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The purpose of the binder is to constrict the diaphragm and support the lower torso. Before rising in the morning lift one arm straight up for about a minute and it will/should elevate your blood pressure normally. Best Wishes In a message dated 3/4/2010 1:15:01 A.M. Central Standard Time, ljtbe...@yahoo.com writes: i'm 90/50 baseline, stomach binders don't work for me, not tight enough, so, i have a custom-made corset, (sorry guys not as sexy as it sounds-lol) by a orthotics specialist, that works quite well with my stoma, as did the stomach binder i used before hand. hope this helps. Lucinda C-4,5 complete July 31, '05 Mpls., MN --- On Wed, 3/3/10, Greg g...@eskimo.com wrote: From: Greg g...@eskimo.com Subject: RE: [QUAD-L] Dizzy? To: quad-list@eskimo.com Date: Wednesday, March 3, 2010, 9:21 PM I have a Supra and the binder has never been a problem. A big stoma might, but I’d be even dizzier without it. Greg stomach binder I use to wear one but now I have a stoma ~ Bobbie
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My BP has been as low as 50's/30's; I take fludricortisone (0.1mgs I think) a day, and 5Mg's of midodrine 3 to 4 times a day. I bounce all over with my BP; it is so situational, for instance, if my volume is up (lots of fluids) my pressure isn't bad, low fluids=low pressure, during my bowel routine my pressure is up, hours after the program I am super low. If I get hot my pressure is low and or dropping, cold wash cloth will snap me out of it temporarily. Tim WhoopieKat.com --- On Wed, 3/3/10, Greg g...@eskimo.com wrote: From: Greg g...@eskimo.com Subject: RE: [QUAD-L] Dizzy? To: 'william Ray' ray1...@msn.com Cc: quad-list@eskimo.com Date: Wednesday, March 3, 2010, 3:58 PM I get a little dizzy every day for short bits of time. When I first sit up, after bm, after eating, after I exert energy, etc. but it goes away after awhile.. The last 2 days have been real bad for hours. It happened again today while out on a walk with my dog. I just pulled up to the side of a corner store and reclined. I tried sitting up and it would come rushing back. Then I thought it was better and I’d start going again and Bang, it would hit again. I think I spent 20 minutes reclined in the parking lot. I’d almost call home, but I’d start feeling better. I felt good enough to continue, but still felt tired and light headed. I know my BP is often low, it’s been as low as 75/?, but most often it’s in the 80s or low 90s. I hate taking meds, but if it would make me less tired too. William… You might try some meds to help too. Do you wear an abdominal binder? I also wrapped my legs in ace bandages when first sitting up in rehab. You gotta stay up some. The longer you are in bed, the harder it will be to sit up. Does your chair recline? Grefg 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
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I prefer the sit in there front yard, scream wildly, and wave a dead chicken over my head method myself. “Mere longevity is a good thing for those who watch Life from the side lines. For those who play the game, an hour may be a year, a single day's work an achievement for eternity.” _Dave O'Connell_ (http://www.users.qwest.net/~daveoc/) In a message dated 3/4/2010 6:23:54 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time, wheelch...@aol.com writes: The purpose of the binder is to constrict the diaphragm and support the lower torso. Before rising in the morning lift one arm straight up for about a minute and it will/should elevate your blood pressure normally. Best Wishes In a message dated 3/4/2010 1:15:01 A.M. Central Standard Time, ljtbe...@yahoo.com writes: i'm 90/50 baseline, stomach binders don't work for me, not tight enough, so, i have a custom-made corset, (sorry guys not as sexy as it sounds-lol) by a orthotics specialist, that works quite well with my stoma, as did the stomach binder i used before hand. hope this helps. Lucinda C-4,5 complete July 31, '05 Mpls., MN --- On Wed, 3/3/10, Greg g...@eskimo.com wrote: From: Greg g...@eskimo.com Subject: RE: [QUAD-L] Dizzy? To: quad-list@eskimo.com Date: Wednesday, March 3, 2010, 9:21 PM I have a Supra and the binder has never been a problem. A big stoma might, but I’d be even dizzier without it. Greg stomach binder I use to wear one but now I have a stoma ~ Bobbie
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That will work best on a hot sunny day! Best Wishes In a message dated 3/4/2010 10:06:30 A.M. Central Standard Time, hellodav...@aol.com writes: I prefer the sit in there front yard, scream wildly, and wave a dead chicken over my head method myself. “Mere longevity is a good thing for those who watch Life from the side lines. For those who play the game, an hour may be a year, a single day's work an achievement for eternity.” _Dave O'Connell_ (http://www.users.qwest.net/~daveoc/) In a message dated 3/4/2010 6:23:54 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time, wheelch...@aol.com writes: The purpose of the binder is to constrict the diaphragm and support the lower torso. Before rising in the morning lift one arm straight up for about a minute and it will/should elevate your blood pressure normally. Best Wishes In a message dated 3/4/2010 1:15:01 A.M. Central Standard Time, ljtbe...@yahoo.com writes: i'm 90/50 baseline, stomach binders don't work for me, not tight enough, so, i have a custom-made corset, (sorry guys not as sexy as it sounds-lol) by a orthotics specialist, that works quite well with my stoma, as did the stomach binder i used before hand. hope this helps. Lucinda C-4,5 complete July 31, '05 Mpls., MN --- On Wed, 3/3/10, Greg g...@eskimo.com wrote: From: Greg g...@eskimo.com Subject: RE: [QUAD-L] Dizzy? To: quad-list@eskimo.com Date: Wednesday, March 3, 2010, 9:21 PM I have a Supra and the binder has never been a problem. A big stoma might, but I’d be even dizzier without it. Greg stomach binder I use to wear one but now I have a stoma ~ Bobbie
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I am so glad you guys are talking about this, because I have been having so many problems with my BP that I'm about ready to pull my hair out. That is of course if I was able to do so. I went in to see the doctor on the 19th of last month and I went through great pains to explain to her that I have woken up virtually every morning with a BP of at least 138/89 and more often than not I am 150/100 or higher. Sometimes when I do my breathing treatments the BP goes back down to the normal range. But regardless of where my BP is when I start the day, every time I get into the wheelchair it bottoms out. This is normal, even when my blood pressure is completely within its normal range, but it is such an enormous drop to go from 180/103 down to 80/64 within a matter of five or six minutes. Unfortunately she really had no clue as to what is causing the problem. I had the advantage of being able to feel my bladder and my bowels, so I know there were no problems there. My bladder was flowing freely and I had changed my catheter in a timely matter. The bowels had been emptied the night before, so there was no obstruction there. We checked my body over and found no indications of skin degradation. She consulted my last sonogram (performed in late January) and it was clear of any stones in the bladder. There was one small stone in the left kidney that is not obstructive. Then she looked at the renal scan I had performed in July and didn't see anything wrong with it. The only thing out of the ordinary that I have found is that my PCA comes in and empties the urine before she starts performing all of my daily rituals. When she's ready to get me up, she empties the bed back one more time and often I have about 1500 mL more than I actually consumed. My tele-nurse is quite concerned about the blood pressure, but right now I don't know what to do. This is definitely a new experience for me. Quadius PS I'm still trying to make sure this voice profile is a little more accurate than my last, so please bear with me on me voice recognition. :-) On Thu, Mar 4, 2010 at 10:07 AM, t crook onemofor...