[QUAD-L] Bad Night, pain, anxiery
Bad night for me. Started with my b-program that did not go well. Everything too firm and all the dig-stems just got me all sweating, and not feeling well from I assume mild AD. I didn't go / empty enough so I was going to try again in the morning. But at 3am I woke-up overheated. Then of course I started into the anxiety thing. Not enough air, what if this, what if that. I took something for it Lorazepam 0.5 mg. But not sure it helps a lot. I was told there are better meds for it if you need to take it all the time, but if you only need it now and then, it's a good one to use. I ended up getting out of bed at 4am. Pain, Pain meds causing constipation, and bowel-program, seen to be the cause of my anxiety. The sweating and long dig-stems really take a lot out of me. But I can't go without the pain meds. I spasm so bad and my chest hurts to breath. But I'm up so high now on my MS-Contin. Maybe it's time for the Pain Pump and or a Colostomy. Can't you still get constipated if you have a Colostomy? Is it true you still need to do mini bowel programs even with a Colostomy just to clean out the rectum area I have do things to make life start being easier in these areas. Greg
Re: [QUAD-L] Bad Night, pain, anxiery
Hi Greg, Sorry to read of your pain, discomfort and pan. Whatever you chose to do, make sure that you talk with your primary doctor who is familiar with your medical history, to determine the various courses of action. Let's hope your problem gets better, not worse. Best Wishes W In a message dated 1/7/2008 6:43:34 A.M. Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Maybe it’s time for the Pain Pump and or a Colostomy. Can’t you still get constipated if you have a Colostomy? Is it true you still need to do mini bowel programs even with a Colostomy just to clean out the rectum area I have do things to make life start being easier in these areas. Greg **Start the year off right. Easy ways to stay in shape. http://body.aol.com/fitness/winter-exercise?NCID=aolcmp0030002489
Re: [QUAD-L] Neck! Syrinix question?
Hi, I've been a quad for almost 10 1/2 years now... about 8 years ago my doctors discovered I had a Sirinx. I have done pretty well until January of last year2007--since then my pain levels have increased, and I have bad pain in my lower gut area and bad pain and heaviness in my left shoulder and arm. Also I always have the burning, tingling and numbness thru-out my body that most quads have . I take pain meds like vicodin a lot more often than in the past. At night like Lori and Ron, I also take elavil- ( amitriptylene ) to help me sleep. At times I also take lorazapam. About 2 years ago , I became a diabetic and must take diabetes pill twice a day to keep blood sugar under control. My doctors told me that I have Double Trouble being a diabetic and a syrinx quad because both continue to cause more and more nerve damage and circulation problems. At times I wonder if the pain may become overwhelming in the future but try not to dwell on that too much, I figure these human bodies were only made to last only so long anyhow ;-) Like most of you, I just do my best to enjoy life and take things one day at a time. Dan H. C-6 post 10 + yrs. D. B. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Having had a syrinix for over 6 years I've made a choice not to have a surgery that more then likely will just end up in failure. I would like to hear more from any of you that have or had a syrinix and what kind of pain you have. The pain that I've is a constant pins a needles feeling from mid chest area out my arms and finger tips to my toes. A feeling like someone has a vice grip on my groin area all the way up to my mid stomach area all the way around to my back. The pain med that has helped me is 2700 mg of neurontin a day and two darvacet at night. These two drugs seem to keep my pain on a even level with no spikes As far as my bowel and bladder issues I'm doing pretty good with both. However there are times that the darvacet leaves me a little constipated I use a magic bullet to help move things along. Living with my choice has made life difficult for me since I'm confined to my wheelchair, home-bound and dependant on my wife for my care full time. This at times creates a lot of friction between us but after 28 years of marriage we have learned to go to neutral corners and after a little time things get better. So I'd appreciate any of you that have dealt with the experience good or bad of dealing with a syrninix to please share your own experiences. This hopefully will help others. David B. - Original Message From: Lori Michaelson [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Amy Davis [EMAIL PROTECTED]; quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Sunday, January 6, 2008 1:54:25 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Neck! Syrinix question? Obviously my voice softwarel typed out Heaven is rather than having a in my e-mail below! You would also think that voice recognition software would be more perfected by now as well! It saves my user files over and over and over again but it always makes numerous errors many times. But it's still easier and much faster than having to type with my fist or fingers or a pencil! Lori On Jan 6, 2008 2:50 PM, Lori Michaelson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Again, everyone is different so it is a crapshoot. Some people find relief with surgery while others do not. I had success with draining it for the first two years but even though my shunt did not fail... I began having other pains in that area and a wider area around my spine. To be honest... just like Heaven is spinal cord injury... people can try different things but you will find that it is far from being so simple as there has to be something that can be done. Oh how I wish there was! My life would be 100% better if that miracle cure (along with a cure for spinal cord injury) can be found with this rare condition. Even Craig Hospital admits that surgery only has a 50% chance of helping. Sometimes people find that a certain drug helps them enough to get by while others, like myself and Corie Jones, cannot find anything that works. Lori Michaelson C4/5 complete quad, 28 years post Tucson, AZ On Jan 6, 2008 8:54 AM, Amy Davis [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I know a lot of you have to Deal with a syrinix. My question is this. Is there any relief? Have any of you had sucess with draining it or with surgery? Does it always come back? There has to be something that can be done. -- Lori C4/5 complete quad, 27 years post Tucson, AZ - Never miss a thing. Make Yahoo your homepage.
