I have been taking 500 mg of robaxin and tylenol with codeine (don't know
mg) for the last week for neck, shoulder and back pain. I take them 3 x day
and if I don't I am pretty much miserable. I just got acupuncture and
cupping, which usually works for me but the students I had sucked and I
A friendly request...
Next time your blood is boiling- may not be the best time to post
something. So. Take a deep breath, wait a day, check your facts, post.
I'm all for dialogue and not diatribes.
Thanks
On 3/13/08, Silas Shelburne [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
*To:* Undisclosed-Recipient:;
I have gotten comfortable with the standard setup on my laptop but at work I
use logitec. I like that one a lot.
On Jan 31, 2008 6:41 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
That was funny!
*Naomi*
C4 quadriplegic since July 2005
due to Transverse Myelitis
--
Start
lol well i don't want anyone's junk in my trunk but do like the jewels to be
hand polished!
;-)
On 7/24/07, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I always had the notion that Junk... went in the trunk and Jewels were
always kept hand polished and ready to display
Do I have that
yeah and how do you make a leg strap look good? Maybe I should velcro my
knees together.
On 7/24/07, Merrill Burghardt [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
No matter how well one dresses you cannot look good wearing a strap, thus
enters my vanity strap. I wear vests with nearly everything. The chest
I wear these tight granny pantie things...but I guess that might be tough
for a guy- would squeeze your junk pretty tight!
On 7/24/07, Merrill Burghardt [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
For the binder to fit work correctly it ctly it generaly takes two
people to put it on. That boyish figure will
God Jeremy, I am pissed with you. Please keep us posted. What city are you
in by the way?
Kaye
On 7/13/07, Jeremy Dickinson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Yesterday was a bittersweet kind of day. I had a meeting with Voc Rehab
and Brain and Spinal Cord Injury Program (BSCI). Voc Rehab is currently
the best milk chocolate bar was something a friend brought back from
belgium...it had its shape but not for long! As soon as it hit your mouth
it began melting, and fast. Even your fingers would leave smears as soon as
you touched it. Heaven. I prefer that kind...not hard chocolate i don't
That sounds awesome...My gums are receding partially due to the ditropan, at
least thats what the dentist said.
What type of insurance do you have?
On 6/11/07, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
My Urologist put me on OXYTROL, a patch that takes the
place of takingb1 ditropan 5mg 3x a
Anybody drive a car out there? I am getting a car after having driven a van
for about 13 years. I'll get a car topper put on it, a new folding chair,
an adapted gear shift (if the shifter is the kind that sits between the
seats), the usual hand controls. I've been eyeing this '04 Malibu that
Thanks!
-k
On 5/30/07, RONALD L PRACHT [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Hi,
As far as applying a floor emergency brake pedal, I just bought an
extention rod with a ball on it from my mobility dealer. Now I had a hard
time pulling the plastic lever to release the brakemy dad drilled two
holes in
I'll take some! Try anything once ;-)
On 5/10/07, KK [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
The pills get up walk? That would at least give me a laugh for the day!
KK
--
Life is 440 horsepower in a 2-cylinder engine.
-Henry Miller
Fish and other oils can be good for a lot of things including depression and
overall immunity health. I started taking my fish oil and vitamins again
and can feel the difference in my attitude (the B vitamins are good for
that, too). Also, my pee looks great!
-k
On 5/7/07, [EMAIL PROTECTED]
omg...lmao! if only i had the guts.
On 4/28/07, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Once, I met a real female nudist, in her chair. Well, I think she was a
nudist. I mean she was in a chair, ala natural. She gave me the impression
that she was a nudist. Or maybe it was a nudist
I would think that's what most people do...read the best, delete the rest.
There is too much too keep up with it all. If you don't like the political
stuff, leave it alone.
-k
On 4/21/07, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Honestly
This group is getting too much drama I am just
He is admirably witty- and on drugs, at that!
;-)
Not making fun John, love the posts, actually.
On 4/17/07, Dan [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
John, where ever you got your education, I want to go there.
Dan V
At 03:24 PM 4/17/2007 -0400, [EMAIL PROTECTED] said something that
elicited my
Music
Humor
On 4/17/07, Tim Syfert [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
What is it that strengthens you to get through rough times and keep on
persevering? For me it's been mainly two things:
1. Faith in God
2. Good sense of humor
Tim
The QUAD LINK http://thequadlink.com
--
we didn't get kicked out of our church, but people sure acted different
towards us. And then I had the whole you are a bad girl for having
premarital sex and that's why you were in an accident comment.