@yahoo.com wrote: My BP has been as low as 50's/30's; I take fludricortisone (0.1mgs I think) a day, and 5Mg's of midodrine 3 to 4 times a day. I bounce all over with my BP; it is so situational, for instance, if my volume is up (lots of fluids) my pressure isn't bad, low fluids=low pressure, during my bowel routine my pressure is up, hours after the program I am super low. If I get hot my pressure is low and or dropping, cold wash cloth will snap me out of it temporarily. Tim WhoopieKat.com http://www.whoopiekat.com/ --- On *Wed, 3/3/10, Greg g...@eskimo.com* wrote: From: Greg g...@eskimo.com Subject: RE: [QUAD-L] Dizzy? To: 'william Ray' ray1...@msn.com Cc: quad-list@eskimo.com Date: Wednesday, March 3, 2010, 3:58 PM I get a little dizzy every day for short bits of time. When I first sit up, after bm, after eating, after I exert energy, etc. but it goes away after awhile.. The last 2 days have been real bad for hours. It happened again today while out on a walk with my dog. I just pulled up to the side of a corner store and reclined. I tried sitting up and it would come rushing back. Then I thought it was better and I’d start going again and Bang, it would hit again. I think I spent 20 minutes reclined in the parking lot. I’d almost call home, but I’d start feeling better. I felt good enough to continue, but still felt tired and light headed. I know my BP is often low, it’s been as low as 75/?, but most often it’s in the 80s or low 90s. I hate taking meds, but if it would make me less tired too. William… You might try some meds to help too. Do you wear an abdominal binder? I also wrapped my legs in ace bandages when first sitting up in rehab. You gotta stay up some. The longer you are in bed, the harder it will be to sit up. Does your chair recline? Grefg -- 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
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Hi Greg, Before you try any medications, notify your primary doctor of your symptoms, before you consider gulping down any pills. Best Wishes In a message dated 3/2/2010 6:55:14 P.M. Central Standard Time, g...@eskimo.com writes: 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
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I get real dizzy when I'm being turned to get dressed and when i first sit up long sitting in bed. i do NOT want to take any more pills. ~ Bobbie
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One pill makes you larger-the other makes you small- then the other pill don't do anything at all ;) yeah, i know Bobbie, it is best to try and take as less as possible, but not being normal able bodied, unfortunately we must take some meds. I even hate having to take diabetes pills twice a day on top of bladder spasm and pain meds.. plus something to help sleep or I can't even sleep thru the pain and discomfort. Dan H. From: bobbie...@aol.com bobbie...@aol.com To: g...@eskimo.com; quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Wed, March 3, 2010 10:58:26 AM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Dizzy? I get real dizzy when I'm being turned to get dressed and when i first sit up long sitting in bed. i do NOT want to take any more pills. ~ Bobbie
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stomach binder I use to wear one but now I have a stoma~ Bobbie
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I get a little dizzy every day for short bits of time. When I first sit up, after bm, after eating, after I exert energy, etc. but it goes away after awhile.. The last 2 days have been real bad for hours. It happened again today while out on a walk with my dog. I just pulled up to the side of a corner store and reclined. I tried sitting up and it would come rushing back. Then I thought it was better and I'd start going again and Bang, it would hit again. I think I spent 20 minutes reclined in the parking lot. I'd almost call home, but I'd start feeling better. I felt good enough to continue, but still felt tired and light headed. I know my BP is often low, it's been as low as 75/?, but most often it's in the 80s or low 90s. I hate taking meds, but if it would make me less tired too. William. You might try some meds to help too. Do you wear an abdominal binder? I also wrapped my legs in ace bandages when first sitting up in rehab. You gotta stay up some. The longer you are in bed, the harder it will be to sit up. Does your chair recline? Grefg _ 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
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Is it possible you were having an autonomic dysreflexia situation? Sometimes my blood pressure drops really badly and it's usually caused by something wrong with somewhere I can't feel. Most of the time when I have autonomic dysreflexia my blood pressure rises, but every once in a while it drops... If your blood pressure is low that could be the cause, my doctor had put me on something for low blood pressure a long time ago I wish I remembered what it was, now I am off it and my blood pressure is 130/70 normally unless I'm in pain or something. I would try talking to your doctor. I hope this helps! Danny Espinoza 26/m/California Occupation before accident: Network engineer / SR. Network security engineer What happened: I broke my c2,c6,c7 in a horrible car accident Traumatic brain injury from blood going to central cortex from spinal cord not vent dependendent anymore. :] My website: http://www.thespinalcordinjured.net/ http://www.thespinalcordinjured.net My social networking sites: http://www.myspace.com/DannyLNX http://www.myspace.com/DannyLNX http://www.facebook.com/DannyLNX http://www.facebook.com/DannyLNX From: Greg [mailto:g...@eskimo.com] Sent: Tuesday, March 02, 2010 4:55 PM To: quad-list@eskimo.com 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
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wow my 'norm' is 100/60 but i have no probs just curious any 1 else? Eric W Rudd c5sc...@gmail.com - Original Message - From: Daniel Espinoza To: 'Greg' ; quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Wednesday, March 03, 2010 7:18 PM Subject: RE: [QUAD-L] Dizzy? Is it possible you were having an autonomic dysreflexia situation? Sometimes my blood pressure drops really badly and it's usually caused by something wrong with somewhere I can't feel. Most of the time when I have autonomic dysreflexia my blood pressure rises, but every once in a while it drops... If your blood pressure is low that could be the cause, my doctor had put me on something for low blood pressure a long time ago I wish I remembered what it was, now I am off it and my blood pressure is 130/70 normally unless I'm in pain or something. I would try talking to your doctor. I hope this helps! Danny Espinoza 26/m/California Occupation before accident: Network engineer / SR. Network security engineer What happened: I broke my c2,c6,c7 in a horrible car accident Traumatic brain injury from blood going to central cortex from spinal cord not vent dependendent anymore. :] My website: http://www.thespinalcordinjured.net My social networking sites: http://www.myspace.com/DannyLNX http://www.facebook.com/DannyLNX From: Greg [mailto:g...@eskimo.com] Sent: Tuesday, March 02, 2010 4:55 PM To: quad-list@eskimo.com 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
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When I talked to my doctor about this, he said I should try taking salt when it happens. So, that's what I do, and it works if I take the salt soon enough. When it happens, I first start feeling real hot, and light headed. If I take the salt right away, I'm ok within minutes. My normal blood pressure is 90/60. I start feeling lousy when it's under 65.Win, 35 years post- Original Message -From: Greg g...@eskimo.comDate: Tuesday, March 2, 2010 21:47Subject: [QUAD-L] Dizzy?To: quad-list@eskimo.com 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--- Why worry and get wrinkles, when you can smile and get dimples.
