Re: [QUAD-L] ARE QUADS IN CONSIDERD HIGH RISK FOR BOOSTER SHOT

You're eligible 6 months after your second dose of the original vaccine.  Make sure you get the same vaccine as before Moderna / Pfizer and make sure they know it's the booster if you got Moderna.  The Moderna booster is a half shot On Tue, Sep 21, 2021 at 11:45 AM DAVID LEWIS wrot

[QUAD-L] ARE QUADS IN CONSIDERD HIGH RISK FOR BOOSTER SHOT

Im 63 year old Quad has trouble coughing. Do i need a booster?  and When?

[QUAD-L] Bowel Routine Help. Where do i find someone?

Can anyone give me help on what you guys do if you dont have  a close loved one to give you the suppository to help you go poo.?Who do you turn too?  Will a nurse help you?Please guys tell me what you do,Thanks so much

[QUAD-L] About a second Stimulus check

I thought i heard they are going to send anoer check of 1200 to ssi people

Re: [QUAD-L] Spasms

> Other: > 5mg Diazpam as needed up to every 8 hours > 10/325 Hydrocodone on "stand by" for severe pain related spasms >  > Aaron Mann > > > On Sun, May 10, 2020 at 11:25 AM Eric Olson wrote: > > baclofen 20mg X 4 > > On Fri, May

[QUAD-L] Mucas ib tour leg bag

I just finished taking a antibiotic last week.Now i see slime in my texas catheter leg bag.My uraligty Doc says that really dosent mean infectionWhat do i do? Thank you

[QUAD-L] Bad Spasms are back... What do u guys take?

I have been taking Baclofen 20 mg 3 times a day..Now i take a Mustle relaxer 3 times a day with it for 2 weeks.Its working great.Can u fellow Quads tell me what you take for Spasms?Thank you guys,, Stay safe..Johnny

[QUAD-L] Hoping a Quad lives through virus positive test

Hope to hear a story on what to expect in the hospital if any of us get it,Would sure put us at ease knowing theres a glimmer of surviving it,take care guythanks

[QUAD-L] Quads and virus battle

How will quads do if the get it?

[QUAD-L] Anyone know how Quads will fair if they get Virus?

Anyone know of Quads getting the virus yet?

[QUAD-L] Old worn out Electric Wheelchair disposal help

I have 2 Old Electric Wheelchairs  They both work but are worn out with age.  I have  to get them  out of my garage.How do i go about it guys?   Im a Quad.

[QUAD-L] Unclear urine in our leg bag

 What causes our urine to have that running looking  mucus that looks like snot at times in our leg bag.Then the next day its gone.It happens to me.  I sent a urine sample to be tested before and it comes back fine.Is it just a matter of not drinking enough water? Thanks  Any hints.

Re: [QUAD-L] Shingles Shot ?

When my friend got the'' Shingles'' i told him if figures , your favorite band is ''The Doors'.  On Wednesday, June 14, 2017 1:59 PM, Randy Anderson wrote: Hello Thanks everybody for your comments and suggestions on the shingles shot. Randy On Tue, Jun 13, 2017 at 5:31 PM, Carolyn Bo

[QUAD-L] Why do Quads get light headed after eating? Do you?

I have been getting real light headed after eating . I mean after a few bites.It  goes away after i digest a little but its darn bothersome.Do you guys have have any stories or remedies?  Thanks

Re: [QUAD-L] RE: [QUAD-L] Alternating air pressure mattress not doing what is supposed to I believe. Need your opinions

I have one on a rental base's. They gave me one because a had a sore on my but. Its all better now.You have to see a wound Dr. in order to qualify.  On Thursday, April 6, 2017 5:30 PM, Carrie Pinter wrote: #yiv1273942919 #yiv1273942919 -- _filtered #yiv1273942919 {panose-1:2 4 5 3 5 4

[QUAD-L] Sore near my tailbone, got to stay off, need advice.

Hi,i have a sore starting near my tailbone thats having trouble healing because im always on it.My wound doc says i have to relive the pressure at times by shifting my hips side to side.Even when im sleeping on my back i have to do that.He said about a wedge. I looked online but i think before i

[QUAD-L] The dreaded Hemorrhoids flair up.

