[QUAD-L] Re: [Spinalcordinjury] Support! :)

2004-12-16 Thread Smurfonwheels
In a message dated 16/12/2004 07:55:47 GMT Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Hey Smurf, I have only taken one psych class and really enjoyed it. Got an A. I am about to start my third semester so I have yet to get into the nitty grtty. Let me know how it works out for

[QUAD-L] Kathie Giddings Troquille, a force for disabled people locally, died

2004-12-16 Thread Jwmjimmy
Social worker, role model, dies at 53 December 16, 2004 ServicesFuneral arrangements for Kathie Giddings Troquille, 53, will be held this weekend in Coushatta and will be led by the Rev. Bill Stowell of Emmanuel Baptist Church in Shreveport. From Staff ReportsKathie Giddings Troquille, a

Re: [QUAD-L] BODY CHANGING 6 YRS POST

2004-12-16 Thread Lori Michaelson
I hate these body changes (or aging...lol). Sediment began 10 yrs post. Tried everything from Clorpactin to vinegar irrigating to acidic drinks, cran capsules ... ad nauseum. Lived with that till 1998 when it got better for NON APPARENT reason. BUT THAT stopped and continuous UTIs began.

Re: [QUAD-L] Re: Suprapubic Catheters

2004-12-16 Thread Lori Michaelson
Can you wear binders or support belts without somehow kinking off the tube? I need my binder and velcro strap for ab support. Unsure if I'll ever get one but seems like putting a hole in the stomach would ask for more problems. Seeping, daily treatment of bandaging? Plus I trust NO Drs

Re: [QUAD-L] BODY CHANGING 6 YRS POST

2004-12-16 Thread Nichole Rohling
LORI, GLAD TO KNOW I'M NOT ALONE. I FOUND OUT TUESDAY I HAD A BLADDER STONE AS BIG IN DIAMETER AS A QUARTER. UROLOGIST BROKE IT UP WITH ULTRASOUND WAVES AND SUCTIONED MY BLADDER OUT. HOPEFULLY THIS REMOVAL PLUS IRRIGATION 3X -PER WEEK WILL KEEP SEDIMENT DOWN.I AM GOING TO START DRINKING

Re: [QUAD-L] Re: Suprapubic Catheters

2004-12-16 Thread ToddC5Quad
Hi Lori, I don't wear a binder anymore but never had trouble when I did. I have the person that gets me up in my chair check to make sure the catheter is not pinched in my clothing, lap strap,arm restor any other place. I very seldom have any seeping unless it gets pulled on or in some kind

Re: [QUAD-L] Free spasm test....

2004-12-16 Thread David K. Kelmer
Hi Smurf, Now if I had pics of tattoos to go along with the brain I might believe you're a real 'smurf'! With Love, CtrlAltDel aka DaveC4/5 Complete - 28 Years PostTexas, USA[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: In a message dated 16/12/2004 00:05:13 GMT Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: EXACTLY

Re: [QUAD-L] BODY CHANGING 6 YRS POST

2004-12-16 Thread Oconnelldb
i'm sure you've tried many things for the irritated skin but i have found rubbing alcohol and "special care cream" http://etrode.com/moreinfo.cfm/Product_ID/15961 bring me back pretty well when i have such problems. quad gut - humbug. with food tasting better every day for some other

Re: [QUAD-L] BODY CHANGING 6 YRS POST

2004-12-16 Thread Oconnelldb
we filter our phoenix water too. you can SEE the crap floating in it - and the taste is like sewer water at times. i drink filterednature water in the form of boxed grape juice. dave In a message dated 12/16/2004 11:46:39 A.M. US Mountain Standard Tim, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: LORI,

Re: [QUAD-L] Medicinal Marijuana

2004-12-16 Thread rollingbones
This may be a little late...I have over a thousand unread post because i cant make myself delete them until I read them...good thing yahoo has so much space! I just wanted to voice my opinion on this medical ganja thing. I think it's going to be a long time before it's recognized as a medicine by

[QUAD-L] Re: [Spinalcordinjury] Re: Nipple Pain

2004-12-16 Thread Smurfonwheels
In a message dated 16/12/2004 00:26:38 GMT Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: It's good to dream ocassionally. ;) (You aren't confused either...LOL)John Ah you know me too well! Love Smurf xxx

Re: [QUAD-L] wheelchairs (what's good and what's bad)?

2004-12-16 Thread Lori Michaelson
It sure isn't a "fit all" world. Have had my Permobil 6 yrs. Love the tilt and seat but getting parts or vendors to work on Perms are difficult. Lori ---Original Message--- From: Nyree Stewart Date: 12/15/04 12:27:51 To: QUAD-LIST Subject: [QUAD-L] wheelchairs (what's good and

Re: [QUAD-L] Medicinal Marijuana

2004-12-16 Thread Stacy Harim
It looks like Bush still has one or two advisors left under his wing. They already know there are benefits because it is prescribed already. A lot of people just buy it on the street because they can't get it legally. If it were made legal, the government could get this money. What is wrong

Re: [QUAD-L] Medicinal Marijuana

2004-12-16 Thread River Wolfe
OH, if only we could convince the RED STATES what is wrong with the way this guy thinks. Actually, what's right with the way he thinks is a better question. Some of these people who want this drug, are terminal, and they still deny them the comfort of death. Why so kind to an embryo and not a