Hello Bill H, I've never heard of quadriparesis before but I understand now that you've explained it. Besides that I don't have any knowledge about the condition itself but I'm positive this list can help in many ways. First off this is an awesome support group with lots of info about many disabilities. If you don't mind me asking at what age did this start and how long have you been battling this? I'm Mark btw a 42 yr old quad with use of my left arm and no finger movement.
Mark Jackson RollinOn _____ From: jetski [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, March 29, 2008 11:56 AM To: quad list Subject: [QUAD-L] Quadriparesis: What is it? Hi all, Bill H. here. Maybe this post will help someone on the list or someone a list member might know. I had written asking if anyone here was quadriparesis. It is a new term for me but is finally my official diagnosis. Some years ago I was originally diagnosis with slowly progressive ALS. Over a period of several years I got progressively worse until finally I couldn't walk, pick up anything, feed myself or even roll over in bed. That's when I was diagnosised as a quadriplegic. They found that a tumor had crushed my spinal cord. They removed the tumor and a year later I was still alive and was then able to move my arms and legs and actually walk a little bit. I never did regain the use of my hands and I still suffer from damage done to my stomach, kidneys, bladder, intestines, etc. But because I could move around on my own a little, I lost the diagnosis of quadripledegic and now have a final diagnosis of quadriparesis. This terms means that I have weakness in all four limbs, and the progressive portion of the diagnosis means that the condition keeps advancing or deteoritating. So, there you have it. If this information helps anyone, then it has not been wasted. Next time I write I will talk about my experience in TRYING to get a new wheel chair. Now that's an experience worth writing about. Bill H. No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.519 / Virus Database: 269.22.1/1348 - Release Date: 3/28/2008 10:58 AM No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.519 / Virus Database: 269.22.1/1348 - Release Date: 3/28/2008 10:58 AM
