[QUAD-L] Colonoscopy

What did you eat on the days before colonoscopy? I have to get one on Monday Derek On January 23, 2018, at 12:51 PM, Annette Storesund wrote: I am a Quadriplegic and when I go number two, it involves digital stimulation. Some how my caregiver accidentally irritated the

[QUAD-L] Colonoscopy

Has anyone ever had to get a colonoscopy? Problems, AD? Prep? Derek On January 28, 2018, at 12:42 PM, Jim Lubin wrote: I looked for a cell phone I could access from my computer to send/receive text and voice calls. I found I am able to do that using Google Project Fi as my

Re: [QUAD-L] treating rectal raw spot

, we do bowel care every day first thing in the morning.Joan       From: Derrick Winegardner [mailto:wheelsdw...@gmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, January 24, 2018 7:01 PM To: Annette Storesund <atsxn...@gmail.com>; quad-list@eskimo.com Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] treating rectal raw spot  

Re: [QUAD-L] treating rectal raw spot

I quit using digistem and started drinking water with Mirlax. But it might work for you. Routine & food matter. Derek On January 23, 2018, at 12:51 PM, Annette Storesund wrote: I am a Quadriplegic and when I go number two, it involves digital stimulation. Some how my

Re: [QUAD-L] treating rectal raw spot

I had hemorrhoids removed.. But I have spots of blood on bed pad some time and after a bowel movement. No blood during bowel movement. I was to have colonoscopy in 2 weeks. Any advice how to prep & AD concerns? Derek On January 23, 2018, at 12:51 PM, Annette Storesund

[QUAD-L] BrainGate 2 implants allow paralyzed Cleveland veteran to move limb

I hope they can mass produce these and Medicare & other insurance company's would pay for it. Derrick W Experimental implants called BrainGate2 allowed Kochevar to grasp a cup for the first time since he suffered a major spinal cord injury in a 2006 bike accident.

[QUAD-L] quad list still working

I have not received any emails in month. Why? Derrick W

[QUAD-L] Bright 9 LED Bicycle/wheelchair Headlight

last month, someone posted a link to bike light clamp to use on wheelchairs. this 360 degree clamp comes with flashlight i just seen this on sale for $3.99 + free shipping i never bot from website before

Re: [QUAD-L] SNOW!!! Are you kidding me?

rain just turned into sleet/hail with snow in PA it was 86 degrees just 2 days ago On 4/15/2014 4:13 PM, Gmail wrote: In Northern New Jersey were going to get SNOW! Anybody else getting snow? Where do you live if you are? Bobbie Smile Everyday

Re: [QUAD-L] the squirrels ate my van

Since I have EMC equipment, I cannot jump start van. I just bought a 2W solar charger for $24. It plugs into power outlet/cig lighter or can connect direct to battery. The solar part lays on dash. On 4/6/2014 12:47 AM, RONALD L PRACHT wrote: I bought an on board charger for my van that screws

Re: [QUAD-L] the squirrels ate my van

...@naturepowerproducts.com. On 4/6/2014 1:41 PM, Don Smith wrote: Where did you buy it? *From:* Derrick Winegardner whe...@cvn.net *To:* quad-list@eskimo.com *Sent:* Sunday, April 6, 2014 10:31 AM *Subject:* Re: [QUAD-L

Re: [QUAD-L] Don't know if I shared this before

I notice that they have voice control ECU's. I have the Imperium 200H ECU base unit plus large remote. It is rocker switch/push button control. List price of base unit from abledata.com is $3580 I'd be interested in selling if anybody is looking for an ECU. It can control phone,tv,stero,

Re: [QUAD-L] Three errors I made this week that you all should NOT do

my new wheelchair took a few months to get use to it. it was 8 years in same chair before that. derrick in snowy PA On 2/14/2014 2:42 PM, Don Price wrote: Meredith, I'm sorry for your rough few days. And thank you for the warnings! One thing to consider: you may want to give the new backrest

Re: [QUAD-L] Remote Control Door Opener

i bought a push button mechanical key-less lock that did not need a battery. i read reviews that the battery ones have trouble in cold weather. might just need to change batteries more. i had trouble with mine not unlocking even with a key. the seller/an amazon partner did send me a new part

Re: [QUAD-L] Ice on wooden ramps?

they sell salt-like ice melting stuff that is harmless to pets wood salt could harm wood i have used sand but it can get messy kitty litter might work On 12/6/2013 3:01 PM, Nan wrote: What do you use to de-ice your exterior wooden ramps? I remember a discussion from long ago where a

Re: [QUAD-L] SEMA Show Wheelchair van

u can keep the 2007 but give me the girls! where do u get the stickers on the 1999? Derrick On 11/9/2013 6:42 PM, donald scott wrote: I went to Vegas this week for the SEMA Show. While looking around I found my friends van in the show. It really is a great van. I love the new paint job. If

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

i have one too. mine just broke. i got it in 1998 for $100, i think they are over $500 now. someone should use a 3d printer to make for all quads at cheaper price. Dan, did u put rubber bands on pinchers to help keep them shut? derrick On 10/19/2013 3:45 PM, Gmail wrote: Dan, do you have a

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

that is cheaper and different than the sammons-preston quad reacher that i got. amazon has one on sale for $407.. http://www.amazon.com/Quad-Reacher-Right-Medium-20-5-23cm/dp/B007GBCDLA allegromedical has the list price of $1,162.20.but on sale for $417

