Re: [QUAD-L] input needed
Shirley, I definitely have a few things I'd like to share with Amara for her conference on spinal cord injury. Let me think about it and get back to you. Bobbie Sent from my iPad On Oct 13, 2012, at 6:25 PM, "shirley bell" wrote: > Hi guys, read this letter below and send me your thoughts. Amara is a good > friend and will make a great primary care Dr..and I will pass all input along > to her for her conference. Thanks. shirley bell Hi Shirley, > > I hope you're doing well!! > > In a few weeks I'm going to be the senior teaching residents for two > weeks, which means I get to give 5 conferences to the entire resident > class (not everyone can make it, but the slides are available for > everyone who can't come). I wanted to do one of my presentations on > caring for patients with spinal cord injuries, as you had told me that > most doctors don't know enough about this! > > I wanted to let you know, in case you had any particular things you > thought might be important for me to relate to my fellow residents. > I'll be using various resources to prepare for the talk, including the > textbook you gave me.
[QUAD-L] input needed
Hi guys, read this letter below and send me your thoughts. Amara is a good friend and will make a great primary care Dr..and I will pass all input along to her for her conference. Thanks. shirley bell Hi Shirley, I hope you're doing well!! In a few weeks I'm going to be the senior teaching residents for two weeks, which means I get to give 5 conferences to the entire resident class (not everyone can make it, but the slides are available for everyone who can't come). I wanted to do one of my presentations on caring for patients with spinal cord injuries, as you had told me that most doctors don't know enough about this! I wanted to let you know, in case you had any particular things you thought might be important for me to relate to my fellow residents. I'll be using various resources to prepare for the talk, including the textbook you gave me.
Re: [QUAD-L] Question
Bob mine used to wear out fast too and was hard on my elbows, I started ordering medical sheepskin wheelchair arm rest covers and they really help mei get mine from 1shop4u.com a furniture type store that sells medical sheepskin products also--They can be ordered in like 10 or more different colors, just tell them the size and they custom make them to fit--I get mine in charcoal grey because that goes good with my black powerchair. Dan H. From: bob quinn To: "daa...@aol.com" ; "sbell...@cox.net" ; "quad-list@eskimo.com" Sent: Sat, October 13, 2012 1:10:43 AM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Question Wow, I thought it was just me. I pull left also, always have! It wears-out my left elbow in anything long-sleeved, as well as my left-armrest, and even the left thigh on my pants (from pushing/holding myself upright all the time). In bed, it's hard to sit-up straight without pillows to hold me up, or side-rail to push-off of (or trapeze to "grab" to adjust my torso. In my chair(s) I have a "Jay Jay2 Deep-Contour Back", which helps A LOT to stay upright while sitting. See http://bit.ly/REoIQC Still, it's tricky trying to lean forward with something in my hands sometimes: I'll veer off to the side and have to upright myself, and try again. Mostly I counter the tendency by leaning way right, before and as I lean forward. bob quinn From: "daa...@aol.com" >To: sbell...@cox.net; quad-list@eskimo.com >Sent: Saturday, October 13, 2012 12:29 AM >Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Question > > >I also lean to the left, because of a broken hip could not have surgery on >because of osteoporosis. >What is the solution to remain straight. My caregivers put a towel to the >right >of my left side pad. What are some other ideas other quad list members have >tried. >Dana >a message dated 10/9/2012 5:03:29 P.M. Central Daylight Time, sbell...@cox.net >writes: >hi Larry, I lean to, the last 2 yrs it has affected my driving as well. It >>seems to be the norm for us. they say it is scoliosis. I am having an x-ray >>to see if that's true, I will let you know. >>Best, >>Shirley Bell >> >>www.ShirleyBellDesigns.com >>- Original Message - >>From: "Larry Willis" >>To: >>Sent: Tuesday, October 09, 2012 4:17 PM >>Subject: [QUAD-L] Question >> >> >>Hey guys. For the last year I have noticed that I am leaning to the left. In >>the past month it has got worse. Now I have to physically hold myself >>upright or I go tumbling leftward. As you might expect, it is really >>affecting my ability to drive, or to do anything for that matter. Anyone >>have an idea what the cause might be? I sleep on my left side as well. >>Thanks. >> >>Sent from my iPad >> >> > >
