Re: [QUAD-L] Jealousy

2014-06-15 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
off signal since my hands are in a closed position.    Bobbie  Smile Everyday On Jun 15, 2014, at 3:51 AM, RONALD L PRACHT r.pra...@sbcglobal.net wrote: I personally go up and down as to how I handle being paralyzed. Sometimes I do wonderful, then I will hit a stretch, usually in winter

[QUAD-L] i want this van......opinions?

2014-06-15 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Toyota-Sienna-SE-VMI-Handicap-Wheelchair-Access-Side-Ramp-Mobility-Northstar-SE-Nav-DVD-Like-New-/331230843120?forcerrptr=truehash=item4d1ee590f0item=331230843120pt=US_Cars_Trucks I want this van. Only has 2000 miles and has hand controls.HM Ron

Re: [QUAD-L] Dreams

2014-06-14 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
wrote: *jealous of those of you who have enough function to handcycle -Danny Original Message Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Dreams From: RONALD L PRACHT r.pra...@sbcglobal.net Date: Fri, June 13, 2014 8:04 pm To: quad-list@eskimo.com quad-list@eskimo.com Another drug that works well

Re: [QUAD-L] Dreams

2014-06-14 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
Well, at least Ive learned a couple things in 16 yrs on wheels, lol. Ron  On Saturday, June 14, 2014 2:53 PM, Gmail bobbiehumphre...@gmail.com wrote: Well said Ron! Smile Everyday On Jun 14, 2014, at 2:50 AM, RONALD L PRACHT r.pra...@sbcglobal.net wrote: Everybody is jealous

Re: [QUAD-L] Dreams

2014-06-13 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
Another drug that works well to calm you and wont hurt you is lorezapam. You can take a 1mg pill and it helps out a lot. I have dealt with the crazy dreams at night. When Im experiencing pain or when im dysreflexic from needing to urinate my dreams get more intense. One more thing to add is

Re: [QUAD-L] Dreams

2014-06-13 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
On Friday, June 13, 2014 10:04 PM, RONALD L PRACHT r.pra...@sbcglobal.net wrote:   Another drug that works well to calm you and wont hurt you is lorezapam. You can take a 1mg pill and it helps out a lot. I have dealt with the crazy dreams at night. When Im experiencing pain or when im

[QUAD-L] interesting outlook of new quadriplegic, says hes a better person now

2014-06-12 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
http://www.thetelegraph.com/news/news/1363115/Vehicle-crash-made-quadriplegics-life-better Thought I would share this story about a man that just became paralyzed and got closer to his family and kids in the process. Ron

[QUAD-L] dodge caravan dragging

2014-06-12 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
I was talking about it with my dad and he thinks that when you replaced shocks and struts the back became a little bit higher, causing the front to have a little more angle and drag a bit. He says if you replace the front coil springs you will be good then. Look at whats actually dragging,

Re: [QUAD-L] manager

2014-06-12 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
HaHa, the fact we have no manager on this list makes it so good. People can actually tell the truth about how they feel with repercussion. Ron On Thursday, June 12, 2014 6:58 PM, Danny Hearn ddh...@sbcglobal.net wrote: I am list manager PUTINtell me your wishes and I will turn you

[QUAD-L] Anybody try pushblax or qgrip rim coating?

2014-06-11 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
I have used all the usual pushrim coatings over the years. I settled on the black plastic coating for the last 4 sets of rims. They chip pretty easily and aren't very grippy for a quad hand, especially without gloves. I have heard they came out with a neoprene style grip called a pushblax or a

Re: [QUAD-L] Muscle relaxer Baclofen/spasms question

2014-06-10 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
Everything involving drugs inside your body has a potential of danger. If your shaking so bad you cant function in life and the pill form doesn't work, this is the next step. The doctor performing the surgery will inform you off all the dangers and risks involved. My pain doctor just starting

Re: [QUAD-L] Lime Oil

2014-06-10 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
I take large amounts of vitamin c as well. On average I get a uti that requires an antibiotic(usually cipro) once per year. That's using straight catheters that are new. If anybody on the list can use a 14fr firm red plastic tube by Kendall Dover, I can make them a cheap deal on sealed boxes of

[QUAD-L] choosing a wheelchair video

2014-06-08 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BSggpdqtdwI

[QUAD-L] baclofen dosage

2014-06-07 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
That's a low dose of baclofen Danny. I personally have found mine decreased as years went by. I was on about 40 mg a day 15 yrs ago. Now I take 10 mg at night and that's all. I know people that take much more, some have to get a pump implanted in their side because they shake so bad. I would

