

2014-06-07 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
That's a low dose of baclofen Danny. I personally have found mine decreased as years went by. I was on about 40 mg a day 15 yrs ago. Now I take 10 mg at night and that's all. I know people that take much more, some have to get a pump implanted in their side because they shake so bad. I would ima

Re: [QUAD-L] drivers license renewel

2014-06-03 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
, I was still worth it.  On Tuesday, June 3, 2014 11:10 AM, RONALD L PRACHT wrote: I agree Don, it one of the most life changing things to happen to a quad after injury. Have you ever had them ask you weird questions at the license office? ron On Tuesday, June 3, 2014 12:57 PM, donald

[QUAD-L] drivers license renewel

2014-06-03 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
Hooray,   I just got back from the DMV and my license is renewed until 2021. Hooray.one less thing to worry about. Ron

Re: [QUAD-L] Itchy Head

2014-05-30 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
itchy scalps are worse for me in winter. I keep a bottle of scalp shampoo in the shower. Lather it up on my head then have a white scrub brush to scrub all the dead skin off then rinse. after that I go over again with regular shampoo.  On Friday, May 30, 2014 3:02 PM, shirley bell wrote:

Re: [QUAD-L] WHAT THE FUCK! This guy is scum! ;(

2014-05-30 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
nd too many guns too!, however I feel that the guard should have shown more restraint also. Meredith From: "Danny Hearn" To: "RONALD L PRACHT" , "quad-list" Sent: Friday, May 30, 2014 8:38:44 AM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] WHAT THE FUCK

Re: [QUAD-L] WHAT THE FUCK! This guy is scum! ;(

2014-05-30 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
This security officer doesn't have the authority that a regular police officer has. If the person is under 18 that classifies them as a juvenile and they have special rights. You better watch what your doing when dealing with a juvenile. You have to contact a juvenile officer when dealing with t

Re: [QUAD-L] Blowing steam in the land of quadom

2014-05-29 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
I had a woman adapt a house for me and all. I screwed it up and wouldn't commit because I was a 24 yr old quad at the time and things were good. I had no idea what the yrs would do to me as I age. Oh well, we got to to the best we can with what we have. Everyday is a blessing in some way. I do a

Re: Fwd: [QUAD-L] To wake, or not to wake up?

2014-05-27 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
:   Ditto, Ron, ditto. Sent from my iPad Begin forwarded message: Resent-From: quad-list@eskimo.com >From: RONALD L PRACHT >Date: May 26, 2014 at 10:15:36 PM EDT >To: "quad-list@eskimo.com" >Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] To wake, or not to wake up? >Reply-To: RONALD L PRACHT

Re: [QUAD-L] To wake, or not to wake up?

2014-05-26 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
When Im in pain many times I question if I will wake up. I have had times when I have my talks with the lord and say I just cant do this anymore, but then I wake up for another bowell routine ron On Monday, May 26, 2014 8:26 PM, Gmail wrote: I have a question. 90% of the time when I go

[QUAD-L] Help for feet swelling?

2014-05-22 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
hey guys,     My feet are swelling to a point its hard to get my shoes on. Without passive motion, are their any other alternatives to help the problem? Ron

Re: [QUAD-L] Dr. UTI visit ... Huh

2014-05-22 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
harmless as cipro. Its not addictive or for pain or getting high. In my opinion every quad should be given 20 or so cipros to keep on hand to start if they get a fever from what they think is a uti. -Original Message- From: RONALD L PRACHT To: quad-list Sent: Thu, May 22, 2014

Re: Fwd: [QUAD-L] Dr. UTI visit ... Huh

2014-05-22 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
I cant imagine why a doctor would act that way with something as harmless as cipro. Its not addictive or for pain or getting high. In my opinion every quad should be given 20 or so cipros to keep on hand to start if they get a fever from what they think is a uti. Starting an antibiotic when I

