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RE: [QUAD-L] suprapubic
I've had my suprapubic for over 12 years. No side effects or problems. Keep the area around the opening clean to prevent any infection. I irrogate once daily and change up the catheter every two weeks. Everybody's a little different in regards to changing the catheter. Good luck!Date: Thu, 26 Jul 2012 15:00:57 -0700 From: ddh...@sbcglobal.net Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] suprapubic To: bmatt...@earthlink.net; quad-list@eskimo.com I guess everyone is a bit different, so some may do things their own way. I have had a suprapubic about 12 years now, I just use the large night bags all the time-- at night just hang it on side of bed, during day just hang it facing in towards my powerchair with my black leather carry pouch hanging over it to help hold it in place. We empty it every morning and every night at bedtime. We change the catheter once a month. The catheter or bag can be changed earlier if you think it is needed but We rarely do anymore. Just always drink enough water or fluids each day to keep everything flushed and working well. Dan H. *** From: Ben Mattlin To: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Thu, July 26, 2012 2:38:08 PM Subject: [QUAD-L] suprapubic Anybody had good or bad experiences with a suprapubic? I'm wondering about the initial installation operation as well as daily and monthly maintenance. Do you use a leg bag or just plug it and empty it every 4 to 6 hours? What are the "side effects" the doctors don't tell you about? Brutal honesty appreciated. Best, Ben __ Ben Mattlin www.BenMattlin.com www.MiracleBoyGrowsUp.com
RE: [QUAD-L] Mattress
Last October I purchased an Invacare MA90Z lateral turning air mattress system. Other than being noisy, I have no complaints so far. Paid approximately $3500 from Internet company (Healthcare For You). I had previously used Gaymar systems which were much more expensive. They were bought out by Stryker Medical. That system is no longer available. If you are looking for lateral turning mattresses there are not very many choices. If I had it to do over again I would have purchased the Invacare MA95Z which is an upgrade to the 90Z, but is about $2000 more expensive.Date: Thu, 19 Apr 2012 17:01:47 + From: linda...@comcast.net To: quad-list@eskimo.com Subject: [QUAD-L] Mattress I know this question has been asked many times but my mattress stopped working. I have an airflow thru mattress. Mine is old & the company is no longer in business. So I am asking for your help please? Lindaf
RE: [QUAD-L] Re: colostomy?
I've had mine for 12 years. It is served me well. Bill Ray,12 years post Date: Thu, 15 Mar 2012 14:42:00 -0700 From: alcibiat...@yahoo.com Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Re: colostomy? To: quad...@gmail.com; quad-list@eskimo.com dear Q, Don't Freak out. Last Sept. I had to get a supra-pubic catheter,a J tube and a colostomy so they could remove part of my stomach. Now I wish I had the colostomy long ago. 36 years of watching my diet. (wondering how I got a damn ulcer). You have to let gas out of the bag now and then, it's called burping it. I still use acidophylus to keep the stool well formed. That way I can put two needle holes in the high side of the bag and not mess with burping since I only get two aid visits a day and I can't burp it myself. I am using more cologne. I wish you luck. john From: Quadius To: quad-list Sent: Wednesday, March 14, 2012 8:37 PM Subject: [QUAD-L] Re: colostomy? I forgot to mention I am just about 17 years post injury. That will happen in another couple of weeks. On Wed, Mar 14, 2012 at 8:00 PM, Quadius wrote: Well, I'm back asking questions again. I went in for my consultation about a week and a half ago and unfortunately I've had too many days of feeling bad wasn't able to get back with you all. In the consultation for the ileovesicostomy the doctor noted that I had had a previous doctor recommend that I think about doing a colostomy in the near future. Well, now they're wondering if I want to consider doing a colostomy at the same time I am having the ileovesicostomy performed. I'm about 90% sure I'm going to have the ileovesicostomy, because I really don't see any alternative. As for the colostomy, everyone I talk to down here seems to think it's a good idea, including at least one quadriplegic who has one as well as ileovesicostomy. When the doctor made this recommendation I was having a terrible time with my bowels. Fortunately he was able to diagnose several of my problems and I have improved quite a bit since that time. I am still having difficulties though. The list of fruit and vegetables I can't eat or can only eaten very limited quantities is much higher than the list the list I am able to eat. My lactose intolerance has gotten progressively worse, to the point where I almost completely have to eradicate dairy products if possible. I have difficulty processing tomato sauces and am having trouble almost every time I go out to be in a restaurant. Let me put this into perspective. I don't really have problems with incontinence, but when I do have problems it's usually terrible pain followed up by very loose stool. My bowel program has gotten much longer over the last year and a half. A lot of this is because my body produces a lot of mucus after the stool has passed. We usually check about every 15 minutes and sadly my bowel program is now averaging around 3 1/2 hours. We can probably cut it down to two hours and 45 minutes if I didn't worry too much about the mucus and then had my caregiver cleaned up in the morning, but she asked small fingers and I also risk having the mucus attack while I am seated in the wheelchair if I do this. I'm leaning towards having the procedure done, but I haven't really heard that many negatives other than the few comments I saw all on one forum. I know darn well there's got to be negatives, so I'd appreciate if you could pass them on to me. One of the quadriplegics who I talk to last year told me about some sort of burping, but he didn't elaborate. I do not have the ability to move my hands or arms at all, so I don't know what would happen if I need to do something like burping. I'm going to continue to search the web, but I would appreciate some feedback. You guys have been great on the ileovesicostomy and I really do appreciate it. These are, as all of you know, decisions which we have to live with. Sure I guess they are reversible, but I have known one person who had his colostomy reversed after he went into remission and he had a horrific time getting his bowels to work properly once again. In fact, he ended up in the ICU on life support at one point. Thanks everyone, Quadius PS hopefully there are too many problems with this e-mail. I am in need of a microphone change. :-) actually a soundcard would probably be better, but I need something which improves my accuracy.
