Re: [QUAD-L] 33 years

2022-05-18 Thread Dana Wray
Congratulations Jim, I am so proud of everything you have done for the disability community. You’re so special and a joy to know and learn from. Always, Dana Wray On Tue, May 17, 2022 at 7:33 PM Danny Hearn wrote: > Congrats Jim. You have been an inspiration to many, including having >

Re: [QUAD-L] Re: Testing my email

2022-01-26 Thread Dana Wray
I am Dana Wray C 4- 5 Complete quadriplegic, tracheostomy, ILEO-conduit from bladder cancer and I also had colon cancer. I have a lot of problems with kidney stones. I have learned much from everybody also and I really enjoyed the group. Thank you all for posting so we can Reconnect. I am 68

Re: [QUAD-L] Covid and Vaccine

2021-11-21 Thread Dana Wray
That was a great article, I didn't get the doctors name, but he was fabulous. Has anyone on the quad list had Covid and welcome to treatment to think. How do they go about getting treatment at home and not go to the hospital? I'm taking vitamin D3, vitamin C, zinc and I don't think my vitamin C hav

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

2021-10-16 Thread Dana Wray
, 2021 at 11:12 AM DAVID LEWIS wrote: > hi, i got my Phizer booster shot last week because Quads are at high risk > because they dont have the stomach muscles to cough and get the phlem up. > Be safe and get it. > On Monday, October 11, 2021, 01:38:46 AM EDT, Dana Wray < > daano..

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

2021-10-10 Thread Dana Wray
n Thu, Sep 30, 2021 at 11:13 PM Dana Wray wrote: > Thank you so much for that video, that is helpful to show caregivers. I > have a trach so, I usually get suctioned. Dana > > On Thu, Sep 30, 2021 at 7:56 PM Greg wrote: > >> they gave me one. >> age 57 >> >>

[QUAD-L] Fwd: Month of Action: Caregiving, SSI, and Accessible Transportation

2021-10-01 Thread Dana Wray
Sent from my iPad Begin forwarded message: > From: Steve Lieberman > Date: September 30, 2021 at 10:44:04 AM CDT > To: Dana Wray > Subject: Month of Action: Caregiving, SSI, and Accessible Transportation >

[QUAD-L] Re: [QUAD-I received From United spinal cord injury Association

2021-09-30 Thread Dana Wray
I thought you might be interested in filling it out Thank you Dana [image: United Spinal 75: Building an Inclusive World] As September draws to a close, United Spinal wants to make sure that we are keeping up the pressure on Congress to pass important priorities for our community. Please take a

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

2021-09-30 Thread Dana Wray
Thank you so much for that video, that is helpful to show caregivers. I have a trach so, I usually get suctioned. Dana On Thu, Sep 30, 2021 at 7:56 PM Greg wrote: > they gave me one. > age 57 > > > greg > > On 9/21/2021 9:45 AM, DAVID LEWIS wrote: > > Im 63 year old Quad has trouble coughing. Do

Re: [QUAD-L] wondering about people

2021-09-09 Thread Dana Wray
Miss them both.I hope you can drive again.My love and prayers.Dana Sent from my iPad > On Sep 7, 2021, at 10:02 AM, Shirley Bell wrote: > >  > Thanks Nicki, so sad indeed about Lori. We never knew how Bobbie Humphies > died either. Miss them both. Also wonder how Joan and Larry are?? I am go

Re: [QUAD-L] Lori Michaelson

2021-09-05 Thread Dana Wray
Lori and I emailed and talked on the phone. She had written me in June and I saw the email after I got out of the hospital and then I had to go back to the hospital for exploratory surgery. I wrote her but didn't hear back from her. I should've tried calling her, because in her letter she didn't kn

[QUAD-L] Re: [QUAD-LIST Sharing personal care agreements

2021-04-27 Thread Dana Wray
for this group Thank you, Dana Wray C 4-5 47 years post in July. Tracheostomy, ileo-conduit From bladder cancer, colon cancer and respiratory difficulties.

Re: [QUAD-L] Bed/Mattress Question

2021-04-12 Thread Dana Wray
number of surgeries Love and prayers for all my Quadriplegic friends. I’m so glad we can share our stories. Thank you for all the Sharing we have done all these years. It is priceless. I’m on Facebook Dana Wray. https://www.phc-online.com/DynaFlow_Low_Air_Loss_Mattress_p/phr-dyna.htm On Fri, Apr 9

Re: [QUAD-L] sweating

2021-01-04 Thread Dana Wray
They are no longer making a Medications I have used for decades call propanethine. 15 mg, it worked so great was sweating. Does anyone know of any other medication for sweating. My doctor is out of the office, hopefully they will know of something. I hope somebody knows of something better On Sun

[QUAD-L] Congressional Sign-On Letter Closes Sept 18

2020-09-16 Thread Dana Wray
Sent from my iPad > >  > > > > > > > September 15, 2020 > > CRT Advocates and Friends, > > We only have a few more days to get Congressional signatures on the letter to > CMS to permanently protect important components (a.k.a. "accessories") used > with Complex Rehab manual w

Re: [QUAD-L] Celebrating Life 31 years after Transverse Myelitis!