Re: [QUAD-L] dragon dictate vs naturally speaking
Http://www.thespeechgurus.com These guys are great! They know all about Dragon Dictate and Dragon NaturallySpeaking. I highly recommend going through them for all your Dragon needs and other computer issues/products. They also know about environmental control units. They installed mine and trained me on it as well. -Angie [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://www.knowbrainer.com/ShopOnline/index.cfm/product/22_15/naturallyspeaking-professional-9---full-version.cfm This is where I bought mine. It claims to be looks and they are reported cheaper than the regular, I cannot find the price of the Dragon on the following site. http://www.digitalriver.com/dr/v2/ec_Main.Entry17c?SID=19198SP=10023CID=0PID=949804PN=1V1=949804CUR=840API1=65API2=GOOGLEAPI3=dragon_naturallyspeaking_phrAPI4=GoogleAPI5=www.google.comDSP=PGRP=0ABCODE=CACHE_ID=262488 It is great to hear from you again Bobbie. It has been a long time. Dana - Start the year off right. Easy ways to stay in shape in the new year. - Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now.
RE: [QUAD-L] dragon dictate vs naturally speaking
I bought version 8 for 100.00 at bestbuy _ From: Dan [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, January 07, 2008 1:38 PM To: quad-list@eskimo.com Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] dragon dictate vs naturally speaking Yikes! I just went to their web site and it costs $769.00!!! How fast can you talk using this program? Dan At 09:13 PM 1/6/2008 -0500, [EMAIL PROTECTED] said something that elicited my response: I have used Dragon 7, 8 and 9 and I really didn't find 9 being much better than 8. I was quite disappointed as they are quite pricey.. I started out with the very first Dragon for DOS and then I also had another Dragon before Dragon 7, which was not professional and did not work very hands-free. When I got a laptop and other computer that I use in bed, I needed professional for hands-free . I have purchased my Dragon 8 and Dragon 9 through know-brainer. I don't know of anybody else has had this problem, but when I try to turn on Dragon 9, it will not come on with my voice ever, even though I keep training. It is quite disgusting. Dragon 8 almost always turns on. It really is irritating when you have somebody reboot your computer and you may have to wait for it to finish rebooting, before they can turn on the microphone. I haven't checked to come on. Has anybody else had this problem. It also seems like Dragon 9 will close more than Dragon 8.. it also brings up the Dragon window which you have to click close when I say reboot Dragon using KnowBrainer, you cannot click on close, before Dragon is ready and the microphone is on. I have re-loaded the Dragon program to see it that helped. Dana Dana _ Start the year off right. Easy http://body.aol.com/fitness/winter-exercise?NCID=aolcmp0030002489 ways to stay in shape in the new year. _ Start the year off right. Easy http://body.aol.com/fitness/winter-exercise?NCID=aolcmp0030002489 ways to stay in shape in the new year.
Re: [QUAD-L] Neck! Syrinix question?