RE: [QUAD-L] cath irrigation
Tap water once a day, seven years have had no problemsFrom: c5sc...@gmail.com To: quad-list@eskimo.com Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] cath irrigation Date: Mon, 26 Dec 2011 10:57:48 -0600 Tap water & a splash of vinegar. Eric W Rudd c5sc...@gmail.com - Original Message - From: gah17...@aol.com To: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Monday, December 26, 2011 10:53 AM Subject: [QUAD-L] cath irrigation How does everyone handle cath irrigation? Do you use saline and if so how do you keep saline from germing up? GA
[QUAD-L] Gaymar CLP 1000 control unit
I have an 11-year-old Gaymar control unit for a lateral turning mattress. It still seems to work fine. No longer needed because I do not have a mattress for the unit. If anyone has a need, let me know. Bill Ray, C-4, 11 years post
[QUAD-L] Mattress
Since my injury 11 years ago, I have been using the Gaymar turning air mattress product. I am still using the product. I've had to replace leaky mattresses occasionally. Gaymar is no longer in business. I am still using the system however I know I'm on borrowed time before it fails. I'm in bed 24/7 and have been very fortunate with no significant pressure sores and I attribute that to the Gaymar system. I'm seeking suggestions for a replacement turning air mattress product. I am hopeful of finding a product that sells a replacement mattress standalone. I don't want to buy a new controller each time there is a requirement for a replacement mattress. This subject has been discussed several times in this group throughout the years. But since I had a product I was satisfied with, I neglected to take notes. If any of you have any recommendations/experiences, please respond. Thank you, Bill Ray
RE: [QUAD-L] Windows 7/natural speaking 11.0
I want to thank all the responders to my dilemma. With your help, I have been able to resolve the issue. This Group' s helpfulness to me and as I have witnessed over the years to other members with issues and just being a friendly source when one is needed has been terrific. Bill Ray > Date: Tue, 18 Jan 2011 08:17:04 -0600 > Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Windows 7/natural speaking 11.0 > From: mongrelti...@gmail.com > To: quad-list@eskimo.com > > William, > > I use Dragon NaturallySpeaking 11 (v.11.00.200.049) on a Toshiba > laptop running Windows 7 ( 64-bit ) and do not experience the problem > you have with opening Adobe PDF files. My installation of Adobe > Reader is v.9.4.1. > > Good luck tracking down solution to the problem. > > Greg >
[QUAD-L] Windows 7/natural speaking 11.0
Hello everybody, I recently got a new computer with Windows 7 and then upgraded to Dragon NaturallySpeaking 11.0. The problem I'm experiencing is with PDF files. Dragon locks up when I open a PDF file. I get a an exception white box that locks up Dragon. I've contacted Nuisane customer service. Their service is a joke! Have any of you experienced this Windows 7/Dragon problem and/or have a solution? Bill Ray, C4, 11 years post
Re: [QUAD-L] thanks for the invite so far... and a question about computer ga...