Getting a few bad Hemorrhoids popping up lately.We all deal with them i think at times.Can u quads share some story's please on how you handle them.Thanks

[QUAD-L] Blood Pressure up and down,

It seems that my blood pressure is kinda ghigh in bed and mostly always low.Is that what you Quads get ?  Does anyone take meds for their blood pressure?Thanks

[QUAD-L] Have sore on rear. Have Roho question

Hiya, I have a sore starting on my butt. It wont seem to heal.They asked me if i needed a wound nurse. What do they do. And does Medicare cover the cost of one of those   Roho Cushions?I have been using those foam eggrcrate ones.Thank you.  Quad over 35 years.

[QUAD-L] New wheelchair is needed now fast.

My old wheelchair has had it. The battery and parts are not working.Im due for a new one its been a long time. Please tell me the proper steps to get one again. Its been a long time.Im a quad for over 30 years. I dont need nothing fancy. I just have a quickie now.I cant use those hover rounds i

[QUAD-L] Can i ask everyone how much Baclofen they take daily?

Im a quad, i have more spasms now. I have to up my Baclofen to 65 mg a day.How much u guys take daily.?thanks 

[QUAD-L] A quad here who is getting a new bed .

I never had a new bed before can you tell me what to expect and what do you use.Can i rig the side panels that put the bed up and down to one control divise What mattress should i use. I get pneumonia  alot. thank you 

[QUAD-L] Sprained my ankle.

There's always a new twist to us Quads.About 6 weeks ago i turned my wheelchair quickly and i caught my foot on something and twisted it bad.That night it was really swollen. They came to my house and x -rayed it and they  said from what they saw there's no broken bones.The thing is, it still sw

[QUAD-L] Sore on rear end.

I got a sore close to my tailbone.My nurse says cover it with gauze and put silverdine on it everyday. Which i have. What do you guys do when you get them?.I use like an egg crate foam on my chair and can lift myself at times up on my elbows.Dont know why i got a breakdown.Give me some info plea

[QUAD-L] My quad story today

Oh man, im fine, but i gotta story to tell ya, i was in the living room taking off my black vest and putting it on the front railing by the door when,,it caught my joystick and the joystick on  my wheelchair. Made me shoot  up and i fell all the way  straight back,it was like i was in a rocket s

[QUAD-L] Low sodium in blood

I have been sick last 2 weeks with pneumonia.I feel way better now. But i have low sodium from my blood work. Has anyone else had this.?Thanks

[QUAD-L] mirror extension for quad bowel routin to see.

i thought i saw a mirror that connects to the  commode chair.that is extended.anyone help me if they can.thank you

[QUAD-L] Bowel rouitine question,

i saw that they have a bowel stimulater on the net. its only 9 inches. is there any attachment for that.i thought i saw some unique ones before./ please show me any links.thank you. johnny

[QUAD-L] That dreaded bowel routeen question

My brother helps me with my bowel care. But he has to go on a trip. Is there a service or anything that you can get help with. how does others do it when they are all alone? There has to be something. pease give me help.Johnny

[QUAD-L] I have Bronchitic.

I have bronchitis. It sucks. Hard to breath always coughing. But the worst is when your in bed. You cant cough it up or stop coughing so you get no sleep.How did any of you handle it?

[QUAD-L] My big 40th Quad-living anniversary soon.

Got hurt 1976 from an auto accident being a passenger in back seat of a car that hit a fire hydrate and lipped over.Friend who was a passenger died in front seat.Can't believe its been that long.Except for few bouts of kidney stones an pneumonia or two no real health issues.Life has been fine. C

[QUAD-L] Upcoming surgery regarding avoiding indwelling cathater

I had a bladder workup all done few weeks ago and found that im not emptying my bladder as well anymore. To avoid uti's . My Dr recommended a .sphincterotomy I always used a external texas catheter. I had this procedure done many years ago. Do you guys have any input on what to expect this time

[QUAD-L] Having another sphincterotomy soon.

I had a bladder workup all done few weeks ago and found that im not emptying my bladder as well anymore. To avoid uti's my Dr recomended a sphincterotomy. I always used a external texas cathater. I had this procedure done many years ago. Do you guys have any input on what to expect this time?

[QUAD-L] Getting a new electric wheelchair.

Hi guys. I recently was looking for a brand new electric wheelchair. since mine is years old now. I looked up my wheelchair place where  i always been getting them from and they told me they no longer accept medicaid because of budget cuts. I want to know what i should do next. I know they cant

[QUAD-L] Few Quad helpful things i learned for us.

 Heres a few things I learned through my quad years that may help. If you ever drop something on the floor and want to pick it up. You first have to have a handle with little hook on end. ( you can make  your own.] Then you drop a little plastic bag that has two handles on it near the droped ite

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Johnny lewis.  Car accident passenger since 1977.  55 years old.

