[QUAD-L] Disabled must keep heads down in public!!!!!!!!lol

[RONALD L PRACHT]

Hey,
  I read a post from the infamous W(a regular here on quadlist) and I thought 
he was saying an article from New Mobility magazine told disabled individuals 
to keep their heads down in public unless spoken to. 
   
  This made me a lil upset that a magazine devoted to making  lives better for 
disabled would degrade them by saying they should keep their heads down.
   
  I never took the time to read the article to know what was actually said. I 
could have been in error on how I took the comment. 
   
  I tell newly disabled individuals to keep their heads up and make eye 
contact. This is the only way you can meet people, and take advantage of 
opportunities
   
   
  Ron c7

[QUAD-L] heads down

[Michael Galvin]

To anyone,

Not to long ago someone posted something about the disabled having there
heads down in public.  If someone can point me in the right direction of who
posted it, I would appreciate it.  I just want to know where they got, seen
or heard about the article.

Thanks,
Michael-c5c6/37yrsseen

[QUAD-L] tempurpedic waterproofing

[RONALD L PRACHT]

Hey,
  I bought the standard matress cover with the bed, but also put on the white 
plastic covers from Walmart. Be sure to buy the slip over kind not the zip. 
Also I figured out if I duct tape the bottom edges  of the top part of cover it 
would stop the cover from slipping when I raise the bed.  
   
  I have the special pillows to which I put two pillow cases on because I 
drool, lol.
   
  Ron c7

RE: [QUAD-L] New Here

[Eric W Rudd]

Hmmm...1 extreme to the other.  Welcome.
 
 
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My name is Cullen and I live half the year in Canada and the other half in
Arizona. 
 

Re: [QUAD-L] How One Can live Alone

[Oconnelldb]

 
 
maybe a 5 gallon plastic bucket with a brick in the bottom for  stability???
wow - 4000 cc.  what a man.
dave
 
 
 
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[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:

You can attach night drain bags together. Just put the "in  line" to the "out 
line". Let them both hang on the side. Don't forget to open  the clip so the 
urine can go into bag #2. As the bag fills it drains into bag  #2. 

john


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From:  Quadius 
To: quad-list@eskimo.com
Sent: Fri, 15 Jun  2007 9:58 pm
Subject: Re: FW: FW: FW: [QUAD-L] How One Can live  Alone



Has anyone come up with a solution for not having to empty the urine too  
often?  I use a 4000 CC bag, but if I go to bed around, let's say, 11  p.m. and 
my caregiver doesn't come and until 11 a.m., there is a good chance  it might 
be completely full.  I seem to drain a lot while I am lying  down.  My doctor 
told me if I sleep at 30° this will help stop the  problem, but I haven't 
really seen a difference yet. 
In case you're going to ask, I have been checked for diabetes and renal  
problems, but everything comes back hunky-dory.  I occasionally stayed on  
Sundays 
so I can give my primary caregivers the day off and on these days my  parents 
come in and during the year and around noon.  When my brother  makes around 
later in the evening, I have around 3000 cc in the bag even  though I have only 
taken in about 1000 cc. 
Quadius

  

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Re: [QUAD-L] New Here

[LINDA FERRELL]

Hi Cullen,
  Welcome to the list, lots of information & support here. Lots of fun too. I'm 
Lindaf living with a C4 & 5 complete injury since 87. I live in Valparaiso, IN 
about 30 miles from Chicago.
  Again welcome!
  Lindaf

[QUAD-L] New Here

[C Child]

My name is Cullen and I live half the year in Canada and the other half in 
Arizona. 
I am a C3 incomplete and T9 complete quad due to TM 10 years ago.

Cullen
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RE: [QUAD-L] How One Can live Alone

[RollinOn]

It works great too :-)!