[QUAD-L] drivers license renewel

2014-06-03 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
Hooray,   I just got back from the DMV and my license is renewed until 2021. Hooray.one less thing to worry about. Ron

Re: [QUAD-L] drivers license renewel

2014-06-03 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
to be tested. Whatever, I was still worth it.  On Tuesday, June 3, 2014 11:10 AM, RONALD L PRACHT r.pra...@sbcglobal.net wrote: I agree Don, it one of the most life changing things to happen to a quad after injury. Have you ever had them ask you weird questions at the license office? ron

Re: [QUAD-L] WHAT THE FUCK! This guy is scum! ;(

2014-05-30 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
This security officer doesn't have the authority that a regular police officer has. If the person is under 18 that classifies them as a juvenile and they have special rights. You better watch what your doing when dealing with a juvenile. You have to contact a juvenile officer when dealing with

Re: [QUAD-L] WHAT THE FUCK! This guy is scum! ;(

2014-05-30 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
many guns too!, however I feel that the guard should have shown more restraint also. Meredith From: Danny Hearn ddh...@sbcglobal.net To: RONALD L PRACHT r.pra...@sbcglobal.net, quad-list quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Friday, May 30, 2014 8:38:44 AM Subject: Re

Re: [QUAD-L] Itchy Head

2014-05-30 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
itchy scalps are worse for me in winter. I keep a bottle of scalp shampoo in the shower. Lather it up on my head then have a white scrub brush to scrub all the dead skin off then rinse. after that I go over again with regular shampoo.  On Friday, May 30, 2014 3:02 PM, shirley bell

Re: [QUAD-L] Blowing steam in the land of quadom

2014-05-29 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
I had a woman adapt a house for me and all. I screwed it up and wouldn't commit because I was a 24 yr old quad at the time and things were good. I had no idea what the yrs would do to me as I age. Oh well, we got to to the best we can with what we have. Everyday is a blessing in some way. I do

Re: Fwd: [QUAD-L] To wake, or not to wake up?

2014-05-27 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
...@gmail.com wrote:   Ditto, Ron, ditto. Sent from my iPad Begin forwarded message: Resent-From: quad-list@eskimo.com From: RONALD L PRACHT r.pra...@sbcglobal.net Date: May 26, 2014 at 10:15:36 PM EDT To: quad-list@eskimo.com quad-list@eskimo.com Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] To wake, or not to wake up

Re: [QUAD-L] To wake, or not to wake up?

2014-05-26 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
When Im in pain many times I question if I will wake up. I have had times when I have my talks with the lord and say I just cant do this anymore, but then I wake up for another bowell routine ron On Monday, May 26, 2014 8:26 PM, Gmail bobbiehumphre...@gmail.com wrote: I have a question.

Re: Fwd: [QUAD-L] Dr. UTI visit ... Huh

2014-05-22 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
I cant imagine why a doctor would act that way with something as harmless as cipro. Its not addictive or for pain or getting high. In my opinion every quad should be given 20 or so cipros to keep on hand to start if they get a fever from what they think is a uti. Starting an antibiotic when I

Re: [QUAD-L] Dr. UTI visit ... Huh

2014-05-22 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
not addictive or for pain or getting high. In my opinion every quad should be given 20 or so cipros to keep on hand to start if they get a fever from what they think is a uti. -Original Message- From: RONALD L PRACHT r.pra...@sbcglobal.net To: quad-list quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Thu, May 22

[QUAD-L] Help for feet swelling?

2014-05-22 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
hey guys,     My feet are swelling to a point its hard to get my shoes on. Without passive motion, are their any other alternatives to help the problem? Ron

[QUAD-L] looks like a cool wheelchaie usable desk

2014-05-17 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
http://www.costco.com/Alera-Wire-Desk-Silver-.product.100102706.html Price isn't bad either Ron

[QUAD-L] If you guys have a boring hour or two check out The Elephant Man movie, really interesting how he was treated and how he chose to deal with it

2014-05-15 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=waUNXVFwHdA hopefully that links up Joseph Merrick was his actual name, what he went through to survive would bring tears to many, his mother gave him up at birth..he ended up as a carnival money maker for a terrible man until a nice doctor took him in