[QUAD-L] looks like a cool wheelchaie usable desk

2014-05-17 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
http://www.costco.com/Alera-Wire-Desk-Silver-.product.100102706.html Price isn't bad either Ron

[QUAD-L] If you guys have a boring hour or two check out The Elephant Man movie, really interesting how he was treated and how he chose to deal with it

2014-05-15 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=waUNXVFwHdA hopefully that links up Joseph Merrick was his actual name, what he went through to survive would bring tears to many, his mother gave him up at birth..he ended up as a carnival money maker for a terrible man until a nice doctor took him in an

Re: [QUAD-L] Capital punishment

2014-05-14 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
's my thoughts. Ron On , RONALD L PRACHT wrote: All this stuff you read about hundreds of innocent people being put to death simply isn't true. The average time it takes from being found guilty to when the sentence is carried out is 15 years. We must trust the justice system or we ha

Re: [QUAD-L] Relationship

2014-05-12 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
When it comes to relationships you never know who you will find. It could be someone disabled or someone walking. I will say this , its easier to have one person able bodied in the relationship for the simple fact they can do all the simple things that two disabled individuals cant. If your look

Re: [QUAD-L] Capital punishment

2014-05-11 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
iminals.  If the jury convicts them, then give them five years for the appeal, if they loose that give them the choice , firing squad, public hanging or the injection, and no crying about the pain from the needle, then 24 hours later do it. ________ From: Gmail To: RO

Re: [QUAD-L] Capital punishment

2014-05-10 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
The problem with turning criminals into quadriplegics is then the state would have to hire people to take care of them. The best thing to do with murderers is to give them swift justice which includes a trial by jury, then carry out the sentence within 30 days. Many times people that are convict

[QUAD-L] People in wheelchairs hit by vehicles

2014-05-07 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
I like to be aware of whats going on in the world so I read a lot on the net. I just typed in wheelchair user hit by car and I couldn't believe the amount of people hit and either hurt or killed. Just in 2014 the amount was crazy to me. A lot of them were in the crosswalk to. Most of the time th

Re: [QUAD-L] I would like to share something with you guys

2014-05-06 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
Just one question. in your first lawsuit, what happened to your 75 million/ Ron   Jum: Gmail To: Ismael Cavazos Cc: Blue Sent: Monday, May 5, 2014 2:11 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] I would like to share something with you guys I enjoyed reading your story, b

Re: [QUAD-L] Shoulder

2014-05-05 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
I was having shoulder pain and the physical therapist had me doing exercises that pull back the shoulders. I was skeptical, but it helped me along with a few other exercises I cant describe. I was told that the shoulder has different heads and you need to figure out which you are overusing, then

Re: [QUAD-L] Ingenious shock-absorbing wheel for bikes and wheelchairs is a breakthrough for accessibility

2014-05-05 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
great design on the shock wheels. to bad they will charge a disabled individual over a grand to get a pair. Ron Fr

Re: [QUAD-L] chills

2014-05-02 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
your body may adjust. more than likely you are experiencing dysreflexia in some form.getting a doctor to acknowledge or understand this is another story in itself ron From: Fragile To: Patricia Brown-Tulee ; quad-list Sent: Friday, May 2, 2014 4:55 PM Subj

Re: [QUAD-L] A Question Room 1 or Room 2

2014-04-30 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
I would choose room  because I need to catch up with some of my friends and family and in the end thats all you got. ron From: Gmail To: quad-list Sent: Wednesday, April 30, 2014 9:21 PM Subject: [QUAD-L] A Question Room 1 or Room 2 If you had 2 rooms

Re: [QUAD-L] pull behind lawn mowers

2014-04-30 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
people have modified lawnmowers and such. Ron From: Joan Anglin To: 'RONALD L PRACHT' ; quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Wednesday, April 30, 2014 10:21 AM Subject: RE: [QUAD-L] pull behind lawn mowers My omega trac had a hitch we took off as we wer