2020-07-13 Thread Dana Wray
Belated Congratulations to Eric and Jim in case I did not.Dana On Mon, May 18, 2020 at 11:56 AM Eric Olson wrote: > rock on James! > > On Sun, May 17, 2020 at 10:12 PM Jim Lubin wrote: > >> On May 17, 1989, I suddenly, within minutes, went from a sharp pain in my >> shoulder to becoming paralyz

[QUAD-L] Sweating

2020-06-23 Thread Dana Wray
What I have taken for sweating for years 15 mg https://www.progressnp.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/29/2017/03/DN-Propantheline-lsw.pdf

Re: [QUAD-L] Quads and virus battle

2020-03-22 Thread Dana Wray
Let’s keep each other posted. My love and prayers to everyone. By his stripes we are healed. Amen Sent from my iPad > On Mar 22, 2020, at 2:59 PM, Nichole Rohling wrote: > >  > I haven’t heard of any. We are up to 67 cases and 2 deaths. > > Nicki > C5/6

Re: [QUAD-L] Quads and virus battle

2020-03-21 Thread Dana Wray
We have 55 in Kansas Missouri has a few more I don’t know the exact number. I am staying in. I’m sorry about your granddaughter being in the hospital And your son, not being able to come back because of the travelAnd your son, not being able to come back because of the travel bans. I pray they a

Re: [QUAD-L] Wondering

2020-02-11 Thread Dana Wray
Thank you Jim you are such a blessing to our group. I love this group even though it seems like there are a few of us we tried to be there for each other. It makes us not feel so different in a world that is not really set up for Quadriplegics. Does anyone have any new information about EVV The ind

Re: [QUAD-L] I would like to say to everyone a you

2019-12-31 Thread Dana Wray
Hello Quad-List, I would like to wish everyone a Belated merry Christmas and a happy new year. I appreciate this format to ask questions and give input. It helps us to feel we are not alone in the world we live in. We understand each other‘s problems as much as we can. Thank you everyone for shari

Fwd: [QUAD-L] cell phone holder

2019-11-30 Thread Dana Wray
Jonathan Cahn is in. It’s hard for me to read a book so I enjoy the CDs and YouTube videos. Thank you -- Forwarded message - From: Noel Date: Fri, Nov 29, 2019 at 8:28 AM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] cell phone holder To: Dana Wray Dana, this may be the one you have tried already, but I got

Re: [QUAD-L] cell phone holder

2019-11-29 Thread Dana Wray
I keep looking for one I can fit on my permobil, That I can reach there used to be a company that made devices, but I don’t remember the name. I think the owner was a quadriplegic. Does anyone remember the name? I have searched on Google and Amazon.? Thank you so much.The one I am using clamps to m

[QUAD-L] Falling over from Scoliosis

2019-08-30 Thread Dana Wray
I Use a peanut Pillow from Tempur-Pedic it is so great for cushioning my elbows, I had a little tiny pinhole that turns into osteomyelitis. Every couple months they go on sale two for the price of one. I always buy then.You can cut in any size to fit under your feet or wherever you get pressure ar

Re: [QUAD-L] Celebrating

2019-07-14 Thread Dana Wray
Congratulations Michael, I don’t think I’ve had the pleasure to meet you. Are you on Facebook. I am under Dana Wray It will be 45 years post for me on July 26. It will be 45 years post for me on July 26. On Sun, Jul 14, 2019 at 12:13 PM Michael Galvin wrote: > I think it's a good

Re: [QUAD-L] anniversary

2019-07-11 Thread Dana Wray
It’s good to hear from you again Glyan. Someone asked me the other day, why do we celebrate our anniversaries of being paralyzed? I think it is great do you make it another year and still be alive to enjoy life. What do you think? Dana C4-5 MVA 45 years on the 26th. We all face a lot of obstacles