[QUAD-L] Lateral
Over many years I struggled with very bad posture. I leaned very far to the right and at times found it to be very uncomfortable. The biggest issue I had was while driving and making a left turn. This would cause me to lean even farther. I took a plastic lateral from an old wheelchair that I had salvaged. I took off the metal piece and placed the plastic piece in the corner of the chair,which helped to hold me somewhat straighter, making quite a difference in comfort and when I drive. I also had an issue where my left hip would migrate against the side of the chair. I placed a foam cushion on the left side of my chair before seating and it helps to hold me somewhat straighter. Each body and situation are different and what works for one person may not work for another. Age and gravity are taking its toll,sometimes you just need to give it a gentle nudge the other way. Good luck, Glenn In a message dated 10/13/2012 12:31:09 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, daa...@aol.com writes: I also lean to the left, because of a broken hip could not have surgery on because of osteoporosis. What is the solution to remain straight. My caregivers put a towel to the right of my left side pad. What are some other ideas other quad list members have tried. Dana a message dated 10/9/2012 5:03:29 P.M. Central Daylight Time, sbell...@cox.net writes: hi Larry, I lean to, the last 2 yrs it has affected my driving as well. It seems to be the norm for us. they say it is scoliosis. I am having an x-ray to see if that's true, I will let you know. Best, Shirley Bell www.ShirleyBellDesigns.com - Original Message - From: "Larry Willis" To: Sent: Tuesday, October 09, 2012 4:17 PM Subject: [QUAD-L] Question Hey guys. For the last year I have noticed that I am leaning to the left. In the past month it has got worse. Now I have to physically hold myself upright or I go tumbling leftward. As you might expect, it is really affecting my ability to drive, or to do anything for that matter. Anyone have an idea what the cause might be? I sleep on my left side as well. Thanks. Sent from my iPad
Re: [QUAD-L] Question
I've noticed I lean to the left myself, especially in pictures. You can have lateral supports installed on your chair that will help for support. Dianna Hey guys. For the last year I have noticed that I am leaning to the left. In the past month it has got worse. Now I have to physically hold myself upright or I go tumbling leftward. As you might expect, it is really affecting my ability to drive, or to do anything for that matter. Anyone have an idea what the cause might be? I sleep on my left side as well. Thanks. -Original Message- From: DAANOO To: sbell137 ; quad-list Sent: Sat, Oct 13, 2012 12:31 am Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Question I also lean to the left, because of a broken hip could not have surgery on because of osteoporosis. What is the solution to remain straight. My caregivers put a towel to the right of my left side pad. What are some other ideas other quad list members have tried. Dana a message dated 10/9/2012 5:03:29 P.M. Central Daylight Time, sbell...@cox.net writes: hi Larry, I lean to, the last 2 yrs it has affected my driving as well. It seems to be the norm for us. they say it is scoliosis. I am having an x-ray to see if that's true, I will let you know. Best, Shirley Bell www.ShirleyBellDesigns.com - Original Message - From: "Larry Willis" To: Sent: Tuesday, October 09, 2012 4:17 PM Subject: [QUAD-L] Question Hey guys. For the last year I have noticed that I am leaning to the left. In the past month it has got worse. Now I have to physically hold myself upright or I go tumbling leftward. As you might expect, it is really affecting my ability to drive, or to do anything for that matter. Anyone have an idea what the cause might be? I sleep on my left side as well. Thanks. Sent from my iPad