Dave, I'm a C4 quadriplegic using Dragon NaturallySpeaking version 9.0. Hoyle has a software card games that I have enjoyed since my accident in 1999. It has dozens of card games on a single disc which probably can be purchased from the Internet. Bill Ray, Grand Prairie, Texas - Original Message - From: daa...@aol.com<mailto:daa...@aol.com> To: davekrehb...@earthlink.net<mailto:davekrehb...@earthlink.net> ; quad-list@eskimo.com<mailto:quad-list@eskimo.com> Sent: Wednesday, August 18, 2010 1:18 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] thanks for the invite so far... and a question about computer ga... Hi Dave, I just wanted to say hi and thank you for joining. I think you will like this group as you can ask any questions that you might have and others are glad to help you with their experience and knowledge. I've never played games on the computer, but I'm sure it is fun. Dana(C4- 5 complete, 36 years post, passenger in a motor vehicle accident, Prairie Village Kansas which is a suburb of Kansas City) In a message dated 8/18/2010 10:15:09 A.M. Central Daylight Time, poaj...@sbcglobal.net writes: Welcome aboard Dave You can get a lot of information from people on this site. And most of it is with a great sense of humor which is necessary to deal with being a quad. J In 1990 when I was first injured I was at Santa Clara rehab and they had a Macintosh and were just beginning to teach people to use the computers. Ironically I had a Macintosh SE at home so I was already up to date, but I hadn’t played any games on it to speak of, except for Shanghai or Mahjongg. I still play it in the newer versions are fantastic compared to 1990. I do not use dragon but I use windows seven speech recognition and except for the normal problems with external noise that is inherent with speech recognition it works very well. Don’t know if you would consider mahjongg a game, but I enjoy it. Joan C4 1990
Re: [QUAD-L] aids
I am sure that my situation is unique. I have now had the same aid from the time of my injury 10 years ago. Over this period of time, it is only natural in my opinion, that he and I have become good friends. However, he does add to my depression which obviously isn't needed, with his personal problems. The plus side is as a result of being good friends he provides me with better service than I might otherwise receive. I guess my advice would be share information at a slow pace until you get a good feel of the character and professionalism of whomever you're interfacing. William Ray, C4 10 years post - Original Message - From: shellbell5...@aim.com<mailto:shellbell5...@aim.com> To: quad-list@eskimo.com<mailto:quad-list@eskimo.com> Sent: Friday, June 04, 2010 6:35 PM Subject: [QUAD-L] aids This question is for those of you who have aids that are not not consumer employed. I am attending college and am 3 hours away from home. How and where do you draw boundaries with your aids? A lady I respect told me to keep our relationship a business one. My problem is this in the past I have become friends with these women (it's difficult not to.) But then I tart hearing about there problems and our relationship is no longer a working relationship. Seems they take that as a sign as they can come, do very little and or take care of personal calls for instance. My dorm is a small area so I hear the whole conversation. My aid spoke to her child's teacher this am. She was on the phone over 5 minutes then when she got off began to explain the difficulty she is having with her daughter. It is not that I do not care I do! (Probably too nice for my own good.) I just do not want to become someones counselor. Do you listen but make no comment and hope she will keep info to herself? I have been working on establishing boundaries. To protect them from me as well as me from them. My last aid showed up with booze on her breath. I told her boss but instead of confronting her employee saying something like, "a consumer reported that they smelled alcohol on your breath She told her "Shelly tolm me." then my aid called me and it became personal. Anyway I just want to do the right thing. How do you guys draw those lines or even set the standards? How friendly or even how much info do you give up? My "accident" was a blessing in many ways and I have learned many valuable lessons these past soon to be 4 years.I am grateful for all that I have been given and do believe it's my purpose to be a blessing. That does not mean that I let people get away with things that are unacceptable. Am I making a big deal out of nothing? She is a sweet girl... I am going to "shut up" Blessings~ Shelly C6-C7 Incomplete July 31 will be 4 years
Re: [QUAD-L] Dizzy?
