[QUAD-L] Autonomic Dysreflexia card

2015-09-22 Thread Don Price
I know we've discussed A.D. and the value of carrying a medical card with us that explains A.D. to medical personnel. You can request these free cards, plus several others, through The Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation:http://www.spinalcordinjury-paralysis.org/blogs/16/2584?msource=email&tr=

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2014-12-08 Thread Larry Willis
T > To: Quadius , Don Price > Cc: Larry Willis , "quad-list@eskimo.com" > > Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Autonomic Dysreflexia and pain > > I just thought of a problem that I have from time to time. Check for wrinkles > under you. After several hours they can feel

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2014-12-06 Thread alcibiates2
) To: Don Price Cc: Larry Willis ,quad-list@eskimo.com Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Autonomic Dysreflexia and pain If you're having lactose intolerance you can try multiple things to ameliorate the situation. Lactase, avoiding dairy, using substitutes. Me I have more of a dairy allergy most o

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2014-12-05 Thread Quadius
gt; become bloated and painful, and the whole thing starts over again. Bummer. > > Sent from my iPad > > Begin forwarded message: > > *Resent-From:* quad-list@eskimo.com > > *From:* jume9...@comcast.net > > *Date:* November 24, 2014 at 5:25:01 PM EST > *To:* alcibia

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2014-12-04 Thread Gmail
gt;> Resent-From: quad-list@eskimo.com >> From: Danny Hearn >> Date: December 4, 2014 at 10:49:22 AM EST >> To: RONALD L PRACHT , "quad-list@eskimo.com" >> >> Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Autonomic Dysreflexia >> Reply-To: Danny Hearn >> >> Your so

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2014-12-04 Thread wheelchair
: Thursday, December 4, 2014 9:24 AM Subject: Fwd: [QUAD-L] Autonomic Dysreflexia and pain Empty bowels always makes me feel better. Sometimes I wish I could get by without eating anything at all. But, alas, hunger pangs interfere. I eat, become bloated and painful, and the whole thing star

Re: [QUAD-L] Autonomic Dysreflexia and pain

2014-12-04 Thread Bob Vogel
the whole thing starts over again. Bummer. > > Sent from my iPad > > Begin forwarded message: > >> Resent-From: quad-list@eskimo.com >> From: jume9...@comcast.net >> Date: November 24, 2014 at 5:25:01 PM EST >> To: alcibiates2 , quad-list >> Subject: Re:

Re: [QUAD-L] Autonomic Dysreflexia

2014-12-04 Thread wheelchair
And for that very reason Greg, Quads should have a copy of the AD Guideline, hanging around their necks when visiting an ER or Hospital. Best Wishes In a message dated 12/4/2014 11:35:45 A.M. Central Standard Time, g...@eskimo.com writes: I've been to a few docs that did not know about

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2014-12-04 Thread greg
I've been to a few docs that did not know about or know very much about A.D. These docs were in the E.R. and Urgent Care offices. I recall one E.R. doc saying, "Oh yeah, I remember hearing something about that." With all they have to learn, with so many types of diseases and illnesses out there.

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2014-12-04 Thread Don Price
s include: eggs, nuts, shellfish, soy and wheat products. Carbonated beverages can cause gas too. Good luck. I hope you guys can figure it out! Don. From: Larry Willis To: "quad-list@eskimo.com" Sent: Thursday, December 4, 2014 9:24 AM Subject: Fwd: [QUAD-L] Autonomic Dysre

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2014-12-04 Thread Joan Anglin
I had a lot of problem with what we call an "air bubble" when I was eating, especially if I was eating beef before I ate some carbs. We found that if I took 2 Tums it went away quickly. We experimented with the Tums and found that it would help if I went to bed feeling bloated. It doesn't happen ve

Fwd: [QUAD-L] Autonomic Dysreflexia and pain

2014-12-04 Thread Larry Willis
ist@eskimo.com > From: jume9...@comcast.net > Date: November 24, 2014 at 5:25:01 PM EST > To: alcibiates2 , quad-list > Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Autonomic Dysreflexia and pain > > You are correct and I do that. Also, i have noticed that when you have a > thorough bowel movement it

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2014-12-04 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
never heard of dysreflexia? I believe some education is in order. Sent from my iPad Begin forwarded message: Resent-From: quad-list@eskimo.com >From: Danny Hearn >Date: December 4, 2014 at 10:49:22 AM EST >To: RONALD L PRACHT , "quad-list@eskimo.com" > >Subject: Re: [QUAD

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2014-12-04 Thread Larry Willis
se. There's no cure for > > it. It causes nerves to be pinched as well as making it impossible > > to position comfortably. Spending long times sitting in the chair > > is really painful.I'm to the point now where I get out of bed for a > > couple hours each da

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2014-12-04 Thread Danny Hearn
ng disc disease. There's no cure for >> it. It causes nerves to be pinched as well as making it impossible >> to position comfortably. Spending long times sitting in the chair >> is really painful.I'm to the point now where I get out of bed for a >> couple hours

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2014-12-04 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
; to position comfortably. Spending long times sitting in the chair >> is really painful.I'm to the point now where I get out of bed for a >> couple hours each day. >> Best wishes. >> john s >> >> >> Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE smartphone >&g

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2014-11-25 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
reless 4G LTE smartphone > > > Original message ---- > From: Danny Hearn > Date:11/24/2014 5:44 AM (GMT-05:00) > To: alcibiates2 ,quad-list@eskimo.com > Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Autonomic Dysreflexia > > John, I read that many quads develope disc problems i