[QUAD-L] Colonoscapy

I had mine about 5 years ago and it was no problem. With the night beforeprep,    Im used to drinking lots of water so i had it planed out what i had to drink at certain times. And i got onmy throne at night. Then got on  in the morn to make sure all was out. { dad and bro helped ] You even

[QUAD-L] finding regular doctor

i recently had my regular doctor stop her practice Im in need of finding another very soon. Im a 54 year old quad who dosent have to many problems over the years except maybe kidney stones and a few urine infections. How did you guys find one and how do you think i should. Thank you Johnny

[QUAD-L] New movie out "The Sessions''

Hi, I just saw the new movie out '',The Sessions', about a Quadriplegic who wanted to lose his virginity before he died. It was really good. It brought back alot of memeries of myself exporing sex for the first time being in a wheelchair. Did anyone else see it, and what did you think? Thanks

[QUAD-L] External condom tape

They are changing the way they make exteral condom tape from elastoplast to tenso plast. I tried the new tape tensoplast and it sucks>  DOSENT STICK at all. Im screwed if i cant find any now. It will have backups for sure. What do u guys use? Thanks.

[QUAD-L] stomach binders or corsets

Hello gang. The stomach binder I alway used for better breathing and poster all my quad life is no longer making them.  Does anyone have any info to recomend for me to try another. Thanks .

[QUAD-L] About wheelchair van ramps.

I'm getting a new wheelchair van and I'm not sure if i need the ramp coming out on the side or in the back. Does anyone know from what they had which is better? I live wheres theres alot of snow so that might be considered. Thanks. Johnny

[QUAD-L] Looking for a doctor

May I ask you guys how you found your Doctor that takes care of you? Where do you start.? Thanks.

[QUAD-L] Having more and more spasms

Recently I have been having more leg spasms than normal.So much where i have to tie my legs down at night and I cant sleep they keep me awake. I take 10 mg of baclofen 4 times a day so my Doc uped it to 5 times a day. This is the3rd day and they are still jumping. I know my urologist sain my urin

[QUAD-L] On staying warm in winter

I use double lined blue jeans sold at L.L Bean. They are great.   Johnny

[QUAD-L] Meds for spasms

Im a 51 year old quad who over my life had some spasms over the years nothing big. Last 2 years I have been getting more and more spasms and had to up my baclofen from 30 to 40mg in the last few months. I only started taking baclofen the last few years. First of all , is that conidered alot?  Sec

[QUAD-L] Getting new Doctor.

Im a quad. Recently my regular doctor went on to do another different practice. How do I get another doctor who kinda knows what our needs are? What did you guys do? Thanks Johnny

[QUAD-L] About being a quad a long time.

Im going to be 53 in February and ive been a quad since being in the back seat of an auto accident when I was 18. I still go on my own all day after my aids help getting dressed  and can do mostly what I want. Im on facebook if anyone wants to see pics of me.  Im the goodlookin one in the wheelc

[QUAD-L] About indwelling cath leakage

Hi I recently had a indwelling cathater put in for about 2 weeks. The night before they were going to remove it i must of tugged on it or pulled it the wrong way somehow. Anyway , It leaked around the cath all night until it was taken out in the morn. I made sure that it was not kinked or anythi

[QUAD-L] Indwelling caths

How often do you guys with indwelling caths have  uti's? Johnny

[QUAD-L] Prostate drug

Been a quad for nearly 35 years .  Always have had a texas catater. Recently due to reocurring uti's.  Dr thinking of me trying Flomax for better urine flow.  Anybody try it or use it? Thnx Johnny

[QUAD-L] Leg Bags

Does anyone know where I can get the leg bags where they have the buttons on the 4 corners where the elastic band supports it  around the ends?    Instead of the little slit ones. They hold the leg bag in place better without bunching up. I bought a box of them before because I heard they wer

[QUAD-L] preventing uti's with indweling catater

Can I ask you friends how do you do your best not to keep getting uti's.  What does it invole doing? Thanks. Im Johnny E-mail accounts under my dads name thats why you see David

[QUAD-L] Repeat uti's with Texes cathater

Did anyone keep getting uti's even though they have a texes cathater like i do? Where it is on the outside of the penis?  Thanks Johnny

[QUAD-L] Joining the Quadlist again

I hope to be back posting but i never sent money in yet. Am i doing this right? Please help me. Johnny

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