Re: [QUAD-L] Capital punishment

2014-05-14 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
thoughts. Ron On , RONALD L PRACHT r.pra...@sbcglobal.net wrote: All this stuff you read about hundreds of innocent people being put to death simply isn't true. The average time it takes from being found guilty to when the sentence is carried out is 15 years. We must trust the justice system

Re: [QUAD-L] Relationship

2014-05-12 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
When it comes to relationships you never know who you will find. It could be someone disabled or someone walking. I will say this , its easier to have one person able bodied in the relationship for the simple fact they can do all the simple things that two disabled individuals cant. If your

Re: [QUAD-L] Capital punishment

2014-05-11 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
...@gmail.com To: RONALD L PRACHT r.pra...@sbcglobal.net Cc: quad-list@eskimo.com quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Saturday, May 10, 2014 6:32 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Capital punishment I use to write to a quad in prison. He told me fellow prisoners would help take care of him not outside help. He

Re: [QUAD-L] Capital punishment

2014-05-10 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
The problem with turning criminals into quadriplegics is then the state would have to hire people to take care of them. The best thing to do with murderers is to give them swift justice which includes a trial by jury, then carry out the sentence within 30 days. Many times people that are

[QUAD-L] People in wheelchairs hit by vehicles

2014-05-07 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
I like to be aware of whats going on in the world so I read a lot on the net. I just typed in wheelchair user hit by car and I couldn't believe the amount of people hit and either hurt or killed. Just in 2014 the amount was crazy to me. A lot of them were in the crosswalk to. Most of the time

Re: [QUAD-L] Shoulder

2014-05-06 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
I was having shoulder pain and the physical therapist had me doing exercises that pull back the shoulders. I was skeptical, but it helped me along with a few other exercises I cant describe. I was told that the shoulder has different heads and you need to figure out which you are overusing,

Re: [QUAD-L] I would like to share something with you guys

2014-05-06 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
Just one question. in your first lawsuit, what happened to your 75 million/ Ron   Jum: Gmail bobbiehumphre...@gmail.com To: Ismael Cavazos ismaelcavaz...@gmail.com Cc: Blue quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Monday, May 5, 2014 2:11 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] I would

Re: [QUAD-L] Ingenious shock-absorbing wheel for bikes and wheelchairs is a breakthrough for accessibility

2014-05-05 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
great design on the shock wheels. to bad they will charge a disabled individual over a grand to get a pair. Ron

Re: [QUAD-L] chills

2014-05-02 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
your body may adjust. more than likely you are experiencing dysreflexia in some form.getting a doctor to acknowledge or understand this is another story in itself ron From: Fragile swl...@gmail.com To: Patricia Brown-Tulee pl...@yahoo.com; quad-list

[QUAD-L] pull behind lawn mowers

2014-04-30 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
Anybody interested in a pull behind mower for their wheelchair? Check this out..I like this idea, but would rather have a small gas mower w/electric start.

Re: [QUAD-L] pull behind lawn mowers

2014-04-30 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
people have modified lawnmowers and such. Ron From: Joan Anglin poaj...@sbcglobal.net To: 'RONALD L PRACHT' r.pra...@sbcglobal.net; quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Wednesday, April 30, 2014 10:21 AM Subject: RE: [QUAD-L] pull behind lawn mowers My omega trac

Re: [QUAD-L] A Question Room 1 or Room 2

2014-04-30 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
I would choose room  because I need to catch up with some of my friends and family and in the end thats all you got. ron From: Gmail bobbiehumphre...@gmail.com To: quad-list quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Wednesday, April 30, 2014 9:21 PM Subject: [QUAD-L] A

Re: [QUAD-L] Dawn, the quad girl upstairs from me

2014-04-29 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
That's why even when you want to help someone you have to be careful. If they  have no help at all they are likely to take you down with them like a drowning individual. I guess helping at a distance is the best way to handle it.The paraplegic I know that's in the nursing home stuck in bed 24

Re: [QUAD-L] Dawn, the quad girl upstairs from me

2014-04-29 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
will never see them. My walking buddy told me..call me on tues I will come, call me on fri again I might come. call me next week again I wont be there at all.  Ron  omeFrom: Gmail bobbiehumphre...@gmail.com To: RONALD L PRACHT r.pra...@sbcglobal.net Cc: quad

