Re: [QUAD-L] Pain Management
Hi Ron, If you don't mind me asking, what did they start you out on? I'm seeing a new spine specialist at the end of the month. I went to pain management today and they helped me. Gave me what I needed and is willing to work with me. Thank God! I feel validated as a human being. -Original Message- From: Danny Hearn To: RONALD L PRACHT quad-list@eskimo.com>; quad-list Sent: Wed, Oct 17, 2012 6:20 pm Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Pain Management cool Ron, glad they helped you,Dan H. From: RONALD L PRACHT To: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Wed, October 17, 2012 4:18:23 PM Subject: [QUAD-L] Pain Management I went to pain management today and they helped me. Gave me what I needed and is willing to work with me. Thank God! I feel validated as a human being. ron c7
Re: [QUAD-L] Pain Management
Ron, I'm so glad you finally went to pain management. It took me YEARS before I admitted to my self that ".… I need help from a pro, I can't handle the pain myself anymore." My pain Doc is just great, he REALLY cares and like you said "...… you feel validated." Make sure your pain Doc knows EVERYTHING your taking - all meds. At first I recommend that you keep a journal, jotting down if you feel sleepy, con fussed, agitated, loss of appetite or your not sleeping like you use to. It will help you and your Doc a lot for the first 6 months. I hope it helps you out so you can get back to the things you use to enjoy. Bobbie Sent from my iPad On Oct 17, 2012, at 5:14 PM, RONALD L PRACHT wrote: > I went to pain management today and they helped me. Gave me what I needed and > is willing to work with me. Thank God! I feel validated as a human being. > > > ron c7
Re: [QUAD-L] Pain Management
Congratulations Ron! Best Wishes In a message dated 10/17/2012 4:14:48 P.M. Central Daylight Time, r.pra...@sbcglobal.net writes: I went to pain management today and they helped me. Gave me what I needed and is willing to work with me. Thank God! I feel validated as a human being. ron c7
Re: [QUAD-L] Pain Management
cool Ron, glad they helped you,Dan H. From: RONALD L PRACHT To: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Wed, October 17, 2012 4:18:23 PM Subject: [QUAD-L] Pain Management I went to pain management today and they helped me. Gave me what I needed and is willing to work with me. Thank God! I feel validated as a human being. ron c7
[QUAD-L] Heather's Story
>From my friend, Heather, for anyone who thought life wasn't worth living. Last November the Oprah network in Canada came to Paradise Valley to film a show about Heather Grossman (injured with a spinal cord injury from a domestic violence situation.) We just got notification that it will be shown at 10 pm on Investigative Discovery on Oct. 17. That is channel 104 on Cox cable. We just watched the hour long show which they sent us which was shown in its entirety in Canada but will be condensed into 1/2 hour here in the states. The name of the show is "The Devil You Know". http://www.friendsofheathergrossman.com/site/my_story
[QUAD-L] Pain Management
I went to pain management today and they helped me. Gave me what I needed and is willing to work with me. Thank God! I feel validated as a human being. ron c7
Re: Fwd: [QUAD-L] UTI Hell
A few years ago I resarched on a lot of these bacteria infections also--one weird fact that I learned was that PSEUDAMONAS actually thrives even better on acid invironment, pretty strange isn't it? DanH. From: Don Price To: Larry Willis ; "quad-list@eskimo.com" Sent: Wed, October 17, 2012 11:24:14 AM Subject: Re: Fwd: [QUAD-L] UTI Hell It's funny the bourbon subject came up here. I was doing a little 'research' just this past weekend. Bulleit is my favorite, but more research is needed. :) One note regarding bladder acidity and fruit juices: I was told in rehab that citrus juices, while acidic, are NOT good for preventing UTIs. I don't remember why, but I'll research that. Another thing to remember: sugar is bad. If you're drinking juices, try to get the unsweetened kind. Don.
Re: [QUAD-L] UTI Hell
Researching is good! May you achieve you goals! Best Wishes In a message dated 10/17/2012 11:24:12 A.M. Central Daylight Time, donpric...@yahoo.com writes: It's funny the bourbon subject came up here. I was doing a little 'research' just this past weekend. Bulleit is my favorite, but more research is needed. :) One note regarding bladder acidity and fruit juices: I was told in rehab that citrus juices, while acidic, are NOT good for preventing UTIs. I don't remember why, but I'll research that. Another thing to remember: sugar is bad. If you're drinking juices, try to get the unsweetened kind. Don.
Re: Fwd: [QUAD-L] UTI Hell
It's funny the bourbon subject came up here. I was doing a little 'research' just this past weekend. Bulleit is my favorite, but more research is needed. :) One note regarding bladder acidity and fruit juices: I was told in rehab that citrus juices, while acidic, are NOT good for preventing UTIs. I don't remember why, but I'll research that. Another thing to remember: sugar is bad. If you're drinking juices, try to get the unsweetened kind. Don.