Re: [QUAD-L] A favor

2019-07-05 Thread Dana Wray
Happy Fourth of July! Dana almost 45 years poster On Tue, Jul 2, 2019 at 10:38 PM johnny Cammon wrote: > That I will > -- > *From:* ismaelcavaz...@gmail.com > *Sent:* Tuesday, July 2, 2019 10:37 PM > *To:* 'johnny Cammon' > *Subject:* RE: [QUAD-L] A favor > > > Tha

Re: [QUAD-L] Test Message

2019-06-11 Thread Dana Wray
Still here as well Dana On Tue, Jun 11, 2019 at 1:45 AM Ed Tessier wrote: > Still here as well > > Ed > > On Mon, Jun 10, 2019 at 12:22 PM wrote: > >> Just checking to see if anyone in the Quad list is there. I haven’t >> received anything lately. Thank you. >> > > > -- > > Edward Tessier

[QUAD-L] Action alert: ask your Representative to support Proposed Bill for Protecting People from EVV

2019-04-18 Thread Dana Wray
http://www.advocacymonitor.com/action-alert-ask-your-representative-to-support-proposed-bill-protecting-people-from-evv/?fbclid=IwAR1-s0fWam6WdK_7QVsvuAll3m8n5K7hbZ8xRWEPT8KXz_YzH3zBbhYBK-I Congressional switchboard 202 224 3124 You can also find your members contact information at house.gov

Re: [QUAD-L] MRI

2019-04-18 Thread Dana Wray
That is a wonderful idea I had osteomyelitis in my elbow from a sore. The wound Clinic scraped it too far and I had to have surgery at K U I sweat all the time and I use a pill called Propantheline 10 mg. I can take up to three a day. I was given by my rehab doctor decades ago. Dana On Thu, A

[QUAD-L] How is your state implementing EVV

2019-04-15 Thread Dana Wray
Hi Bobbie and all fellow quadriplegics, Did you read the article about Electronic Visit Verification posted by Jim Lubin I wanted to find out and how other states have proposed how this deal with. Legislation that was slipped into The American Cures Act in May 13, 2016. How can we fight t

[QUAD-L] New EVV Advocacy Document and Opportunities to Take Action!

2019-04-11 Thread Dana Wray
http://www.advocacymonitor.com/new-evv-advocacy-document-and-opportunities-to-take-action/ Sent from my iPad

[QUAD-L] Representative Diana DeGette committee on energy and commerce

2019-04-07 Thread Dana Wray
Skip to main content Committee on Energy and Commerce Send U.S. Rep. DeGette an e-mail Denver Office 600 Grant Street, Suite 202 Denver, CO 80203-3525 Phone: (303) 844-4988 Fax: (303) 844-4996 Washington, D.C., Office 2111 Rayburn House Office Building Washington, D.C. 20515-4329 Phone: (202)

[QUAD-L] Story about a quadriplegic on Dr. Phil

2019-03-13 Thread Dana Wray
Sorry about such late notice but Dr. Phil is going to have a story about a quadriplegic and his girlfriend doing all the care. I saw a clip from that and Dr. Phil was telling them you can’t be a girlfriend and a caregiver. It ought to be interesting. I watch the clips on Dr. Phil.com yesterday end

Re: [QUAD-L] Sweating iPad holder

2019-03-10 Thread Dana Wray
My sweating is sometimes for no reason but other times it’s because my my tubing is not draining the urine from my ileo conduit. I wanted to share with you something I just found on the Internet and it works great for iPad. It hooks onto your desk and it stretches very far out so you can get un

Fwd: [QUAD-L] DNR. DNI

2019-02-07 Thread Dana Wray
-- Forwarded message - From: Dana Wray Date: Thu, Feb 7, 2019 at 3:27 AM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] DNR. DNI To: Bobbie Humphreys I have in the past but I don't know what they get updated. I need to see if it is in my medical partners. Thanks for talking about that so I can wo

Re: [QUAD-L] Sores

2019-01-31 Thread Dana Wray
I am so sorry. We need to really check our roho’s every day but we don’t. I have heard of many people getting burned On heating pads and electric blankets, since I first joined the Quad-list. I recently was burned when my hot coffee glass’s straw broke . It was a Drink Aide straw attached to

Re: [QUAD-L] Wheelchair cushin

2019-01-13 Thread Dana Wray
What is a smart check for your R Roho?I have not heard of. Thank you Dana On Thu, Nov 1, 2018 at 7:28 AM Noel wrote: > I received a new wheelchair a couple months ago, it came with a Roho > cushion and a smart check device. > > https://permobilus.com/product/smart-checkby-roho/ > On Wed, Oct 3

