Re: [QUAD-L] https://www.amazon.com/Orthopedic-Cushion-Haemorrhoids-Suitable-Wheelchair/dp/B07WWN6933/ref=sr_1_7?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.1GIYkUexyNJ_5G8FHaBiHpiOKc70Us6r4iV3NYFnV8iOoImDWy0uufcBcD28PWIFy8s7Vp

When Ride Designs does the pressure mapping, do they come to your home, or do you have to go to their location? On Mon, Apr 15, 2024 at 3:21 PM Don Price wrote: > Your basic Ride cushion is about the same, or less, than a basic Roho. > The custom fit Ride cushions are more expensive as there's

Re: [QUAD-L] BONE DENISITY

I was diagnosed with osteoporosis about 10 years ago, high risk of fracture. I've been taking Fosamax ever since. I had another bone density test a couple of months ago, to see if the Fosamax was working. She didn't give me the results of the latest bone density test, just tell me to keep taking

Re: [QUAD-L] nighttime alert

> > > *From:* Jeffrey Gaede > *Sent:* Tuesday, October 10, 2023 10:01 AM > *To:* Noel ; Eric Olson > *Cc:* Ben Mattlin ; Quad List > *Subject:* Re: [QUAD-L] nighttime alert > > > > You get a couple of the cheapest Amazon Echos, assuming you have Internet, &

Re: [QUAD-L] nighttime alert

I use an Amazon Echo, it can hear me whisper at night for controlling the TV. Can make phone calls, or drop in on other echo devices On Mon, Oct 9, 2023 at 1:20 PM Ben Mattlin wrote: > I have basically no muscle or movement and not much voice. Trying to > figure out how to alert someone who is

Re: [QUAD-L] EASY TO TRANSFER TO SHOWER CHAIR

with the tape measure. On Wed, Sep 27, 2023 at 4:02 PM Eric Olson wrote: > how far above the backrest does the headrest go? > > On Wed, Sep 27, 2023 at 1:56 PM Noel wrote: > >> This is what I use >> >> https://www.indemedical.com/ActiveAid-285-Tilt-In-Space-Sh

Re: [QUAD-L] EASY TO TRANSFER TO SHOWER CHAIR

This is what I use https://www.indemedical.com/ActiveAid-285-Tilt-In-Space-Shower-Commode-Chair_p_3849.html On Wed, Sep 27, 2023 at 12:29 PM Eric Olson wrote: > It wouldn't work for me as I need head support. Speaking of, anyone have > a recommendation for a commode chair with head support? >

Re: [QUAD-L] Greg Wickenburg

Greg's photos were pretty amazing, I showed them to a couple of photographers where I live, they were all very inspired. https://www.gregwickenburg.com/ On Tue, Feb 7, 2023 at 6:35 AM Don Price wrote: > I’m really sorry to hear this sad news. Greg was a really nice guy and I > got to hang out

Re: [QUAD-L]

I've been using either senokot or Lactulose On Sun, Jan 1, 2023 at 4:00 AM Lily Nami wrote: > Hello everyone , what are your advice for constipation in quadriplegic > ppl?? I'll be grateful for your answers >

[QUAD-L] $20

I did a study where I had to talk with somebody working on a college dissertation, it was through zoom. Anybody eligible between the ages of 18 and 80, can't be taking any mind altering medication's. She paid me the money through PayPal when we were done talking, if you're interested she really

Re: [QUAD-L] STRONG ABDOMINAL SPASMS

I take diazepam (10 mg) in the morning for muscle spasms. Lyrica twice a day for neuropathic pain. I've tried cutting back, stopping altogether, but it always resulted in increased pain. Side effects, fatigue and dry mouth. On Wed, Aug 31, 2022 at 1:20 PM Paul Jacobson wrote: > I have been

Re: [QUAD-L] Finding a Quad Doctor.