Re: [QUAD-L] A wheelchair poem

2014-04-27 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
I had to read that twice but its a great poem. Never heard propelling a chair quite that way. Ron From: Gmail bobbiehumphre...@gmail.com To: quad-list quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Sunday, April 27, 2014 3:08 PM Subject: [QUAD-L] A wheelchair poem          

Re: [QUAD-L] Dawn, the quad girl upstairs from me

2014-04-27 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
haha...that's funny. She might make a move on pete, lol. My tempurpedic stopped working one night and my bro fixed it. Sometimes if you unplug and plug they start working. Dawn is something else, I bet she was really something years ago. Ive enjoyed her stories over the years. ron

Re: [QUAD-L] feeling like a bourden

2014-04-26 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
I know a paraplegic friend that I met through Show Me Aquatics( swimming org for the disabled at the YMCA ) He was paralyzed in 03 by a gunshot wound. I helped him find a wheelchair van and became good friends with the man. His family just tricked him into going into a nursing home. Hes in

Re: Fwd: [QUAD-L] Roho

2014-04-22 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
I guess Ive been lucky pressure sore wise. I have been using a jay 2 gel since day 1 16 years ago and Im on my fourth one. Rohos aren't dummy proof. You have to constantly be aware of the air pressure. I also cant stand how they are to transfer out of. That was the reason I picked a gel, they

[QUAD-L] Jim Lubin on youtube

2014-04-22 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zvsnCpXpook Not sure if this link works, but it was a cool old video with jim on it. Ron

[QUAD-L] Stuck as frig on the school entrance hump

2014-04-21 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
I was out on my attachable handcycle today called the rio dragonfly. I got hung up on the entrance ramp to the back of the school with the single front tire up the bump and my wheelchair wheels down the bump on the street. I had my c5 grips on and tried and tried to go up to no avail, then

Re: [QUAD-L] Stuck as frig on the school entrance hump

2014-04-21 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
or two they get jammed. Velcro is so so getting off but at least it cant get stuck on ya. When my belt was stuck I was going to ask one of those big truck dudes if they would cut the belt but I didn't, lol. Ron  From: KK Batte kkba...@outlook.com To: RONALD L

Re: [QUAD-L] Injury anniversaries

2014-04-19 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
bobbie is an inspiration on our list, thank you for your contributions ron From: Dana Wray daa...@aol.com To: diannal...@aol.com diannal...@aol.com Cc: bobbie...@aol.com bobbie...@aol.com; quad-list@eskimo.com quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Saturday, April 19,

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

2014-04-18 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
I posted and have bought 5 of them from ebay. They are extra special because they rotate 360 degrees in the center to allow you to mount on any 1 inch tube on a wheelchair regardless of angle. most light holders don't have the 360 degree rotation capability. You will like it if you buy it.

Re: [QUAD-L] memories

2014-04-17 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
Im the same way I can tell people in vivid detail the final day I walked leading up to the event .Actually everything I did pre injury Ive seem to went over many times Ive also realized though the things Ive done after my injury are gifts to because by all right I should be dead. Ron

Re: [QUAD-L] Supra pubic catheters and swimming

2014-04-12 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
I know that colostomy bag users wrap themselves in plastic and wear a shirt. Not sure the answer on a supra pubic, but it can be done. Ron From: jume9...@comcast.net jume9...@comcast.net To: quad-list quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Saturday, April 12, 2014 7:11 PM

Re: [QUAD-L] Big Prob...

2014-04-09 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
More water. Get as much movement as possible, eat some bran...possibly prunes. Keep doing the miralax. Get him on a bowell chair and dig out all the hard stool. The softer stuff wont come out until you dig the hard pieces out. If you don't get this under control soon the doctors will give

Re: [QUAD-L] Big Prob...

2014-04-09 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
Hey, tell me about the c02 suppositories? are they better than majic bullet? thanks mucho Ron  From: cviewe...@aol.com cviewe...@aol.com To: wheelch...@aol.com; moip...@yahoo.com; quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Wednesday, April 9, 2014 9:34 PM Subject: Re:

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

2014-04-06 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
, RONALD L PRACHT wrote: I bought an on board charger for my van that screws to an open place under the hood. It connects to your battery. You run the plug outside your grille. When you want to charge just plug it in and it will automatically stops charging when the battery is full. Cost

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

2014-04-06 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
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 to an open

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

2014-04-06 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
Subject: 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

