[QUAD-L] Open your ABLEnow account today! Nationwide opening enrollment

2016-12-23 Thread Lori Michaelson
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Re: [QUAD-L] Alaska and Rhode Island Launch ABLE Programs

2016-12-23 Thread Lori Michaelson
I got noticed via e-mail that the ABLE ACCOUNTS are now nationwide. My sister had to do some legwork for me to ask some initial questions which she did yesterday. They are located in Virginia and therefore Virginia has definitely started. Before I got the e-mail that the ABLE accounts are now

Re: [QUAD-L] pain pills causind A.D.

2016-12-23 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
I take the 10mg standard oxycodone( 6 per day) and 20mg oxycodone time release(2 per day). Its changed dramatically on how it helps the pain. In the beginning one 10 mg pill help for 6 hours, now fast forward 4.5 years the same amount lasts about 2 hours. Its scary because you get dependent on

Re: [QUAD-L] pain pills causind A.D.

2016-12-23 Thread Lori Michaelson
Yeah W ... living in the small town with a smalltime Dr. was much more lenient (by knowing the family of my sister and brother-in-law who lived there) I'm writing out my monthly prescription for my pain med. I then moved here and in just the 3 years I was gone from Tucson... it took me forever to

[QUAD-L] Holiday time for many of us this year and other years...

2016-12-23 Thread Lori Michaelson
I want to thank you privately and publicly for the advice you have given me Meredith! Thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you! You are an angelic friend.  On Fri, Dec 23, 2016 at 6:29 PM, jume9...@comcast.net wrote: > The future seems awesome especially for us quads.

[QUAD-L] "Magic Arm" Bogon and Neewer

2016-12-23 Thread Lori Michaelson
This is where I wish my husband was still alive or I lived near a male member (the very little left in my family) who wouldn't mind attaching this on and off whenever I wanted. My live-in caregiver already has too much on her plate. I can't leave without saying that I miss my husband was my

Re: [QUAD-L] Virtual Reality Devices

2016-12-23 Thread jume9999
The future seems awesome especially for us quads. Can't wait for a robot to help in the morning (no more dealing with hiring aides). Doubt I'll be around to see itMeredith Sent from my LG Mobile -- Original message--From: greg Date: Fri, Dec 23, 2016 4:48 PMTo:

[QUAD-L] Sadness, hope & joy around the holidays

2016-12-23 Thread Lori Michaelson
Thanks a bunch Gail!! It has been 4 1/2 years already but I still miss my husband more than anyone will ever know even though we often celebrated Christmas with just the two of us on that day and with friends around that day. Fortunately, we had his eldest son, his daughter and her husband

[QUAD-L] Toothbrushes...

2016-12-23 Thread Lori Michaelson
I don't have any use of my hands or fingers. Just my right hand that is in a fist. Before using an electric toothbrush about 20 years now I used to use a universal cuff to hold a regular toothbrush and then of course use my arm for the motion to do my teeth. It is my "quad grip" that allows me to

Re: [QUAD-L] Virtual Reality Devices

2016-12-23 Thread greg
The Microsoft store was letting people use them at the Mall. Very cool. The animated programs were so good. I feed an alien. Ran from a T-Rex. Went on a roller-coaster. Went right up to the edge of a building and looked down. I can see making a world where we can all meet and chat together. Sex

Re: [QUAD-L] Unidentified subject!

2016-12-23 Thread greg
I use a "Magic Arm" Bogon and Neewer make some. I have 1 for a camera, 1 for my voice ECU in bed. You can get different types of clamps for each end. These are heavy dutty, but they have lighter versions. Standing ones can tip too eay.  

Re: [QUAD-L] pain pills causind A.D.

2016-12-23 Thread greg
I've had like 4 different shaped/color pills, all the same medication. Different makers change the look. And they can be slightly different. Many genaric meds never helped me as much as the name brand. But with those changes, I'd take them in to get checked. If they are time released, a small

[QUAD-L] Kind Words and Thought- Holiday Season

2016-12-23 Thread wheelchair
Thank You for your kind and thoughtful words. I know of two families that will have their Holiday Celebration impacted by the passing of a loved one. Our family, with the loss of our son Chris, back in June, and the other person's entire family. For both our families it is and will always

Re: [QUAD-L] Unidentified subject!