[QUAD-L] pull behind lawn mowers

2014-04-30 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
Anybody interested in a pull behind mower for their wheelchair? Check this out..I like this idea, but would rather have a small gas mower w/electric start. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Tow-Behind-21-Cut-REEL-MOWER-Commercial-1-Gang-Full-Flex-Reverse-Capabile-/221015153412?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&ha

Re: [QUAD-L] Dawn, the quad girl upstairs from me

2014-04-29 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
never see them. My walking buddy told me..call me on tues I will come, call me on fri again I might come. call me next week again I wont be there at all.  Ron  omeFrom: Gmail To: RONALD L PRACHT Cc: "quad-list@eskimo.com" Sent: Tuesday, April

Re: [QUAD-L] Dawn, the quad girl upstairs from me

2014-04-29 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
That's why even when you want to help someone you have to be careful. If they  have no help at all they are likely to take you down with them like a drowning individual. I guess helping at a distance is the best way to handle it.The paraplegic I know that's in the nursing home stuck in bed 24 hrs

Re: [QUAD-L] Dawn, the quad girl upstairs from me

2014-04-27 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
haha...that's funny. She might make a move on pete, lol. My tempurpedic stopped working one night and my bro fixed it. Sometimes if you unplug and plug they start working. Dawn is something else, I bet she was really something years ago. Ive enjoyed her stories over the years. ron __

Re: [QUAD-L] A "wheelchair" poem

2014-04-27 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
I had to read that twice but its a great poem. Never heard propelling a chair quite that way. Ron From: Gmail To: quad-list Sent: Sunday, April 27, 2014 3:08 PM Subject: [QUAD-L] A "wheelchair" poem           "A Rainy Morning"               By Ted Ko

Re: [QUAD-L] feeling like a bourden

2014-04-26 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
I know a paraplegic friend that I met through Show Me Aquatics( swimming org for the disabled at the YMCA ) He was paralyzed in 03 by a gunshot wound. I helped him find a wheelchair van and became good friends with the man. His family just tricked him into going into a nursing home. Hes in there

[QUAD-L] Jim Lubin on youtube

2014-04-22 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zvsnCpXpook Not sure if this link works, but it was a cool old video with jim on it. Ron

Re: Fwd: [QUAD-L] Roho

2014-04-22 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
I guess Ive been lucky pressure sore wise. I have been using a jay 2 gel since day 1 16 years ago and Im on my fourth one. Rohos aren't dummy proof. You have to constantly be aware of the air pressure. I also cant stand how they are to transfer out of. That was the reason I picked a gel, they ha

Re: [QUAD-L] Stuck as frig on the school entrance hump

2014-04-21 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
ar or two they get jammed. Velcro is so so getting off but at least it cant get stuck on ya. When my belt was stuck I was going to ask one of those big truck dudes if they would cut the belt but I didn't, lol. Ron  From: KK Batte To: RONALD L PRA

[QUAD-L] Stuck as frig on the school entrance hump

2014-04-21 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
I was out on my attachable handcycle today called the rio dragonfly. I got hung up on the entrance ramp to the back of the school with the single front tire up the bump and my wheelchair wheels down the bump on the street. I had my c5 grips on and tried and tried to go up to no avail, then tried

Re: [QUAD-L] Injury anniversaries

2014-04-19 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
bobbie is an inspiration on our list, thank you for your contributions ron From: Dana Wray To: "diannal...@aol.com" Cc: "bobbie...@aol.com" ; "quad-list@eskimo.com" Sent: Saturday, April 19, 2014 1:23 AM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Injury anniversaries  Ha

Re: [QUAD-L] Bright 9 LED Bicycle/wheelchair Headlight

2014-04-18 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
I posted and have bought 5 of them from ebay. They are extra special because they rotate 360 degrees in the center to allow you to mount on any 1 inch tube on a wheelchair regardless of angle. most light holders don't have the 360 degree rotation capability. You will like it if you buy it. peace