 

Mark Jackson

   RollinOn

 

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Sent: Saturday, June 16, 2007 1:33 PM
To: quad-list@eskimo.com
Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] How One Can live Alone

 

You can attach night drain bags together. Just put the "in line" to the "out
line". Let them both hang on the side. Don't forget to open the clip so the
urine can go into bag #2. As the bag fills it drains into bag #2. 

john


-Original Message-
From: Quadius 
To: quad-list@eskimo.com
Sent: Fri, 15 Jun 2007 9:58 pm
Subject: Re: FW: FW: FW: [QUAD-L] How One Can live Alone

Has anyone come up with a solution for not having to empty the urine too
often?  I use a 4000 CC bag, but if I go to bed around, let's say, 11 p.m.
and my caregiver doesn't come and until 11 a.m., there is a good chance it
might be completely full.  I seem to drain a lot while I am lying down.  My
doctor told me if I sleep at 30° this will help stop the problem, but I
haven't really seen a difference yet. 

In case you're going to ask, I have been checked for diabetes and renal
problems, but everything comes back hunky-dory.  I occasionally stayed on
Sundays so I can give my primary caregivers the day off and on these days my
parents come in and during the year and around noon.  When my brother makes
around later in the evening, I have around 3000 cc in the bag even though I
have only taken in about 1000 cc. 

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RE: [QUAD-L] need advice

[RollinOn]

Hey Will,
Yes yes yes yes yes yes yes!
Did I say yes?
I don't know why you were not prescribed one right from the start!
This is a must for a quad and a high profile roho should've been prescribed
with it.
I tilt back pretty often if not just for a few minutes and I've healed one
on my coxics area ( not sure about the spelling) and kept my job while up 12
hours a day but had a thorough cleaning every day and night.

It is best to see a specialist first though for the proper advice.

Mark Jackson
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Sent: Friday, June 15, 2007 9:06 PM
To: quad-list@eskimo.com
Subject: [QUAD-L] need advice

Guys, I need some serious advice. I have been battling a substantil pressure

sore on my rear end for nearly four years. It absolutely refues to heal. I 
just bought a highprofile roho and hope that helps. my question - would it 
be worth the money (about $1500 out-of-pocket) for me to invest in a tilt 
chair? I have a standard invacare arrow now. Would this be a worthwhile 
investment or could I spend the money on something more worthwhile? Please 
help me guys, especially if you have experience with a tilt chair.

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Re: [QUAD-L] need advice

[David K. Kelmer]

Hi William,
   
  You do need some serious advice.  You will get a lot of great advice here, 
but  if you've been battling a ''substantial pressure sore'' for four years, 
the advice you'll get here will not be enough.  You need to have this situation 
addressed by a Wound Specialist right away.  Until that sore is healed enough 
to be ready, you shouldn't even be thinking about a new chair.  When that time 
comes, you will be ready for a 'Tilt' and 'Recline' chair then, and you'll be 
healthy and able to enjoy it then.
   
  With Love,
 
CtrlAltDel aka Dave
C4/5 Complete - 31 Years Post
  Texas, USA 


William Willis <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:   Guys, I need some serious advice. I 
have been battling a substantil pressure 
sore on my rear end for nearly four years. It absolutely refues to heal. I 
just bought a highprofile roho and hope that helps. my question - would it 
be worth the money (about $1500 out-of-pocket) for me to invest in a tilt 
chair? I have a standard invacare arrow now. Would this be a worthwhile 
investment or could I spend the money on something more worthwhile? Please 
help me guys, especially if you have experience with a tilt chair.

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Re: [QUAD-L] need advice

[Dan T]

William, I have a tilt and recline on my wheelchair.  Tilting can help by 
moving the pressure from your behind to your back but what I have found out is 
the most important issue when resolving a pressure problem is how I am sitting 
on a cushion.  The cushion may not be appropriate for your seating needs.
If the cushion that I am using is problematic tilting a great deal will 
probably not help in itself.
I think it would be a good idea if you consulted a seating specialist.  Is 
there a good rehab hospital in your area?  Or possibly find your self a 
physical therapist that can evaluate you and make a recommendation.
You mentioned you had a 4 inch/high profile Roho.  There are other roho 
products that might help you.  You might possibly contact roho and ask them to 
refer you to a vendor that can evaluate you.
It would be best to get evaluated to see if your cushion is appropriate for you 
and if you could benefit from a tilting mechanism.  You need to contact a 
professional.
Also, the more you stay off your sore, the more likely it will heal.  No one 
likes to hear that including myself.
I have recently healed a pressure sore on my behind but am unable as of now to 
find a cushion that can meet my seating needs so I am also in bed longer than I 
would like.
Hope this is insightful, best wishes... Dan T.
William Willis <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:   Guys, I need some serious advice. I 
have been battling a substantil pressure 
sore on my rear end for nearly four years. It absolutely refues to heal. I 
just bought a highprofile roho and hope that helps. my question - would it 
be worth the money (about $1500 out-of-pocket) for me to invest in a tilt 
chair? I have a standard invacare arrow now. Would this be a worthwhile 
investment or could I spend the money on something more worthwhile? Please 
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Re: [QUAD-L] the powerchair 'CLANK'