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I have a Supra and the binder has never been a problem. A big stoma might, but I'd be even dizzier without it. Greg _ stomach binder I use to wear one but now I have a stoma~ Bobbie
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i'm 90/50 baseline, stomach binders don't work for me, not tight enough, so, i have a custom-made corset, (sorry guys not as sexy as it sounds-lol) by a orthotics specialist, that works quite well with my stoma, as did the stomach binder i used before hand. hope this helps. Lucinda C-4,5 complete July 31, '05 Mpls., MN --- On Wed, 3/3/10, Greg g...@eskimo.com wrote: From: Greg g...@eskimo.com Subject: RE: [QUAD-L] Dizzy? To: quad-list@eskimo.com Date: Wednesday, March 3, 2010, 9:21 PM I have a Supra and the binder has never been a problem. A big stoma might, but I’d be even dizzier without it. Greg stomach binder I use to wear one but now I have a stoma ~ Bobbie
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oh yeah, i take that once daily, and a med called midodrine before i get up, and before i eat Lucinda C-4,5 complete July 31, '05 Mpls., MN --- On Tue, 3/2/10, Danny Hearn ddh...@sbcglobal.net wrote: From: Danny Hearn ddh...@sbcglobal.net Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Dizzy? To: Greg g...@eskimo.com, quad-list@eskimo.com Date: Tuesday, March 2, 2010, 7:09 PM 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 g...@eskimo.com To: 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
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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 g...@eskimo.com To: 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
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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 Hearnmailto:ddh...@sbcglobal.net To: Gregmailto:g...@eskimo.com ; quad-list@eskimo.commailto: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 g...@eskimo.commailto:g...@eskimo.com To: quad-list@eskimo.commailto: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
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I try to enjoy these little moments with myself. You can call it blacked out, but I think of it as a mandatory nap. Try this, when folks ask you what your handicap is, tell them your narcleptic, sort of breaks up the monotony. Best to all, john - Original Message From: ~LittleQuad~ [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: John S. [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Saturday, August 2, 2008 8:19:33 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] dizzy spells i only eat small meals, i pass out tilted back too or trying to tilt back to stop it...trust me i know my hormones are imbalanced..i am woman? John S. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Do you folks not have tilt-in-space on your chairs? When you get dizzy, tilt back. All quads have low blood pressure. It is from hormonal imbalances and muscle atrophy and laying in bed too much. Don't eat big meals. Remember, small portions. :D I do wish you all the best. john - Original Message From: Debbie Hamilton [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Quad-list@eskimo.com Cc: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Saturday, August 2, 2008 2:50:38 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] dizzy spells It happens every time I eat. I just take a midodrine about 15 minutes before I eat a big meal and works great. Debbie C4 incomplete/April 2005 --- On Fri, 7/18/08, Quadius [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: Quadius [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] dizzy spells To: Dwain Powell [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: quad-list@eskimo.com Date: Friday, July 18, 2008, 2:39 PM I also suffer from this malady and have so for the majority of the 13 years I have spent in this chair. The first three years of my chairbound existence was largely spent lying back in my wheelchair. My problem is especially acute when I stay down for an entire day and then get up and try to eat a heavy meal. It usually takes me an hour and a half to get my blood pressure up to a level where I can go into my office to work. I also find it extremely difficult to eat within an hour or so of getting up and then get into my Van to be driven around. Here are my suggestions: 1. Have someone take your blood pressure when this is transpiring to get a good idea how low it is actually going. 2. Start wearing an abdominal Binder if you are not already doing so. In doing so helps contract the diaphragm and increases the blood pressure, at least in my case. 3. If your BP is going to low, you might want to talk to your physician about having ephedrine on hand for really difficult times. 4. If it is at all possible, you need to eat lighter meals. For me this is impractical as I am alone most of the day and need to maintain my blood sugar, but I try to factor in that I will usually have to sit back for anywhere from 30 minutes to one hour before getting on with my normal daily activities. 5. I also had a doctor suggests that I sleep with my head inclined at a 30° angle. I haven't been able to do this too much, but when I do I have noticed I am able to get going much quicker. I hope this helps. Also make sure you take a look at all the other responses as they additionally have a lot of experience dealing with issues like this. Quadius On 7/16/08, Dwain Powell [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi, I am new at this so I really don't know how this works, so here it goes. I am a 49 yr. old C 3-4 quad. I can not move anything below my shoulders but I am not on a vent. I am going on my 24th year. The past 2 to 2 1/2 years I have been having dizzy spells to where if I don't tilt back in my w/c I will pass completely out. It happens after I eat a meal. I have been to different Dr.'s about this and the only thing they can tell me is that my blood is going into my digestion system. The only problem is it doesn't happen every time I eat. Has anyone ever heard of a problem like this? I also have scoliosis bad. My spine curves bad right in between my shoulders. Could this have anything to do with it? Any reply would be helpful. Time for vacation? WIN what you need. Enter Now!
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I'll do that, but I can't even remember the last time someone asked me why I was in the chair. I think they're too scared. On 8/4/08, John S. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I try to enjoy these little moments with myself. You can call it blacked out, but I think of it as a mandatory nap. Try this, when folks ask you what your handicap is, tell them your narcleptic, sort of breaks up the monotony. Best to all, john - Original Message From: ~LittleQuad~ [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: John S. [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Saturday, August 2, 2008 8:19:33 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] dizzy spells i only eat small meals, i pass out tilted back too or trying to tilt back to stop it...trust me i know my hormones are imbalanced..i am woman? *John S. [EMAIL PROTECTED]* wrote: Do you folks not have tilt-in-space on your chairs? When you get dizzy, tilt back. All quads have low blood pressure. It is from hormonal imbalances and muscle atrophy and laying in bed too much. Don't eat big meals. Remember, small portions. :D I do wish you all the best. john - Original Message From: Debbie Hamilton [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Quad-list@eskimo.com Cc: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Saturday, August 2, 2008 2:50:38 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] dizzy spells It happens every time I eat. I just take a midodrine about 15 minutes before I eat a big meal and works great. Debbie C4 incomplete/April 2005 --- On *Fri, 7/18/08, Quadius [EMAIL PROTECTED]* wrote: From: Quadius [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] dizzy spells To: Dwain Powell [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: quad-list@eskimo.com Date: Friday, July 18, 2008, 2:39 PM I also suffer from this malady and have so for the majority of the 13 years I have spent in this chair. The first three years of my chairbound existence was largely spent lying back in my wheelchair. My problem is especially acute when I stay down for an entire day and then get up and try to eat a heavy meal. It usually takes me an hour and a half to get my blood pressure up to a level where I can go into my office to work. I also find it extremely difficult to eat within an hour or so of getting up and then get into my Van to be driven around. Here are my suggestions: 1. Have someone take your blood pressure when this is transpiring to get a good idea how low it is actually going. 2. Start wearing an abdominal Binder if you are not already doing so. In doing so helps contract the diaphragm and increases the blood pressure, at least in my case. 3. If your BP is going to low, you might want to talk to your physician about having ephedrine on hand for really difficult times. 4. If it is at all possible, you need to eat lighter meals. For me this is impractical as I am alone most of the day and need to maintain my blood sugar, but I try to factor in that I will usually have to sit back for anywhere from 30 minutes to one hour before getting on with my normal daily activities. 5. I also had a doctor suggests that I sleep with my head inclined at a 30° angle. I haven't been able to do this too much, but when I do I have noticed I am able to get going much quicker. I hope this helps. Also make sure you take a look at all the other responses as they additionally have a lot of experience dealing with issues like this. Quadius On 7/16/08, Dwain Powell [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi, I am new at this so I really don't know how this works, so here it goes. I am a 49 yr. old C 3-4 quad. I can not move anything below my shoulders but I am not on a vent. I am going on my 24th year. The past 2 to 2 1/2 years I have been having dizzy spells to where if I don't tilt back in my w/c I will pass completely out. It happens after I eat a meal. I have been to different Dr.'s about this and the only thing they can tell me is that my blood is going into my digestion system. The only problem is it doesn't happen every time I eat. Has anyone ever heard of a problem like this? I also have scoliosis bad. My spine curves bad right in between my shoulders. Could this have anything to do with it? Any reply would be helpful. -- Time for vacation? WIN what you need. Enter Now!http://www.gowindowslive.com/summergiveaway/?ocid=tag_jlyhm -- Quadius C2-3 incomplete 13 years post injury