On the bright side, Lori, you don't slur your speech. When I use voice software I seem to talk better afterward. lol john - Original Message From: Lori Michaelson [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Amy Davis [EMAIL PROTECTED]; quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Sunday, January 6, 2008 4:54:25 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Neck! Syrinix question? Obviously my voice softwarel typed out Heaven is rather than having a in my e-mail below! You would also think that voice recognition software would be more perfected by now as well! It saves my user files over and over and over again but it always makes numerous errors many times. But it's still easier and much faster than having to type with my fist or fingers or a pencil! Lori On Jan 6, 2008 2:50 PM, Lori Michaelson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Again, everyone is different so it is a crapshoot. Some people find relief with surgery while others do not. I had success with draining it for the first two years but even though my shunt did not fail... I began having other pains in that area and a wider area around my spine. To be honest... just like Heaven is spinal cord injury... people can try different things but you will find that it is far from being so simple as there has to be something that can be done. Oh how I wish there was! My life would be 100% better if that miracle cure (along with a cure for spinal cord injury) can be found with this rare condition. Even Craig Hospital admits that surgery only has a 50% chance of helping. Sometimes people find that a certain drug helps them enough to get by while others, like myself and Corie Jones, cannot find anything that works. Lori Michaelson C4/5 complete quad, 28 years post Tucson, AZ On Jan 6, 2008 8:54 AM, Amy Davis [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I know a lot of you have to Deal with a syrinix. My question is this. Is there any relief? Have any of you had sucess with draining it or with surgery? Does it always come back? There has to be something that can be done. -- Lori C4/5 complete quad, 27 years post Tucson, AZ Looking for last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with Yahoo! Search. http://tools.search.yahoo.com/newsearch/category.php?category=shopping
Re: [QUAD-L] dragon dictate vs naturally speaking
Yikes! I just went to their web site and it costs $769.00!!! How fast can you talk using this program? Dan At 09:13 PM 1/6/2008 -0500, [EMAIL PROTECTED] said something that elicited my response: I have used Dragon 7, 8 and 9 and I really didn't find 9 being much better than 8. I was quite disappointed as they are quite pricey.. I started out with the very first Dragon for DOS and then I also had another Dragon before Dragon 7, which was not professional and did not work very hands-free. When I got a laptop and other computer that I use in bed, I needed professional for hands-free . I have purchased my Dragon 8 and Dragon 9 through know-brainer. I don't know of anybody else has had this problem, but when I try to turn on Dragon 9, it will not come on with my voice ever, even though I keep training. It is quite disgusting. Dragon 8 almost always turns on. It really is irritating when you have somebody reboot your computer and you may have to wait for it to finish rebooting, before they can turn on the microphone. I haven't checked to come on. Has anybody else had this problem. It also seems like Dragon 9 will close more than Dragon 8.. it also brings up the Dragon window which you have to click close when I say reboot Dragon using KnowBrainer, you cannot click on close, before Dragon is ready and the microphone is on. I have re-loaded the Dragon program to see it that helped. Dana Dana -- Start the year off right. http://body.aol.com/fitness/winter-exercise?NCID=aolcmp0030002489Easy ways to stay in shape in the new year. -- Start the year off right. http://body.aol.com/fitness/winter-exercise?NCID=aolcmp0030002489Easy ways to stay in shape in the new year.
Re: [QUAD-L] Old-timers and newcomers_Checking in