[LINDA FERRELL]

Hi Guys,
  My chair is a Quickie p320, It's 10yrs old now & it clicks. I have a new 
Quamtum Blast, never get in it but it clicks louder & more often.
  Lindaf

Re: [QUAD-L] Steve

[delimited4]

A lot of people believe a wound will only heal if you lay in bed awkwardly 
turning and never letting any pressure on it until it is gone. Clean wounds can 
often heal rather quickly after debrieding. I've had a clean wound heal in 
three months using trypsin. I didn't miss anytime in the chair. 

Let your doctor know that you would like to keep your job while healing it. Be 
careful not to sit on wrinkles and the roho isn't meant to raise you up in your 
chair. You should be immersed in it. I've seen some of the air mattresses over 
inflated too. They don't work the way you want if you don't sink into them 
some. 

It takes about 20 minutes to destroy the skin tissue from pressure. You need to 
be a little obsessive about avoiding sores. Once you have a sore, it can be a 
few weeks before all the dead tissue falls off or you get it off and you see 
how bad your hurt. Once it appears healed, treat it like a wound for another 4 
- 6 months. New skin is real easy to damage.  

I wish I could brag that I never get them, but I do. Living with them seems to 
be the trick. Don't let it depress you and if you feel depressed, tell your 
doctor that too. 



good luck

john




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From: William Willis <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: quad-list@eskimo.com
Sent: Sat, 16 Jun 2007 1:18 pm
Subject: [QUAD-L] Steve



You are absolutely right, Steve. I've been telling myself this for the longest 
time. I work full time as a teacher and I just haven't been able to face the 
unpleasant facts. Whatever route I take is going to be a rough one. 
 
>From: "Steve Oldaker" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 
>To: "'William Willis'" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>,  
>Subject: RE: [QUAD-L] need advice 
>Date: Sat, 16 Jun 2007 11:24:35 -0400 
> 
>William, 
> 
>If you have been battling a substantial pressure sore for nearly four >years, 
>a tilt chair cannot hurt and may very well help, but I don't see how you >can 
>expect any long term healing without staying off the wound until it is 
>completely healed. As others have pointed out, your wound could be far >worse 
>internally than what you can see on the surface, and you may be risking >more 
>serious consequences. Being relegated to bed for several weeks or even 
>months is a dismal prospect, but time invested now should result in long 
>term positive benefits. Think of what a relief it would be not having to 
>continually care for your wound and worry about how much time you are 
>spending in your chair. 
> 
>I wish you luck, 
> 
>Steve 
> 
> > -Original Message- 
> > From: William Willis [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> > Sent: Friday, June 15, 2007 10:06 PM 
> > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> > Subject: [QUAD-L] need advice 
> > 
> > Guys, I need some serious advice. I have been battling a 
> > substantil pressure sore on my rear end for nearly four 
> > years. It absolutely refues to heal. I just bought a 
> > highprofile roho and hope that helps. my question - would it 
> > be worth the money (about $1500 out-of-pocket) for me to 
> > invest in a tilt chair? I have a standard invacare arrow now. 
> > Would this be a worthwhile investment or could I spend the 
> > money on something more worthwhile? Please help me guys, 
> > especially if you have experience with a tilt chair. 
> > 
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Re: [QUAD-L] Tempurpedic

[KK]

My aide talked me into getting the Walmart brand of mattress.  It is great if 
you
have someone to move you.  Once you are in it - you are in it.  I have use of 
one
arm & found it very hard to turn on my side.