Re: [QUAD-L] Oldest living Quads

2019-01-04 Thread Dana Wray
Congratulations Billy On Wed, Jan 2, 2019 yat 5:06 PM Billy Lang wrote: > I will be 70 in May, 30 years post in July. Just got a real good reason to > hang around. > > > On Dec 26, 2018, at 4:48 PM, Jim Lubin wrote: > > Some of the quads in this group are the longest living that I have seen. >

Re: [QUAD-L] Strange Question

2019-01-01 Thread Dana Wray
Hi Lori, Eric,Jim, Greg, Nancy and all fellow Quad-list members, I have suffered numerous medical situations that could’ve ended my life. The Lord is not finished with me yet. Lori and all, I commend you on your survival experiences. I wish I could document all my experiences like Lori i

Re: [QUAD-L] Holiday

2018-12-14 Thread Dana Wray
Belated happy Thanksgiving to all. Thank you for your prayers and I am happy that you know Jesus and he is alive for everyone. I asked the Lord to bless you and give us wisdom and protect us all quadriplegic complications and I asked for his healing touch to heal everyone experiencing quadripl

Re: [QUAD-L] Fwd: Very bad side effects taking when taking antibiotics for UTI

2018-11-14 Thread Dana Wray
I don’t do well with that drug.Dana On Wed, Nov 14, 2018 at 5:20 PM Greg wrote: > IV Antibiotics don't bother my stomach pain wise, but can cause runs. > Most UTI ones I can do ok, but now and then Leviquin (sp) will cause huge, > double over, stomach pains, can't eat. feel sick. Taking with lo

Re: [QUAD-L] It's hard

2018-11-06 Thread Dana Wray
I know how you feel and I agree. Dana On Mon, Nov 5, 2018 at 4:49 PM Bobbie Humphreys wrote: > I find it very hard to be patient ALL-THE-TIME. > Bobbie > > "Be the change you want to see in the world". Gandhi > >

Re: [QUAD-L] employer/employee contracts to share

2018-11-04 Thread Dana Wray
Hi fellow members: Wondered if anyone would be willing to share employer/employee contracts they have figured out. I would appreciate any help. Thank you, Dana C 4-5, 44Years post good yeah they are I wanted to share with you In great insulated glasses. They have a number of links Of adju

Re: [QUAD-L] iPhone holder to pick up and hold

2018-10-16 Thread Dana Wray
I use a phone holder from Amazon that I have screwed to my bed. I cannot operate it but I can look at it you may have better use of your arms to touch the screen. I have the 6S plus. I found another phone holder that is longer that you have to order from Brookstone. I like the longer length As

[QUAD-L] Fw: Signatures Needed on Congressional Letter to CMS Regarding Competitive Bidding

2018-09-27 Thread Dana Wray
Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPhone Begin forwarded message: On Wednesday, September 26, 2018, 1:18 PM, NCART wrote: @media screen and (max-width:480px){#yiv2691962502 body {width:100% !important;min-width:100% !important;padding:0px 0px 0px 0px;margin:0px 0px 0px 0px;}#yiv2691962502 table {b

Re: [QUAD-L] choking

2018-09-10 Thread Dana Wray
Great inf. Dana On Sat, Aug 25, 2018 at 4:16 PM wrote: > Boy Greg > > It certainly hasn’t been your best period of time the last little bit! Do > you use the quad cough assist at all? We use it every day that I need to > have my nose blown (and seeing how it’s allergy season that’s quite a bit

Re: [QUAD-L] Elbows

2018-07-02 Thread Dana Wray
The best answer for padding for your armrest is ordering a neck pillow from bed Bath and beyond that is Tempur-pedic. You can cut them in half and put one on each side of your chair. I always buy two so I can use the covers of the pillow and I attach with hair ties. Dana On Tue, Jun 26, 2018 at

Re: [QUAD-L] Elbows

2018-03-18 Thread Dana Wray
I also get a Tempur-pedic neck pillow and cut it in half, cover it with a covering that comes with it and place on my armrest to prevent pressure. It works for me and it also helps you to stay straight or in your chair. Dana 43 years post 64 On Sun, Mar 18, 2018 at 1:59 AM Dana Wray wrote

Re: [QUAD-L] Elbows

2018-03-18 Thread Dana Wray
Hi Greg, I found a way to solve that problem. They are hard to find, But look for Terry cloth angle socks. Cut off the toes and place on your hands after you cut out a spot for your thumb. Put another one on your elbow and it helps prevent red marks on your bony areas. Thank you, Dana On Wed, M

Re: [QUAD-L] FDA warns azithromycin "Z-pack" antibiotics could lead to deadly heart rhythms for some - CBS News