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

2014-04-05 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
30 miles outside St. Louis Ron From: cviewe...@aol.com cviewe...@aol.com To: r.pra...@sbcglobal.net Sent: Saturday, April 5, 2014 6:59 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] the squirrels ate my van Ron, Where do you live? We have squirrels here in R.I. but none have

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

2014-04-05 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
to charge a van on their own if need be Ron From: Don Smith scamper2...@att.net To: RONALD L PRACHT r.pra...@sbcglobal.net; quad-list@eskimo.com quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Saturday, April 5, 2014 8:00 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] the squirrels ate my van

[QUAD-L] Bought a new easy to use bottle opener

2014-03-31 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
http://www.ebay.com/itm/321187165082?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649 I bought this opener for beer bottles or root beer. You just put it over the top of the bottle and gently push down. Top pops off, no messing your teeth up. They have a cheaper model that's not stainless

[QUAD-L] A cheap flashlight for many purposes

2014-03-29 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
http://www.ebay.com/itm/120741047290?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649 Buy this and it will clamp to any section of the frame of your wheelchair, put a mini led flashlight of your choice in the other side. It has a dual swivel which enable you to point the light in the

Re: [QUAD-L] A cheap flashlight for many purposes

2014-03-29 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
http://www.ebay.com/itm/360-Degree-Bicycle-Wild-Mount-Bike-Holder-for-LED-Flashlight-Torch-Clip-Clamp-/151263702830?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0hash=item233804ef2e another light option with 360 rotation that will fit 1 inch wheelchair bars From: RONALD L PRACHT

Re: [QUAD-L] Pain medicine

2014-03-27 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
What happens with pain meds is your body gets addicted to the drug, then you don't know the difference between the real pain and the withdrawal...its a bad situation to get in, but a lot of people have no choice. The same amount of any pain med will never be enough over the period of

: [QUAD-L] Pain medicine

2014-03-27 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
Pain is such a personal fight within oneself that you cant possibly make anyone, especially someone that's never had pain understand. You do what you have to in order to live your life as best you can with as little suffering as possible. Everyone has an opinion on how much, what to take, when,

[QUAD-L] Brett Webers passing

2014-03-19 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
  I don't know if anybody on the list remembers Dr. Brett Weber and his colorful posts on the wheelchairjunkie site. If so here is his obituary  Weber, Dr. Brett CurtisDr. Brett Curtis Weber, 44, of Allentown died peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving and devoted family, on March 16,

[QUAD-L] wound vac

2014-03-18 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
There is a guy on youtube that has had a wound vac attached to his buttocks for years in an attempt to heal. He has many videos and is a nice guy to talk to. His youtube name is  d72466fly. The mans been a para for 20 yrs or more. He would know all about the vac and he is in the united states

[QUAD-L] found a cheap spray mister for hot days on ebay

2014-03-15 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
I just wanted to throw this out here. I have always wanted a mist spray bottle for hot day but they were like 60.00 at the ripoff artists. I found a pump mist  spray bottle on ebay for 5.95 shipped,its called COREGEAR USA Misters Personal Water Mister Pump Spray Bottle (RED 40 oz. You can type

Re: Fwd: [QUAD-L] Hemorrhoids?

2014-03-15 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
I sleep on my stomach with the blanket over my head with just enough room to breath. Head turned to the right or left. Gets my butt off any pressure during the night. sometimes I will lay on my side and cross my leg over, but after an hour my shoulder hurts. I use an adjustable tempurpedic

Re: [QUAD-L] Serious pain meds

2014-03-06 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
Im hurting pretty bad guys, haven't found the proper meds yet. My stomach and back feel like someone punched me. Its hard to be happy when your in pain. I haven't driven my van in near 6 months. I keep thinking things will get better but they don't. Its scary and I wish I had someone to help me

Re: [QUAD-L] Serious pain meds

2014-02-27 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
ive got a syrinx to, im on oxycodone 10mg 6 per day and lorezapam 1mg when needed.how much Elavil and lyrica are you on ron From: Fragile swl...@gmail.com To: quad-list quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Thursday, February 27, 2014 10:05 PM

Re: [QUAD-L] My new bed

2014-02-26 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
the problem with providers is there is no competition and in many cases you are forced to work with a specific provider because of insurance rules. this puts the disabled consumer in the back seat. the only recourse you have is don't sign off, but then you risk that provider not dealing with 

[QUAD-L] I phone

2014-02-21 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
Hey,  Does anybody on the list use an I phone? I found a case on ebay I can put a lanyard on so the phone can be grabbed easily with non working hands. I was using my mothers ipod and figured out how to use the knuckle on the side of my thumb to text. I think with practice I can manage it.