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I wish I could offer you advice, but I know you are already trying everything which I do to prevent the dizziness. My doctor prescribed ephedrine for me when I have to travel after I've eaten, but I don't like to take it very often. I had one spinal cord Dr. who told me to try sleeping at a 30° angle. I really can't remember exactly what the rationale was, but I believe it had something to do with getting your kidneys to operate more efficiently. Quadius On 8/2/08, ~LittleQuad~ [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: i only eat small meals, i pass out tilted back too or trying to tilt back to stop it...trust me i know my hormones are imbalanced..i am woman? *John S. [EMAIL PROTECTED]* wrote: Do you folks not have tilt-in-space on your chairs? When you get dizzy, tilt back. All quads have low blood pressure. It is from hormonal imbalances and muscle atrophy and laying in bed too much. Don't eat big meals. Remember, small portions. :D I do wish you all the best. john - Original Message From: Debbie Hamilton [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Quad-list@eskimo.com Cc: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Saturday, August 2, 2008 2:50:38 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] dizzy spells It happens every time I eat. I just take a midodrine about 15 minutes before I eat a big meal and works great. Debbie C4 incomplete/April 2005 --- On *Fri, 7/18/08, Quadius [EMAIL PROTECTED]* wrote: From: Quadius [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] dizzy spells To: Dwain Powell [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: quad-list@eskimo.com Date: Friday, July 18, 2008, 2:39 PM I also suffer from this malady and have so for the majority of the 13 years I have spent in this chair. The first three years of my chairbound existence was largely spent lying back in my wheelchair. My problem is especially acute when I stay down for an entire day and then get up and try to eat a heavy meal. It usually takes me an hour and a half to get my blood pressure up to a level where I can go into my office to work. I also find it extremely difficult to eat within an hour or so of getting up and then get into my Van to be driven around. Here are my suggestions: 1. Have someone take your blood pressure when this is transpiring to get a good idea how low it is actually going. 2. Start wearing an abdominal Binder if you are not already doing so. In doing so helps contract the diaphragm and increases the blood pressure, at least in my case. 3. If your BP is going to low, you might want to talk to your physician about having ephedrine on hand for really difficult times. 4. If it is at all possible, you need to eat lighter meals. For me this is impractical as I am alone most of the day and need to maintain my blood sugar, but I try to factor in that I will usually have to sit back for anywhere from 30 minutes to one hour before getting on with my normal daily activities. 5. I also had a doctor suggests that I sleep with my head inclined at a 30° angle. I haven't been able to do this too much, but when I do I have noticed I am able to get going much quicker. I hope this helps. Also make sure you take a look at all the other responses as they additionally have a lot of experience dealing with issues like this. Quadius On 7/16/08, Dwain Powell [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi, I am new at this so I really don't know how this works, so here it goes. I am a 49 yr. old C 3-4 quad. I can not move anything below my shoulders but I am not on a vent. I am going on my 24th year. The past 2 to 2 1/2 years I have been having dizzy spells to where if I don't tilt back in my w/c I will pass completely out. It happens after I eat a meal. I have been to different Dr.'s about this and the only thing they can tell me is that my blood is going into my digestion system. The only problem is it doesn't happen every time I eat. Has anyone ever heard of a problem like this? I also have scoliosis bad. My spine curves bad right in between my shoulders. Could this have anything to do with it? Any reply would be helpful. -- Time for vacation? WIN what you need. Enter Now!http://www.gowindowslive.com/summergiveaway/?ocid=tag_jlyhm
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It happens every time I eat. I just take a midodrine about 15 minutes before I eat a big meal and works great. Debbie C4 incomplete/April 2005 --- On Fri, 7/18/08, Quadius [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: Quadius [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] dizzy spells To: Dwain Powell [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: quad-list@eskimo.com Date: Friday, July 18, 2008, 2:39 PM I also suffer from this malady and have so for the majority of the 13 years I have spent in this chair. The first three years of my chairbound existence was largely spent lying back in my wheelchair. My problem is especially acute when I stay down for an entire day and then get up and try to eat a heavy meal. It usually takes me an hour and a half to get my blood pressure up to a level where I can go into my office to work. I also find it extremely difficult to eat within an hour or so of getting up and then get into my Van to be driven around. Here are my suggestions: 1. Have someone take your blood pressure when this is transpiring to get a good idea how low it is actually going. 2. Start wearing an abdominal Binder if you are not already doing so. In doing so helps contract the diaphragm and increases the blood pressure, at least in my case. 3. If your BP is going to low, you might want to talk to your physician about having ephedrine on hand for really difficult times. 4. If it is at all possible, you need to eat lighter meals. For me this is impractical as I am alone most of the day and need to maintain my blood sugar, but I try to factor in that I will usually have to sit back for anywhere from 30 minutes to one hour before getting on with my normal daily activities. 5. I also had a doctor suggests that I sleep with my head inclined at a 30° angle. I haven't been able to do this too much, but when I do I have noticed I am able to get going much quicker. I hope this helps. Also make sure you take a look at all the other responses as they additionally have a lot of experience dealing with issues like this. Quadius On 7/16/08, Dwain Powell [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi, I am new at this so I really don't know how this works, so here it goes. I am a 49 yr. old C 3-4 quad. I can not move anything below my shoulders but I am not on a vent. I am going on my 24th year. The past 2 to 2 1/2 years I have been having dizzy spells to where if I don't tilt back in my w/c I will pass completely out. It happens after I eat a meal. I have been to different Dr.'s about this and the only thing they can tell me is that my blood is going into my digestion system. The only problem is it doesn't happen every time I eat. Has anyone ever heard of a problem like this? I also have scoliosis bad. My spine curves bad right in between my shoulders. Could this have anything to do with it? Any reply would be helpful. Time for vacation? WIN what you need. Enter Now!
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i only eat small meals, i pass out tilted back too or trying to tilt back to stop it...trust me i know my hormones are imbalanced..i am woman? John S. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Do you folks not have tilt-in-space on your chairs? When you get dizzy, tilt back. All quads have low blood pressure. It is from hormonal imbalances and muscle atrophy and laying in bed too much. Don't eat big meals. Remember, small portions. :D I do wish you all the best. john - Original Message From: Debbie Hamilton [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Quad-list@eskimo.com Cc: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Saturday, August 2, 2008 2:50:38 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] dizzy spells It happens every time I eat. I just take a midodrine about 15 minutes before I eat a big meal and works great. Debbie C4 incomplete/April 2005 --- On Fri, 7/18/08, Quadius [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: Quadius [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] dizzy spells To: Dwain Powell [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: quad-list@eskimo.com Date: Friday, July 18, 2008, 2:39 PM I also suffer from this malady and have so for the majority of the 13 years I have spent in this chair. The first three years of my chairbound existence was largely spent lying back in my wheelchair. My problem is especially acute when I stay down for an entire day and then get up and try to eat a heavy meal. It usually takes me an hour and a half to get my blood pressure up to a level where I can go into my office to work. I also find it extremely difficult to eat within an hour or so of getting up and then get into my Van to be driven around. Here are my suggestions: 1. Have someone take your blood pressure when this is transpiring to get a good idea how low it is actually going. 2. Start wearing an abdominal Binder if you are not already doing so. In doing so helps contract the diaphragm and increases the blood pressure, at least in my case. 3. If your BP is going to low, you might want to talk to your physician about having ephedrine on hand for really difficult times. 4. If it is at all possible, you need to eat lighter meals. For me this is impractical as I am alone most of the day and need to maintain my blood sugar, but I try to factor in that I will usually have to sit back for anywhere from 30 minutes to one hour before getting on with my normal daily activities. 5. I also had a doctor suggests that I sleep with my head inclined at a 30° angle. I haven't been able to do this too much, but when I do I have noticed I am able to get going much quicker. I hope this helps. Also make sure you take a look at all the other responses as they additionally have a lot of experience dealing with issues like this. Quadius On 7/16/08, Dwain Powell [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi, I am new at this so I really don't know how this works, so here it goes. I am a 49 yr. old C 3-4 quad. I can not move anything below my shoulders but I am not on a vent. I am going on my 24th year. The past 2 to 2 1/2 years I have been having dizzy spells to where if I don't tilt back in my w/c I will pass completely out. It happens after I eat a meal. I have been to different Dr.'s about this and the only thing they can tell me is that my blood is going into my digestion system. The only problem is it doesn't happen every time I eat. Has anyone ever heard of a problem like this? I also have scoliosis bad. My spine curves bad right in between my shoulders. Could this have anything to do with it? Any reply would be helpful. - Time for vacation? WIN what you need. Enter Now!