I have the same problem. I think maybe a Physiatrist with some kind of spinal cord injury specialty or experience. On Wed, Mar 30, 2022 at 11:08 AM DAVID LEWIS wrote: > At times being a Quad when i have something wrong wrong with me that my > regular Dr. doesnt know what to do he says about me

Re: [QUAD-L] Quadlist Zoom Meeting, 3/15

Sorry I missed it, I don't know what I was thinking, had it down for this evening. Even saved the link on Facebook which of course says the 15th. On Wed, Mar 16, 2022 at 12:55 PM Edward Tessier wrote: > How did the zoom go last night? > > Unfortunately I have a funeral to attend. >

Re: [QUAD-L] Quadlist Zoom Meeting, 3/15

Can you verify the time? Clicking on the zoom link indicates 6 PM Mountain standard Time. On Tue, Mar 15, 2022 at 5:29 PM Don Price wrote: > Still on…. Starting soon. > > > > *From: *Greg > *Sent: *Tuesday, March 15, 2022 4:09 PM > *To: *Don Price ; quad-list@eskimo.com > *Subject: *Re:

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

Think I've been here since the late 1990's, remember when we used to get together and chat on mIRC On Sat, Jan 15, 2022 at 2:00 PM radnbada...@aol.com wrote: > Ray (radnbadatpj) Still here c/5 Prescott Valley AZ 20yrs post, miss all > the old timers:( Jim who started this site, I think he’s

Re: [QUAD-L] Tap Water Enema

Bob, does it trigger A D? How hard was it to find a Coloplast representative? Does Medicaid or Medicare cover any of it? Sorry for so many questions, I'm 27 years post and my program has been a nightmare lately. On Fri, Oct 8, 2021 at 3:52 PM Robert Vogel wrote: > Hi Nicki, > > I will start by

Re: [QUAD-L] Bed/Mattress Question

I've been sleeping on a purple mattress for about 5 years, it is surprisingly firm. I got it because of pain from a bulging disc in my lower back. Despite It's firmness, I haven't had any problems with skin breakdown. Unfortunately it hasn't helped any with lower back pain. At the time, it was the

Re: [QUAD-L] SCI-COG Study

Did the phone interview, they told me I'm not eligible and not allowed to tell me why not. On Sun, Mar 7, 2021 at 12:17 PM Jim Lubin wrote: > > SCI-COG Study > > The purpose of this study is to test the effectiveness of a cognitive > screening test in a SCI population. We are doing this

Re: [QUAD-L] Voice Operated TV Google, Alexa, others?

Hello Randy, I have a Toshiba fire TV that I control with Alexa /Amazon echo. Good for opening and closing different apps, watching anything streaming. I also use a Broadlink RM pro in combination with the echo to change channels on dish network. The Broadlink RM pro took a while to figure out,

Re: [QUAD-L] Vaccines for Covid-19

I've registered, but for some reason I'm not eligible yet. On Thu, Jan 14, 2021 at 4:01 PM Danny Hearn wrote: > > Hello Group.I was Wondering how everyone Feels about the Covid-19 > Vaccines. Yes-No Or going to wait a while and see ? I'm not sure I Trust > Them Myself. Thanks !Hope

Re: [QUAD-L] foley catheters

I believe Silver is supposed to have antibiotic properties. I use a silicone catheter called Duette, they claim it is less susceptible to infections. On Fri, Jan 15, 2021 at 12:18 PM Eric Olson wrote: > > I've never tried them. In theory, it might help with uti's, but what does > the silver

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

I take a small dose of diazepam every morning, it seems to work pretty well for me. On Fri, May 8, 2020 at 4:19 PM DAVID LEWIS wrote: > > 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

[QUAD-L] Stimulus

Posted by Jim on Facebook, scroll down to the paragraph about Social Security https://www.washingtonpost.com/graphics/business/coronavirus-stimulus-check-calculator/?fbclid=IwAR3Pf64gqYS4g1drTej1buVL4SI7-BbSK1TkYb3Ls0QD-6o789O_cKXlJjU

Re: [QUAD-L] Magic Bullet Suppositories

Placed an order on eBay, received a message a few days later they don't have them either. On Sat, Mar 21, 2020 at 7:09 AM Noel wrote: > > Do you have an eBay account? > > https://www.ebay.com/itm/Magic-Bullet-Suppository-Box-of-100/232225443847?hash=item3611b71007:g:4L4AAOSw~AVYvZHO