I agree with the whole notion that things happen as an effect of a cause
that was made (like
I'm not sure which post you are replying to, but I beg to differ. lots of
people use religion to keep others in line for one reason or another.
Sometimes it's tradition and/or money. and so far, there are two people
here who belief may have evidence of that in their lives (I am including
myself
LOL Angie! I believe that is what is considered as properly assuming the
correct karma. Speaking of extremism, or, life and death with a religious
and nonsensical perspective, watch this:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g285x4sUKoo
I, too will be checking that box no ;-)
On 4/14/07, Angie
I just have them put my cushion on the sest before I sit down.
-k
On 4/4/07, Paul Jacobson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Hi...anyone use a special cushion when flyingparticularly on
long flights.
Thanks!
Paul c5/6
--
Life is 440 horsepower in a 2-cylinder engine.
-Henry Miller
I only have 384 MB and I need 512 MB. Anyone know about how much this is
going to cost me?
I know we've got some geeks up in here ;-)
-k
--
Life is 440 horsepower in a 2-cylinder engine.
-Henry Miller
The doc who did my tendon transfer also put a pin in my thumb and really
tightened my index finger so that my thumb would supposedly pinch against
the index finger. The pinch never really occurred. Instead the straight
thumb just got in the way, the index finger was too curled and the pin
Gaa! I'm the philiospher, too! I should do it again ;-)
On 3/21/07, Bill_J [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
You are a Philosopher!
H... You're an idiot because you constantly think about the meaning of
life, and why exactly we're all here. You more than likely have thought up a
complex
I hope this isn't a repeat of someone else's question.
I have a shower/commode chair that used to have a very soft cushy seat. The
problem with that one was that the lining would crack and expose the wood
underneath. Now Invacare has discontinued that replacement seat with one
that is harder.
I haven't had skin problems, just really disgusting bladder problems. My
approach was to start from the bottom up. Vitamins, and cutting out sugar
and caffeine, along with other supplements. Boosting the immune system. I
eventually, after gradually working on this for a few years, just got
I had family in Oceanside. I wish I could remember the name of the beach,
but there was a public bech there that lent out beach chairs. I think it
was the parks department that did that so ask around if you do that. I
thought that was so cool. As far as I remember, Oceanside was as wheelchair
Oh yeah I forgot about that. I use these tight granny panty tummy cinchers
by Jockey, I think. They are the kind that go almost up to my boobs if I
really pull. They help with blood pressure and keeping it all in ;-)
Binders got too cumbersome for me- always digging in.
I would go for a
Thanks for giving us hope, Dana :-)
I will see a physical therapist on the 26th to start figuring out an
exercise regimine I can do and might stick with without damaging my rotator
cuffs. The diet thing is tough, but something I am getting better at as I
get older. I want to start incorporating
Hi Rebecca, welcome and don't be shy!
;-)
On 3/16/07, rebecca wilson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
hello everyone,
i would like to introduce myself, my name is rebecca and i am from sydney
australia.i am 26 years of age.
i suffered a complete spinal cord injury at c2/3 level 6 years ago from a
I certainly learned something from that one ;-)
On 3/14/07, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Kk,
That is amazing, somebody was watching over you. I heard of the guy that
did that was a para and became a quad. I know a quad, who backed out and
the lip was not out and he had a
John, I often need a good healthy dose of rage, seriously. What
papers/blogs do you read? Especially those that are disability related?
Thx
-k
p.s. that's not to say that those thoughtless disabled parking pirates don't
piss me off royally.
On 3/14/07, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED]
According to the deacon at our church at the time- I broke my neck as
punishment because I was having premarital sex. In reality though, my
boyfriend was racing someone on the highway and lost control of the car.
Kaye
On 3/13/07, Tim Syfert [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Trampoline accident,
Yeah my sister had deployed my lift half way. I wheeled backward without
looking and cracked my head on the pavement. Really sucked. No stitches,
though, just blood.