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Hello Dwain, My blood pressure drops when I eat, you should try medidrum (spelling) to raise your blood pressure! Silas From: Dwain Powell [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, July 16, 2008 3:42 PM To: quad-list@eskimo.com Subject: [QUAD-L] dizzy spells Hi, I am new at this so I really don't know how this works, so here it goes. I am a 49 yr. old C 3-4 quad. I can not move anything below my shoulders but I am not on a vent. I am going on my 24th year. The past 2 to 2 1/2 years I have been having dizzy spells to where if I don't tilt back in my w/c I will pass completely out. It happens after I eat a meal. I have been to different Dr.'s about this and the only thing they can tell me is that my blood is going into my digestion system. The only problem is it doesn't happen every time I eat. Has anyone ever heard of a problem like this? I also have scoliosis bad. My spine curves bad right in between my shoulders. Could this have anything to do with it? Any reply would be helpful. _ Time for vacation? WIN what you need. Enter http://www.gowindowslive.com/summergiveaway/?ocid=tag_jlyhm Now!
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Hi,
I am new at this so I really don't know how this works, so here it goes. I am
a 49 yr. old C 3-4 quad. I can not move anything below my shoulders but I am
not on a vent. I am going on my 24th year. The past 2 to 2 1/2 years I have
been having dizzy spells to where if I don't tilt back in my w/c I will pass
completely out. It happens after I eat a meal. I have been to different Dr.'s
about this and the only thing they can tell me is that my blood is going into
my digestion system. The only problem is it doesn't happen every time I eat.
Has anyone ever heard of a problem like this? I also have scoliosis bad. My
spine curves bad right in between my shoulders. Could this have anything to do
with it? Any reply would be helpful.
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Hi and welcome- I have been on the list since about '93, and have been a c5-c6 quad for 20 yrs. next month. My question is- what is your blood pressure running? I do (like many) suffer from orthostatic hypotension (upright position/ low blood pressure) due to paralysis. Due to my muscle loss in the lower extremities; I have been suffering from more low bp's over the last year or so. I have gone through a battery of tests to eliminate health related (other than SCI) possibilities. I had my adrenal glands tested and they were fine, my blood work was good. My doctor put me on Midodrine, and I am feeling like the energizer bunny. I have more energy, no episodes of vertigo or dizzy spells. Diet and digestion can play a role in your bp like Mark (I believe) mentioned. I have many posts to catch up on, I just really haven't had the energy and time to post. Here is a link to check out on orthostatic hypotension--- http://www.icord.org/scire/pdf/SCIRE_CH16.pdf Good Luck! Tim www.geocities.com/onemofortom - Original Message From: Dwain Powell [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Wednesday, July 16, 2008 4:41:38 PM Subject: [QUAD-L] dizzy spells Hi, I am new at this so I really don't know how this works, so here it goes. I am a 49 yr. old C 3-4 quad. I can not move anything below my shoulders but I am not on a vent. I am going on my 24th year. The past 2 to 2 1/2 years I have been having dizzy spells to where if I don't tilt back in my w/c I will pass completely out. It happens after I eat a meal. I have been to different Dr.'s about this and the only thing they can tell me is that my blood is going into my digestion system. The only problem is it doesn't happen every time I eat. Has anyone ever heard of a problem like this? I also have scoliosis bad. My spine curves bad right in between my shoulders. Could this have anything to do with it? Any reply would be helpful. Time for vacation? WIN what you need. Enter Now!
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I use to have this happen to me all the time. I went for lunch one day with my mother and on the way home I was having trouble with the color of traffic lights. ( The restraunt was only 3 miles away) and I was driving. I kept telling her I could make it. That put an end to eating out. I was told the same thing...blood rushing to digest the food. I wasn't eating well, no breakfast, no lunch and a small dinner. I forced myself to eat more and I don't have the problem anymore. At the time I was also on prozac. This was all several yrs ago, no longer on that drug. I really think I needed to eat properly because it doesn't happen anymore. I understand your concern as it worried me. If we went to dinner at family gatherings, I would have to be laid on a couch for about an hour. Dianna C6/7 **Get fantasy football with free live scoring. Sign up for FanHouse Fantasy Football today. (http://www.fanhouse.com/fantasyaffair?ncid=aolspr000520)
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Blood pressure and diaphragm. Any internist that specializes in SCI will tell you that. Depending upon the positioning or your internal organs when sitting and that which is displaced after eating can almost predict your blood pressure dropping. Best Wishes In a message dated 7/16/2008 4:42:05 P.M. Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Hi, I am new at this so I really don't know how this works, so here it goes. I am a 49 yr. old C 3-4 quad. I can not move anything below my shoulders but I am not on a vent. I am going on my 24th year. The past 2 to 2 1/2 years I have been having dizzy spells to where if I don't tilt back in my w/c I will pass completely out. It happens after I eat a meal. I have been to different Dr.'s about this and the only thing they can tell me is that my blood is going into my digestion system. The only problem is it doesn't happen every time I eat. Has anyone ever heard of a problem like this? I also have scoliosis bad. My spine curves bad right in between my shoulders. Could this have anything to do with it? Any reply would be helpful. Time for vacation? WIN what you need. _Enter Now!_ (http://www.gowindowslive.com/summergiveaway/?ocid=tag_jlyhm) = **Get the scoop on last night's hottest shows and the live music scene in your area - Check out TourTracker.com! (http://www.tourtracker.com?NCID=aolmus0005000112)
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I've had this happen to me several times and my doc told me it was because it takes so much energy to digest food and I guess your doc is right because blood is energy. It usually only happens when I have a uti or some other illness though. Welcome to the list btw! I'm Mark a C5/6 going on 9 years now. Mark Jackson RollinOn _ From: Dwain Powell [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, July 16, 2008 4:42 PM To: quad-list@eskimo.com Subject: [QUAD-L] dizzy spells Hi, I am new at this so I really don't know how this works, so here it goes. I am a 49 yr. old C 3-4 quad. I can not move anything below my shoulders but I am not on a vent. I am going on my 24th year. The past 2 to 2 1/2 years I have been having dizzy spells to where if I don't tilt back in my w/c I will pass completely out. It happens after I eat a meal. I have been to different Dr.'s about this and the only thing they can tell me is that my blood is going into my digestion system. The only problem is it doesn't happen every time I eat. Has anyone ever heard of a problem like this? I also have scoliosis bad. My spine curves bad right in between my shoulders. Could this have anything to do with it? Any reply would be helpful. _ Time for vacation? WIN what you need. HYPERLINK http://www.gowindowslive.com/summergiveaway/?ocid=tag_jlyhmEnter Now! No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.524 / Virus Database: 270.5.0/1555 - Release Date: 7/16/2008 6:43 AM No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.524 / Virus Database: 270.5.0/1555 - Release Date: 7/16/2008 6:43 AM
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Mark you can't believe how close to the truth you are. Eating is/can be very traumatic to the body, depending on what is eaten and the volume. The body system must stop what it is normally doing to begin the process of breaking down the foods eaten. Especially when fatty meats are involved. It happens in the TAB world as well, depending on the health condition of each individual. Head Up! Best Wishes In a message dated 7/16/2008 6:01:36 P.M. Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I've had this happen to me several times and my doc told me it was because it takes so much energy to digest food and I guess your doc is right because blood is energy. It usually only happens when I have a uti or some other illness though. Welcome to the list btw! I'm Mark a C5/6 going on 9 years now. Mark Jackson RollinOn From: Dwain Powell [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, July 16, 2008 4:42 PM To: quad-list@eskimo.com Subject: [QUAD-L] dizzy spells Hi, I am new at this so I really don't know how this works, so here it goes. I am a 49 yr. old C 3-4 quad. I can not move anything below my shoulders but I am not on a vent. I am going on my 24th year. The past 2 to 2 1/2 years I have been having dizzy spells to where if I don't tilt back in my w/c I will pass completely out. It happens after I eat a meal. I have been to different Dr.'s about this and the only thing they can tell me is that my blood is going into my digestion system. The only problem is it doesn't happen every time I eat. Has anyone ever heard of a problem like this? I also have scoliosis bad. My spine curves bad right in between my shoulders. Could this have anything to do with it? Any reply would be helpful. Time for vacation? WIN what you need. _Enter Now!_ (http://www.gowindowslive.com/summergiveaway/?ocid=tag_jlyhm) No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.524 / Virus Database: 270.5.0/1555 - Release Date: 7/16/2008 6:43 AM No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.524 / Virus Database: 270.5.0/1555 - Release Date: 7/16/2008 6:43 AM **Get the scoop on last night's hottest shows and the live music scene in your area - Check out TourTracker.com! (http://www.tourtracker.com?NCID=aolmus0005000112)
