[QUAD-L] new

2007-06-13 Thread Michael Galvin
Hello, I'm new to the quad list and wanted to introduce myself. My name is Mike and I'm a c5 c6 quad (incomplete) of 37yrs from a fall from a bridge when I was 16. I'm 54 now, and it's been a long journey. It has been nice to see people helping one another on the QL. MPG c5c6/37yrs

[QUAD-L] independence and survival

2007-06-13 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
Just a quick note Ill throw in, You can have all the positive mindeset in the world, but when you need help with things like bowell routines and showers...no quad no matter what mindset does it alone It takes a positive mindset with the realization that you need a network of

Re: [QUAD-L] e-mails

2007-06-13 Thread David K. Kelmer
This one came through just fine. With Love, CtrlAltDel aka Dave C4/5 Complete - 31 Years Post Texas, USA [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: For some reason, I have start receiving e-mails from the Quad message board. I hope this e-mail is received, and then I will continue to re

Re: [QUAD-L] have not got many post today!

2007-06-13 Thread David K. Kelmer
Hi Shelly, I was 22 and while white-water rafting on the Upper Salt River in AZ of April '76, I was thrown from the raft and was just white-watering tumbling. I heard and felt my neck break, and I had drowned before my buddy made it back to me and got me out of the water. I remember th

Re: [QUAD-L] Ditropan patch

2007-06-13 Thread kaye allard
That sounds awesome...My gums are receding partially due to the ditropan, at least thats what the dentist said. What type of insurance do you have? On 6/11/07, [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: My Urologist put me on OXYTROL, a patch that takes the place of takingb1 ditropan 5mg 3x

Re: [QUAD-L] Ditropan patch

2007-06-13 Thread Quadius
That is definitely something to think about, but right now I only take 5 mg a day. Quadius On 6/11/07, [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: My Urologist put me on OXYTROL, a patch that takes the place of takingb1 ditropan 5mg 3x a day. No dry mouth! GA ---

Re: [QUAD-L] Question of Independence Survival

2007-06-13 Thread Quadius
In my case it was a combination, but I like to think that if it did not have financial stability that I would find a way to achieve it, but it is difficult to be certain when you are not faced with that reality. My first three years post injury were extremely difficult for me. I had to learn a l

Re: [QUAD-L] Re: [QUAD-power chairsat beach

2007-06-13 Thread wheelchair
In a message dated 6/13/2007 3:13:51 P.M. Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: How many people take your power chair to a sandy beach? Does it harm your chair? Lindaf Like water and oil, electric, sand, water and wheelchairs don't mix very well. The more complicate your ch

[QUAD-L] Re: [QUAD-power chairsat beach

2007-06-13 Thread LINDA FERRELL
How many people take your power chair to a sandy beach? Does it harm your chair? Lindaf