I have experienced dizzy spells every time I've gotten into my chair. This has been going on even one rehab 10 years ago. The doctors in rehab Baylor medical center, Dallas, knew that I had a problem. The rehab experience was pretty much ineffective. I have spent very little time in my wheelchair as a result of this dizziness. I have no solution! Bill Ray - Original Message - From: Danny Hearn<mailto:ddh...@sbcglobal.net> To: Greg<mailto:g...@eskimo.com> ; quad-list@eskimo.com<mailto:quad-list@eskimo.com> Sent: Tuesday, March 02, 2010 7:09 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Dizzy? Hi Greg, my doctor has me take 1mg fludrocortisone for this--he wants me to take one every day but I take them more on days I feel I need them,,,I take one before every bowel routine or I get bad dizzy like you were talking about. Dan H. -- From: Greg mailto:g...@eskimo.com>> To: quad-list@eskimo.com<mailto:quad-list@eskimo.com> Sent: Tue, March 2, 2010 6:54:53 PM Subject: [QUAD-L] Dizzy? I had a real bad dizzy attack today. I was out front reading on my entrance way on my house. It’s not big, just a nice cubby hole to block the wind and reflect the sun/heat. It was about 75 out today, but I don’t think I was overheating. At first I was just light headed so I reclined a bit. A neighbor stopped by and I tried to sit up. Everything stated going black. My hearing started fading out. I never went out, but it was close. It was bad for about 30 minutes, but was still not back to normal for hours. Once I was OK, I was just tired for awhile. I keep thinking of getting a prescription for low blood pressure medication to use on days like these. I often get slight cases like this after my b-program I know this topic was going awhile back. Anyone suggest a medication to use on bad days, not an every day med? Though my BP is always low, Maybe I should try a daily medication? Thanks, Greg
[QUAD-L] Re: sip & puff control
Thanks Raymond, I will do that. - Original Message - From: Raymond Kelly<mailto:kel...@hughes.net> To: william Ray<mailto:ray1...@msn.com> Sent: Tuesday, May 26, 2009 2:23 PM Subject: Re: sip & puff control I am not going to be much use to you. I control my wheelchair with a chin control. I know I have heard people say that they would rather use sip and puff than the chin control. Just post your question on this list and most likely somebody will have an answer for you. I find this list to be a very good resource for information. I am sorry I couldn't be more help to you. Raymond - Original Message - From: william Ray<mailto:ray1...@msn.com> To: kel...@hughes.net<mailto:kel...@hughes.net> Sent: Tuesday, May 26, 2009 11:20 AM Subject: sip & puff control Raymond, I too am a quad C4 for the past 10 years. My immobility has made it impossible for me to control my powered wheelchair. I'm looking at the possibility of modifying it with a sip and puff control system. Do you utilize this control system on your wheelchair? Would the modification be achievable? How practical is the operation of a chair with that type control system? The environmental control system that I have utilized with my bed set up uses a flexible non-metallic tubing. It is available from various suppliers listed on the Internet. I have had excellent success using it and is very practical. If you have had any experience with CEU wheelchair operation, please help. William Ray Grand Prairie, Texas
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[QUAD-L] pain
I am a C 4 quadriplegic, nine years post. I am experiencing severe pain in each of my hands which are at the extremity of my sensitivity to touch. I have had this problem for many years however, it is getting more severe. I expect many of you have experienced the same condition. Have any of you gotten any relief from medication? I think I would be better off if both hands were amputated. I understand this is extreme but I am desperate. William Ray
Re: [QUAD-L] SP catheter
I have had a SP catheter for almost 8 years. I had the same problem you're experiencing three years ago. I had kidney stones dissolved at that time, this corrected the problem. However, during my last change out, I too had difficulty with the insertion. I use 100% silicone and had to go down from 20 To a size 18. Since reading your e-mail, I am now wondering if I also had a recurrence of stones. Bill Ray - Original Message - From: Tod E. Santee<mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Quadius<mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> ; quad-list@eskimo.com<mailto:quad-list@eskimo.com> Sent: Thursday, July 10, 2008 5:34 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] SP catheter Spasms, irritated bladder maybe? --Tod - Original Message - From: Quadius<mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: quad-list@eskimo.com<mailto:quad-list@eskimo.com> Sent: Thursday, July 10, 2008 3:25 PM Subject: [QUAD-L] SP catheter I have had a super pubic catheter for more than 13 years now, but I had something happen on Saturday which has only transpired when I had a tremendous amount of bladder stones. We were doing a routine catheter change, but the catheter wouldn't fit in (22 French bard latex). Luckily I still have some smaller catheters for when this transpired about two