2018-03-17 Thread Dana Wray
Thank you so much for the information Jim. Dana On Fri, Mar 16, 2018 at 1:37 AM Jim Lubin wrote: > > https://www.cbsnews.com/news/fda-warns-azithromycin-z-pack-antibiotics-could-lead-to-deadly-heart-rhythms-for-some/ >

[QUAD-L] Re: [QUAD-L] Nursing homes 🏡

2017-12-05 Thread Dana Wray
*Subject:* Help Us Protect Affordable Health Care for People with Disabilities! To prevent going to nursing homes please Call your Senators and represented and asking them not to include my mandate that will cut care by capital resources that we need to live independently through the Medicaid wa

[QUAD-L] Re: [QUAD-L] Computer defrag question about Dragon naturally speaking being loaded upon completion… Can it be done automatically instead of manually

2017-11-02 Thread Dana Wray
-- *Subject:* NCART Action Alert for H.R. 3730 November 1, 2017 CRT Stakeholders and Friends, Your action is needed this week to get your Congressional Representative to protect access to CRT Manual Wheelchair Accessories by cosponsoring H.R. 3730. This year is qui

Re: [QUAD-L] Low Air Loss Mattress Question

2017-10-06 Thread Dana Wray
Nan, I wish I knew solution to your problem. I received my mattress, when I was on Blue Cross Blue Shield, not Medicare. That was about 10 years ago. I don't know if another way to get a special low air loss mattress without a sore. They do not want to prevent sores. I had a friend on the list that

Re: [QUAD-L] Broken leg..

2017-09-22 Thread Dana Wray
I broke my leg about 10 years ago. I have osteoporosis and I went to 3 different doctors and none of them would do anything, not even a boot. I was so upset because I had just got insurance that would allow me to get a standing. 5 1/2 years ago I had foot surgery for footdrop. They left the fixator

Re: [QUAD-L] Help for a urinary tract infection

2017-09-20 Thread Dana Wray
Please call your Senators at the Congressional hotline. Congressional Switchboard 866-922-4970 The U.S. Senate is one or two votes away from approving new health care legislation that would cut and cap Medicaid and put at risk the essential health benefits and pre-existing condition protections

Re: [QUAD-L] New Chair Options

2017-07-25 Thread Dana Wray
Hi Bobbie, I was supposed to start my wheelchair evaluation this month but when I called they are booked up until October. I have a Permoble so I will probably stick with this, Unless I hear about a better wheelchair. . July 26 is my 43rd anniversary Dana C 4-5 complete quadriplegic. W

[QUAD-L] Medicaid cuts and caps to the states: Please call your senators

2017-07-12 Thread Dana Wray
Please call your Senators ASAP through the Congressional switchboard and write them on their websites as this will stop Home and Community Based Services. 866-922-4970 1) Capping Medicaid means states get a set amount per enrollee instead of being reimbursed for the actual cost to care for that in

[QUAD-L] Continue advocacy about Medicaid cuts and caps to your senators

2017-06-29 Thread Dana Wray
Thank you for taking action to protect health care for people with disabilities! You probably already know that the Senate postponed the vote on their health care bill. This victory may be temporary, as we expect another version of the bill to come before the Senate sometime in July. Here's a sho

[QUAD-L] Medicaid Cuts and Medicaid Caps-Call your senators

2017-06-26 Thread Dana Wray
Call Jerry Moran (202) 224-6521 Pat Robertson (202) 224-6521 Congressional switchboard voice-activated 1. It will ask your state 2. It will lash your ZIP Code 3. It will ask you if you want to call your Senators and representative in your state. 866-922-4970 “ Hi, my name is [NAME] and I'm a con

[QUAD-L] Urgent: contact your Senators to not cut Medicaid and no Medicaid caps through the American health care act

2017-06-13 Thread Dana Wray
We need your continued support and advocacy! The U.S. Senate is planning to act quickly on changes to health care that could dramatically limit access to Medicaid services for people with disabilities. The Senate is working behind closed doors on its version of the American Health Care Act (ACHA)

[QUAD-L] Please call Senators about Medicaid cuts 866-922-4970

2017-06-12 Thread Dana Wray
Senators: Reject the ACHA-and its cuts to Medicaid services that empower people with disabilities to live independently. I have high level spinal cord injury and it will be 43 years in July. I will not be able to live independently if these budget cuts to Medicaid happen through the AGH

[QUAD-L] Contact the Congressional switchboard 866-922-4970 about wheelchair accessory cuts on June 30

2017-06-12 Thread Dana Wray
A pre-written email is available to send to your Senators and Representative at www.protectmymobility.org. Be sure to contact your Member's offices this week and share the link with others so that they can reach out too. Every message counts! Legislative intervention can take the form of cospons