-k
On 3/13/07, RONALD L PRACHT [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Hey,
My paraplegic buddy was trying to clean an accident off his lift
Okay I have to take this opportunity to share something with you guys that
many others would not understand. I have gotten burned in the same place
between my wrist and hand about 3 times with my heating pad. Finally I got
one that turns off automatically after 1 hour. Last week I woke up and
Yeah I also got burned sitting by a camp fire. I reached down to touch my
knee and it was mushy from a blister. Ewww! It's so gross to feel
something like that...that you can't...feel. It is startling, to say the
least. And then the time it takes to heal!
On 3/12/07, [EMAIL PROTECTED]
That was fu*ing awesome, and part of what this group is for.
Cheers to our growth!
This forum does great things for me.
On 3/3/07, Tim Thompson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Cool,
The English language is easily misunderstood, as words have multiple
meanings.
Context is everything.
No offense taken.
My payers are definately with you and I'm happy you are okay! A good
reminder to listen to our instincts. Please take care with vigilance, food
that is good for you and vitamins.
my best,
-k
On 2/26/07, David K. Kelmer [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Hi People,
This is a short note to tell you the
http://www.autochair.co.uk/autochair_operation.htm
I really want to get a car if I can. May have to get a new chair.
-k
Women don't need problems, we have them already -it's called violence and
rape. It's why we have to be carefull. I think any woman who gets the
creeps from someone who has a fetish that involves her disability better
listen to her instincts and use her best judgement. We don't need to choose
I have found great people through ads in the paper. We have a great rehab
facility in Washington. Physical therapists can be good resources for ideas
for this sort of thing. When I was still living off of settlement money I
would pay someone for just the basics, so not much housecleaning and
word up.
On 2/22/07, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Not only are you 100% right, but I am bothered when I'm critisized for not
trying to understand them while they get off not understanding reality or
the handicapped community. I understand they are handicapped in the sense
that
Good point. Our experience is what I think make us a group. Everyone has
their own way of framing their own perception of this and deciding where
they do or don't belong. Obviously, SOMETHING has brought us to this group,
as anyone reading this has not yet unsuscribed :-)
I don't know when
even buy-in to Medicaid.
I work full time and I'm on Medicaid.
Mark Jackson
*RollinOn!*
*---Original Message---*
*From:* kaye allard [EMAIL PROTECTED]
*Date:* 2/18/2007 2:19:12 PM
*To:* [EMAIL PROTECTED]
*Cc:* [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED];
quad-list@eskimo.com
thanks for the stevia info- i've seen the liquid drops, i think i'l try
that. I had the powder- boy does that stuff last. It doesn't take much! I
didn't know it was so good for you.
On 2/17/07, Merrill Burghardt [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Urinary Tract Infections:
Weather you believe in
The acidophilus that is in yogurt is what is good- especially when you're
pushing lots of antibiotics. The idea is to replace the bad bacteria with
the good bacteria we need to digest and prevent candida (yeast infections)
from growing. The problem with yogurt is all the sugar! Sugar just
Please elucidate us on how it pays to be in the minority.
Many people on this list have talked about how in some ways their lives have
changed for the better after their injury. There are some interesting
things that happen after sci that illuminate parts of your life you sort of
looked over
of
money you can even buy-in to Medicaid.
I work full time and I'm on Medicaid.
Mark Jackson
*RollinOn!*
*---Original Message---*
*From:* kaye allard [EMAIL PROTECTED]
*Date:* 2/18/2007 2:19:12 PM
*To:* [EMAIL PROTECTED]
*Cc:* [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED];
quad-list@eskimo.com
Everyone is okay, thanks Dan. It is my insurance co that is paying, W.
On 1/31/07, Dan Tessiatore [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Sorry to hear you were in an accident. Are you okay? If you want to get
a new chair and you think you can justify it as a medical necessity contact
a PT or OT to talk
I think that phone chain idea is great. A friend of the family has been
sitting for months waiting for a hip replacement. She called me the other
day with a raspy voice from dehydration because she hadn't been drinking.
She wanted to limit trips to the bathroom. It was a shock to hear that.