[QUAD-L] Shirley
Hi Shirley. Any results on the x-rays yet? Sent from my iPad Begin forwarded message: > Resent-From: quad-list@eskimo.com > From: gah17...@aol.com > Date: October 13, 2012 4:30:06 PM EDT > To: daa...@aol.com > Cc: quad-list@eskimo.com > Subject: [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 >
Fwd: [QUAD-L] UTI Hell
LOL, you know, the Bourbon Trail is now a tourist attraction "with significant cultural and historical importance." Far be it from me to hinder the culture and history of our great state. Onward, onward my spirit sippin' friend! :) Sent from my iPad Begin forwarded message: > Resent-From: quad-list@eskimo.com > From: wheelch...@aol.com > Date: October 16, 2012 10:58:49 PM EDT > To: lwillis82...@msn.com, quad-list@eskimo.com > Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] UTI Hell > > Oh in that case, travel a tad bit further for some Wild Turkey > (Lawrenceburg) and git two bottles. Keep in mind that both were designed for > sippin. (smiling) ( I love my collection of sippin jars) > Best Wishes > > In a message dated 10/16/2012 5:44:40 P.M. Central Daylight Time, > lwillis82...@msn.com writes: > Maker's Mark is a fine premium bourbon created just a few miles from me here > in ol' Kentucky! I doubt if drinking it would cure a UTI, but it sure would > take your mind off it for a while.:) > > Sent from my iPad > > Begin forwarded message: > >> From: jume9...@comcast.net >> Date: October 16, 2012 3:54:59 PM EDT >> To: Larry Willis >> Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] UTI Hell >> > >> What is Makers Mark? >> >> From: "Larry Willis" >> To: quad-list@eskimo.com >> Sent: Tuesday, October 16, 2012 12:52:50 PM >> Subject: Fwd: [QUAD-L] UTI Hell >> >> Saw a report on the noon news today that said just released study found >> cranberry juice has zero effect on bladder health. Well, now, ain't that a >> fine howdy! I was thinking of switching to Maker's Mark anyway. I know it >> kills germs! >> >> Sent from my iPad >> >> Begin forwarded message: >> >> Resent-From: quad-list@eskimo.com >> From: wheelch...@aol.com >> Date: October 16, 2012 10:12:36 AM EDT >> To: quad-list@eskimo.com >> Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] UTI Hell >> >> Now might be a good time to mention the seasonal Pomegranates, blue berries, >> and raspberry/ strawberries. >> Pomegranates are in season and very healthy for one's bladder. They also >> makes a nice snack too. >> >> Best Wishes >> >> In a message dated 10/15/2012 9:14:43 P.M. Central Daylight Time, >> silverstre...@sbcglobal.net writes: >> The doctor actually is very concerned with me and bacteria. I don't seem to >> get rid of them. I had MRSA three times in the last two years, hospitalized >> twice in one month. I get UTIs quite often. So often that I am drinking >> cranberry juice daily and even eating dried cranberries. With me, prevention >> seems to work best. As for antibiotics, they give me constipation or very >> loose stools. Not too much in the middle for me. >> >> When I have constipation, nothing much seems to help. So, not sure what to >> tell you on that, other than my doctor keeps a close eye on me and my >> infections. >> >> As for bad veins, I had horrible veins when I was in the hospital for a gall >> bladder surgery. One vein bulged up as they tried to insert the IV and you >> could see it bubble and pop. They told me that when people get ill or deal >> with chronic health problems that the veins don't always cooperate. Since I >> have been out of the hospital, I have had to get two blood tests and those >> times were fine, but I wasn't sick. They were trying to determine if I >> needed something special, but they never said if that was a PICC or port and >> finally, they found someone who could find a decent vein. >> >> I saw an infectious disease specialist when I had MRSA that wouldn't go >> away. He basically monitored me and had follow up to make sure I wasn't >> still carrying a fever and was sick. He finally gave me a clean bill of >> health and then I didn't have to see him any longer. I think that he was >> watching my MRSA and determining the strain which was supposed to give them >> the idea of what antibiotic would be best. >> >> Candle >> "Scars remind of us where we’ve been, they don’t have to dictate where we >> are going." ~David Rossi of Criminal Minds >> *** >> >> From: Mandy >> >> I've been battling a persistent pseudomonas bladder infection on and off >> since May. This last one has kicked my butt, leaving me weak and tired, and >> I've tried two strong antibiotics with no results. Any time I change meds, >> especially with antibiotics, I get constipated. The week before last (when I >> was on Rocephin) I went 5 days without going and wanted someone to just >> shoot me. >> >> Anyway, after I got off that drug the BOP went back to normal, but my UA >> came back positive again and I started another antibiotic on Friday. I >> haven't pooped since then. >> >> Does anyone else have this problem with antibiotics? Does anyone else have >> experience with pseudomonas? It was easier getting rid of the staph >> infection I had in March. :( A quad friend recommended finding an infectious >> disease doctor. >> >> The other question I had is in regards