Re: [QUAD-L] Magic Bullet Suppositories

Do you have an eBay account? https://www.ebay.com/itm/Magic-Bullet-Suppository-Box-of-100/232225443847?hash=item3611b71007:g:4L4AAOSw~AVYvZHO On Fri, Mar 20, 2020 at 8:07 PM wrote: > > Hello. Does anyone know where I can get the Magic Bullet Suppositories? I > went to the Allegro website

[QUAD-L] Bowel program

Does anybody use a suppository applicator? If so, which one?

Re: [QUAD-L] Wondering

Television, controlled with Amazon echo in combination with a Broad link RM Pro. Telephone, can place calls with Amazon echo. Receive calls with a cell phone that has speech recognition to answer and place calls. Window unit, I use Broadlink for that as well, but I have to press a button on my

Re: [QUAD-L] What is the best marijuana to help calm spasms at night?

A few years ago I decided to try marijuana for pain. Went to a doctor to have it prescribed, applied to the state of New Mexico for a medical marijuana card, tried a dozen different strains. Some high in THC, others with very little. All of them helped with insomnia, but none of them did anything

Re: [QUAD-L] get a free google mini (free shipping too!)

Received mine today, so far working good placing phone calls. On Fri, Jul 26, 2019 at 12:50 PM Jim Lubin wrote: > > https://googlenest.reevefoundation.org/ >

[QUAD-L] smart phone

I received a Samsung Galaxy S7 yesterday, it has the ability to make calls completely hands-free. To wake it up, just have to say "Hi Galaxy," then tell it who in your contacts, or the number to call. On Thu, May 30, 2019 at 8:12 AM Annette Storesund wrote: > > I am thinking of getting a smart

Re: [QUAD-L] smart phone

I use a Samsung, mostly because you can answer hands-free with certain models. I'm not sure if you still can with the latest ones (After the S7 model) as they now have voice control called bixby that I'm not familiar with. On Thu, May 30, 2019 at 8:12 AM Annette Storesund wrote: > > I am

Re: [QUAD-L] information needed about which tablet to order

When I ordered my most recent Permobil, they included a RAM X-grip holder for a cell phone. I ordered another attachment so that it would hold a tablet as well. I have a Samsung Tab S2, but it's not voice controlled. https://permobilus.com/product/ram-x-grip-tablet-holder/ On Thu, Jan 31, 2019 at

Re: [QUAD-L] completely hands-free nurse call bell

I received an Amazon echo a few weeks ago, can make phone calls completely hands-free. I suppose you could use it to call the nurse's station, or the front desk. I only wish it could be used to receive phone calls. On Sun, Jan 13, 2019 at 6:09 PM DEBRA DEW wrote: > > please assist if you have

Re: [QUAD-L] Movie title?

The theory of everything On Mon, Dec 17, 2018 at 9:03 PM Bobbie Humphreys wrote: > > What is the name of the movie about Steven Hawkings? > Bobbie >

Re: [QUAD-L] Whats the best bowell routine laxatives

I've been eating some prunes every morning with breakfast, enzymes during the day after a meal. I've had to go to every night because of some pain issues, I use Enemeez. On Mon, Nov 26, 2018 at 2:38 PM RONALD L PRACHT wrote: > > Hey guys, > > Im a c7 quad coming up on 21 years post. Ive done the

Re: [QUAD-L] TV control

I control my television by voice using an Amazon fire TV cube in combination with a Broadlink RM Pro. With the fire TV cube, I can turn the TV on and off, increase and decrease the volume, and change inputs. I can control my satellite box (dish network) using the fire TV cube as well. To change

Re: [QUAD-L] Do you know of a good way to send and receive text messages ?