Re: [QUAD-L] Overwhelmed over ordering a chair
Yes, I tried out rear and mid and I tried mid in my van. I believe it will take me just a short while till I get the Knack of handling the mid … after all I've been using power chair's for 35 years. I remember my very FIRST power chair, it was an Everest & Jennings sling seat and back, belt driven and would make a high pitch "misquote" sound as I'd ride about. Back in 1977 you basically had to choose between small, medium & large. Ask Wheelchair I'll bet he could tell you stories. Bobbie Sent from my iPad On Oct 12, 2012, at 11:15 PM, "Eric W Rudd" wrote: > You tried it out first, right? At most it'll take getting used to, my 1st > was rear, 2nd was front, 3rd & favorite yet is mid. > > > > Eric W Rudd > c5sc...@gmail.com > -Original Message- From: Bobbie Humphreys > Sent: Friday, October 12, 2012 9:49 PM > To: Quad-list@eskimo.com > Subject: [QUAD-L] Overwhelmed over ordering a chair > > Hi All, > Since August I have spent 7 to 8 hours working at wheelchair clinic with > a PT and seating specialist/supplier at Kessler and countless hours on my own > researching. The PT, Mary, was absolutely outstandingly professional in > helping me choose the correct chair for me. This is all she dose at Kessler, > it's her full-time job for years and years. > Yesterday was my final meeting with them and I ordered a Quantum Edge center > wheel drive. Today I'm second guessing my choice over rear wheel because > that's all I've ever had in 35 years (I used a manual chair the first few > years until I went to college on the side of a mountain) Has anybody else > ever second guessed themselves after ordering a chair your going to LIVE in > for the next 8 to years! Bobbie > > > Sent from my iPad
Re: [QUAD-L] Digital Stimulation
I take 2 a day...plus Amitiza 24mg ~LittleQuad~ From: Dana Wray To: ~LittleQuad~ Cc: Larry Willis ; "quad-list@eskimo.com" Sent: Thursday, October 11, 2012 8:42 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Digital Stimulation Have you tried MiraLAX, stool softeners or Sènna? Sent from my iPhone On Oct 11, 2012, at 10:55 AM, ~LittleQuad~ wrote: Amitiza helps > >~LittleQuad~ > > > > > From: Larry Willis >To: quad-list@eskimo.com >Sent: Tuesday, October 9, 2012 3:24 PM >Subject: Fwd: [QUAD-L] Digital Stimulation > > >Bill, when you find an answer to that question, let me know. Poop and pain >pills just don't mix. Bowel and stomach problems are the curse of quadom, even >without opiates. > >Sent from my iPad > >Begin forwarded message: > > >Resent-From: quad-list@eskimo.com >>From: Bill Lang >>Date: October 9, 2012 3:49:31 PM EDT >>To: quad-list >>Subject: [QUAD-L] Digital Stimulation >> >> >Hi EV1, >> >>I know this is a very delicate subject, (except here) but has anyone found a >>less traumatic way to stimulate the anus than the finger? >> >>I am hurting like heck down there, since my opiates joined the dietary party, >>slowing everything to a snail crapping pace. Been through the gamut: Magic >>Bullets, Enemeez, etc., but nothing comes down to the lower bowel. Outside of >>chewing on a tree trunk, my diet gets enough fiber IMHO. >> >>Looking for help, my anus is making my nurses wince when they inspect down >>there. >> >>Sent from Billy >> >> > >
Fwd: [QUAD-L] Question
Sounds very familiar, Bob. It translates into a giant pain in the anus that makes difficult tasks even more difficult. Just what we quads need, another challenge. :) Sent from my iPad Begin forwarded message: > Resent-From: quad-list@eskimo.com > From: bob quinn > Date: October 13, 2012 2:10:05 AM EDT > To: "daa...@aol.com" , "sbell...@cox.net" , > "quad-list@eskimo.com" > Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Question > Reply-To: bob quinn > > Wow, I thought it was just me. I pull left also, always have! It wears-out > my left elbow in anything long-sleeved, as well as my left-armrest, and even > the left thigh on my pants (from pushing/holding myself upright all the > time). In bed, it's hard to sit-up straight without pillows to hold me up, > or side-rail to push-off of (or trapeze to "grab" to adjust my torso. > > In my chair(s) I have a "Jay Jay2 Deep-Contour Back", which helps A LOT to > stay upright while sitting. See http://bit.ly/REoIQC > > Still, it's tricky trying to lean forward with something in my hands > sometimes: I'll veer off to the side and have to upright myself, and try > again. Mostly I counter the tendency by leaning way right, before and as I > lean forward. > > bob quinn > > From: "daa...