I found the list initially in 97 or 98. I was on the list for a couple of years and then only lurked for about three or four years. Over the last two years I have been actively participating and lurking off and on. It used to be quite a bit to handle when I had it going to my home computer or my yahoo e-mail address, but once I started using Gmail exclusively for this list, it became significantly easier for me to look at all of the subjects. This list has been invaluable to me over the years and is often a crutch which I lean on heavily. Thanks everyone. Quadius On 12/31/07, Lori Michaelson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hey... For those of you who post regularly (as well as those who do not or just lurk) I was wondering if you all could tell the rest of us how long you have been on this list? I found it in the latter part of 1995 and never unsubscribed except for six months when we were living in temporary quarters at one time around 2000 so it has been 12 1/2 years for me or so. During the last 12 1/2 years I have told at least four people about this list because they had not heard of it. They know who they are. :-) Anyway, it would be refreshing to see how long y'll all have been on the list. Happy new year to you all! -- Lori C4/5 complete quad, 28 years post Tucson, AZ
Re: [QUAD-L] dragon dictate vs naturally speaking
c I can dictate faster than I could type, however, I have found that if you aren't a good orator or meticulous about making corrections, it is not the most accurate thing in the world. If you have some mobility and are able to type a little bit, I would recommend going with the cheaper version from one of the local stores. If you need entirely hands-free, then you might want to think about the professional, but it is definitely expensive. Quadius On 1/7/08, Dan [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Yikes! I just went to their web site and it costs $769.00!!! How fast can you talk using this program? Dan At 09:13 PM 1/6/2008 -0500, [EMAIL PROTECTED] said something that elicited my response: I have used Dragon 7, 8 and 9 and I really didn't find 9 being much better than 8. I was quite disappointed as they are quite pricey.. I started out with the very first Dragon for DOS and then I also had another Dragon before Dragon 7, which was not professional and did not work very hands-free. When I got a laptop and other computer that I use in bed, I needed professional for hands-free . I have purchased my Dragon 8 and Dragon 9 through know-brainer. I don't know of anybody else has had this problem, but when I try to turn on Dragon 9, it will not come on with my voice ever, even though I keep training. It is quite disgusting. Dragon 8 almost always turns on. It really is irritating when you have somebody reboot your computer and you may have to wait for it to finish rebooting, before they can turn on the microphone. I haven't checked to come on. Has anybody else had this problem. It also seems like Dragon 9 will close more than Dragon 8.. it also brings up the Dragon window which you have to click close when I say reboot Dragon using KnowBrainer, you cannot click on close, before Dragon is ready and the microphone is on. I have re-loaded the Dragon program to see it that helped. Dana Dana -- Start the year off right. Easy ways to stay in shapehttp://body.aol.com/fitness/winter-exercise?NCID=aolcmp0030002489in the new year. -- Start the year off right. Easy ways to stay in shapehttp://body.aol.com/fitness/winter-exercise?NCID=aolcmp0030002489in the new year.
Re: [QUAD-L] Honda Odessey
It's almost embarrassing to say what type of chair I'm in. I am still using my 1995 Invacare storm rear wheel drive with a Peachtree headrest. Since I am going to have to be changing seating systems (currently use La Bac) and driving mechanisms, would rather stay with a rear wheel drive if possible. Quadius On 1/6/08, LTeasley [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: i'm in a c-300 front wheel. what is it you don't like about them? wht are you in now? mid or rear? -- Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now.http://us.rd.yahoo.com/evt=51733/*http://mobile.yahoo.com/;_ylt=Ahu06i62sR8HDtDypao8Wcj9tAcJ+
RE: [QUAD-L] Honda Odessey
Quadius, In my opinion. you have the best wheelchair / drive system there currently is. I wish they still made the Peachtree! Mike~ Please check out my art gallery at: www.MurGallery.com -Original Message- From: Quadius [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, January 07, 2008 3:24 PM To: LTeasley Cc: quad-list@eskimo.com Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Honda Odessey It's almost embarrassing to say what type of chair I'm in. I am still using my 1995 Invacare storm rear wheel drive with a Peachtree headrest. Since I am going to have to be changing seating systems (currently use La Bac) and driving mechanisms, would rather stay with a rear wheel drive if possible. Quadius On 1/6/08, LTeasley [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: i'm in a c-300 front wheel. what is it you don't like about them? wht are you in now? mid or rear? _ Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it http://us.rd.yahoo.com/evt=51733/*http:/mobile.yahoo.com/;_ylt=Ahu06i62sR8H DtDypao8Wcj9tAcJ+ now.