[QUAD-L] How One Can live Alone

[wheelchair]

 
In a message dated 6/15/2007 8:59:05 P.M. Central Daylight Time,  
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:

I have around 3000 cc in the bag even though I have only taken in about  1000 
cc.  
Quadius


An empty 5 gallon water bottle works well if properly sealed at the top and  
the hose goes in thru the top.
You might be able to go a whole week, but I wouldn't try it.
 
Best Wishes
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[QUAD-L] Tempurpedic

[RONALD L PRACHT]

Hey,
  Ive been using a tempurpedic adjustable bed for 4 years now. I bought the 
queen size matress, and the classic firmness level. This matress has been a 
godssend to me, it really does relieve pressure, at night I sleep on my stomach 
with my knees dug in the matress for near 10 hours. No pressure sores to 
report. It has a wireless remote to adjust the legs and head of the bed as well 
as multiple vibration settings. I used my old headboard that was screwed to the 
wall with a grab bar attached to it. Ive got a hospital table sideways next to 
the bed with my fan, clock and all the goodies. 
   
  Ive trained myself to sleep on my stomach and Im sure this has helped with 
pressure sores. In any case I think the tempurpedic mattress is far superior to 
a regular mattress for releiving pressure. Ive never had any overlay or air 
mattress, so i cant compare to that.
   
   
  Ron c7   

[QUAD-L] need advice

[wheelchair]

 
Pressure sores, open wounds, snow flakes, fingerprints and Quads, all have  
something in common.  They differ so greatly.  What might work for 100  people, 
won't work for 2 others.  Hence, it might be more prudent
to consult a wound specialist.  Pressure mapping may also be needed to  
consider your future prognosis and how you will heal.  The band aid  approach 
hasn't worked in the last 4 years.  Now its time to consider a  wound 
specialist...
Best Wishes
W
 
 
In a message dated 6/15/2007 9:06:42 P.M. Central Daylight Time,  
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:

Guys, I  need some serious advice. I have been battling a substantil pressure 
sore  on my rear end for nearly four years. It absolutely refues to heal. I 
just  bought a highprofile roho and hope that helps. my question - would it 
be  worth the money (about $1500 out-of-pocket) for me to invest in a tilt  
chair? I have a standard invacare arrow now. Would this be a worthwhile  
investment or could I spend the money on something more worthwhile? Please  
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Re: [QUAD-L] need advice

[delimited4]

A tilt chair does let you reduce preasure and "get off it" a little. You need 
to tilt every half hour or more if you can. I don't know what your using on the 
wound, but it can be tricky to get a sore to heal and still get in the chair 
everyday. I'd say it is worth it but I'd talk to a Dr. at a wound care center 
or a Dr. that specializes in wound care.



good luck,

john




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From: William Willis <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: quad-list@eskimo.com
Sent: Fri, 15 Jun 2007 10:05 pm
Subject: [QUAD-L] need advice



Guys, I need some serious advice. I have been battling a substantil pressure 
sore on my rear end for nearly four years. It absolutely refues to heal. I just 
bought a highprofile roho and hope that helps. my question - would it be worth 
the money (about $1500 out-of-pocket) for me to invest in a tilt chair? I have 
a standard invacare arrow now. Would this be a worthwhile investment or could I 
spend the money on something more worthwhile? Please help me guys, especially 
if you have experience with a tilt chair. 
 
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Re: [QUAD-L] How One Can live Alone

[delimited4]

You can attach night drain bags together. Just put the "in line" to the "out 
line". Let them both hang on the side. Don't forget to open the clip so the 
urine can go into bag #2. As the bag fills it drains into bag #2. 


john


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From: Quadius <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: quad-list@eskimo.com
Sent: Fri, 15 Jun 2007 9:58 pm
Subject: Re: FW: FW: FW: [QUAD-L] How One Can live Alone




Has anyone come up with a solution for not having to empty the urine too 
often?  I use a 4000 CC bag, but if I go to bed around, let's say, 11 p.m. and 
my caregiver doesn't come and until 11 a.m., there is a good chance it might be 
completely full.  I seem to drain a lot while I am lying down.  My doctor told 
me if I sleep at 30° this will help stop the problem, but I haven't really seen 
a difference yet. 