Re: [QUAD-L] memories

2014-04-17 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
Im the same way I can tell people in vivid detail the final day I walked leading up to the event .Actually everything I did pre injury Ive seem to went over many times Ive also realized though the things Ive done after my injury are gifts to because by all right I should be dead. Ron ___

Re: [QUAD-L] Supra pubic catheters and swimming

2014-04-12 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
I know that colostomy bag users wrap themselves in plastic and wear a shirt. Not sure the answer on a supra pubic, but it can be done. Ron From: "jume9...@comcast.net" To: quad-list Sent: Saturday, April 12, 2014 7:11 PM Subject: [QUAD-L] Supra pubic catheter

Re: [QUAD-L] Big Prob...

2014-04-09 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
Hey, tell me about the c02 suppositories? are they better than majic bullet? thanks mucho Ron  From: "cviewe...@aol.com" To: wheelch...@aol.com; moip...@yahoo.com; quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Wednesday, April 9, 2014 9:34 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Big Prob...

Re: [QUAD-L] Big Prob...

2014-04-09 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
More water. Get as much movement as possible, eat some bran...possibly prunes. Keep doing the miralax. Get him on a bowell chair and dig out all the hard stool. The softer stuff wont come out until you dig the hard pieces out. If you don't get this under control soon the doctors will give hi

Re: [QUAD-L] the squirrels ate my van

2014-04-06 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
Sunday, April 6, 2014 10:31 AM >Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] the squirrels ate my van > > > >Since I have EMC equipment, I cannot jump start van. I just bought a 2W solar >charger for $24. It plugs into power outlet/cig lighter or can connect direct >to battery. >The solar part la

Re: [QUAD-L] the squirrels ate my van

2014-04-06 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
ate my van > > > >Since I have EMC equipment, I cannot jump start van. I just bought a 2W solar >charger for $24. It plugs into power outlet/cig lighter or can connect direct >to battery. >The solar part lays on dash. > > >On 4/6/2014 12:47 AM, RONALD L PRACHT wro

Re: [QUAD-L] the squirrels ate my van

2014-04-06 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
I have EMC equipment, I cannot jump start van. I just bought a 2W solar charger for $24. It plugs into power outlet/cig lighter or can connect direct to battery. The solar part lays on dash. On 4/6/2014 12:47 AM, RONALD L PRACHT wrote: >I bought an on board charger for my van that scre

Re: [QUAD-L] the squirrels ate my van

2014-04-05 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
to charge a van on their own if need be Ron From: Don Smith To: RONALD L PRACHT ; "quad-list@eskimo.com" Sent: Saturday, April 5, 2014 8:00 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] the squirrels ate my van Thats a  bummer.  A good  friend drives  mine to wo

Re: [QUAD-L] the squirrels ate my van

2014-04-05 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
30 miles outside St. Louis Ron From: "cviewe...@aol.com" To: r.pra...@sbcglobal.net Sent: Saturday, April 5, 2014 6:59 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] the squirrels ate my van Ron, Where do you live? We have squirrels here in R.I. but none have eaten my van yet.

[QUAD-L] the squirrels ate my van

2014-04-05 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
My van wouldn't start today, so my dad opened the hood and the squirrels ate a bunch of wires . We started figuring out what we will need to buy and solder. Very frustrating for something like this to happen when quad life is hard enough. F the squirrels Ron 

[QUAD-L] Bought a new easy to use bottle opener

2014-03-31 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
http://www.ebay.com/itm/321187165082?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649 I bought this opener for beer bottles or root beer. You just put it over the top of the bottle and gently push down. Top pops off, no messing your teeth up. They have a cheaper model that's not stainless stee

Re: [QUAD-L] A cheap flashlight for many purposes

2014-03-29 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
http://www.ebay.com/itm/360-Degree-Bicycle-Wild-Mount-Bike-Holder-for-LED-Flashlight-Torch-Clip-Clamp-/151263702830?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item233804ef2e another light option with 360 rotation that will fit 1 inch wheelchair bars From: RONALD L PR