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lol...1st 2 jump...y...wat qualifys u? Eric W Rudd [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Wednesday, July 16, 2008 6:21 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] dizzy spells Mark you can't believe how close to the truth you are. Eating is/can be very traumatic to the body, depending on what is eaten and the volume. The body system must stop what it is normally doing to begin the process of breaking down the foods eaten. Especially when fatty meats are involved. It happens in the TAB world as well, depending on the health condition of each individual. Head Up! Best Wishes In a message dated 7/16/2008 6:01:36 P.M. Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I've had this happen to me several times and my doc told me it was because it takes so much energy to digest food and I guess your doc is right because blood is energy. It usually only happens when I have a uti or some other illness though. Welcome to the list btw! I'm Mark a C5/6 going on 9 years now. Mark Jackson RollinOn From: Dwain Powell [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, July 16, 2008 4:42 PM To: quad-list@eskimo.com Subject: [QUAD-L] dizzy spells Hi, I am new at this so I really don't know how this works, so here it goes. I am a 49 yr. old C 3-4 quad. I can not move anything below my shoulders but I am not on a vent. I am going on my 24th year. The past 2 to 2 1/2 years I have been having dizzy spells to where if I don't tilt back in my w/c I will pass completely out. It happens after I eat a meal. I have been to different Dr.'s about this and the only thing they can tell me is that my blood is going into my digestion system. The only problem is it doesn't happen every time I eat. Has anyone ever heard of a problem like this? I also have scoliosis bad. My spine curves bad right in between my shoulders. Could this have anything to do with it? Any reply would be helpful. Time for vacation? WIN what you need. Enter Now! No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.524 / Virus Database: 270.5.0/1555 - Release Date: 7/16/2008 6:43 AM No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.524 / Virus Database: 270.5.0/1555 - Release Date: 7/16/2008 6:43 AM -- Get the scoop on last night's hottest shows and the live music scene in your area - Check out TourTracker.com!
Re: [QUAD-L] dizzy spells
Well... the cafeteria at RIC during rush hour 12-1 In a message dated 7/16/2008 6:26:16 P.M. Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: lol...1st 2 jump...y...wat qualifys u? Eric W Rudd [EMAIL PROTECTED] (mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]) - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]) To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (mailto:quad-list@eskimo.com) Sent: Wednesday, July 16, 2008 6:21 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] dizzy spells Mark you can't believe how close to the truth you are. Eating is/can be very traumatic to the body, depending on what is eaten and the volume. The body system must stop what it is normally doing to begin the process of breaking down the foods eaten. Especially when fatty meats are involved. It happens in the TAB world as well, depending on the health condition of each individual. Head Up! Best Wishes In a message dated 7/16/2008 6:01:36 P.M. Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I've had this happen to me several times and my doc told me it was because it takes so much energy to digest food and I guess your doc is right because blood is energy. It usually only happens when I have a uti or some other illness though. Welcome to the list btw! I'm Mark a C5/6 going on 9 years now. Mark Jackson RollinOn From: Dwain Powell [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, July 16, 2008 4:42 PM To: quad-list@eskimo.com Subject: [QUAD-L] dizzy spells Hi, I am new at this so I really don't know how this works, so here it goes. I am a 49 yr. old C 3-4 quad. I can not move anything below my shoulders but I am not on a vent. I am going on my 24th year. The past 2 to 2 1/2 years I have been having dizzy spells to where if I don't tilt back in my w/c I will pass completely out. It happens after I eat a meal. I have been to different Dr.'s about this and the only thing they can tell me is that my blood is going into my digestion system. The only problem is it doesn't happen every time I eat. Has anyone ever heard of a problem like this? I also have scoliosis bad. My spine curves bad right in between my shoulders. Could this have anything to do with it? Any reply would be helpful. Time for vacation? WIN what you need. _Enter Now!_ (http://www.gowindowslive.com/summergiveaway/?ocid=tag_jlyhm) No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.524 / Virus Database: 270.5.0/1555 - Release Date: 7/16/2008 6:43 AM No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.524 / Virus Database: 270.5.0/1555 - Release Date: 7/16/2008 6:43 AM Get the scoop on last night's hottest shows and the live music scene in your area - _Check out TourTracker.com_ (http://www.tourtracker.com/?NCID=aolmus0005000112) ! **Get the scoop on last night's hottest shows and the live music scene in your area - Check out TourTracker.com! (http://www.tourtracker.com?NCID=aolmus0005000112)
Re: [QUAD-L] dizzy spells
I have experienced the same problem, so I avoid large meals. Mark is right about the infection being too much for a system that is already impaired. It could also be an allergy you have developed. We all have essentially low blood pressure so it doesn't take a lot to cause us to black out, or go into a gray out. If anything acts as a histamine on us we will generally faint. If you began taking a new med, it may be the culprit, or your allergic to the dust coming from your AC. Your BP drops, heart races and down you go until your system can compensate. Sometimes all you need is an over the counter anti-histamine like benedril. Ask your doctor first, because I don't know squat about your medical history. I do keep sudo-fed on hand for when I feel like I'm going down. Best Wishes, john - Original Message From: Mark Jackson [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Dwain Powell [EMAIL PROTECTED]; quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Wednesday, July 16, 2008 7:00:38 PM Subject: RE: [QUAD-L] dizzy spells I've had this happen to me several times and my doc told me it was because it takes so much energy to digest food and I guess your doc is right because blood is energy. It usually only happens when I have a uti or some other illness though. Welcome to the list btw! I'm Mark a C5/6 going on 9 years now. Mark Jackson RollinOn From: Dwain Powell [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, July 16, 2008 4:42 PM To: quad-list@eskimo.com Subject: [QUAD-L] dizzy spells Hi, I am new at this so I really don't know how this works, so here it goes. I am a 49 yr. old C 3-4 quad. I can not move anything below my shoulders but I am not on a vent. I am going on my 24th year. The past 2 to 2 1/2 years I have been having dizzy spells to where if I don't tilt back in my w/c I will pass completely out. It happens after I eat a meal. I have been to different Dr.'s about this and the only thing they can tell me is that my blood is going into my digestion system. The only problem is it doesn't happen every time I eat. Has anyone ever heard of a problem like this? I also have scoliosis bad. My spine curves bad right in between my shoulders. Could this have anything to do with it? Any reply would be helpful. Time for vacation? WIN what you need. Enter Now! No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.524 / Virus Database: 270.5.0/1555 - Release Date: 7/16/2008 6:43 AM No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.524 / Virus Database: 270.5.0/1555 - Release Date: 7/16/2008 6:43 AM
Re: [QUAD-L] dizzy spells
sry watchin the dog on ae comment later? Eric W Rudd [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Wednesday, July 16, 2008 6:32 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] dizzy spells Well... the cafeteria at RIC during rush hour 12-1 In a message dated 7/16/2008 6:26:16 P.M. Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: lol...1st 2 jump...y...wat qualifys u? Eric W Rudd [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Wednesday, July 16, 2008 6:21 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] dizzy spells Mark you can't believe how close to the truth you are. Eating is/can be very traumatic to the body, depending on what is eaten and the volume. The body system must stop what it is normally doing to begin the process of breaking down the foods eaten. Especially when fatty meats are involved. It happens in the TAB world as well, depending on the health condition of each individual. Head Up! Best Wishes In a message dated 7/16/2008 6:01:36 P.M. Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I've had this happen to me several times and my doc told me it was because it takes so much energy to digest food and I guess your doc is right because blood is energy. It usually only happens when I have a uti or some other illness though. Welcome to the list btw! I'm Mark a C5/6 going on 9 years now. Mark Jackson RollinOn From: Dwain Powell [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, July 16, 2008 4:42 PM To: quad-list@eskimo.com Subject: [QUAD-L] dizzy spells Hi, I am new at this so I really don't know how this works, so here it goes. I am a 49 yr. old C 3-4 quad. I can not move anything below my shoulders but I am not on a vent. I am going on my 24th year. The past 2 to 2 1/2 years I have been having dizzy spells to where if I don't tilt back in my w/c I will pass completely out. It happens after I eat a meal. I have been to different Dr.'s about this and the only thing they can tell me is that my blood is going into my digestion system. The only problem is it doesn't happen every time I eat. Has anyone ever heard of a problem like this? I also have scoliosis bad. My spine curves bad right in between my shoulders. Could this have anything to do with it? Any reply would be helpful. Time for vacation? WIN what you need. Enter Now! No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.524 / Virus Database: 270.5.0/1555 - Release Date: 7/16/2008 6:43 AM No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.524 / Virus Database: 270.5.0/1555 - Release Date: 7/16/2008 6:43 AM -- Get the scoop on last night's hottest shows and the live music scene in your area - Check out TourTracker.com! -- Get the scoop on last night's hottest shows and the live music scene in your area - Check out TourTracker.com!