In case you're going to ask, I have been checked for diabetes and renal 
problems, but everything comes back hunky-dory.  I occasionally stayed on 
Sundays so I can give my primary caregivers the day off and on these days my 
parents come in and during the year and around noon.  When my brother makes 
around later in the evening, I have around 3000 cc in the bag even though I 
have only taken in about 1000 cc. 

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[QUAD-L] Steve

[William Willis]

You are absolutely right, Steve. I've been telling myself this for the 
longest time. I work full time as a teacher and I just haven't been able to 
face the unpleasant facts. Whatever route I take is going to be a rough one.



From: "Steve Oldaker" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "'William Willis'" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, 
Subject: RE: [QUAD-L] need advice
Date: Sat, 16 Jun 2007 11:24:35 -0400

William,

If you have been battling a substantial pressure sore for nearly four 
years,
a tilt chair cannot hurt and may very well help, but I don't see how you 
can

expect any long term healing without staying off the wound until it is
completely healed. As others have pointed out, your wound could be far 
worse
internally than what you can see on the surface, and you may be risking 
more

serious consequences. Being relegated to bed for several weeks or even
months is a dismal prospect, but time invested now should result in long
term positive benefits. Think of what a relief it would be not having to
continually care for your wound and worry about how much time you are
spending in your chair.

I wish you luck,

Steve

> -Original Message-
> From: William Willis [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Sent: Friday, June 15, 2007 10:06 PM
> To: quad-list@eskimo.com
> Subject: [QUAD-L] need advice
>
> Guys, I need some serious advice. I have been battling a
> substantil pressure sore on my rear end for nearly four
> years. It absolutely refues to heal. I just bought a
> highprofile roho and hope that helps. my question - would it
> be worth the money (about $1500 out-of-pocket) for me to
> invest in a tilt chair? I have a standard invacare arrow now.
> Would this be a worthwhile investment or could I spend the
> money on something more worthwhile? Please help me guys,
> especially if you have experience with a tilt chair.
>
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[QUAD-L] Tempurpedic

[Dylan]

Have any of u quads tried a tempurpedic mattress and if so, what was/is 
your opinion of their effectiveness? I've been using a mishmash setup  with 
part air-mattress part memory-foam overlay and part egg-crate with cut-out. 
I mainly had this setup to heal up a bad pressure sore, which is now gone, 
so I'd like to go back to something plain and flat so I can be mobile 
easier again. Any opinions/thoughts would be appreciated. Thanks, 
Dylan  c5/6 20yrs post

[QUAD-L] if I forgot

[Michael Galvin]

If I have forgotten to say thanks to anyone for the hello's to the list,
here it is THANKS.

Michael-c5c6/37yrs

Re: [QUAD-L] need advice

[Nichole Rohling]

ABSOLUTELY. HOW DO YOU DO PRESSURE RELIEF?

NICKI
myspace.com/knrquad


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From: "William Willis" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>

To: 
Sent: Friday, June 15, 2007 9:05 PM
Subject: [QUAD-L] need advice


Guys, I need some serious advice. I have been battling a substantil 
pressure sore on my rear end for nearly four years. It absolutely refues 
to heal. I just bought a highprofile roho and hope that helps. my 
question - would it be worth the money (about $1500 out-of-pocket) for me 
to invest in a tilt chair? I have a standard invacare arrow now. Would 
this be a worthwhile investment or could I spend the money on something 
more worthwhile? Please help me guys, especially if you have experience 
with a tilt chair.


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RE: [QUAD-L] need advice

[Steve Oldaker]

William,

If you have been battling a substantial pressure sore for nearly four years,
a tilt chair cannot hurt and may very well help, but I don't see how you can
expect any long term healing without staying off the wound until it is
completely healed. As others have pointed out, your wound could be far worse
internally than what you can see on the surface, and you may be risking more
serious consequences. Being relegated to bed for several weeks or even
months is a dismal prospect, but time invested now should result in long
term positive benefits. Think of what a relief it would be not having to
continually care for your wound and worry about how much time you are
spending in your chair.