Re: [QUAD-L] Sitting up straight

the people who design wheelchairs must not sit in them very long. wheelchairs should be comfortable and provide support. most do neither. On 9/6/2013 1:54 PM, RONALD L PRACHT wrote: Todd, Your a c6, what was the reasoning behind not getting a rigid back? Im assuming you use a sling back

Re: [QUAD-L] Driver license renewal

i went thru drivng specialist to get my hand controls. i had to take new test. only restriction that i have is automatic transmission. states have different laws. my insurance said that it was illegal for them to charge me more because of disability. i only pay 460/year on full coverage but i

Re: [QUAD-L] Hoyer lifts

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

Re: [QUAD-L] Hoyer lifts

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

Re: [QUAD-L] can you help me regarding: service discounts for families impacted by disability

awesome idea. i cannot do chores and simple home repairs so i pay $10/hr for someone to do them. i bought a new frig and business charged $25 to drop off old frig on their route back to store. nobody offers help for free anymore. what really gets me is the local churches do not help the old

Re: [QUAD-L] can you help me regarding: service discounts for families impac...

unless you get into huge amounts money -a non profit is not that hard (just do not put tea party in the name...of course now it may get instant stamp since election is over and congress investigation) agree, how to determine disability is hard. that is why i think people in wheelchairs would

Re: [QUAD-L] Private Pay Rates

STATE PAYS $11.62/HR Derrick n PA On 7/15/2013 2:41 PM, Don Price wrote: I'm asking this for a friend of mine who is a quad (c5-6) who does private pay with all his caregivers. For those of you who pay privately: I was just wondering how much you pay people per hour for the bowel care? I 'm

[QUAD-L] cell phone easy for quad

What cell phones are out their that is easiest for quads with arm/wrist function? My friend likes voice control with iphone. I have an 18th century nokia basic cell phone. I'm thinking of going to smart phone even though I do not need internet since I'm buy a computer most of the day.

Re: [QUAD-L] Question!!

my uro recommended taking cranberry pills instead of juice because of the sugar in juice. i take 1,000 mg of vitamin c with it to up my acid. no germs can live in acid Derrick On 5/30/2013 4:02 PM, Bob Vogel wrote: I took cranberry pills for a long time and my past urologist had a coronary

[QUAD-L] toe nail tore off

My toe nail got caught during a leg spasm and it tore loose. It is going to fall off. It is not causing any AD, so far. Has anyone lost a toenail before? If so, how did you take care of it? I'm thinking of keep it clean and hope new toe nail grows in quickly. Thanks in advance, Derrick in PA

Re: [QUAD-L] List

Derrick W, 44 years old, in PA passenger in car accident in 1996 c5

Re: [QUAD-L] Botox

I remember hearing something about it being bad for quads. I think I read on reeve foundation discusion list. You can search their discussion list like quadlist. But there is always bad with the good.And everyone reacts differently to drugs. Derrick On 4/9/2013 9:00 PM, Julie Napper wrote:

Re: [QUAD-L] Fwd: [SCIC] Re: File - Buying an accessable van.doc

i have a 2000 ford e150 van with drop floor, ricon lift and raised roof with 59,000 miles. it has over $50,000 worth of EMC driving controls(gas/brake, digi-steering, digi-tone, gold pad, voice activation) it is setup for c5/6 to drive from wheelchair with ezlock but an able body person can

[QUAD-L] StemCells Reports Positive Response in Spinal-Cord Study

Good news, especially us that are complete and many years post injury!Derrick c/5 in PA StemCells Reports Positive Response in Spinal-Cord Study Last update: 2/12/2013 8:00:49 AM By Ben Fox Rubin StemCells Inc. (STEM) said a Phase I/II study on the use of its neural stem cells in

Re: [QUAD-L] Flu Shots/vomiting

I puked up captain morgan/coke twice. Was wasted. Have not touched a drop since. That is only time that I ever threwup. Derrick who does not miss hangovers On 1/11/2013 6:31 PM, Don Price wrote: I get a flu shot every year around September. This year I got the shot on my birthday, Sept. 28th.

Re: [QUAD-L] Vote Tues, Nov. 6th.

lets keep spending tax money until there is nobody working to tax. look at riots in greece today.we are on that same path. On 11/7/2012 3:37 PM, wheelch...@aol.com wrote: I saved Grover too Best Wishes In a message dated 11/7/2012 2:09:45 P.M. Central Standard Time, ber...@sbcglobal.net

Re: [QUAD-L] Vote Tues, Nov. 6th.

Here is what I heard today, I voted for Obama because Romney is. -too rich -he hates women - he wants to throw old people off a cliff -he is a racist -he wants to kill big bird gotta give it to Obama's campaign team and {the news media}, the Scare Anger negative ads worked this time since

Re: [QUAD-L] External condom tape

screwed if i cant find any now. It will have backups for sure. What do u guys use? Thanks. -- Derrick Winegardner whe...@cvn.net Fort Littleton, PA ph:717-987-0111

Re: [QUAD-L] Suppossitory blowout

before I took a pill w/o any bm. Too much water afterwards. I do a bm once a week. Because of the after efffect, I do it at night. Dianna I buy my pills and milk of mag.. from wal-mart with the equate brand. -- Derrick Winegardner whe...@cvn.net Fort Littleton, PA ph:717-987-0111