years ago. I ended up going down to a 16 French. Now I'm sitting here scratching my head because there shouldn't be any reason why it wouldn't fit into my stoma. I have had a slight increase in sediment, but it really is extremely nominal. In fact, I haven't really had sediment since I had those bladder stones removed with a laser in January 2007. I thought it was a fluke thing and I could probably try to put a 22 French in after 48 hours, but that didn't work. Now I'm worried that I might clog this catheter. It is just so small compared to what I'm used to and there has been a little bit more sediment in my urine. I have been avoiding Mountain Dew since this transpired and I have noticed my sediment hasn't increased (knock on wood). Has anyone else had a problem with catheters not going into their stoma during a normal catheter change? Thanks for the input, Quadius
Re: [QUAD-L] Supra Pubic
I have had a supra pubic for almost 9 years. I initially had the leakage problem. I've changed over from a latex catheter to 100% silicone. Since making the change I have had no leakage occurrences. All I can tell you is that it worked for me. Bill Ray,C4, nine years post - Original Message - From: Dan<mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: 'QUADLIST'<mailto:quad-list@eskimo.com> Sent: Saturday, June 28, 2008 12:23 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Supra Pubic Super glue? Dan At 11:38 AM 6/28/2008 -0500, Mark Jackson said something that elicited my response: I just had a supra pubic cath put in and I'm having a lot of leakage from my natural area if you know what I mean and was wondering how many others deal with this and what I can do. Any help is appreciated. Mark Jackson RollinOn No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.524 / Virus Database: 270.4.2/1523 - Release Date: 6/28/2008 7:00 AM
[QUAD-L] control systems
The lightning knocked out my Sipper/Puffer environmental control system which I used for telephone operation and television control. I have had the system for seven years. Have any of you had good experience with any of the current environmental control systems on the market either the Sipper/ Puffer or voice-activated variety. If so, would you please provide me with the manufacture and supplier. All inputs would be greatly appreciated. BILL RAY, C4, 7 years post
RE: [QUAD-L] Poll
Motor vehicle accident in 1995 Ray T C3-6 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I would just like to know what caused members of this message board to become quadriplegics or paraplegics? I became a quadriplegic due to an illness that affects the spinal cord (Transverse Myelitis), July 2, 2005 Naomi C-4 quad since July 2, 2005 Transverse Myelitis
RE: FW: [QUAD-L] Magic Bullets
Does anyone know another name for magic bullets? My Pharmacist doesn’t know that name. Ray T
RE: [QUAD-L] Seat Cushion
Hey W, How do they do that? When you are sitting or lying? Just wondering, R From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, August 28, 2006 12:19 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; quad-list@eskimo.com Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Seat Cushion You, my dear, have a most unique buttocks. lol. Having you considered have your butt map'd, er oops, by a thermal computer sensor to determine your hot spots. Then and only then with I consider looking for the right or best cushion for you butt. Best Wishes W
RE: [QUAD-L] Camera
What types of digital cameras does anyone have? I am using an Olympus E500 SLR. What brand, pixel count, Windows XP compatible, zoom, telephoto lens or not, and cost are the stats I'm looking for. It’s an 8 pix. It’s compatible with XP. You can control it with the computer to take pics. Comes with 2 lens. Only down side is it’s expensive to buy. But I love quality! Anybody's help/info would be appreciated. Thanks everyone- Angie
RE: [QUAD-L] RE: Who lives where?
Blackfalds, Alberta. Canada Ray. T
[QUAD-L] How many collective years of SCI do we have here?
I was curious just a few days ago of how many collective SCI years are represented here on the list. Please reply to the list with your name and how long you have been enjoying these special challenges we all have been dealt. Add your name years and update the total... Dave [EMAIL PROTECTED] 39 years Eric [EMAIL PROTECTED] 9 Lori [EMAIL PROTECTED]26 yrs Ray.T [EMAIL PROTECTED] 11 yrs. Total 85 yrs.
[QUAD-L] game controller
Hi Everyone, I would like to know if anyone on the list uses a modified game controller for PS2 or XBOX? I’m wanting to purchase a gaming system, but I need to operate it By mouth. Any suggestions would be great. Ray T C-3/4 95’ MVA AB, Canada
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[QUAD-L] Mattresses
Do any of you have recommendations or experiences with alternating/turning mattresses? I am unable to reposition myself in bed. My wife is unable to turn me. Any information would be appreciated.Bil Ray, C4, 6 years post
RE: [QUAD-L] age
Hi, I’m Ray from Alberta, Canada. 47yrs. old, c3-6 12yrs post MVA From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, February 28, 2006 8:49 AM To: quad-list@eskimo.com Subject: [QUAD-L] age Hi i'm Ray from Arizona 45yrs old, c-5 c-6 incomplete 5yrs this St patrict's day.