I wish you luck,

Steve 

> -Original Message-
> From: William Willis [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] 
> Sent: Friday, June 15, 2007 10:06 PM
> To: quad-list@eskimo.com
> Subject: [QUAD-L] need advice
> 
> Guys, I need some serious advice. I have been battling a 
> substantil pressure sore on my rear end for nearly four 
> years. It absolutely refues to heal. I just bought a 
> highprofile roho and hope that helps. my question - would it 
> be worth the money (about $1500 out-of-pocket) for me to 
> invest in a tilt chair? I have a standard invacare arrow now. 
> Would this be a worthwhile investment or could I spend the 
> money on something more worthwhile? Please help me guys, 
> especially if you have experience with a tilt chair.
> 
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Re: [QUAD-L] need advice

[Bill_J]

Please don't rely on Wikipedia for medical definitions.  Anyone can add their 
own info to Wikipedia entries.  Try usin www.webmd.com which is written by 
medical professionals.

You need to find out what subclass of osteomyelitis you have.  The anarobic 
osteomyelitis is the most deadly.  This is from webmd.com:
Synonyms
  a.. Hematogenous Osteomyelitis 
Disorder Subdivisions
  a.. Osteomyelitis, Pyogenic, Acute 
  b.. Osteomyelitis, Pyogenic, Chronic 
  c.. Vertebral Osteomyelitis 
  d.. Anaerobic Osteomyelitis 
  e.. Osteomyelitis due to Vascular Insufficiency 
General Discussion
Osteomyelitis is a bone infection, usually caused by bacteria, that can be 
either acute or chronic. This disorder usually occurs as a result of an 
infection in one part of the body that is transported through the bloodstream 
to a bone in a distant location. Among children and teens, the long bones of 
the legs and arms are most frequently affected. In adults, osteomyelitis most 
often affects the vertebrae of the spine and/or the hips.

Bill age 56
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  - Original Message - 
  From: t crook 
  To: quad-list@eskimo.com 
  Sent: Saturday, June 16, 2007 9:31 AM
  Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] need advice


  First of all William, have you been to a wound care specialist? What has been 
the full length of time you have spent off of your wound completely? I had a 
wound (and so far only one) back in 2001, it got infected and tunneled, then 
turned into osteomyelitis 
   it literally just about killed me. A full thickness muscle flap was 
required, and then six weeks of being restricted to bed only. I know, six weeks 
stuck like chuck in one room- but it was a matter of life or death for me. Best 
of Luck!

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  - Original Message 
  From: William Willis <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
  To: quad-list@eskimo.com
  Sent: Friday, June 15, 2007 9:05:42 PM
  Subject: [QUAD-L] need advice


  Guys, I need some serious advice. I have been battling a substantil pressure 
  sore on my rear end for nearly four years. It absolutely refues to heal. I 
  just bought a highprofile roho and hope that helps. my question - would it 
  be worth the money (about $1500 out-of-pocket) for me to invest in a tilt 
  chair? I have a standard invacare arrow now. Would this be a worthwhile 
  investment or could I spend the money on something more worthwhile? Please 
  help me guys, especially if you have experience with a tilt chair.

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Re: [QUAD-L] need advice

[t crook]

First of all William, have you been to a wound care specialist? What has been 
the full length of time you have spent off of your wound completely? I had a 
wound (and so far only one) back in 2001, it got infected and tunneled, then 
turned into osteomyelitis 
 it literally just about killed me. A full thickness muscle flap was 
required, and then six weeks of being restricted to bed only. I know, six weeks 
stuck like chuck in one room- but it was a matter of life or death for me. Best 
of Luck!
 
Tim c5-c6, 19 yrs. post in August
www.geocities.com/onemofortom
www.whoopiekatjewelry.com
www.geocities.com/onemofortom/handicappstuff.html


 
 
 
- Original Message 
From: William Willis <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: quad-list@eskimo.com
Sent: Friday, June 15, 2007 9:05:42 PM
Subject: [QUAD-L] need advice


Guys, I need some serious advice. I have been battling a substantil pressure 
sore on my rear end for nearly four years. It absolutely refues to heal. I 
just bought a highprofile roho and hope that helps. my question - would it 
be worth the money (about $1500 out-of-pocket) for me to invest in a tilt 
chair? I have a standard invacare arrow now. Would this be a worthwhile 
investment or could I spend the money on something more worthwhile? Please 
help me guys, especially if you have experience with a tilt chair.

_
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Live Hotmail. 
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