Re: [QUAD-L] Honda Odessey
I agree Mike, but unfortunately the chair is getting so old that I am afraid the VA is not going to allow me to get too many more repairs done. Not only that parts are getting harder to obtain. One of these days something might break the they are unable to fix and I will end up in bed down until I can get a new chair in. The new Peachtree is an absolute travesty. It's just sad they took something so good and completely messed it up. Quadius On 1/7/08, Mike Murach [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Quadius, In my opinion… you have the best wheelchair / drive system there currently is. I wish they still made the Peachtree! Mike~ Please check out my art gallery at: www.MurGallery.com http://www.murgallery.com/ -Original Message- *From:* Quadius [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] *Sent:* Monday, January 07, 2008 3:24 PM *To:* LTeasley *Cc:* quad-list@eskimo.com *Subject:* Re: [QUAD-L] Honda Odessey It's almost embarrassing to say what type of chair I'm in. I am still using my 1995 Invacare storm rear wheel drive with a Peachtree headrest. Since I am going to have to be changing seating systems (currently use La Bac) and driving mechanisms, would rather stay with a rear wheel drive if possible. Quadius On 1/6/08, *LTeasley* [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: i'm in a c-300 front wheel. what is it you don't like about them? wht are you in now? mid or rear? -- Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now.http://us.rd.yahoo.com/evt=51733/*http:/mobile.yahoo.com/;_ylt=Ahu06i62sR8HDtDypao8Wcj9tAcJ+
[QUAD-L] Diverticulitis
Well, I have been suffering with bowel problems often on since July. It seems as if I need to defecate so often it is quite disconcerting, at least it feels that way. I have also had a problem with the stool being too loose. My doctor suggested using oxybutynin after my bowel programs to eliminate some of the spasms in my bowels and that seems to have worked pretty well. Unfortunately I still have a tremendous amount of cramps often on and it is difficult for me to plan much of anything any longer. After my fifth visit to the doctor, he finally realized that I have diverticulitis which was discovered in my colonoscopy back in July. You know what happens when you assume. Well he apologized because he had assumed that I was told by the doctor in charge of the colonoscopy that I had diverticulitis. Anyway, I have modified my diet somewhat and this has helped for the majority of the time. Does anybody else on here suffer from diverticulitis and if so what type of things have you eliminated from your diet. So far I have tried to get away from anything that has nuts, seeds, and I most definitely cannot be grapes, strawberries, cherries, and some other things I'm forgetting right now. Quadius
Re: [QUAD-L] Diverticulitis
Have you tried Oatmeal for breakfast? Oatmeal with milk, either microwaved or using a double boiler? The oatmeal is a good binder and absorbs liquids as it passes thru your system. Its also healthy too. Best Wishes In a message dated 1/7/2008 4:54:41 P.M. Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Does anybody else on here suffer from diverticulitis and if so what type of things have you eliminated from your diet. So far I have tried to get away from anything that has nuts, seeds, and I most definitely cannot be grapes, strawberries, cherries, and some other things I'm forgetting right now. Quadius **Start the year off right. Easy ways to stay in shape. http://body.aol.com/fitness/winter-exercise?NCID=aolcmp0030002489
Re: [QUAD-L] Diverticulitis
I have tried it, but for some reason I have never done it every day. I have chosen to go the Metamucil route, but I am willing to try oatmeal. What the heck, it probably isn't going to be any worse. :-) Quadius On 1/7/08, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Have you tried Oatmeal for breakfast? Oatmeal with milk, either microwaved or using a double boiler? The oatmeal is a good binder and absorbs liquids as it passes thru your system. Its also healthy too. Best Wishes In a message dated 1/7/2008 4:54:41 P.M. Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Does anybody else on here suffer from diverticulitis and if so what type of things have you eliminated from your diet. So far I have tried to get away from anything that has nuts, seeds, and I most definitely cannot be grapes, strawberries, cherries, and some other things I'm forgetting right now. Quadius -- Start the year off right. Easy ways to stay in shapehttp://body.aol.com/fitness/winter-exercise?NCID=aolcmp0030002489in the new year.
Re: [QUAD-L] Bad Night, pain, anxiery
Wow Greg I had the same night except for my bowel program was this morning. I woke up at 1am was over heated. I couldn't get my TV on because it was too dark, I don't have a light that I can turn on in my bed, but I am solving that problem tomorrow at Walmart. I got so overheated then anxiety, my lifeline only said emergency 25times but no one came on to talk to me. Andrea is still in the hospital so she couldn't help me. By 7:30 I was a hot basket case! Lindaf
Re: [QUAD-L] Cold? I would suggest these!