Dave, I use the Google hangouts app to send and receive text messages. When you sign up with Google voice, you receive a phone number that you can use not only for text messages but for free phone calls as well. On Fri, Nov 9, 2018 at 7:39 AM Dave Krehbiel wrote: > I'm using Dragon

Re: [QUAD-L] Wheelchair cushin

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 31, 2018 at 9:10 PM Greg wrote: > > I had a Roho go flat and cause a sore, so I now have a 1 inch thick, firm, > memory foam, pad

Re: [QUAD-L] 1st cell phone

Don't know if you're interested in a used phone, but I purchased my smart phone from https://www.upwardmobile.com/ Looks like the newest iPhone they have is the I6 I went with a TracFone (A Samsung Galaxy S5) that uses Verizon towers because it has the best coverage where I live. They do have a

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

Bobbie, I know this isn't what you're looking for, and I don't know if it will help, but when I'm in bed somebody places my cell phone in a holder that is glued to the wall. I can push the buttons I need to using my wrist. Usually just the power button on the bottom of the phone followed by a

Re: [QUAD-L] Phone holders

rks for each and every one of us. > > Noel this would be a silly/stupid question but if I were to purchase > something like you have and mount it to your Permobil wheelchair. I also > have a Permobil (M300) but if I were to mount the RAM x-grip to my > wheelchair it would get in th

Re: [QUAD-L] Phone holders

I also use TracFone, a Samsung that I can answer calls by voice and place calls by pressing one button followed by giving it a voice command. Recently purchased another RAM x-grip that will hold a Samsung tablet. It's nice because I can also use it to control many things in my home that use

Re: [QUAD-L] Phone holders

I use a Ram X-Grip, I was able to get the adapter to mount it to my wheelchair from Permobil. On Wed, Oct 3, 2018 at 8:44 PM Bobbie Humphreys wrote: > > What do you guys use to hold a smart phone? > I'm looking into getting an iPhone, never had one. > I use a track phone > Bobbie > > > > > "Be

Re: [QUAD-L] Severe back pain question

I've developed severe back pain over the past year. X-ray, CT scan indicate arthritis, but anti-inflammatory painkillers, narcotics, have no effect. On Tue, Oct 2, 2018 at 11:43 PM Danny Espinoza wrote: > > Hey everyone … > Does anyone else get unbearable back pain/spasms. Right now I feel like I

Re: [QUAD-L] Wondering

I don't know if they are small enough, but here are some pediatric wheelchairs: https://www.1800wheelchair.com/category/pediatric-wheelchairs/ On Sun, Sep 30, 2018 at 5:14 AM Ismael Cavazos wrote: > > Hello guys October 8 is going to be 37 years that I've been a quadriplegic > paralyzed from the

Re: [QUAD-L] Dragon NaturallySpeaking help needed please

I'm not sure if this is what you mean, but if it's the dictation box, my version of NaturallySpeaking has a checkbox in the bottom left corner labeled "Use automatic dictation box for this application." It usually comes up if NaturallySpeaking isn't compatible with the program you're trying to

[QUAD-L] Hands-free television control

This was talked about while ago, but I purchased the fire TV cube on Amazon prime day to control my television by voice. Also purchased a broadlink RM Pro (because it was much cheaper than the Logitech Harmony hub). The 2 working together are working pretty good at letting me control my TV, and

Re: [QUAD-L] Cold Hands??

Yes, I have that problem as well. I also put on gloves, it doesn't warm them up, but at least I don't feel the ice cold skin if I touch my face. Same problem with my feet, put on heavy socks, sit by the fireplace. It doesn't necessarily have to be cold in my house at the time. On Sun, Jul 8, 2018

[QUAD-L] Re: [QUAD-L] Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) – Protect Our Medicaid

My home health company started using it a couple months ago. It can be an annoyance, but it's nice to have people show up on time. On Mon, Jun 4, 2018 at 8:13 PM, Jim Lubin wrote: > "EVV is a tracking system that requires electronic verification of when a > person receives Medicaid-funded

Re: [QUAD-L] anyone have The Purple Mattress

, Annette Storesund <atsxn...@gmail.com> wrote: > I was looking at it and they offer 3 depths 2, 3 and 4 inches. Which do > you have? > > > On Mon, Apr 30, 2018 at 9:54 AM, Noel <swl...@gmail.com> wrote: > >> I bought a purple mattress a couple months ago, so