[QUAD-L] A cheap flashlight for many purposes

2014-03-29 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
http://www.ebay.com/itm/120741047290?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649 Buy this and it will clamp to any section of the frame of your wheelchair, put a mini led flashlight of your choice in the other side. It has a dual swivel which enable you to point the light in the directi

: [QUAD-L] Pain medicine

2014-03-27 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
Pain is such a personal fight within oneself that you cant possibly make anyone, especially someone that's never had pain understand. You do what you have to in order to live your life as best you can with as little suffering as possible. Everyone has an opinion on how much, what to take, when,

Re: [QUAD-L] Pain medicine

2014-03-27 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
What happens with pain meds is your body gets addicted to the drug, then you don't know the difference between the real pain and the withdrawal...its a bad situation to get in, but a lot of people have no choice. The same amount of any pain med will never be enough over the period of yr

[QUAD-L] Brett Webers passing

2014-03-19 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
  I don't know if anybody on the list remembers Dr. Brett Weber and his colorful posts on the wheelchairjunkie site. If so here is his obituary  Weber, Dr. Brett CurtisDr. Brett Curtis Weber, 44, of Allentown died peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving and devoted family, on March 16, 2

[QUAD-L] wound vac

2014-03-18 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
There is a guy on youtube that has had a wound vac attached to his buttocks for years in an attempt to heal. He has many videos and is a nice guy to talk to. His youtube name is  d72466fly. The mans been a para for 20 yrs or more. He would know all about the vac and he is in the united states ju

Re: Fwd: [QUAD-L] Hemorrhoids?

2014-03-15 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
I sleep on my stomach with the blanket over my head with just enough room to breath. Head turned to the right or left. Gets my butt off any pressure during the night. sometimes I will lay on my side and cross my leg over, but after an hour my shoulder hurts. I use an adjustable tempurpedic bed..

[QUAD-L] found a cheap spray mister for hot days on ebay

2014-03-15 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
I just wanted to throw this out here. I have always wanted a mist spray bottle for hot day but they were like 60.00 at the ripoff artists. I found a pump mist  spray bottle on ebay for 5.95 shipped,its called COREGEAR USA Misters Personal Water Mister Pump Spray Bottle (RED 40 oz. You can type th

Re: [QUAD-L] Serious pain meds

2014-03-06 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
Im hurting pretty bad guys, haven't found the proper meds yet. My stomach and back feel like someone punched me. Its hard to be happy when your in pain. I haven't driven my van in near 6 months. I keep thinking things will get better but they don't. Its scary and I wish I had someone to help me

Re: [QUAD-L] Serious pain meds

2014-02-27 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
ive got a syrinx to, im on oxycodone 10mg 6 per day and lorezapam 1mg when needed.how much Elavil and lyrica are you on ron From: Fragile To: quad-list Sent: Thursday, February 27, 2014 10:05 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Serious pain med

Re: [QUAD-L] My new bed

2014-02-26 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
the problem with providers is there is no competition and in many cases you are forced to work with a specific provider because of insurance rules. this puts the disabled consumer in the back seat. the only recourse you have is don't sign off, but then you risk that provider not dealing with you

[QUAD-L] I phone

2014-02-21 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
Hey,  Does anybody on the list use an I phone? I found a case on ebay I can put a lanyard on so the phone can be grabbed easily with non working hands. I was using my mothers ipod and figured out how to use the knuckle on the side of my thumb to text. I think with practice I can manage it.