2016-12-23 Thread Jeffrey Gaede
Hello, Everyone. Anyone have any special ideas about finding something that would hold an electric toothbrush for someone without the use of their hands, but who could maneuver around where they can brush their own teeth? I have a microphone stand with a microphone holder that I'm going to try

Re: [QUAD-L] Unidentified subject!

2016-12-23 Thread Jeffrey Gaede
I'm sorry to hear about the loss, Wheelchair. From: Gail Holmes To: wheelch...@aol.com Cc: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Friday, December 23, 2016 2:38 PM Subject: [QUAD-L] Unidentified subject! Im thinking of this time of year how with the joy and hope we there is

[QUAD-L] Unidentified subject!

2016-12-23 Thread Gail Holmes
Im thinking of this time of year how with the joy and hope we there is often increased sadness for those who have family and friends who have passed on to the other side. There are probably others on this list who are mourning but I'm particularly thinking of "Wheelchair" who had a recent and

Re: [QUAD-L] pain pills causind A.D.

2016-12-23 Thread wheelchair
Oxy, is a very potent and dangerous drug. Users, should not advertise its use. It can become habit forming is less than 90 days of use. The FDA, is cracking down on pain doctors, on its use for pain meds. Those seniors with shoulder, hips and knee replacements are becoming addicted to the

Re: [QUAD-L] XBOX ONE joystick for quads

2016-12-23 Thread Derrick
Thanks, Jim. Does anybody own one of these joysticks or tried one? Thanks, Derrick W On 12/19/2016 10:50 PM, Jim Lubin wrote: www.quadstick.com On Mon, Dec 19, 2016 at 6:29 PM, Derrick > wrote: Does

RE: [QUAD-L] Virtual Reality Devices

2016-12-23 Thread Danny Espinoza
My neck has rods and I'm a c2 injury so I figured it wouldnt really work well for me and decided against spending the money.-Danny Original Message Subject: [QUAD-L] Virtual Reality Devices From: Date: Fri, December 23, 2016 9:34 am To:

Re: [QUAD-L] pain pills causind A.D.

2016-12-23 Thread Jeffrey Gaede
Good idea, Bill. In the past there were times where I just simply had to start eliminating things rather than having any clue exactly what's going on. From: William Lang To: RONALD L PRACHT Cc: quad-list Sent: Friday,

Re: [QUAD-L] GPS Tracker

2016-12-23 Thread William Lang
Greg, I have used " find my iPhone” successfully to track the location of family members and friends. The app comes with any Apple device. > On Dec 22, 2016, at 9:05 PM, greg wrote: > > I've gotten stuck so many times, and my chair is old and starting to have > issues, I

Re: [QUAD-L] pain pills causind A.D.

2016-12-23 Thread William Lang
Ron, You may be taking the wrong medication. It’s possible that someone switched meds to acquire the oxycodone. Check out the pill ID you have here: http://www.webmd.com/pill-identification/ > On Dec 23, 2016, at 1:57 PM, RONALD L PRACHT wrote: > > It is a

Re: [QUAD-L] pain pills causind A.D.

2016-12-23 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
It is a different shaped pill, usually I get round ones but this time they are elongated oval shape. Could be a little different causing the issue. I was concerned of my stomach lining maybe getting screwed up. Ron  On Friday, December 23, 2016 12:52 PM, Larry Willis

[QUAD-L] Virtual Reality Devices

2016-12-23 Thread airgantone
Anyone own or ever tried the Samsung Gear VR or any other VR device? If so, how is/was your experience with it? Fun, dizzy, etc.? I'm thinking about getting the Gear. Thanks, Larry

Re: [QUAD-L] pain pills causind A.D.

2016-12-23 Thread Danny Hearn
I don't know Ron...you do take quite a bit in a day correct? can it be any other thing such as infection or etc?  hope you figure it out, let us know. Dan H** On Thursday, December 22, 2016 8:46 PM, RONALD L PRACHT wrote: Why would taking oxycodone cause my