I look for most anything to keep warm on those few days when it is terrible here. I really feel for many of you who live in areas where it gets extremely cold. I feel awful when it gets below 68° outside. Last week we had about three days they were pretty rough and some of my outdoor plants didn't make it through the freeze. Today it's back up to 83° and now I need to worry about making sure I don't come down with a cold because of the huge variation between temperatures. I'm not complaining. Believe me, it's wonderful riding around in my shorts today, especially knowing that in three or four days I'll probably be bundled back up again. Take care everyone and stay warm. Quadius On 1/2/08, Lori Michaelson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: For those of you who are out there in states that are bitter cold (I see it is barely in the teens in Chicago today) or get cold in the house like I do even though I live in southern Arizona... I'd like to make a suggestion. My husband bought these for me for Christmas. He found them the least expensive on eBay. They're perfect for gals or guys! Prior to nine years ago... fashion was very important to me and I would not be caught dead in sweatpants or anything other than nice jeans, nice shoes, matching this and that, etc. etc. etc.. But then warmth, necessity and age allowed me to change my wardrobe somewhat. In 1997 my feet and ankles began swelling like the sizes of big potatoes. I had to stop wearing tennis shoes and turned to other shoes so I would not get pressure because of my fat feet not fitting in anything. Further... it seemed as time goes on... the colder I would get very easily. Anyway... I wanted to attest that the following Tempur-Pedic Foot Comforters are very, very nice! I have been wearing sandals of some sort over the last seven years and in the winter time I put socks or colored stockings on and then the sandals. At first I thought that they would look too big or out of place but they are actually pretty stylish. The ones that I have are very dark navy blue (that I can only tell when I put them on with my black pants) and are so plush that I just put my bare feet into them. Also... a sore that I have had for many months has JUST healed although it is still a little pink. Since it is my husband would have to deal with the repercussions of the sore coming back...HE WOULD NOT EVEN ATEMPT OR ALLOW me to wear these. But since I am wearing them... that is how soft they are and rather pressure less (since absolutely no pressure is the only solution to get rid of a sore). So if anyone is interested in keeping their feet warm (which will help warm you all over)... check out the following product: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemrd=1item=120196407260ssPageName=STRK:MEWN:ITih=002#ebayphotohosting Shipping and handling is free within the United States and this is the best price we could find on the product. NO... I am not the seller! Just trying to help somebody out who easily gets cold. It is sunny and 64° here today but chilly in the shade and the same temperature as always in the house. But I love my new foot comforters despite that! -- Lori C4/5 complete quad, 28 years post Tucson, AZ
Re: [QUAD-L] Bad Night, pain, anxiery
Change of weather is affecting your body. Last two days have been in the 60's and we still act like its 10 outside, lol. After the storms tonite its suppose to get cold once again. Best Wishes In a message dated 1/7/2008 5:26:57 P.M. Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Wow Greg I had the same night except for my bowel program was this morning. I woke up at 1am was over heated. I couldn't get my TV on because it was too dark, I don't have a light that I can turn on in my bed, but I am solving that problem tomorrow at Walmart. I got so overheated then anxiety, my lifeline only said emergency 25times but no one came on to talk to me. Andrea is still in the hospital so she couldn't help me. By 7:30 I was a hot basket case! Lindaf **Start the year off right. Easy ways to stay in shape. http://body.aol.com/fitness/winter-exercise?NCID=aolcmp0030002489
Re: [QUAD-L] Bad Night, pain, anxiery