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excuse me...as being one to constantly question, wtf? u talk like u don't live this life HAHA 4 those that know Eric W Rudd [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Wednesday, July 16, 2008 6:32 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] dizzy spells Well... the cafeteria at RIC during rush hour 12-1 In a message dated 7/16/2008 6:26:16 P.M. Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: lol...1st 2 jump...y...wat qualifys u? Eric W Rudd [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Wednesday, July 16, 2008 6:21 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] dizzy spells Mark you can't believe how close to the truth you are. Eating is/can be very traumatic to the body, depending on what is eaten and the volume. The body system must stop what it is normally doing to begin the process of breaking down the foods eaten. Especially when fatty meats are involved. It happens in the TAB world as well, depending on the health condition of each individual. Head Up! Best Wishes In a message dated 7/16/2008 6:01:36 P.M. Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I've had this happen to me several times and my doc told me it was because it takes so much energy to digest food and I guess your doc is right because blood is energy. It usually only happens when I have a uti or some other illness though. Welcome to the list btw! I'm Mark a C5/6 going on 9 years now. Mark Jackson RollinOn From: Dwain Powell [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, July 16, 2008 4:42 PM To: quad-list@eskimo.com Subject: [QUAD-L] dizzy spells Hi, I am new at this so I really don't know how this works, so here it goes. I am a 49 yr. old C 3-4 quad. I can not move anything below my shoulders but I am not on a vent. I am going on my 24th year. The past 2 to 2 1/2 years I have been having dizzy spells to where if I don't tilt back in my w/c I will pass completely out. It happens after I eat a meal. I have been to different Dr.'s about this and the only thing they can tell me is that my blood is going into my digestion system. The only problem is it doesn't happen every time I eat. Has anyone ever heard of a problem like this? I also have scoliosis bad. My spine curves bad right in between my shoulders. Could this have anything to do with it? Any reply would be helpful. Time for vacation? WIN what you need. Enter Now! No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.524 / Virus Database: 270.5.0/1555 - Release Date: 7/16/2008 6:43 AM No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.524 / Virus Database: 270.5.0/1555 - Release Date: 7/16/2008 6:43 AM -- Get the scoop on last night's hottest shows and the live music scene in your area - Check out TourTracker.com! -- Get the scoop on last night's hottest shows and the live music scene in your area - Check out TourTracker.com!
Re: [QUAD-L] dizzy spells
Eric, thanks for keeping me on my tippy toes. We are heading down to Effingham for the Van Nats which has been going on since Monday at the Altmont Fair Grounds. The crew was talking about taking a detour to a town called Charleston that has a 1/8 mile drag strip. Is it Cole County Drag Strip? Best Wishes In a message dated 7/16/2008 8:39:07 P.M. Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: excuse me...as being one to constantly question, wtf? u talk like u don't live this life HAHA 4 those that know Eric W Rudd [EMAIL PROTECTED] (mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]) - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]) To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]) ; [EMAIL PROTECTED] (mailto:quad-list@eskimo.com) Sent: Wednesday, July 16, 2008 6:32 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] dizzy spells Well... the cafeteria at RIC during rush hour 12-1 In a message dated 7/16/2008 6:26:16 P.M. Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] (mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]) writes: lol...1st 2 jump...y...wat qualifys u? Eric W Rudd [EMAIL PROTECTED] (mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]) - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]) To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (mailto:quad-list@eskimo.com) Sent: Wednesday, July 16, 2008 6:21 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] dizzy spells Mark you can't believe how close to the truth you are. Eating is/can be very traumatic to the body, depending on what is eaten and the volume. The body system must stop what it is normally doing to begin the process of breaking down the foods eaten. Especially when fatty meats are involved. It happens in the TAB world as well, depending on the health condition of each individual. Head Up! Best Wishes In a message dated 7/16/2008 6:01:36 P.M. Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I've had this happen to me several times and my doc told me it was because it takes so much energy to digest food and I guess your doc is right because blood is energy. It usually only happens when I have a uti or some other illness though. Welcome to the list btw! I'm Mark a C5/6 going on 9 years now. Mark Jackson RollinOn From: Dwain Powell [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, July 16, 2008 4:42 PM To: quad-list@eskimo.com Subject: [QUAD-L] dizzy spells Hi, I am new at this so I really don't know how this works, so here it goes. I am a 49 yr. old C 3-4 quad. I can not move anything below my shoulders but I am not on a vent. I am going on my 24th year. The past 2 to 2 1/2 years I have been having dizzy spells to where if I don't tilt back in my w/c I will pass completely out. It happens after I eat a meal. I have been to different Dr.'s about this and the only thing they can tell me is that my blood is going into my digestion system. The only problem is it doesn't happen every time I eat. Has anyone ever heard of a problem like this? I also have scoliosis bad. My spine curves bad right in between my shoulders. Could this have anything to do with it? Any reply would be helpful. Time for vacation? WIN what you need. _Enter Now!_ (http://www.gowindowslive.com/summergiveaway/?ocid=tag_jlyhm) No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.524 / Virus Database: 270.5.0/1555 - Release Date: 7/16/2008 6:43 AM No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.524 / Virus Database: 270.5.0/1555 - Release Date: 7/16/2008 6:43 AM Get the scoop on last night's hottest shows and the live music scene in your area - _Check out TourTracker.com_ (http://www.tourtracker.com/?NCID=aolmus0005000112) ! Get the scoop on last night's hottest shows and the live music scene in your area - _Check out TourTracker.com_ (http://www.tourtracker.com/?NCID=aolmus0005000112) ! **Get the scoop on last night's hottest shows and the live music scene in your area - Check out TourTracker.com! (http://www.tourtracker.com?NCID=aolmus0005000112)
Re: [QUAD-L] Dizzy Miss Lizzy
I've been eating 1 row of Hersheys Special Dark every day for years now. Stunt On 5/13/07, ~LittleQuad~ [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: have a candy bar of dark chocolate each day as wellpicked my BP up quick
Re: [QUAD-L] Dizzy Miss Lizzy
have a candy bar of dark chocolate each day as wellpicked my BP up quick [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Guys, I've been taking Nurotin(sp) for about six months now for nerve pain. The past week I've been getting dizzy when I turn in bed when getting dressed, sitting up in bed, reclining in my chair and even if I sit forward like over a table. Now none of this is every time but it's beginning to cramp my style. I saw my visiting nurse today BP was 70 over 105 which is kinda normal for me. She suggested increasing my salt intake like with Gatorade or potato chips but don't go nuts. She left me a phone message so when I got home at 8:30 tonight I called he and left her this fowling message: Hi Jinifer, I just wanted to let you know that I got an extra large jug of Gatorade, drank about half of it then I ate a salt bagel and a half of a bag of potato chips. I'm just doing what you told me. Bye Anybody else here have trouble with dizziness? Bobbie - See what's free at AOL.com.
