I just wanted to see if there is an obvious thing I'm doing at night.
Prob with sleep study is it doesn't happen every night. I could fast
forward the video... Home study might be ok.
Greg
On 11/20/2020 10:27 AM, Eric Olson wrote:
So you're going to watch 8-10 hours of video of yourself
I was diagnosed with Sleep Apnea. The doc doing mine said that I was one
of her worst patients for waking up/stop breathing/snore.
I could not take wearing the mask. so, i did not use it for 10 years.
Now, I have Afib, weakened wall, high blood pressure while I sleep and
in morning.
I have
So you're going to watch 8-10 hours of video of yourself sleeping every day
and then diagnose yourself? Me thinks you high. I get that going to a
clinic for a study would be a gigantic pain in the ass but sleep apnea,
especially for a quad, could be life threatening
On Thu, Nov 19, 2020 at 8:20
I take Adderall to keep me awake. I only take it when I get close to the end.
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On Thu, Oct 12, 2017 at 7:55 PM, Bobbie Humphreys
wrote: I take 10mgs of morphine per day but am prescribed to take as much as
30mgs per day
I don't
8:55:44 PM EDT
To: greg <g...@eskimo.com<mailto:g...@eskimo.com>>
Cc: quad-list@eskimo.com<mailto:quad-list@eskimo.com>
Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Sleep During Day
I take 10mgs of morphine per day but am prescribed to take as much as 30mgs per
day
I don't OD, but would like
If you can get off, I think it would be good. I'd love to. I loweed as much as I could. Very slowly.
But any lower and my pain and spasms go through the roof. My hip is my biggest issue.
My spasms make it hard to breath. Like someone is on my chest.
Greg
> I take 10mgs of morphine per day but am
I take 10mgs of morphine per day but am prescribed to take as much as 30mgs per
day
I don't OD, but would like to, but sleep a lot!
I find it difficult to concentrate or have energy
I talked to my pain guy about getting off the morphine but he said "You didn't
want to do that, believe me."
I DO THE VERY SAME THING!! Bobbie
Smile Everyday
> On Apr 28, 2016, at 10:36 PM, greg wrote:
>
> Found a combo that helped me last night.
> I used a light blanket so I don't over heat. But took a small lap blanket and
> folded it up to a square foot and laid it on my
I used to wear them religiously, but then I had a little difficulty with
skin integrity on my heel. You have to watch them for any degradation in
the padding. I still wear them occasionally when I feel like my Achilles
tendon is allowing my foot to drop a little too much.
I wear something akin to
PM EDT
To: Larry Willis lwillis82...@gmail.com
Cc: quad-list@eskimo.com quad-list@eskimo.com
Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] sleep
Larry, I also burned my self with a hair dryer in college. I fell asleep
with it on while I was in bed and it was blowing on the upper part of my
arm, the side facing my
Larry, I also burned my self with a hair dryer in college. I fell asleep with
it on while I was in bed and it was blowing on the upper part of my arm, the
side facing my body ... where I can't feel. I still have the scar.
I fell asleep while driving and totaled my van y hitting a stone wall. I
What level injury is your son? How much can he move? Biceps? Strength? Type
of bed?
I'm c5-6. I have decent biceps but no triceps and cannot transfer myself. I
have a queen size bed that is pushed next to my bedroom wall. I sleep on the
side of the bed that is flush against the wall so
I,m a c-6 --there is no way I can get out of bed--we have an overhead ceiling
lift to transfer into my powerchair or showerchair --I don't have an adjustable
bed though. Once I'm up- I can manage pretty well all day, even if my wife is
gone. ( there are some quads that can transfer) it depends
Greetings Nancy,
I'm surprised that your son doesn't realize that his condition is quite
normal, once he gets into bed and lacking the strength to position himself.
Kind of like a fish out of water. The answer or resolves are not simple
but must be tried n errored. Quads are so
Price [mailto:donpric...@yahoo.com]
Sent: 16 Junie 2011 12:33 PM
To: wheelch...@aol.com
Cc: linda...@comcast.net; ddh...@sbcglobal.net; quad-list@eskimo.com
Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] sleep aids or meds.
Don't forget an active day. If I'm up and busy all day--especially if I'm
outdoors--I sleep like
it's partly sunny here in Missouri
today..think i'll go out and soak up some rays, cya later, Dan H.
From: Lori Michaelson lorilivin...@gmail.com
To: Danny Hearn ddh...@sbcglobal.net
Sent: Wed, June 15, 2011 7:59:33 PM
Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] sleep aids
Hi
I take tanazapan(sp) for sleep, it helps.
Lindaf
The use of sleeping aids usually means sleep disorder of some kind and
sleep aids may have both short term and long term effects. Some rehab
hospitals use Halcyon on a limited bases for their patients. Perhaps a fresh
Turkey Sandwich and a couple bananas would do the same in promoting a
Don't forget an active day. If I'm up and busy all day--especially if I'm
outdoors--I sleep like a baby. At bedtime be sure your room is dark and turn
off the tvs and computers!