Re: [QUAD-L] Autonomic Dysreflexia and pain

2014-11-24 Thread jume9999
quot; Sent: Monday, November 24, 2014 1:21:23 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Autonomic Dysreflexia and pain I think that the first thing everyone needs to know about most pain drugs is that you must continually break the forming addiction. Staying on one drug will cause it to lose its effectivene

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2014-11-24 Thread alcibiates2
7;t get me wrong, I'm totally sympathetic I've been on the trip myself.   john s Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE smartphone Original message From: jume9...@comcast.net Date:11/24/2014 3:40 PM (GMT-05:00) To: quad-list Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Autonomic Dysreflex

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2014-11-24 Thread jume9999
. What is the next step up in pain management.? They won't operate. Meredith - Original Message - From: "alcibiates2" To: "Danny Hearn" , "quad-list" Sent: Monday, November 24, 2014 5:57:02 AM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Autonomic Dysreflexia I was told

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2014-11-24 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
:11/24/2014 5:44 AM (GMT-05:00) To: alcibiates2 ,quad-list@eskimo.com Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Autonomic Dysreflexia John, I read that many quads develope disc problems in their backs, did they do anything for yours or do you just get by as best you can with that?? thanks, Dan** On Sunday,

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2014-11-24 Thread alcibiates2
day. Best wishes.  john s Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE smartphone Original message From: Danny Hearn Date:11/24/2014 5:44 AM (GMT-05:00) To: alcibiates2 ,quad-list@eskimo.com Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Autonomic Dysreflexia John, I read that many quads develope dis

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2014-11-24 Thread Danny Hearn
Wireless 4G LTE smartphone Original message From: Danny Hearn Date:11/23/2014 4:42 AM (GMT-05:00) To: quad-list@eskimo.com Subject: [QUAD-L] Autonomic Dysreflexia Man, I hate having dysreflexia and unable to find the cause, I have been having it on and off for about 3 da

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2014-11-23 Thread Danny Hearn
3/2014 4:42 AM (GMT-05:00) To: quad-list@eskimo.com Subject: [QUAD-L] Autonomic Dysreflexia Man, I hate having dysreflexia and unable to find the cause, I have been having it on and off for about 3 days and have had almost no sleep for the last 2 days. Bladder and bowels all seem fine-no pr

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2014-11-23 Thread alcibiates2
n ambivalent in Cincinnati.  Best Wishes, John s Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE smartphone Original message From: Danny Hearn Date:11/23/2014 4:42 AM (GMT-05:00) To: quad-list@eskimo.com Subject: [QUAD-L] Autonomic Dysreflexia Man, I hate having dysreflexia and una

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2014-11-23 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
The most common causes is bladder followed by bowells. Check and try find out when it gets worse or triggers. Depending on how you do your bladder system check that over with a fine tooth comb. A foley can get clogged very easy. Check your butt for cuts or something inside to. Look at nails on y

[QUAD-L] Autonomic Dysreflexia

2014-11-23 Thread Danny Hearn
Man, I hate having dysreflexia and unable to find the cause, I have been having it on and off for about 3 days and have had almost no sleep for the last 2 days. Bladder and bowels all seem fine-no pressure sores or etc. that we can find. When I try to lay down at night after a while I get real h

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2010-05-27 Thread Quadius
This is almost exactly what happened to me for about three or four months. The only thing I can figure out is that my bowels were hurting more than I thought they were. When the discomfort in my bowels went away, my blood pressure returned to normal. I've been diagnosed with diverticulitis and I'm

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2010-05-25 Thread Aaron Mann
ng me there's something up that I need to take care of. Aaron Mann C4-5, 1988 From: wheelch...@aol.com [mailto:wheelch...@aol.com] Sent: Tuesday, May 25, 2010 9:32 AM To: steve.olda...@comcast.net; gah17...@aol.com; quad-list@eskimo.com Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] autonomic dysreflexia I

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2010-05-25 Thread wheelchair
hope you all find relief ASAP. Steve - C4, 22 years From: gah17...@aol.com [mailto:gah17...@aol.com] Sent: Tuesday, May 25, 2010 7:42 AM To: quad-list@eskimo.com Subject: [QUAD-L] autonomic dysreflexia I appear to have a classic case of AD, except my blood pressure can be high e

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2010-05-25 Thread Steve Oldaker
also common triggers. If antibiotics seem to reduce the dysreflexia, infections are most likely the cause. I hope you all find relief ASAP. Steve - C4, 22 years From: gah17...@aol.com [mailto:gah17...@aol.com] Sent: Tuesday, May 25, 2010 7:42 AM To: quad-list@eskimo.com Subject: [QUAD-L

[QUAD-L] autonomic dysreflexia

2010-05-25 Thread Gah17582
I appear to have a classic case of AD, except my blood pressure can be high ex:195/114, and 20 minutes later 95/65. Over the past 30 years I have experienced this numerous times numerous doctors and tests. When BP is high I am clammy and sweaty, washed out, weak when it is low. Staying on

[QUAD-L] Autonomic Dysreflexia

2009-01-20 Thread wheelchair
John, I am really impressed. People helping other people with credible information! Best Wishes In a message dated 1/20/2009 9:04:14 P.M. Central Standard Time, alcibiat...@yahoo.com writes: AD is autonomic dysreflexia. Most quads experience this type of a nerve disorder from time to ti

[QUAD-L] Autonomic Dysreflexia

2008-04-28 Thread David K. Kelmer
Learn, Share, Interact! Autonomic Dysreflexia: What You Need to Know A free online webinar from the Reeve Foundation Paralysis Resource Center featuring Dr. Steve Stiens, M.D. Autonomic Dysreflexia is a serious side effect for some people with paralysis. It's a potentially fatal comp