Re: [QUAD-L] sleep
I sleep in a hospital bed, only because I can't afford a big girl bed. The one I had wasn't a good height for transfers and I felt more comfortable having the rails to pull myself to get dressed. Now Im great at rolling and want a bigger bed. I also pull the covers over my head while I'm sleeping when it's cold. I used to not be able to breath when I did that but love to sleep that way now. Stacy - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Saturday, September 17, 2005 8:21 AM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] sleep I just sleep on a queen size bed but I have a therapuetic softer mattress on top that is softer. It was prescribed when I broke my leg7 years ago. It's great for the skin greg c41991, 41 In a message dated 9/17/2005 1:34:38 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Do any of you sleep in a hospital bed with side rails? We pad son's side rails with pillows so that when he coughs he dont fall into the rails. this also keeps him much too warm. The pillows hold in the heat. -Original Message-From: Greg [EMAIL PROTECTED]To: quad-list@eskimo.comSent: Fri, 16 Sep 2005 19:30:24 -0700Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] sleep When I live in Seattle I was always cold at night and kelp pulling blankets over my head. As long as my ears were cold, I felt cold. So I slept with a fleace hat on. It helped a lot. That way I could use fewer blankets, yet keep my head and ears warm. I might try that tonight. That way I can keep my ears warm, but sleep with just a thin blanket. Greg - Original Message - My name's also Greg and I always feel 10 degrees colder than everyone else in the room. In the winter, I'll cover my head with the blanket completely and finally fall asleep. About 3 hours later, I wake up screaming for someone to take it off because I'm burning up! Always struggling to be comfortable
[QUAD-L] battery or device check roho cushions at all times
Hi Gang,a number of months ago somebody posted a new device that would check the roho at all times to make sure it was not low on the air. I have had several pressure sores because of my cushion going low and not knowing it. I wanted to at least try to get this script, even know I don't know that anyone would pay for. Thanks in advance. Dana (C4-5, 31 years post, 51, KC)
Re: [QUAD-L] pseudomonas UTI
Thanks, Lana-- Do you know what anti biotic type that it is you use for this ? Dan
[QUAD-L] pseudomonas UTI
I had this (pseudomonas UTI)a couple of years ago. The first and only UTI I have been treated forin my 17 yrs. I did a dose of IV Levaquin at the ER, andthen a script of the oral Levaquin. That knocked my infection out. I found an interesting link, tells about all pseudomonas. I didn't realize that most of the human body is susceptible. Tim www.geocities.com/onemofortom http://textbookofbacteriology.net/pseudomonas.html- pseudomonas site Lori, I know you had quite a problem with a PROTEUS infection. I had a very serious PSEUDAMONAS infection that put in into the hospital for 1 week on IV drugs about a year and a half back, that my Urologist said he knew about but wanted to let it go, to see if I could get better on my own.Well it really messed me up and destroyed much of my white blood cells back then. NOW this Urologist say's I must go to my family Doc for all bladder infections. Well my family Doctor just told me I got Pseudamoas AGAIN Today ! He wants to try and treat it with ORAL anti-biotics -- Levequin. Do any of you know if the more serious types of bacteria can be treated like that or do they require IV Drugs ?? I'm Lost and confused on this...as my Doctors seem unsure themselves. I just gave blood today to see if my blood cells are messed up again Thanks, Dan Yahoo! for Good Click here to donate to the Hurricane Katrina relief effort.