You are right Wheels, the temp is dropping already with the rain. Wish there was someway to take my blanket down when I get overheated. That is the only bad thing with living alone. Andrea is still running a temp but has stopped vomiting today. I hope they get rid of her virus. Her apt. should be ready this week or next. Lindaf
Re: [QUAD-L] Bad Night, pain, anxiery
Its that damn barametric pressure thing. It affects both man, woman and beast. Even the insects and bugs have been acting funny the last couple of days. But can you expect anything else, considering 60+ degrees in the beginning of January. I'm confused, I'm sure they are too. lol I talked with Warrior this morning and her voice still sounded husky after all her testing. But she hasn't lost her humor. Let's hope that her custom unit is ready for her when she is finally released... Stay dry and the lightening and thunder is only the angels bowling in heaven Best Wishes In a message dated 1/7/2008 7:50:55 P.M. Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: You are right Wheels, the temp is dropping already with the rain. Wish there was someway to take my blanket down when I get overheated. That is the only bad thing with living alone. Andrea is still running a temp but has stopped vomiting today. I hope they get rid of her virus. Her apt. should be ready this week or next. Lindaf **Start the year off right. Easy ways to stay in shape. http://body.aol.com/fitness/winter-exercise?NCID=aolcmp0030002489
[QUAD-L] Fwd: CCA Co-sponsor list keeps growing
**Start the year off right. Easy ways to stay in shape. http://body.aol.com/fitness/winter-exercise?NCID=aolcmp0030002489 ---BeginMessage--- House Commerce Committee Subcommittee on Health will be holding it's hearing on the Community Choice Act September 16th! Have your Representative and Senators signed on as co-sponsors yet? Additions since last update: Rep Brady, Robert A. [PA-1] - 10/23/2007 Rep Rangel, Charles B. [NY-15] - 10/25/2007 Rep Langevin, James R. [RI-2] - 10/29/2007 Rep Baldwin, Tammy [WI-2] - 10/30/2007 Rep Loebsack, David [IA-2] - 11/5/2007 Rep Lowey, Nita M. [NY-18] - 11/15/2007 Rep Johnson, Eddie Bernice [TX-30] - 11/15/2007 Rep McGovern, James P. [MA-3] - 12/4/2007 Rep Pastor, Ed [AZ-4] - 12/4/2007 Rep Murtha, John P. [PA-12] - 12/4/2007 Rep English, Phil [PA-3] - 12/5/2007 Rep Grijalva, Raul M. [AZ-7] - 12/12/2007 Rep Faleomavaega, Eni F.H. [AS] - 12/12/2007 Rep Norton, Eleanor Holmes [DC] - 12/17/2007 And Listed by State: S.799 / H.R.1621 Community Choice Act Co-sponsors by state as of 1-7-08 Alabama Rep Bonner, Jo [AL-1] - 6/14/2007 Alaska Rep Young, Don [AK] - 7/23/2007 American Samoa Rep Faleomavaega, Eni F.H. [AS] - 12/12/2007 Arizona Rep Pastor, Ed [AZ-4] - 12/4/2007 Rep Grijalva, Raul M. [AZ-7] - 12/12/2007 California Sen Boxer, Barbara [CA] - 7/30/2007 Rep Sanchez, Loretta [CA-47] - 9/5/2007 Colorado Sen Salazar, Ken [CO] - 3/7/2007 Rep DeGette, Diana [CO-1] 3/29/07 Rep Udall, Mark [CO-2] - 6/14/2007 Connecticut Sen Lieberman, Joseph I. [CT] - 3/7/2007 Sen Dodd, Christopher J. [CT] - 3/7/2007 Rep DeLauro, Rosa L. [CT-3] - 6/14/2007 Rep Courtney, Joe [CT-2] - 5/14/2007 Rep Murphy, Christopher S. [CT-5] - 5/14/2007 Rep Larson, John B. [CT-1] - 5/14/07 Delaware Sen Biden, Joseph R., Jr. [DE] - 3/7/2007 District of Columbia Rep Norton, Eleanor Holmes [DC] - 12/17/2007 Florida Rep Hastings, Alcee L. [FL-23] - 10/9/2007 Georgia Rep Deal, Nathan [GA-9] - 10/9/2007 Rep Marshall, Jim [GA-8] - 8/2/2007 Hawaii Sen Inouye, Daniel K. [HI] - 3/7/2007 Iowa Sen Harkin, Tom [IA] Rep Loebsack, David [IA-2] - 11/5/2007 Illinois Sen Durbin, Richard [IL] - 4/12/2007 Sen Obama, Barack [IL] - 7/23/2007 Rep Davis, Danny K. [IL-7] Rep Weller, Jerry [IL-11] - 5/14/2007 Rep Schakowsky, Janice D. [IL-9] - 5/14/2007 Rep Shimkus, John [IL-19] 3/21/07 Rep Gutierrez, Luis V. [IL-4] - 6/14/07 Indiana Rep Visclosky, Peter J. [IN-1] - 3/29/2007 Kansas Rep Boyda, Nancy E. [KS-2] 7/10/07 Rep Moran, Jerry [KS-1] - 9/5/2007 Maryland Rep Wynn, Albert Russell [MD-4] - 7/23/2007 Rep Van Hollen, Chris [MD-8] - 9/5/2007 Massachusetts Sen Kerry, John F. [MA] - 10/2/2007 Sen Kennedy, Edward M. [MA] - 3/7/2007 Rep McGovern, James P. [MA-3] - 12/4/2007 Montana Sen Tester, Jon [MT] - 10/2/2007 New Jersey Sen Lautenberg, Frank