Re: [QUAD-L] Contact Lenses

2004-11-22 Thread DiannaL767
In a message dated 11/22/2004 8:23:11 PM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I had laser surgery done around 10 years ago, and I really like it. No more searching for my glasses when I get up in the morning. No more fogging up of the glasses when I go back inside the house. However,

Re: [QUAD-L] Contact Lenses

2004-11-22 Thread Win
I had laser surgery done around 10 years ago, and I really like it. No more searching for my glasses when I get up in the morning. No more fogging up of the glasses when I go back inside the house. However, I had it done differently from nearly everyone, in that I only had one eye done. The ophta

[QUAD-L] Big problems in Florida with spinal cord injury Medicaid waiver program

2004-11-22 Thread LorenLW
Hello, Has anyone else had problems with this program, the brain and spinal cord injury Medicaid waiver program funded through Medicaid?  Previously I could hire anyone I wanted and have them paid retroactive from the day that the director in Tallahassee signed their paperwork which usually took t

Re: [QUAD-L] Foley

2004-11-22 Thread David K. Kelmer
Hi Stacy,   Your surgery must be coming up soon, so I'll keep you in my prayers.  I understand what you mean about having your reasons AND wanting to get the surgery.  Every little more independence means more than those not in our 'chairs' can know.   With Love, CtrlAltDel aka DaveC4/5 Complete -

Re: [QUAD-L] They hurt us bad :( :( Poor Pacers :( :(

2004-11-22 Thread David K. Kelmer
Hi Tony,   I saw that fight at they end of the game.  I think it's kinda sad that Lou Holtz's career had to end like like.  The fact that he went out on the field to break it up shows he still has the class that he had over his 33-year head coaching career that was highlighted by 249 victories, a

[QUAD-L] They hurt professional basketball bad.

2004-11-22 Thread wheelchair
Jack Crawford was a very successful attorney in Lake County before he began having an affair and it went public... causing him to leave town. Security at the stadium was nil. Security was watching the game on their TVs and not on the floor. Security was one of those things that were cut back to

Re: [QUAD-L] Re: [Spinalcordinjury] New to group, friend just injured

2004-11-22 Thread Eric Olson
Smurf, I think you must be cross-posting messages.  I never received this message or a couple others you've replied to.  It's hard for us to help this person if they aren't actually on the quad-list.  I'm guessing from the subject line this person joined  [spinalcordinjury] [EMAIL PROTECTED]

[QUAD-L] Spazzzz out!

2004-11-22 Thread wheelchair
Mack, my answer to your question would very on how long you have been with an SCI and what your doctors have said about your bladder spasms. What meds are you currently taking? Strong spams can be caused by several things, including infections. Baclofen is normally used. Loreseal is the gener

Re: [QUAD-L] They hurt us bad :( :( Poor Pacers :( :(

2004-11-22 Thread David K. Kelmer
Hi Houston,   I see the some of the 'fans' that were involved in the brawl are already filing suits.  I'm sure some are hiring lawyers just to fight criminal charges.     Lawsuits could be coming from Detroit fans in brawl  By Terry Horne  [EMAIL PROTECTED] November 21, 2004  There are deep pock

[QUAD-L] New to group, friend just injured

2004-11-22 Thread wheelchair
You have chosen the right place and I hope the best place for information on your friend. What hospital is your friend at? SCI patients are normally hidden in CCI or ICU and only their immediate family is allow to see them once every 3 hrs for 15 minute periods. That just leave you out of a v

FW: Re: [QUAD-L] spazzzz out!

2004-11-22 Thread William Willis
Detrol or ditropan are usually prescribed for bladder spasms. From: "Silas Shelburne" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Martin T. Brown" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, "mack johnson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] spa out! Date: Mon, 22 Nov 2004 05:32:06 -0800 Hey Mack,

Re: [QUAD-L] Re: [Spinalcordinjury] New to group, friend just injured

2004-11-22 Thread QuadPirate
The best support you can give your friend is stay a friend. I lost almost all my friends after sci and you really find out who they are so be patient for one because this is a long battle for your friend. I really don't know what you shouldn't say except don't let others like nurses tell him

[QUAD-L] Re: [Spinalcordinjury] New to group, friend just injured

2004-11-22 Thread Smurfonwheels
In a message dated 21/11/2004 17:45:55 GMT Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I don't have a spinal cord injury but one of my best friends was justin a horrible accident and the surgeons confirmed that he does haveSCI. I don't know exactly where in the spinal column.  He is s

Re: [QUAD-L] Contact Lenses

2004-11-22 Thread Lori Michaelson
I've thought about it and even though tons of people have had it done the technology is relatively in its infancy and LONG TERM problems MAY crop up.   Not paranoid ... just don't need blindness along with quadriplegia in fifteen or twenty yrs or an "ooops" during the procedure.   Lori    ---

Re: [QUAD-L] Special Ed Bill

2004-11-22 Thread Lori Michaelson
That used to be my job - advocating for kids receiving special ed services.   I beat my head against the wall with schools, teachers, principals and more.  The 90s weren't any better as the first paragraph implies.   It's a constant battle but shifting the power to states and schools seems to

[QUAD-L] Re: [Spinalcordinjury]

2004-11-22 Thread Smurfonwheels
In a message dated 20/11/2004 17:36:03 GMT Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I've tried the baclofen and everytime I try it I get really really sick Like I feel like I'm dying sick... I couldnt move my head without feeling like I was going to puke or fall thru the earth.

[QUAD-L] Special Ed Bill

2004-11-22 Thread QuadPirate
Parts of Special-Ed Bill Would Shift More Power to States and School DistrictsBy DIANA JEAN SCHEMOPublished: November 22, 2004 ARTICLE TOOLS E-Mail This Article Printer-Friendly Format Most E-Mailed Articles Single-Page Format   TIMES NEWS TRACKER

Re: [QUAD-L] spazzzz out!

2004-11-22 Thread Silas Shelburne
Hey Mack, I was having real bad muscle spasims, my Dr put me on the therigisic pain patch they work really good. Maybe they could help you with blader spasims. Silas - Original Message - From: "Martin T. Brown" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; "mack johnson" <[EMAIL PROTECTE

Re: [QUAD-L] spazzzz out!

2004-11-22 Thread Martin T. Brown
Bad bladder spazzes are usally a good indication of a UTI .. QuadMedic - Original Message - From: "mack johnson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Monday, November 22, 2004 3:45 AM Subject: [QUAD-L] spa out! > hi, anyone having these really strong spasims right

[QUAD-L] spazzzz out!

2004-11-22 Thread mack johnson
hi, anyone having these really strong spasims right in the bladder area? does anyone know how to get rid of these? it has gotten to the point where i just spaz most of the day. also where could i get those little plastic leg bag tube connecter things :) mack