Re: [QUAD-L] Increased Spasms

2013-08-29 Thread Quadius
Let me start by saying I am on a ton of spasm medications, so I'm a little bit different than you. I have been able to get my spasticity down to very low levels, but occasionally had to have pretty severe leg spasms during the evenings. We do range of motion twice a day and it still happens, but I

Re: [QUAD-L] hoyer lifts

2013-08-29 Thread Quadius
I just turned slightly to the side so that I don't hit the tubing. I have 6'3" and I'm able to do it. On Thu, Aug 29, 2013 at 6:14 PM, Fragile wrote: > On the subject of Hoyer lifts... > > Got my first one about a week ago. I know the sling I got with it isn't > going to work because I'd have

Re: [QUAD-L] hoyer lifts

2013-08-29 Thread Gmail
Yes, I do. I'm hoping to buy one that has a long enough "boom" so I don't hit my feet. Bobbie Smile Everyday On Aug 29, 2013, at 6:14 PM, Fragile wrote: > On the subject of Hoyer lifts... > > Got my first one about a week ago. I know the sling I got with it isn't > going to work because

[QUAD-L] Does anyone take amatiza?

2013-08-29 Thread jume9999
Does anyone take Amatiza? Does it work in one day or should I take my usual laxatives the night b4 a bowel care day? How much do you take? Meredith

[QUAD-L] hoyer lifts

2013-08-29 Thread Fragile
On the subject of Hoyer lifts... Got my first one about a week ago. I know the sling I got with it isn't going to work because I'd have to sit on it while in my chair. Before buying a sling that I think will work I decided to give it a try. When I'm in the sling, I can't turn facing the hydraul

Re: [QUAD-L] Hoyer lifts

2013-08-29 Thread Fragile
Not sure if hydraulic fluid comes in different weights like motor oil, but it's available at most hardware stores. Getting it in the cylinder is another thing. Hydraulic cylinders can be bought online, picking the right one might be tricky. Looking at daltonhydraulic.com, they all look like the

Re: [QUAD-L] Hoyer lifts

2013-08-29 Thread Gmail
I'm not interested in fixing it but thanks anyway.Bobbie Smile Everyday On Aug 29, 2013, at 3:31 PM, Derrick Winegardner wrote: > can you get anyone to check the hydraulic pump? > seal or o-ring letting fluid out and make it lose pressure. > the pumps come off with 2 bolts. > has to be pump

Re: [QUAD-L] Hoyer lifts

2013-08-29 Thread Derrick Winegardner
can you get anyone to check the hydraulic pump? seal or o-ring letting fluid out and make it lose pressure. the pumps come off with 2 bolts. has to be pump... On 8/29/2013 3:24 PM, Joan Anglin wrote: Hi Bobbie Try going online with your hoyer model number and see if you can find the M

RE: [QUAD-L] Hoyer lifts

2013-08-29 Thread Joan Anglin
Hi Bobbie Try going online with your hoyer model number and see if you can find the Manual which might give you some guidelines. I use a ceiling lift which I absolutely love. I found it on Ebay. Try a paste of Oxi clean and see if that will get it all out. It’s my magic go to for all kinds of

Re: [QUAD-L] Hoyer lifts

2013-08-29 Thread Gmail
Yes, as a matter of fact just the other day. I was up and saw a dark spot on the floor that I never saw before. When I'm in bed the hoyer is stored in that spot but when I'm up it is under my bed. What kind of fluid is used? How can I get that fluid stain out of my indoor/outdoor carpet with

Re: [QUAD-L] Hoyer lifts

2013-08-29 Thread Fragile
Have you noticed if it's leaking any hydraulic fluid? On Wed, Aug 28, 2013 at 7:08 PM, Gmail wrote: > Oh, it most definitely is getting weak. Bobbie > > Smile Everyday > > On Aug 28, 2013, at 9:02 PM, RONALD L PRACHT > wrote: > > sounds like not enough power, motor going bad or a gear, i be

Re: [QUAD-L] Hoyer lifts

2013-08-29 Thread Derrick Winegardner
i had to replace a .50 cent o-ring in my hoyer lifts pump. luckily a friend stopped by and did it himself. what was really weird was he had the o-ring in his pocket. he had no idea of my problem. like, who the hell walks around with a small o-ring in their pocket? On 8/28/2013 9:49 PM, Gmail w