Re: [QUAD-L] Costco gas assistance

2014-02-15 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
my Costco does the same thing. I just hand him my card and he pumps away ron From: wheelch...@aol.com wheelch...@aol.com To: glenho...@me.com; quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Saturday, February 15, 2014 6:12 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Costco gas assistance I

Re: [QUAD-L] AD

2014-02-10 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
these doctors are guessing at best. they need to read about the definition of autonomic dysreflexia and maybe they could begin to comprehend. in any case nurse you hemmroids and get them well. keep emergency blood pressure meds close in case of a spike, but don't get your body all messed up by

Re: [QUAD-L] Fever?

2014-02-08 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
fever is the warning sign that something is wrong. more so in a spinal injured person because we cant feel more than half our body. the first thing that should be checked is the urine, does it look cloudy, smell, dark? if the urine looks bad either call your primary physician or urologist and

Re: [QUAD-L] itchy scalp

2014-02-08 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
in the winter months my scalp gets very itchy as well. first I get my hair wet in the shower, apply a itchy scalp shampoo, then I brush it with one of those little white fingernail brushes then rinse. after that I apply regular shampoo  and repeat process. selsun blue is probally the best. might

Re: [QUAD-L] AD episodes

2014-02-05 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
There is a good chance the ad will lessen as time goes on. just make sure you have meds to lower your bp if you start getting a pounding headache. Ron From: Fragile swl...@gmail.com To: quad-list quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Wednesday, February 5, 2014 8:34 AM

Re: [QUAD-L] Procrastination

2014-02-03 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
I have some things to throw out concerning the subject. Make sure your attendants aren't shoving sharp long nails down there. Miralax will help you to some extent. You have the right idea, find a way to get checked into the hospital to evaluate your rectum. Then all the specialists are right

Re: [QUAD-L] Diverting Colonoscopy

2014-02-02 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
What level of injury was your bf? What did they find wrong with him to made them want to do a colostomy? Ron  From: gentr...@yahoo.com gentr...@yahoo.com To: Gmail bobbiehumphre...@gmail.com Cc: Aaron Mann aman...@gmail.com; quad-list quad-list@eskimo.com

Re: [QUAD-L] Diverting Colonoscopy

2014-02-02 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
The best thing would probally be a temporary colonoscopy to allow your anus to heal from all the digital stimulation. I almost had to get a colonoscopy when my appendix burst back in 11. People with certain forms of cancer get temporary colonoscopys also. Ive heard both sides of the spectrum on

Re: [QUAD-L] Housing for a quad lady.

2014-01-30 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
She needs to possibly get a case manager if she was 21 or under at time of the accident. She needs to apply for section 8 housing now under necac, because the waiting list could be a year long. Sadly I have been in a position where I wanted to get out quick and all that was offered was a

Re: [QUAD-L] SelectAir air mattress

2014-01-26 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
tempurpedic adjustable 4 me for the past 10 yrs.its my best friend I never had ron From: Aaron Mann aman...@gmail.com To: wheelch...@aol.com wheelch...@aol.com Cc: kelra...@gmail.com; quad-list quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Sunday, January 26, 2014

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

2014-01-24 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
scamper2...@att.net To: RONALD L PRACHT r.pra...@sbcglobal.net Sent: Thursday, January 23, 2014 2:00 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] whats up with Dawn? Do you qualify for ihss hours, if so maybe now would be a good time to find someone to come in on a part tme bases to help you with things you need help

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

2014-01-23 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
Im living in is paid off and so is my van. Ronny From: Gmail bobbiehumphre...@gmail.com To: RONALD L PRACHT r.pra...@sbcglobal.net Cc: quad-list@eskimo.com quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Wednesday, January 22, 2014 9:31 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] whats up

[QUAD-L] Handcycle Dan hearn

2014-01-22 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
the chair. Those paras you see at creve couer  park are led by the same man that runs the disabled swim organization I was involved with. we should meet over there one afternoon Dan this year. Ron   rom: Danny Hearn ddh...@sbcglobal.net To: RONALD L PRACHT