R. [NJ] - 5/17/2007 Rep Payne, Donald M. [NJ-10] 5/14/07 Rep Smith, Christopher H. [NJ-4] - 5/14/2007 New York Sen Clinton, Hillary Rodham [NY] - 3/7/2007 Sen Schumer, Charles E. [NY] - 3/7/2007 Rep Walsh, James T. [NY-25] 5/14/07 Rep McCarthy, Carolyn [NY-4] - 10/9/2007 Rep Nadler, Jerrold [NY-8] - 10/15/2007 Rep Hinchey, Maurice D. [NY-22] - 9/6/2007 Rep Rangel, Charles B. [NY-15] - 10/25/2007 Rep Lowey, Nita M. [NY-18] - 11/15/2007 Ohio Sen Brown, Sherrod [OH] - 5/17/2007 Pennsylvania Sen Specter, Arlen [PA] - 3/7/2007 Sen Casey, Robert P., Jr. [PA] - 4/12/2007 Rep Fattah, Chaka [PA-2] - 8/2/2007 Rep Schwartz, Allyson Y. [PA-13] - 9/5/2007 Rep Brady, Robert A. [PA-1] - 10/23/2007 Rep Murtha, John P. [PA-12] - 12/4/2007 Rep English, Phil [PA-3] - 12/5/2007 Rhode Island Rep Langevin, James R. [RI-2] - 10/29/2007 South Dakota Rep Herseth Sandlin, Stephanie [SD] - 9/5/2007 Tennessee Rep Cohen, Steve [TN-9] - 5/14/07 Texas Rep Doggett, Lloyd [TX-25] 6/14/07 Rep Sessions, Pete [TX-32] - 7/23/2007 Rep Green, Gene [TX-29] - 8/2/2007 Rep Hinojosa, Ruben [TX-15] - 9/19/2007 Rep Johnson, Eddie Bernice [TX-30] - 11/15/2007 Utah Rep Bishop, Rob [UT-1] - 6/14/07 Vermont Sen Sanders, Bernard [VT] - 6/13/2007 Washington Sen Murray, Patty [WA] - 9/20/2007 Wisconsin Rep Moore, Gwen [WI-4] - 7/12/2007 Rep Baldwin, Tammy [WI-2] - 10/30/2007 Community Choice Act S. 799 HR 1621COSPONSORS (by state) NATIONAL ADAPT MAILING LIST - Adapt Community Choice Act List http://www.adapt.org ---End Message---
Re: [QUAD-L] Bad Night, pain, anxiery
I find that my pain increases with barometric fluctuations. i have also discovered that I have more anxiety when my bowels aren't emptying well. This also increases the pain level. Constipation hurts. The pain creates anxiety and runs my blood pressure up. It is a nasty downward spiral. Sort of like a toilet flushing and,, you know what that makes me. I do best when I eat plenty of green leafy stuff but it can get gassy. Mirilax has really helped me in the past few years. No cramps, no gas, no anxiety. Hemorrhoids do better. Intestinal bleeding stops. Most of us do suffer from intestinal inflamation several times a year according to a doctor that had a long black tube stuck inside me with a camera. (HE SAID HE WAS A DOCTOR) The spine curving is not helping my bowels move. My commode chair is comfortable but it can't make up for that. Im still waiting for a custom fitted back for my wheelchair. (are they just BS'ing me about that?) Do any of you have a custom fitted back to adjust for a twisted spine? If you are awake all night in too much pain to sleep, you have my deepest sympathy. The best solution to pain is sleep. It feels like I'm shuffeling poisons some nights. Alchohol for morphine, for codeine, for valium, for pot, for C-span. Again spiraling downward! Love and best to you all in the coming year, john - Original Message From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Monday, January 7, 2008 8:59:01 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Bad Night, pain, anxiery Its that damn barametric pressure thing. It affects both man, woman and beast. Even the insects and bugs have been acting funny the last couple of days. But can you expect anything else, considering 60+ degrees in the beginning of January. I'm confused, I'm sure they are too. lol I talked with Warrior this morning and her voice still sounded husky after all her testing. But she hasn't lost her humor. Let's hope that her custom unit is ready for her when she is finally released... Stay dry and the lightening and thunder is only the angels bowling in heaven Best Wishes In a message dated 1/7/2008 7:50:55 P.M. Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: You are right Wheels, the temp is dropping already with the rain. Wish there was someway to take my blanket down when I get overheated. That is the only bad thing with living alone. Andrea is still running a temp but has stopped vomiting today. I hope they get rid of her virus. Her apt. should be ready this week or next. Lindaf Start the year off right. Easy ways to stay in shape in the new year. Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. http://mobile.yahoo.com/;_ylt=Ahu06i62sR8HDtDypao8Wcj9tAcJ
