[TMIC] Wijits wheelchair modification
Are any of you familiar with wijits, using your hands to propel a manual w/c??? Since Terry has issues with his shoulders, this may assist him.? Your opinion is appreciated. Sandy Parker http://www.wijit.com/index.php
[TMIC] Fwd: Bowel Question
For about a week now, I feel the need to have a bowel movement each time I stand up.? Up to this point, I have had to use a variety of stool softeners, laxatives and fiber pills to have a bowel movement.? Anyone have any ideas what it could be?? Laurie in Baltimore
Re: [TMIC] Fwd: Bowel Question
I'm 52 and I have had TM for 3.5 years.? I'm a T-10 (originally a T-7) and with intense PT, I have been able to regain 70% functionality.? I get around with a walker in the house and for short jaunts like a doctors appt or a restaurant.? For longer journey's I have to use the wheel chair.? I am on Lyrica for the pain and Ditropan XL for bladder control. I have tried stool softeners, laxatives, fiber, Miralax and Calm Cure.? Last week I stopped all of it because I felt I was taking too much medicine and wasn't getting the right results.? Hope that helps.? Laurie in Baltimore -Original Message- From: fr...@franksheldon.com fr...@franksheldon.com To: Laurie Zissimos lziss...@aol.com; tmic-list@eskimo.com Sent: Sun, Aug 30, 2009 4:55 pm Subject: Re: [TMIC] Fwd: Bowel Question I feel the need to have a bowel movement each time I stand up. Verry Interesting !! I usually get that feeling when I sit down. Are you regular? What meds are you using for your intestines and bowels now? How old are you? Do you enjoy italian food? Excuse Me, I know better, but get asking questions and have trouble stopping whether I'm sitting or standing. Maybe you should see your local medical doctor, and have a rectal exam and stool examination for blood. TTFN pHranq3ue
Re: [TMIC] Wijits wheelchair modification
Are any of you familiar with wijits, using your hands to propel a manual w/c? Since Terry has issues with his shoulders, this may assist him. Your opinion is appreciated. Sandy Parker http://www.wijit.com/index.phphttp://www.wijit.com/index.php Wow-- they look great-- i'm starting to get pain in my writs-- but it says it adds 1.5 and that would make things tight for me--- --
Re: [TMIC] Fwd: Bowel Question
Laurie... How have things gone since stopping those meds? I'm on a bowel routine...I don't have much control. Without a suppository, things don't move when I need them to...which is when the nurse shows up to help me. WIthout it, I'd go..but it would be incontinence...not where it needs to go. BTW..this replying automatically to sender instead of the list is very frustrating! Frank...your reply went to me instead of the list. Laura On Sun, Aug 30, 2009 at 3:08 PM, Laurie Zissimoslziss...@aol.com wrote: I'm 52 and I have had TM for 3.5 years. I'm a T-10 (originally a T-7) and with intense PT, I have been able to regain 70% functionality. I get around with a walker in the house and for short jaunts like a doctors appt or a restaurant. For longer journey's I have to use the wheel chair. I am on Lyrica for the pain and Ditropan XL for bladder control. I have tried stool softeners, laxatives, fiber, Miralax and Calm Cure. Last week I stopped all of it because I felt I was taking too much medicine and wasn't getting the right results. Hope that helps. Laurie in Baltimore -Original Message- From: fr...@franksheldon.com fr...@franksheldon.com To: Laurie Zissimos lziss...@aol.com; tmic-list@eskimo.com Sent: Sun, Aug 30, 2009 4:55 pm Subject: Re: [TMIC] Fwd: Bowel Question I feel the need to have a bowel movement each time I stand up. Verry Interesting !! I usually get that feeling when I sit down. Are you regular? What meds are you using for your intestines and bowels now? How old are you? Do you enjoy italian food? Excuse Me, I know better, but get asking questions and have trouble stopping whether I'm sitting or standing. Maybe you should see your local medical doctor, and have a rectal exam and stool examination for blood. TTFN pHranq3ue -- Laura http://practical-homeschooling.org http://www.flickr.com/photos/khaleeka