Re: [QUAD-L] lying flat
Sounds like AD. I have the same problem. When I get in bed, after being in the chair all day, my pressure shoots up. Unfortunately, I haven't found a solution. Eric [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi All, WhenI transfer into bed the head is raised up a bit. I stay like that for a little while. But then later when I'm getting undressed and lay flat my head pounds andI get a very bad headache until I raise my head up a little bit. Dose anybody else have a problem laying flat and getting headaches? This has been happening to me since, forever. Bobbie
Re: [QUAD-L] pseudomonas UTI
Thanks so much Tim ! also others that replied. I have been trying to learn more on the computer about this but could not find near as good of sites as you guy's have sent me. ! Dan
Re: [QUAD-L] lying flat
Yes Bobbie , sounds a bit like AD= Autonomic Dysflexia. When I got a real bad infection about 1 and a half years ago.I got it so bad when laying down I had to go to ER and had to be put in hospital for a week. Many things can cause iteven an ingrown toenailAD is the body's way of saying something is wrong. Good luck, Dan
Re: [QUAD-L] lying flat
when i get on the floor and lay on my back my tail bone hurts and i get dysreflexia. maybe you have a sensitive tailbone. luke In a message dated 9/19/2005 2:30:24 PM Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Hi All, WhenI transfer into bed the head is raised up a bit. I stay like that for a little while. But then later when I'm getting undressed and lay flat my head pounds andI get a very bad headache until I raise my head up a little bit. Dose anybody else have a problem laying flat and getting headaches? This has been happening to me since, forever. Bobbie
[QUAD-L] Dan - Pseudomonas UTI
Dan ... what are you currently doing for it? I'm on Augmentin 875mgstwice a day. I had the shakes, a fever nausea beginning last Wednesday. Lori ---Original Message--- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 09/19/05 13:11:51 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; quad-list@eskimo.com Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] pseudomonas UTI Thanks so much Tim ! also others that replied. I have been trying to learn more on the computer about this but could not find near as good of sites as you guy's have sent me. ! Dan
Re: [QUAD-L] lying flat
Thanks - Original Message - From: Eric Olson To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Monday, September 19, 2005 3:28 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] lying flat Sounds like AD. I have the same problem. When I get in bed, after being in the chair all day, my pressure shoots up. Unfortunately, I haven't found a solution. Eric [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi All, WhenI transfer into bed the head is raised up a bit. I stay like that for a little while. But then later when I'm getting undressed and lay flat my head pounds andI get a very bad headache until I raise my head up a little bit. Dose anybody else have a problem laying flat and getting headaches? This has been happening to me since, forever. Bobbie
Re: [QUAD-L] Dan - Pseudomonas UTI
Hey Lori! Ive been sick too, same semtoms. Dr. Started me on siproe. Silas - Original Message - From: Lori Michaelson To: Quad Sent: Monday, September 19, 2005 2:38 PM Subject: [QUAD-L] Dan - Pseudomonas UTI Dan ... what are you currently doing for it? I'm on Augmentin 875mgstwice a day. I had the shakes, a fever nausea beginning last Wednesday. Lori ---Original Message--- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 09/19/05 13:11:51 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; quad-list@eskimo.com Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] pseudomonas UTI Thanks so much Tim ! also others that replied. I have been trying to learn more on the computer about this but could not find near as good of sites as you guy's have sent me. ! Dan
RE: [QUAD-L] Albuquerque
Hi Chet, No playin' around on the Quad-List without a 'Play Card'.Now you'll have to eat more liver for dinner! ;-) With Love, CtrlAltDel aka DaveC4/5 Complete - 29 Years PostTexas, USA Chet Smith [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Yeppers, we are just funnin or atleast I am. I guess it's better to just read not respond with funnin around jesture... Chet..in CaliforniaOl' Man River [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: YOU'RE SAYING THEY ARE 'PLAYING' . ? OKLori Michaelson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: They are bored Dave :-) Lori Tucson ---Original Message--- From: Ol' Man River Date: 09/17/05 17:47:55 To: Lori Michaelson; Quad Subject: RE: [QUAD-L] Albuquerque looks like ppl from alberqueque are responding with cute things like "where am i?" dave phx Dave - C3, 1967, Phoenix AZ Yahoo! for GoodClick here to donate to the Hurricane Katrina relief effort. Yahoo! for GoodClick here to donate to the Hurricane Katrina relief effort.