RE: [QUAD-L] Hours
Dan, I lived in Alberta, Canada and the way it works here is the bigger the city of more you get. The smaller the city the less you get. I'm on self-care management. It's better than hiring through an agency. The agencies take all the money and you get less hours. On self-management I can pay them what I want and get more hours. After my accident we moved to the big city for four years. I was getting $3000 a month. We then moved to a small town, and now I get $1800. It's not fair because my condition hasn't changed. Alberta is the richest province in Canada, you would think they could help a little more. Here PCA's get between $ 8 -- $10 hour. So you can do the math. Hope this helps you out. Ray AB.Canada C3,4 MVA95' -Original Message- From: Dan [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, February 20, 2006 7:03 PM To: quad-list@eskimo.com Subject: [QUAD-L] Hours I have a question. What's the maximum numbers of PCA hours a day can you all receive including those of you living in Canada and other countries? Dan
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hi guys, sorry i have messed you about, but would you please unsubscribe me from your list. My reason is that you are USA based and have little relevance to me here in UK. Thanks Ray
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Re: [QUAD-L] falling asleep
Hi Dave, I was wondering since you get up early, you go to bed early too? If so do you get turned at night? The reason I ask is because my devoted wife does my turn at night and she is starting to burn out after 10 1/2 yrs. I thought about not getting turned, but I don't want to risk getting bed sores. I can't get help for night turns. How many people here don't get turned at night and don't have bed sores? Thanks, Ray C3/6-10 1/2 yrs Post AB, Canada - Original Message - From: David K. Kelmer To: Tim Syfert ; quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Thursday, October 20, 2005 7:46 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] falling asleep Hi Tim, I could drop off to sleep in a matter of minutes pre-SCI, and am still the same way post. I also wake up at 5:55 AM at the latest each morning. I have a stop-watch with a beep alarm hanging by my bed set to go off at 6 AM but am always awake when it goes off. I sleep straight through the night unless there is something wrong with me, or outside and inside. I feel I am blessed! With Love, CtrlAltDel aka DaveC4/5 Complete - 29 Years PostTexas, USA Tim Syfert <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Before my SCI I could fall right to sleep when I hit the sack, but post SCI it takes me 1-2 hour to finally fall asleep. Has anyone else experienced this? Tim Yahoo! Music Unlimited - Access over 1 million songs. Try it free.
[QUAD-L] Gull stones
Hi Quad list, I was wondering if anyone here has had Gallstones and had surgery to get them removed? I have some but my doctor wants me get really sick before taking them out. What are some of your experiences? Thanks, Ray C3-5 95' MVA
Re: [QUAD-L] Sterile H2O to flush catheters
Earlier this month, I saw an urologist for the first time since my catheterization five years ago. Pior to my seeing him, I never flushed my catheter and replaced it every four weeks. He recommended that I flush once each day using warm tapwater and change it out every six weeks. - Original Message - From: Lori Michaelson To: Quad Sent: Monday, July 18, 2005 5:43 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Sterile H2O to flush catheters Vinegar kills a lot of bacteria. Alot of people use it (with water) to wash out their urinary bags. I used to ages ago. Now I use a clorox/water solution because bleach will kill ANYTHING. Also ... in the past ... I've had Uros suggest irrigating with Clorpactin (prescription needed solution AND has SOME "clor" in it). Clorox, Clorine (pool cleanliness) all kills bacteria. Another irragant I tried once (via a script) was Renacidin. To cut down on gravel or sludge. Lori ---Original Message--- From: Stacy Harim Date: 07/18/05 15:09:34 To: quad-list@eskimo.com; Eric W Rudd Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Sterile H2O to flush catheters I was told by my local urologist to sterilize water by boiling it. My urologists at Hopkins told me to use saline. For those of you that use vinegar, I asked my local urologist and the 2 urologists I work with at Hopkins and they have never even heard of it and told me not to insert anything but sterile water into my bladder. For my own curiosity, what is it supposed to do? Stacy From: Eric W Rudd To: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Monday, July 18, 2005 3:33 PM Subject: [QUAD-L] Sterile H2O to flush catheters What does everybody else use? I flush mine w/ 30ml on M/W/F, more if cath looks cloudy. But, a 1000ml bottle of sterile water (sodium chloride 0.9%) @ $8.00+ is getting expensive. Eric W Rudd [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [QUAD-L] This ought to start something