RE: [QUAD-L] Dizzy Miss Lizzy
105 over 70 or 70 over 105? _ From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, May 11, 2007 9:49 PM To: quad-list@eskimo.com Subject: [QUAD-L] Dizzy Miss Lizzy Hi Guys, I've been taking Nurotin(sp) for about six months now for nerve pain. The past week I've been getting dizzy when I turn in bed when getting dressed, sitting up in bed, reclining in my chair and even if I sit forward like over a table. Now none of this is every time but it's beginning to cramp my style. I saw my visiting nurse today BP was 70 over 105 which is kinda normal for me. She suggested increasing my salt intake like with Gatorade or potato chips but don't go nuts. She left me a phone message so when I got home at 8:30 tonight I called he and left her this fowling message: Hi Jinifer, I just wanted to let you know that I got an extra large jug of Gatorade, drank about half of it then I ate a salt bagel and a half of a bag of potato chips. I'm just doing what you told me. Bye Anybody else here have trouble with dizziness? Bobbie _ See what's free at AOL.com http://www.aol.com?ncid=AOLAOF0002000503 .
Re: [QUAD-L] Dizzy Miss Lizzy
I fight the battle of low blood pressure and dizziness all of the time. I have found that if I eat something and then get in my Van to be driven somewhere, my blood pressure drops drastically. Occasionally it takes me quite a while to be able to function, but at least now I can sit upright the majority of the day. For three years after my initial injury, I had to sit back in order to be able to talk to somebody without passing out. In my case, my abdominal Binder has a lot to do with how well my blood pressure stays in the normal range. I occasionally use ephedrine, but I don't like the racing heart that comes along with this medication. I only use it when I know that my schedule requires me to eat something prior to leaving my house. All of my problems are low blood pressure. I also have a deficit in potassium and sodium, but I try to monitor how much water I take in (I usually try to drink too much) and that helps some. Be careful with the Gatorade. I once used Gatorade to bring my potassium and sodium levels up, only to discover later that I packed on around 25 pounds. My face is never lost the weight, even though the rest of my body eventually did. If you need sodium, you might want to think about the Gatorade drink with no calories or possibly one of the other waters that have sodium in them. Quadius On 5/11/07, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: *Hi Guys,* * I've been taking Nurotin(sp) for about six months now for nerve pain. The past week I've been getting dizzy when I turn in bed when getting dressed, sitting up in bed, reclining in my chair and even if I sit forward like over a table. Now none of this is every time but it's beginning to cramp my style. I saw my visiting nurse today BP was 70 over 105 which is kinda normal for me. She suggested increasing my salt intake like with Gatorade or potato chips but don't go nuts.* * She left me a phone message so when I got home at 8:30 tonight I called he and left her this fowling message: Hi Jinifer, I just wanted to let you know that I got an extra large jug of Gatorade, drank about half of it then I ate a salt bagel and a half of a bag of potato chips. I'm just doing what you told me. Bye* *Anybody else here have trouble with dizziness? Bobbie* -- See what's free at AOL.com http://www.aol.com/?ncid=AOLAOF0002000503.
Re: [QUAD-L] Dizzy Miss Lizzy
Anyone call you dizzy before you became a quad? My mother use to tell me (when I was a kid) that I'd break my neck if I kept doing my thing. Words can be a curse ;^P Stunt On 5/11/07, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Guys, I've been taking Nurotin(sp) for about six months now for nerve pain. The past week I've been getting dizzy when I turn in bed when getting dressed, sitting up in bed, reclining in my chair and even if I sit forward like over a table. Now none of this is every time but it's beginning to cramp my style. I saw my visiting nurse today BP was 70 over 105 which is kinda normal for me. She suggested increasing my salt intake like with Gatorade or potato chips but don't go nuts. She left me a phone message so when I got home at 8:30 tonight I called he and left her this fowling message: Hi Jinifer, I just wanted to let you know that I got an extra large jug of Gatorade, drank about half of it then I ate a salt bagel and a half of a bag of potato chips. I'm just doing what you told me. Bye Anybody else here have trouble with dizziness? Bobbie See what's free at AOL.com.
Re: [QUAD-L] Dizzy Miss Lizzy
My mom said the same thing to me. I've tried to be careful not to say that to my kids. Dave In a message dated 5/12/2007 2:46:39 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Anyone call you dizzy before you became a quad? My mother use to tell me (when I was a kid) that I'd break my neck if I kept doing my thing. Words can be a curse ;^P Stunt On 5/11/07, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Guys, I've been taking Nurotin(sp) for about six months now for nerve pain. The past week I've been getting dizzy when I turn in bed when getting dressed, sitting up in bed, reclining in my chair and even if I sit forward like over a table. Now none of this is every time but it's beginning to cramp my style. I saw my visiting nurse today BP was 70 over 105 which is kinda normal for me. She suggested increasing my salt intake like with Gatorade or potato chips but don't go nuts. She left me a phone message so when I got home at 8:30 tonight I called he and left her this fowling message: Hi Jinifer, I just wanted to let you know that I got an extra large jug of Gatorade, drank about half of it then I ate a salt bagel and a half of a bag of potato chips. I'm just doing what you told me. Bye Anybody else here have trouble with dizziness? Bobbie See what's free at AOL.com. Dave _Visit My Home Page_ (http://www.users.qwest.net/~daveoc/index.html) ** See what's free at http://www.aol.com.
Re: [QUAD-L] Dizzy Miss Lizzy
I've had trouble with dizzyness for 31 years. When I move, roll, roll my eyes, sit up. Oh yeah, had a TBI. Nevermind! john -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Fri, 11 May 2007 9:49 PM Subject: [QUAD-L] Dizzy Miss Lizzy Hi Guys, I've been taking Nurotin(sp) for about six months now for nerve pain. The past week I've been getting dizzy when I turn in bed when getting dressed, sitting up in bed, reclining in my chair and even if I sit forward like over a table. Now none of this is every time but it's beginning to cramp my style. I saw my visiting nurse today BP was 70 over 105 which is kinda normal for me. She suggested increasing my salt intake like with Gatorade or potato chips but don't go nuts. She left me a phone message so when I got home at 8:30 tonight I called he and left her this fowling message: Hi Jinifer, I just wanted to let you know that I got an extra large jug of Gatorade, drank about half of it then I ate a salt bagel and a half of a bag of potato chips. I'm just doing what you told me. Bye Anybody else here have trouble with dizziness? Bobbie See what's free at AOL.com. AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at AOL.com.