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

2014-01-22 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
do you have any new stories about dawn and her selfish activities ronny From: Gmail bobbiehumphre...@gmail.com To: RONALD L PRACHT r.pra...@sbcglobal.net Cc: quad-list@eskimo.com quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Wednesday, January 22, 2014 2:32 PM Subject: Re

Re: [QUAD-L] Ergojoystick is for sale

2014-01-21 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
it looks like it would work to me. doesn't appear to be heavy. in the event it would break your power chair knob just put your old goalpost back on and keep your mouth shut when getting warranty work done ron From: wheelch...@aol.com wheelch...@aol.com To:

[QUAD-L] stationary hand bike

2014-01-21 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
Hey guys. im going crazy with this cold winter. Does anybody have a stationary handbike/armbike that they are willing to sell? Something decent quality, not the 39.99 job. I was looking on ebay and like the sci/fit bikes, but would consider anything. Ive got a prefect easystand 5000 with the

Re: [QUAD-L] Ergojoystick is for sale

2014-01-21 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
you are correct wheelchair. when you put a different handle on the controller of the chair, you are also changing how much torque is being put on the unit itself. I was going to put a gear shift knob on mine but realized the torque differences could break high priced parts. ron

Fw: [QUAD-L] Days in bed 2013

2014-01-20 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
I don't know how someone could mentally stay with it for 54 months in bed. It makes prison look like a cakewalk. Im personally having trouble with pain that's put me into severe depression. Folks don't get started on oxycodone. Its actually over time made my pain worse. I just started on my

[QUAD-L] need advice

2013-12-09 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
Hello group, I was dealing with mild disreflexia and heavy sweating for about two weeks. All of a sudden the sweating stopped and I noticed my left knee was swollen. If I lean on it or touch it, causes a spasm..hot to touch. Its not going down or up, just staying the same size. What

Re: [QUAD-L] One more crisis

2013-11-29 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
Hey brother,    I believe what you have is an impingement of the shoulder. I think I have that correct spelling. I was shown some simple exercises to relieve this and it has worked for me. Its from overuse in one form or another. To put your mind at ease, first get a ct scan to make sure you

Re: [QUAD-L] Posts?

2013-11-28 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
Im here, have no fear..read you loud and clear..whats up Bobbie. Tell me more about your dirtbike accident when you get a chance.   Ron From: gah17...@aol.com gah17...@aol.com To: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Thursday, November 28, 2013 7:18 PM

Re: [QUAD-L] Not so Goodwill

2013-11-21 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
Ive had job offers at the police academy and the organization I swim for. When I asked how much they pay I was told just come in and start and we will discuss it. Somehow I remember that never being the case b4 I was disabled. I was always told a starting wage when I was a walking man. Even

Re: [QUAD-L] Not so Goodwill

2013-11-21 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
I agree, once you're in the door anything is possible. At least the offers were there.   Ron From: Aaron Mann aman...@gmail.com To: RONALD L PRACHT r.pra...@sbcglobal.net Cc: quad-list@eskimo.com quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Thursday, November 21, 2013 3:17 PM

[QUAD-L] Just a quick question

2013-11-20 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
anyone know where I can find a seatbelt with a d-ring that you pull to tighten?   Ron

Re: [QUAD-L] Just a quick question

2013-11-20 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
I actually need the kind with the push-button car like release. The little flap of belt that you pull to tighten it is hard for me to work sometimes, Ive seen some belts that have a platic d ring connected to the end of the flap. Ive seen a couple people out in public with newer chairs that

Re: [QUAD-L] Just a quick question

2013-11-20 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
well a seatbelt bought for a wheelchair is not approved as a harness in a car.   ron From: wheelch...@aol.com wheelch...@aol.com To: r.pra...@sbcglobal.net; quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Wednesday, November 20, 2013 6:38 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Just a quick

Re: Fwd: [QUAD-L] That Deer Hunter Story

2013-11-18 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
Im going to write a big story about just what your talking about Dan. What about the quads that don't have 4 sisters to take care of them around the clock. Nobody to fly with them on trips to play rugby or let alone make them a decent meal. What about the guy that was refused help at voc rehab

[QUAD-L] bowell routine question

2013-11-18 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
Hey guys, Ive been doing bowell routines every other day for sixteen years. I was involved in a swimming program on tues and thurs every week for 12 of the sixteen years. This was a real challenge to get cleaned out and make no mistakes b4 going into the pool. Im possibly wanted to get back

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