KRATT, YOUR RIGHT! You guys think you are justified in every country or nation you invade, killing innocent people. We know the reasons for invading Iraq. Sure wasn't for the WMD. Your country should take care of its own problems instead of spending billions of dollars a day somewhere else and going farther into debt..Say like healthcare, unemployment, gun control just for starts! Closing the border only put yours on the unemployment line. We have a reason to be PISSED... Ray - Original Message - From: "Richard Kratt" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Sunday, June 05, 2005 7:34 PM Subject: [QUAD-L] This ought to start something WOULDN'T IT BE GREAT TO TURN ON THE TV AND HEAR THE FOLLOWING SPEECH? My Fellow Americans: As you all know, the defeat of Iraq regime has been completed. Since congress does not want to spend any more money on this war, our mission in Iraq is now complete. This morning I gave the order for a complete removal of all American forces from Iraq. This action will be complete within 30 days. It is now time to begin the reckoning. Before me, I have two lists. One list contains the names of countries which have stood by our side during the Iraq conflict. This list is short. The United Kingdom, Spain, Bulgaria, Australia, and Poland are some of the countries listed there. The other list contains everyone not on the first list. Most of the world's nations are on that list. My press secretary will be distributing copies of both lists later this evening. Let me start by saying that effective immediately, foreign aid to those nations on List 2 ceases immediately and indefinitely. The money saved during the first year alone will pretty much pay for the costs of the Iraqi war. The American people are no longer going to pour money into third world Hell-holes and watch those government leaders grow fat on corruption. Need help with a famine? Wrestling with an epidemic? Call France. In the future, together with Congress, I will work to redirect this money toward solving the vexing social problems we still have at home. On that note, a word to terrorist organizations. Screw with us and we will hunt you down and eliminate you and all your friends from the face of the earth. Thirsting for a gutsy country to terrorize? Try France, or maybe China. To Israel and the Palestinian Authority. Yo, boys. Work out a peace deal now. Just note that Camp David is closed. Maybe all of you can go to Russia for negotiations. They have some great palaces there. Big tables, too. I am ordering the immediate severing of diplomatic relations with France, Germany, and Russia. Thanks for all your help, comrades. We are retiring from NATO as well. Bon chance, mes amis. I have instructed the Mayor of New York City to begin towing the many UN diplomatic vehicles located in Manhattan with more than two unpaid parking tickets to sites where those vehicles will be stripped, shredded and crushed. I don't care about whatever treaty pertains to this. You creeps have tens of thousands of unpaid tickets. Pay those tickets tomorrow or watch your precious Benzes, Beamers, and limos be turned over to some of the finest chop shops in the world. I love New York A special note to our neighbors. Canada is on List 2. Since we are likely to be seeing a lot more of each other, you folks might want to try not pissing us off for a change. Mexico is also on List 2. President Fox and his entire corrupt government really need an attitude adjustment. I will have a couple extra tank and infantry divisions sitting around. Guess where I am going to put em? Yep, border security. So start doing something with your oil. Oh, by the way, the United States is abrogating the NAFTA treaty - starting now. We are tired of the one-way highway. It is time for America to focus on its own welfare and its own citizens. Some will accuse us of isolationism. I answer them by saying, "darn tootin." Nearly a century of trying to help folks live a decent life around the world has only earned us the undying enmity of just about everyone on the planet. It is time to eliminate hunger in America. It is time to eliminate homelessness in America. It is time to eliminate World Cup Soccer from America. To the nations on List 1, a final thought. Thanks guys. We owe you and we won't forget. To the nations on List 2, a final thought. Drop dead. God bless America. Thank you and good night. If you can read this, thank a teacher. If you are reading it in English, thank a soldier.
Re: [SPAM] - [QUAD-L] quad movies - Number of numbers in MIME From exceeds maximum threshold
PASSION FISH is about a paraplegic, I enjoyed very much and is on DVT.Willie - Original Message - From: Kate Hubin To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Monday, April 04, 2005 1:01 PM Subject: RE: [SPAM] - [QUAD-L] quad movies - Number of numbers in MIME From exceeds maximum threshold The Sea Inside is out on DVD & video now. It was nominated for many awards this past season, and won the Oscar for best foreign language film. That one is directed by the man who made "The Others," but it is in Spanish. It is based on the true story of Ramon Sampedro, a quadriplegic who battled in court for the right to end his own life. It is an extremely moving film. Murderball is a documentary. It will be in theaters this summer, so will likely not be on DVD until this coming fall, but look out for it - it's excellent. From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, April 04, 2005 10:38 AMTo: quad-list@eskimo.comSubject: [SPAM] - [QUAD-L] quad movies - Number of numbers in MIME From exceeds maximum threshold Some of you mentioned movies that have quads in them... I think 2 were - MURDERBALL and THE SEA INSIDE. Does anyone know if these are availiable to rent yet ? Thanks, Dan
Re: [QUAD-L] Confirmation of SCI