I have a friend who was just diagnosed with Fibromyalgia. Does anyone know of any informational sources or forums like this? I'll do my usual Googling but she needs peer support as well.Thanks.--
Life is 440 horsepower in a 2-cylinder engine. -Henry Miller
DVR bought me a van a few years ago. Thought it would never happen but I got an exceptional counselor.-kOn 10/31/06, t crook
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Hi all-
I am on the waiver program here in Iowa and have $6000 available for home and vehicle modifications. However- I do not have enough funds
That is what they say they do here in Washington, fund modifications. Years ago, I was told by other quads that vans were sometimes funded by DVR. Then DVR told me no. Years after that it was able to funded but at the same time they told me that program was most likely going to be cut. I guess my
I recently wanted to see a doc in Seattle at a hospital whose psych dept says they are phasing out all the medicaid patients. Ugly and sad. A few years ago I had to call all over to find a nursing agency that took medicaid. Hopefully you can find one close. I wish you the best of luck. What city
http://depts.washington.edu/chdd/ucedd/ctds_4/wata_4.htmlThat's where I would look here in Washington state. They might know who to get a hold of.
-kOn 10/3/06, Les [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I have heard of a van using voice control, they were having issues with thebad language part of driving (a
I am about the same level and have had a mitrofinoff for about 14 years, since the same year I was injured. I love it- I can pee freely and do it everywhere. In the car, dark corners, behind dumpsters, etc. I used to wear a binder and would just fold it down while I cathed. Now I wear these
Ok, this is new and fascinating to me. I have always wondered what the white stuff is composed of. I have always had some sort of sediment off and on and really want to know what it is. I got something called hyper calcemia when I was in the hospital probably 1 month or less after my injury. I
The best thing that has worked for me is cranberry capsules or gelcaps. You can get them in as much as 1000 mg per cap from a supplement store and take a couple 1000 mg a few times a day. They even have some at some grocery stores. I have also gone to the naturopath (bastyr university in Seattle
Damn, 2 years? Right on.On 8/7/06, RollinOn [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I'm glad you're out celebrating life instead of mourning the past.
What a great e-mail topost showing how life's not over after sci!
Have a great time JT and post more often, it's good to hear about living with
I was laid off from a seasonal job at the end of April. I did not, apparently, read the fine print because although I have earned $951.74 in benefits on my medical debit card, I cannot use this money because it has been over 30 days since I was laid off. My option is now to lose the money or pay a
I am sort of hesitantly going with my family. Anyone have any experiences to share or suggestions of websites to go to for accessibility info?Much appreciated!
I live in Seattle.-Kaye, C-6/7On 6/26/06, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED]
wrote:
Bobbie,
I am located on Lookout Mountain, in Georgia. I have family in Freehold NJ.
Penny
I worked for NTI this past tax season and last year. I have mixed feelings about working for them. Your hours are based on call volume, so the season lasts about 3 months. If you're on benefits you have to be careful (I wasn't) that you don't go over the amount you're supposed to have. If you do
When I spent time in California I called a physical therapist at a university hospital someone referred me to who hooked me up with an attendant that worked for a client of his. In Vegas my cousin found someone through the hospital she works for. She also found a raised toilet seat to borrow from
I am also praying for you, Stacy!What I'd like to know from you all are- how do these things happen? Is this some freak thing, these deep sores, or are they preventable? It's scary!-kaye
I live in WA...with whom do I apply?
-Kaye
On 5/22/06, Greg [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
In WA I got almost half off
In AZ you can if you have less than so much money and your house is worth x
amount or less.
Most states you can if you make less than x amount and your disabled or a
senior.
I know this question has been asked, sorry!
I am getting a laptop and I can't see myself hauling around a corded
trackball mouse. The logitech one doesn't look like it will work for
me. I like the regular logitech trackball but the wireless one looks
like it works only for someone who is using
Yes.
My especially favorite is when people try so hard not to stare that
they look right over and beyond you.
I guess that's a different story though than when you're with someone.
I prefer to be with my sister because she picks it up right away and
we can laugh at them. If you're with someone
I use a preperation H suppository before each scheduled bowel
movement. I'm glad someone mentioned the surgery because I may
need to do that in the future.
Try walking around instead of sitting on your arse all day. Hahaha, only funny in this forum ;-)-- Life is 440 horsepower in a 2-cylinder
Steve is right on, don't give up. CAP is Client Assistance
Program and if you aren't getting what you need, they should check it
out for you. Btw, DVR doesn't like CAP inquiries :-)
I had a condescending counselor (actually 2 of them) who didn't want to
do crap for me. One has been fired because
I take it 3 times a day, 5 mg. On 12/3/05, [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Hi All, I take oxybutynin = generic for ditropan i
think. Anyway i usually only take it a few times a week or so but this past week
I need about 3 each day to help cope with the bladder pain Do any of you
I am reluctant to just go do something that may have some difficulties.