Re: [QUAD-L] anyone have The Purple Mattress

polyurethane foam On Mon, Apr 30, 2018 at 9:02 AM, Annette Storesund <atsxn...@gmail.com> wrote: > I was looking at it and they offer 3 depths 2, 3 and 4 inches. Which do > you have? > > > On Mon, Apr 30, 2018 at 9:54 AM, Noel <swl...@gmail.com> wrote: > >>

Re: [QUAD-L] anyone have The Purple Mattress

I bought a purple mattress a couple months ago, so far it's been good. No red spots or other signs of skin breakdown. On Mon, Apr 30, 2018 at 7:55 AM, Annette Storesund wrote: > I was wondering if anyone has tried that new Purple mattress. It looks > interesting. I am

Re: [QUAD-L] Wondering

Ismael, no it is not a scam, it is legit. On Tue, Mar 6, 2018 at 5:10 PM, Ismael Cavazos wrote: > Hello my friends I have a question for you guys do you think this is a scan > check it out http://ablenrc.org/

Re: [QUAD-L] Belly binders

I have in the past, usually get them from Amazon https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B52XSM/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8=1 On Sat, Feb 24, 2018 at 7:47 PM, Bobbie Humphreys wrote: > Do any of you guys wear belly binders? > Do you know where I can get one?

[QUAD-L] Tablet holder

Does anybody use, or can recommend a wheelchair tablet holder? One that can hold an iPad?

Re: [QUAD-L] Chair Back Prob.

I applied for a new power chair, still in the process, decided to try the Mid-Contour Agility back from Roho. It seemed to be the closest to what I currently have on a Permobil M300. Roho also has a max contour. Has anybody tried the M5 yet? I applied for it because it is supposed to have

Re: [QUAD-L] Supra pubic or other options?2

: "Greg" <g...@eskimo.com> > Date: Thu, December 28, 2017 7:22 pm > To: <quad-list@eskimo.com> > > I use a Bard Foley IC, (Infection Control) silver coated. The clear ones > were too stiff, caused spasms.The yellowish ones cause me no issues. > Greg > >

Re: [QUAD-L] Supra pubic or other options?2

John, I had a suprapubic installed about five years ago. Initially, it was rough, constantly causing autonomic dysreflexia. I switched to a different type of catheter called the Duette, it has helped somewhat, but still some discomfort when the tube is moved. It's made of softer material, every

[QUAD-L] Re: [QUAD-L] Book  sets

There's a series called Millennium that I enjoyed reading, The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, The Girl Who Played with Fire, and The Girl Who Kicked the Hornets' Nest. There's a Hollywood movie about the 1st one, and foreign films about all 3. On Fri, Nov 24, 2017 at 2:49 PM, Bobbie Humphreys

[QUAD-L] Re: [QUAD-L] Dictation box copying everything in Dragon NaturallySpeaking… Please, how to make it stop

Does version 12.5 use the dictation box? If so, unfortunately that's the way it works. When you transfer the text from the dictation box, it pastes it when you click the transfer button. I'm using version 14, with it you can choose not to use the dictation box, but you would have to experiment.

Re: [QUAD-L] Sennheiser PC 31-11

I don't know if this is an option, but when I used to be alone all day, instead of placing the microphone on my head, I would hook it over the back of my bed, or whatever chair (usually a recliner) I would be sitting in all day. I was somehow able to place the boom of the microphone a couple of

[QUAD-L] Re: [QUAD-L] Problems with Dragon NaturallySpeaking 13… I just had to reinstall 12.5

Has anybody tried knowbrainer's software? Here's a page that says persons with a disability can get a free copy, wonder if it's too good to be true, usually somewhat expensive. http://www.knowbrainer.com/core/pages/freeKB.cfm On Thu, Nov 2, 2017 at 9:42 AM, DEBRA DEW wrote:

[QUAD-L] Mattress question

Any chance somebody has tried a Purple Mattress? Good, bad? https://onpurple.com/