I got up from my bed and went to the bathroom. When I got back to the bed, I blacked out and hit my head on a bedside table. After the neurologist examed the x-rays in the emergency room, I asked him what was the prognosis. He told me I would never walk again, did not mention my hands and arms would be useless as well.Willie,C-4, five years post - Original Message - From: Stuntman To: ~LittleQuad~ ; Quad-list post Sent: Wednesday, March 23, 2005 3:04 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Confirmation of SCI Well,There I was lying in the floor on the passenger side of my van after going of a mountain in the Black Hills, I couldn't feel anything below my shoulders. Next thing I remember is a flashlight shining through a hole in my windsheild where a mule deer had tagged me. They were startled when I told them not to move me (thinking I had to be dead). They went to the neaest ranch and called for help, I was alert and awake all through the ordeal of being slowly immobilized by the paramedics, loaded into the ambulance (where my temp was 91 deg) and taken down to Rapid City.After x-rays etc I heard a doc tell my old girlfriend I'd never move again, so I smacked him. It was then I noticed the 16 penny nail sticking through my hand.Due to my "action" they sedated me. When I woke up they had tongs digging into my skull...So here I am 9 years later with a college educdation, and hoping some type of research opens its doors to releave a syrinx and inject some type of nerve regenerating substance. I'll live with the pain untill then. If I go under the knife, I want to kill 2 birds with one stone.Stunt> > Hey gang, > how did you find out that you had a SCI? Family member, doctor or reality? How did they say it? What did you do, think or say?> Amye> > -- Freedom: United States Constitution© 1791 All Rights PreservedMy first Domainhttp://nw-in.com/index.htmlhttp://quads.nw-in.com/quad-enter.htmlPicshttp://quads.nw-in.com/quad-list/quad-list1.htmHome page. http://tnthompson0.tripod.com/homeincyberspace/Computer Graphics portfolio. http://tnthompson1.tripod.com/index.htm
[QUAD-L] mouth sticks
Hi Everyone!I have been reading this site for ten years, and I post on it once in a while.Today I have a question, What do people use for mouth sticks? Any suggestions would be helpful!Also, what are people using to mount their cameras on their chair? Is there anything out there?Ray T,C3,4 10yrs. post. mva
Re: [QUAD-L] "scientific proof" & "junk science"
I could not agree with you more! I have been voting in presidential elections for the past 40 years. This will be the very first time I have ever voted for a Democratic candidate for presidency.Bill Ray C -4 - Original Message - From: Mark Felling To: 'Stuntman' Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, October 13, 2004 1:12 PM Subject: RE: [QUAD-L] "scientific proof" & "junk science" I do not necessarily like Kerry, but given the alternative I do believe Bushis much worse. I could not help but address each of your commentsindividually...Snip - "There is no ban on embryonic stem research."Almost all funding for basic research comes from government funded sources.It is what has kept the United States at the forefront of technologicaldevelopment worldwide for the past few hundred years. By placing a ban onfederal funding, Bush is by defacto placing a ban on the research.Snip - "There is no scientific proof at this time that it works better thanadult stem cells."Your idea is true, that there is a lot of hope for uses of adult stem cells.However, there is no proof of anything until after a discovery is made!That is why is called research! "Scientific proof" is the result of adiscovery made through research, not the precursor of it! There was noscientific proof that a wheel would be more efficient than simply draggingthings around, until someone made a wheel and then by direct observation itwas known to be a more efficient improvement. There is no scientific proofthat one chemical combination will work better than another at treating aparticular ailment, until after it's been tried and tested. Prior to thatthere are only theories based on existing knowledge. I do not know why,but at this time scientists theorize based on existing knowledge thatembryonic stem cell research holds more promise for treatments than adultstem cells do.Snip - "Do you want real science funded or "junk science"."And I suppose you are qualified to make that distinction? The science ofmany men through history was labeled in their time as "junk science" only tobe exonerated as geniuses by later generations.Snip - "KERRY IS LYING!"You are entitled to your opinion, however if that is true then manyprofessionals most likely much more knowledgeable than you or I are lying tous all, not Kerry. He is simply listening to, and repeating what theresearch scientists and other professionals in the medical community havesaid. If you listen to the tone of his comments, he always refers back tothe medical community. That is more than I can say for Bush whose commentsring with the tone, "I believe" (emphasizing the ' I') What I disdain aboutBush is his arrogance both on this issue and in foreign affairs. He seemsto believe his wisdom is greater than that of specialists and advisers whoare infinitely more knowledgeable, insightful, and experienced in theirfields then he!Mark Felling
Re: [QUAD-L] Christopher Reeve
Wonderfully stated, I could not agree more and I am very appreciative of all his efforts.Bill Ray C -4 - Original Message - From: William Willis To: hey-guys Sent: Wednesday, October 13, 2004 10:12 AM Subject: [QUAD-L] Christopher Reeve Christopher Reeve accomplished more in the last nine years than most people do in a lifetime, despite unreal suffering and overwhelming odds. He authored books, directed and acted in movies, and worked relentlessly as a speaker and advocate. In his situation, despite the money and fame, I would have withered away. His spirit seemed indomitable, and it pains me to hear other quads question his motives and criticize his outspokeness. He was a true hero to me and millions of others. I thank God for Christopher Reeve and I thank God that he did not go gentle into that good night. He raged against the dying of the light until the very end. Perhaps he did not make a "declaration of faith," but if anyone deserves to be sitting -- No, make that standing! -- at the right hand of God today, it is Christopher Reeve. I thank god for his life and undying spirit. This world and my heart both have a huge empty space today at the loss of our leader -- free at last. Larry Willis C-5