Re: [QUAD-L] update
Hi Stacey, I know how much the laptop would mean to you. I'll say a prayer that the best will happen for you! With Love, CtrlAltDel aka DaveC4/5 Complete - 29 Years PostTexas, USAStacy Harim [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Thank you Dave, I appreciate it. I'm a little nervous for sure. I don't know how big he's going to open it and I am already so lonely laying in bed all the time. I am hopefully getting the roho so I would be able to get up a little bit but as it stands this cushion is horrible for me and I will only get in it if I absolutely have to like dr. apt's or bp/shower and then I'm hurting like crazy by the time I'm out of it. I can't believe this cushion did this much damage. I also might be able to get money for a lap top so keep your fingers crossed for me. It's so lonely in there all alone.I live alone so pretty much no one to talk to. My friend/helper pretty much comes over to bring me food but isn't able to stay long so that is all the interaction I have. I talk to my Mom like once a week and my Dad every couple of weeks and my brothers are losers so I barely talk to them. The lap top would be a life saver for sure. Stacy - Original Message - From: David K. Kelmer To: Stacy Harim ; Quad-List ; Ol' Man River Sent: Saturday, September 17, 2005 10:38 AM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] update Hi Stacy, Just a note you let you know you're in my thoughts and prayers. I know the healing process is slow, long, and boring, so Ihope your wound heals nicely and you're able to be up and on your way again soon! With Love, CtrlAltDel aka DaveC4/5 Complete - 29 Years PostTexas, USA Stacy Harim [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I got some as well, but I'm too far gone for it. I'm using it and it is helping with the pain a little. I'm just going to keep it on hold for the just in case time and hopefully there wont be any. Thanks for the email. Stacy - Original Message - From: Ol' Man River To: Stacy Harim ; Quad-List Sent: Wednesday, September 14, 2005 9:44 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] update hurry back stacy, we miss your input. i got some miracle mist, and i'm dying to try it out.. maybe on my sit down owie. Stacy Harim [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hey guys, this is just a quick not since I need to use my time up for the bowel program and I'm in quite a bit of pain. I went to the surgeons and he will be opening up the tunnel to clean it out. He will have the vac put on it so it can heal that way. I have more confidence now that it will be opened since the opening to the tunnel is so narrow. I'll keep you all posted. HOpefully it wont take long b/c it is getting very lonely sitting in bed all alone. My neighbor/helper from the waiver comes over to bring me my meals and straighten my house but other than that there isn't many people to talk to since I have a very small family and dont talk that much and the few friends that I have are very busy with their families and work. I'm trying to keep my spirits up so I can heal b/c I know that it's important for getting better. One thing that keeps me going os watching the news and thanking God that I am blessed to have what I do! . Take care everyone and hopefully I'll have my roho soon so I can get up for a little bit during the day. Stacy Dave - C3, 1967, Phoenix AZ __Do You Yahoo!?Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
Re: [QUAD-L] Dan - Pseudomonas UTI
Hi Lori, My family doctor has gave me 7 sample packs of Levequin , but they are only 250mg, so I hope I don't get immune to levequin.He said he will look at my blood sample probaby tomorrow and see what he thinks from there. When I 1st got a supra pubic catheter put in about 5 years ago My Urologist Insisted I take cipro 250mg for 1 full year---I told him I felt very afraid of taking antibiotics for a YEARHe said oh go ahead 250mg a day can't hurt you. Well come to find out now I'm resistant to cipro... I wonder if that UROLOGIST knew what he was talking about.Anyway hope we get better--- By the way Lori did you ever try that Bladder Flush again that you took years back??? I think you called it CLORPACTIN or something like that. Thanks, Dan c-6 8 yrs, 2 months.- Car wreck
[QUAD-L] Feet swelling!
Hey everybody, Ive just recently been having troubles with my feet and calves swelling, any input would be greatly appreciated! Silas