Re: [QUAD-L] Costco gas assistance

2014-02-15 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
my Costco does the same thing. I just hand him my card and he pumps away ron From: "wheelch...@aol.com" To: glenho...@me.com; quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Saturday, February 15, 2014 6:12 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Costco gas assistance I hope you have made

Re: [QUAD-L] AD

2014-02-10 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
these doctors are guessing at best. they need to read about the definition of autonomic dysreflexia and maybe they could begin to comprehend. in any case nurse you hemmroids and get them well. keep emergency blood pressure meds close in case of a spike, but don't get your body all messed up by t

Re: [QUAD-L] itchy scalp

2014-02-08 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
in the winter months my scalp gets very itchy as well. first I get my hair wet in the shower, apply a itchy scalp shampoo, then I brush it with one of those little white fingernail brushes then rinse. after that I apply regular shampoo  and repeat process. selsun blue is probally the best. might

Re: [QUAD-L] Fever?

2014-02-08 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
fever is the warning sign that something is wrong. more so in a spinal injured person because we cant feel more than half our body. the first thing that should be checked is the urine, does it look cloudy, smell, dark? if the urine looks bad either call your primary physician or urologist and ei

Re: [QUAD-L] AD episodes

2014-02-05 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
There is a good chance the ad will lessen as time goes on. just make sure you have meds to lower your bp if you start getting a pounding headache. Ron From: Fragile To: quad-list Sent: Wednesday, February 5, 2014 8:34 AM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] AD episodes

Re: [QUAD-L] Procrastination

2014-02-03 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
I have some things to throw out concerning the subject. Make sure your attendants aren't shoving sharp long nails down there. Miralax will help you to some extent. You have the right idea, find a way to get checked into the hospital to evaluate your rectum. Then all the specialists are right the

Re: [QUAD-L] Diverting Colonoscopy

2014-02-02 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
The best thing would probally be a temporary colonoscopy to allow your anus to heal from all the digital stimulation. I almost had to get a colonoscopy when my appendix burst back in 11. People with certain forms of cancer get temporary colonoscopys also. Ive heard both sides of the spectrum on

Re: [QUAD-L] Diverting Colonoscopy

2014-02-02 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
What level of injury was your bf? What did they find wrong with him to made them want to do a colostomy? Ron  From: "gentr...@yahoo.com" To: Gmail Cc: Aaron Mann ; quad-list Sent: Saturday, February 1, 2014 9:17 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Diverting Colonosc

Re: [QUAD-L] Housing for a quad lady.

2014-01-30 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
She needs to possibly get a case manager if she was 21 or under at time of the accident. She needs to apply for section 8 housing now under necac, because the waiting list could be a year long. Sadly I have been in a position where I wanted to get out quick and all that was offered was a tempora

Re: [QUAD-L] SelectAir air mattress

2014-01-26 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
tempurpedic adjustable 4 me for the past 10 yrs.its my best friend I never had ron From: Aaron Mann To: "wheelch...@aol.com" Cc: kelra...@gmail.com; quad-list Sent: Sunday, January 26, 2014 10:51 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] SelectAir air mattress

Re: [QUAD-L] whats up with Dawn?

2014-01-24 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
__________ From: Don Smith To: RONALD L PRACHT Sent: Thursday, January 23, 2014 2:00 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] whats up with Dawn? Do you qualify for ihss hours, if so maybe now would be a good time to find someone to come in on a part tme bases to help you with things you need help

Re: [QUAD-L] whats up with Dawn?

2014-01-23 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
house Im living in is paid off and so is my van. Ronny From: Gmail To: RONALD L PRACHT Cc: "quad-list@eskimo.com" Sent: Wednesday, January 22, 2014 9:31 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] whats up with Dawn? Ron,      Something has happened to change

Re: [QUAD-L] whats up with Dawn?

2014-01-22 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
do you have any new stories about dawn and her selfish activities ronny From: Gmail To: RONALD L PRACHT Cc: "quad-list@eskimo.com" Sent: Wednesday, January 22, 2014 2:32 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Handcycle Dan hearn Ron,       Good for you!

[QUAD-L] Handcycle Dan hearn

2014-01-22 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
chair. Those paras you see at creve couer  park are led by the same man that runs the disabled swim organization I was involved with. we should meet over there one afternoon Dan this year. Ron   rom: Danny Hearn To: RONALD L PRACHT ; "quad-list@eskim

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