@aol.com" > To: sbell...@cox.net; quad-list@eskimo.com > Sent: Saturday, October 13, 2012 12:29 AM > Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Question > > I also lean to the left, because of a broken hip could not have surgery on > because of osteoporosis. > What is the solution to remain straight. My caregivers put a towel to the > right of my left side pad. What are some other ideas other quad list members > have tried. > Dana > a message dated 10/9/2012 5:03:29 P.M. Central Daylight Time, > sbell...@cox.net writes: > hi Larry, I lean to, the last 2 yrs it has affected my driving as well. It > seems to be the norm for us. they say it is scoliosis. I am having an x-ray > to see if that's true, I will let you know. > Best, > Shirley Bell > > www.ShirleyBellDesigns.com > - Original Message - > From: "Larry Willis" > To: > Sent: Tuesday, October 09, 2012 4:17 PM > Subject: [QUAD-L] Question > > > Hey guys. For the last year I have noticed that I am leaning to the left. In > the past month it has got worse. Now I have to physically hold myself > upright or I go tumbling leftward. As you might expect, it is really > affecting my ability to drive, or to do anything for that matter. Anyone > have an idea what the cause might be? I sleep on my left side as well. > Thanks. > > Sent from my iPad > > >
Fwd: [QUAD-L] Question
This problem seems to be a lot more common than I thought. It makes sense that sitting for years would make a person grow crooked (not to mention crazy). I think it is a serious issue that we need to keep each other informed about. It seems that age adds a new problem to our lives every week. Nay -- every day. God bless, my friends. Larry Sent from my iPad Begin forwarded message: > Resent-From: quad-list@eskimo.com > From: bob quinn > Date: October 13, 2012 2:10:05 AM EDT > To: "daa...@aol.com" , "sbell...@cox.net" , > "quad-list@eskimo.com" > Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Question > Reply-To: bob quinn > > Wow, I thought it was just me. I pull left also, always have! It wears-out > my left elbow in anything long-sleeved, as well as my left-armrest, and even > the left thigh on my pants (from pushing/holding myself upright all the > time). In bed, it's hard to sit-up straight without pillows to hold me up, > or side-rail to push-off of (or trapeze to "grab" to adjust my torso. > > In my chair(s) I have a "Jay Jay2 Deep-Contour Back", which helps A LOT to > stay upright while sitting. See http://bit.ly/REoIQC > > Still, it's tricky trying to lean forward with something in my hands > sometimes: I'll veer off to the side and have to upright myself, and try > again. Mostly I counter the tendency by leaning way right, before and as I > lean forward. > > bob quinn > > From: "daa...@aol.com" > To: sbell...@cox.net; quad-list@eskimo.com > Sent: Saturday, October 13, 2012 12:29 AM > Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Question > > I also lean to the left, because of a broken hip could not have surgery on > because of osteoporosis. > What is the solution to remain straight. My caregivers put a towel to the > right of my left side pad. What are some other ideas other quad list members > have tried. > Dana > a message dated 10/9/2012 5:03:29 P.M. Central Daylight Time, > sbell...@cox.net writes: > hi Larry, I lean to, the last 2 yrs it has affected my driving as well. It > seems to be the norm for us. they say it is scoliosis. I am having an x-ray > to see if that's true, I will let you know. > Best, > Shirley Bell > > www.ShirleyBellDesigns.com > - Original Message - > From: "Larry Willis" > To: > Sent: Tuesday, October 09, 2012 4:17 PM > Subject: [QUAD-L] Question > > > Hey guys. For the last year I have noticed that I am leaning to the left. In > the past month it has got worse. Now I have to physically hold myself > upright or I go tumbling leftward. As you might expect, it is really > affecting my ability to drive, or to do anything for that matter. Anyone > have an idea what the cause might be? I sleep on my left side as well. > Thanks. > > Sent from my iPad > > >