[QUAD-L] Legislative cuts regarding accessories and Medicaid cuts that allow independent living

2017-06-07 Thread Dana Wray
There are only two more days to ask your Representative to sign on to the House letter being sent to HHS Secretary Price and CMS Administrator Verma. The letter asks for needed improvements in Medicare's DME policies and to stop inappropriate payment cuts to CRT Wheelchair Accessories. Check the l

[QUAD-L] Re: CRT Separate Benefit Category Legislation Reintroduced

2017-02-01 Thread Dana Wray
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[QUAD-L] How do you add your picture to your email address

2017-01-11 Thread Dana Wray
I have noticed that some of you have your pictures next your email address. I can't figure out how to do I would appreciate it if someone could assist me. Yes the new Medicare and Medicaid rolls are scary. Let's keep each other updated. Dana C 4-5, 42 years post. Prairie Village, Kansas. Are

[QUAD-L] Re: [QUAD-L] Re: [QUAD-L] Re: [QUAD-L] alternating pressure air mattress or pad needed… What do you recommend?

2017-01-11 Thread Dana Wray
On Wed, Jan 11, 2017 at 8:20 PM Jim Lubin wrote: > here is an option for a full mattress replacement if you want more than > just an overlay. > > https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002VWKO9W/ > > > > On Wed, Jan 11, 2017 at 3:57 PM, Lori Michaelson > wrote: > > > https://www.amazon.com/Drive-Med

[QUAD-L] Six month delay on cutting wheelchairs and accessories

2016-12-07 Thread Dana Wray
Message body | | | | | | | | | | | | December 7, 2016   Great news for all CRT stakeholders! This afternoon the Senate passed a 6-month delay of inappropriate Medicare payment cuts to CRT power wheelchair accessories as part of the 21st Century Cures Act. The House of Representat

[QUAD-L] Re: House Passes 21st Century Cures Act

2016-12-01 Thread Dana Wray
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Re: [QUAD-L] Redoing my ileoconduit on Wednesday

2016-09-04 Thread Dana Wray
ess > you and stay strong! Larry Willis, an old crippled turd with good > intentions. > > Sent from my iPad > > Begin forwarded message: > > *Resent-From:* > *From:* Danny Hearn > *Date:* September 4, 2016 at 4:54:17 PM EDT > *To:* Dana Wray , "" <

[QUAD-L] Redoing my ileoconduit on Wednesday

2016-09-04 Thread Dana Wray
I have been suffering numerous UTI for the last year and had a number of testing. I was just told a week and a half ago that my ileoconduit was no longer working and I needed a new one. I didn't realize that urologist I had been seeing realized what I was facing. He had given me 4 lithotripsy to br

[QUAD-L] Fw: Wheelchair Accessories Legislation Gains Support

2016-08-31 Thread Dana Wray
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Re: [QUAD-L] Night

2016-06-24 Thread Dana Wray
CMS Releases July 1 Medicare DME Fee Schedules with Major Cuts - NCART - - Today at 6:34 AM To - daanoo2...@yahoo.com Message body

[QUAD-L] Re: Action Needed: Verify your signature

2015-09-29 Thread Dana Wray
Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 28, 2015, at 2:41 PM, We the People: Your Voice in Our Government > wrote: > > > > > Thank you for submitting your signature to the We the People petition "Stop > Medicare from Making Inappropriate Cuts to Complex Wheelchair Accessories" > via WhiteHouse.gov

Re: [QUAD-L] inhalers?

2014-08-22 Thread Dana Wray
2-3 breathing treatment each night and morning.. It helps the mucus, and I am able to get it and Breezemore comfortably. I have a Trach button so sometimes that causes mucous. I seem to get congested every time I go outside. I must always have a suction machine with me.Dana Sent from my iPhone

Re: [QUAD-L] Rehabilitation doctor

2014-08-18 Thread Dana Wray
I think your father needs a Second opinion with a new doctor and a new surgeon. Dana Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 18, 2014, at 4:19 PM, Quadius wrote: > > I hope someone can give me a hand here. My dad had spinal cord surgery, they > went in and cleaned up and putting hard were everywhere fro

Re: [QUAD-L] Chair

2014-08-09 Thread Dana Wray
Hi Ron, what a wonderful thing for him to do. I'm glad he noticed you in your manual chair. Dana Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 8, 2014, at 2:07 PM, RONALD L PRACHT wrote: > > Somebody saw me wheeling my manual wheelchair a few yrs back and I got a call > from the Gywnn- Steinbreinner Yankees

Re: [QUAD-L] Happy hurtday to me

2014-08-07 Thread Dana Wray
So happy anniversary I know you have been through a lot as most of us have and you have survive. Congratulations on your amazing story and may God bless you. Dana cervical ; level 4-5, 40 yearsI on July 26/14 Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 7, 2014, at 4:06 PM, "Joan Anglin" wrote: > > Well you h

Re: [QUAD-L] 17 years.