So I've put off getting new glasses! I will now go with no fear,
thanks, guys! If I have problems I'll go somewhere else.
Also, I will not go to the clinic I went to last time, which gave me a
hard time because I have
I remember the optometrist's chair being awkward to transfer to the
last time I went for a visit. How do you all handle the eye
doctor? Is there a chain that generally has easy to transfer to
seats? Do some of them not require that you transfer to a
seat? It's been a while for me.
-k-- Life is 440
I don't think it's even 50 in Seattle. I'm wearing thigh high
stockings, long johns, wool and fleece. I sort of freak out when
the weather changes. Maybe someday I'll move. Must
be nice!On 11/8/05, Greg [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
This is the time in AZ I have to be careful out in
the sun.
I'm sooo jealous!On 11/8/05, David K. Kelmer [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
It's 84F at 2:57 P.M. with highs expected to hit 88F. I'm lovin' it...
With Love,
CtrlAltDel aka DaveC4/5 Complete - 29 Years PostTexas, USA [EMAIL PROTECTED]
wrote:
It's 83F hear in Texas. I have my A/C running.
Luke
I also lean forward.On 11/7/05, Billy [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Theo,I'm having my annual bronchitis bout now.I use a Devilbis nebulizeraerosol machine which deliversAmbuteral or Proventil directly by mouth. Ialso use the steroid Advair (inhaler) to avoid phlegm buildup in the lungs.
Levaquin ABs
http://www.truthorfiction.com/rumors/p/paypalchain.htm
...and in fact, it is.On 9/20/05, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED]
wrote:
As the saying goes,,
if it sounds too good to be true,,it usually is.
Kathy in
Mississippi
-- Love is or it ain't. Thin love ain't love at all.-Toni
I'm not sure what your point is. If we rely solely on televised
news media, we're in trouble. There are so many things happening
every day down there and if you don't watch out for the spin, and
read various sources of news, it's hard to make heads or tails of it
all. If you're talking about an
My hearts go out to all of you who are in the surrounding affected
areas. I live in Seattle, so we're trying to make sense of
everything from a long distance! I watched the video and just sat
there for a minute while my brain tried to comprehend.
kOn 9/8/05, David K. Kelmer [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Amen. As you can imagine, people who are far away are thinking up
ways to help. Over the weekend my aunt saw people selling sack
lunches for $5 locally. I just hope that money goes to where it
is supposed to.
I pretty much stay away from the tv, too. And sorry for reacting
to your post as if you
http://www.truthorfiction.com/rumors/h/hurricane-rumors.htmOn 9/8/05, David K. Kelmer
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Hi Lori,
It was the Superdome that these reports were about. I'm sure it matters to the people helping the survivors at the Astrodome!
With Love,
CtrlAltDel aka DaveC4/5 Complete - 29
I have to agree with your points and thank you for shedding light on the stem cell stuff. I, too am sad.On 8/9/05, [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I have been reading a lot about the stem cell arguments. I have tried to
stay open minded and not jump to conclusions.
I was checking
I didn't know there was a name for that.On 8/2/05, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED]
wrote:If your butt in endangered, consider spank therapy.It improves the circulation in that area, increases sensation and promotes
the toughening of the muscles and skin in that general area.Besides, its
I have deleted the original request for input on quaddom, and people's
strange ways. Un/fortunately, whichever way you look at it, we
have been put in quite the observance deck when it comes to watching
people and how they respond to a huge phenomena like a spinal cord
injury. Not that we're stuck
Turnaround space in a bathroom. Grab bars aren't enough for
me. In fact, I don't even use them. But I need to get in,
turn around and close the door for Christ's sake. KnowwhatImean?-k-- Life is 440 horsepower in a 2-cylinder engine. -Henry Miller
I hope I'm doing this right!
I've been injured for 13 years, C6. Six months or so after my
injury I had a procedure called mitrofanoff where the surgeon used my
appendix to make a tunnel that goes from my belly button to my
bladder. So I cath via my navel. Less chance for bacteria
to be
I live in Seattle and am lucky enough to have found a wonderful woman who lives only 3 houses away who helps with my care.
Thanks for the link, going to check it out now...-- Life is 440 horsepower in a 2-cylinder engine. -Henry Miller
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