2014-08-03 Thread Dana Wray
Congratulations Danny On 17 years. I hope you had a wonderful day doing something you enjoy doing to commemorate your survival. Dana Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 3, 2014, at 8:10 PM, "Joan Anglin" wrote: > > Congratulations, you’re still here and kicking. Here’s to many more. > > From: Danny

Re: [QUAD-L] 48 years

2014-07-10 Thread Dana Wray
Second that you give us so much information and help congratulations and God bless you Dana Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 10, 2014, at 1:22 PM, "nichole rohling" > wrote: > > Congratulations on 48 years. You’ve given a wealth of info to us!! > > Nicki > > From: gah17...@aol.com [mailto:gah

[QUAD-L] Hugs and their meaning

2014-06-24 Thread Dana Wray
I understand what you mean about hugs. My mom and I, we have a special hug between each other every time we get together. It is great. Dana Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 24, 2014, at 9:11 PM, RONALD L PRACHT wrote: > > I feel the same way, people give you one arm meaningless half hugs > > ron

[QUAD-L] Re: Call Secretary of Labor Tom Perez NOW!

2014-06-19 Thread Dana Wray
Call DOL Secretary Tom Perez More Info Tell him to delay Companionship Exemption Regulations until 2016. ADAPT's Workforce Workgroup is asking for Disability Advocates across the country to call Department of Labor Secretary, Tom Perez, today. You only need to call once but then get ALL YO

Re: [QUAD-L] Itchy Head

2014-06-02 Thread Dana Wray
I use betamethasone on my scalp and the shampoo I almost every day Fougera Cicopirox shampoo 1% Sent from my iPhone Dana > On May 30, 2014, at 2:02 PM, greg wrote: > > I've had such an itchy scalp for years. It comes and goes and sometimes > itches so bad it hurts. I can't reach the center wor

Re: [QUAD-L] Hands-free Harmonica

2014-05-27 Thread Dana Wray
Welcome to the quad with Joe. There are a lot of interesting people on the list and you can learn a lot from now on. We have all had different experiences and try different things to help us live independently. Thank you for joining, Dana C 4-5 Complete quadriplegic 40 years post in July 26,74 M

Re: [QUAD-L] chills

2014-05-06 Thread Dana Wray
Common So sorry to hear about your UTI and been septic. I hope you're feeling better soon. Dana C4-5 Quadriplegic 40Years in July Sent from my iPhone On May 6, 2014, at 3:35 PM, Patricia Brown-Tulee wrote: > my chills ended up being a bad infection. i was hospitalized over the weekend > cuz i

Re: [QUAD-L] Injury anniversaries

2014-04-18 Thread Dana Wray
Happy 41 anniversary Bobbie always enjoy hearing from you on the list Hope you have a special day. Dana Sent from my iPhone On Apr 18, 2014, at 11:11 PM, diannal...@aol.com wrote: > Love it! Happy 41st Anniversary, my friend! > "That, that doesn't kill us makes us stronger". > -Original

Re: [QUAD-L] Something tasty to keep you regular

2014-03-29 Thread Dana Wray
, I enjoy eating sure if those candy either Werthers or Jolly ranchers Dana Sent from my iPhone On Mar 29, 2014, at 6:15 PM, jume9...@comcast.net wrote: > Hi all, > I have found that eating sugar free See's candy keeps thing moving smoothly. > They use Maltitol instead of sugar. Seriously. > >

Re: [QUAD-L] Contacting pharmaceutical company

2014-03-26 Thread Dana Wray
I think most drug companies might have a program for medication. A sister of a friend of mine has written pharmaceutical companies for drugs she could not get Or afford. Dana Sent from my iPhone On Mar 26, 2014, at 9:02 PM, Gmail wrote: > Has anybody ever contacted a pharmaceutical company to

Re: [QUAD-L] Hive got a question

2014-03-21 Thread Dana Wray
Hi Larry, I am so sorry I'm so glad the Benadryl works for you. Dana Sent from my iPhone On Mar 21, 2014, at 8:13 PM, jume9...@comcast.net wrote: > Have you started any new meds? Perhaps a drug interaction? > > Meredith > > From: "Larry Willis" > To: quad-list@eskimo.com > Sent: Friday, March

Re: [QUAD-L] A dream/nightmare I had

2014-03-20 Thread Dana Wray
All, I rarely dreams. Dana Sent from my iPhone On Mar 20, 2014, at 9:28 PM, Toby Ausbun wrote: > Is their anyone on the list that don't have dreams anymore ? I don't and > haven't for years should I contact my doctor or is it normal with all the > meds we take ? Just wandering, c4 complete >

Re: [QUAD-L] Fwd: Sores

2014-03-14 Thread Dana Wray
Had gangrene from the surgeon leaving a fixator on my foot too long. I was on wound vac for two months and then I had plastic surgery on my heel. They had me on so much proteins I drank about 2 Insure per day and yogurt. My wound Dr in the past had told me to take L-arginine was it which is a ge

Re: [QUAD-L] Fwd: Sores

2014-03-14 Thread Dana Wray
I'm sorry to hear that you have been fighting your sore Cheers and it is still open. I'm sure you already know to Drink protein, zinc and I take a generic L-arginine 500 m. Ensure that is the low-fat 1-25 mg Proteins, 5 g of sugar 3 g of fiber 2.5 g of fat Sent from my iPhone On Mar 14, 2014

Re: [QUAD-L] am I cold, or am I hot

2014-03-08 Thread Dana Wray
I wear legwarmers almost all the time. Dana Sent from my iPhone On Mar 7, 2014, at 2:02 PM, Don Smith wrote: > Have you tried wearing thick long socks to keep your feet warm. Are feet > have alot of nerve endings and if they're cold your body may feel cold. > > From: Bill Lang > To: Don Pri

Re: [QUAD-L] A.D. attack

2014-03-04 Thread Dana Wray
Meredith. How much nitroglycerin did you have to take to take? Dana Sent from my iPhone On Mar 4, 2014, at 2:09 PM, jume9...@comcast.net wrote: > My roomate has high blood pressure so he had it. Thank god! > > From: "DAVID LEWIS" > To: jume9...@comcast.net > Sent: Tuesday, March 4, 2014 10:36:

Re: [QUAD-L] Serious pain meds

2014-03-02 Thread Dana Wray
, I'm so sorry to hear about your blood clot I am glad you will be up and I pray that the pain ceases for you. Dana Sent from my iPhone On Mar 2, 2014, at 7:30 AM, wheelch...@aol.com wrote: > Hiya Linda! Welcome Back and I hope you are doing better with all the > snow you got this season.

Re: [QUAD-L] I phone

2014-02-22 Thread Dana Wray
I use the iPhone 4S I use a stylus that is on a split. Can send you a couple pictures of the stylus and my splints I also have a box that I got at Walmart it opens and I put phone holders on top of it to hold my iphone. Not using my iPhone without the style and I also use the data cord that I buy

Re: [QUAD-L] the Intouchable

2014-02-22 Thread Dana Wray
Untouchables is a wonderful movie I saw it two years ago and I highly recommend it. Dana Sent from my iPhone On Feb 21, 2014, at 7:07 PM, greg wrote: > I just watched the movie the Intouchables. I thought it was a great. It's a > French movie with subtitles. It's about a very wealthy white gu

Re: [QUAD-L] 12" of snow here in New Jersey

2014-02-14 Thread Dana Wray
Wow That is way too much snow! Dana Sent from my iPhone On Feb 14, 2014, at 2:23 PM, Gmail wrote: > Yesterday we got 12" of snow that was on top of 8" already threre. Saturday > were going to get 3-5" MORE > Bobbie. Northren New Jersey > > Smile Everyday

Re: [QUAD-L] whats up with Dawn?

2014-01-27 Thread Dana Wray
Thank you Bobbie that is such wonderful advice. Are you able to get onto a State program for getting care? You would need To qualify for Medicaid. See if your state has self-directed care? Dana Sent from my iPhone On Jan 25, 2014, at 4:42 PM, Gmail wrote: > Ron, > Start making friends of

Re: [QUAD-L] Days in bed 2013

2014-01-22 Thread Dana Wray
I had the best care at KU hospital but I usually go to a smaller hospital that is close to me that my doctors go to. New to give me after every day for my long but in the small hospital they did not give me up one day luckily I was always there for a week. For what I thought I gave it to them

Re: [QUAD-L] Re: quad site

2014-01-17 Thread Dana Wray
Hi Patricia, Congratulations, way to go! Dana Sent from my iPhone On Jan 17, 2014, at 5:08 PM, Patricia Brown-Tulee wrote: > I've lost 3 inches on my stomach living very low carb for 6 months, patience > is hard though > > Patricia L. > pl...@yahoo.com > > > while adding years to your lif

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