Don.
On Jun 16, 2011, at 12:25 PM, wheelch...@aol.com wrote:
The use of sleeping aids usually means sleep
Hi,
I take morphine but not as a sleep aid, but I've been sleeping very well
since I started taking it for pain.Bobbie
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On Jun 15, 2011, at 7:06 PM, Danny Hearn ddh...@sbcglobal.net wrote:
Hi, I was wondering how many of us take things to help them sleep at night?
Taking Elavil, Lyrica, zanaflex for nerve pain. No pain relief, but I do
sleep well because of them. I'm sure if I ever quit I won't get any sleep.
On Wed, Jun 15, 2011 at 5:06 PM, Danny Hearn ddh...@sbcglobal.net wrote:
Hi, I was wondering how many of us take things to help them sleep at
Can you tell us how long your son as been injured and his level?
From your questions, did your son attend a rehab facility?
You may get answers at www.sciwire.com in the Caregiver section too where
you'll have support from parents that have gone through this.
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From: Nancy Pritchard
I've been sleeping on a regular hospital bed for over 3 years now, my mattress
is an intelli-gel and I absolutely love it, it's s comfy, and I've never
had a bed sore or any skin issues and I stay in the same position for quite
long, sometimes all night even.
Lissette Whitehead
18 may be too many hours. Sleep is most important as a natural healer of
the body in doing various repairs. Lack of proper sleep will take its toll
on his body. and yours. Do you have any help or assistance?
Best Wishes
In a message dated 1/30/2010 6:46:52 A.M. Central Standard Time,
I've had a Cal King Select umber for 4 years. I love it. Head and feet
both elevate and it has a multiple vibrate mode which is good for
circulationand it feels great. I never turn either...never had the bed
cause a sore.
Contact me if ya need more info.
Paul c5/6
- Original
THANKS SO MUCH FOR THAT INFO PAUL !
From: Paul Jacobson pjacob...@san.rr.com
To: Danny Hearn ddh...@sbcglobal.net; quad-list@eskimo.com
Sent: Thu, January 28, 2010 5:57:19 PM
Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] sleep number beds
I've had a Cal King Select umber for 4
:37:32 PM
Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] SLEEP- Nature's Order
I was up late one night and happened to stop the show I was watching on my DVR
just in time to catch an infomercial that was discussing a cure for insomnia.
I know infomercials are always notorious for hyping things, but this particular
one
I am so sorry John I will pray for you. I can see you're so uncomfortable
as a result of your injury that was not your fault of the hospital's. I wish
your chair with comfortable for you. You have trouble sleeping just like I
do. It seems like a lot of us do I guess it is the quad
I know it's not going to take too many narcotics, unless you have to and
many people on the list do and I certainly understand. You're so lucky to
live
in California sun Lori. I love the sunshine and being outdoors, there is
nothing better. I sleep so much better in the summertime.
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Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] SLEEP
I know it's not going to take too many narcotics, unless you have to and
many people on the list do and I certainly understand. You're so
I was up late one night and happened to stop the show I was watching on my
DVR just in time to catch an infomercial that was discussing a cure for
insomnia. I know infomercials are always notorious for hyping things, but
this particular one was selling a book that had common remedies for
I have had problems sleeping since 1995. I had a very serious case of pneumonia
and it damaged my lungs so badly they din't think I'd ever be able to get off
oxygen. Well, I did, but I never sleep more than 2-3 hours at a time and often
it takes 2-3 hours to return to sleep. The past few years
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Sent: Fri, 11 Apr 2008 12:05 pm
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I?have had problems sleeping since 1995.?I had a very serious case of pneumonia
and it damaged my lungs so badly they din't think I'd ever be able to get off
oxygen. Well, I did, but I never sleep more than?2-3 hours
saw logs. She could (and has)
sleep 10 hours and even 12 or 14, no problem.
AZDAVE
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Yes
Mark Jackson
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JOHN, I TAKE VICODIN AND OXYCODONE FOR PAIN ALSO THE LAST YEAR AND A
HALF I ONLY HAD
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Sent: Friday, April 11, 2008 12:05 PM
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I have had problems sleeping since 1995. I had a very serious case of
pneumonia and it damaged my lungs so badly
I am in chronic pain all the time as well. Like Corie Jones (a list member)
we can't find anything that is of real help. I have run the gamut of
narcotics, tens units, heating pads, etc.. I was on OxyContin since late
1998 or early 1999 until January of last year when my insurance company
pain,
john
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JOHN, I TAKE VICODIN AND OXYCODONE FOR PAIN ALSO THE LAST YEAR AND A
HALF I ONLY HAD TO TAKE ONE
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Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Sleep aids??
Am I the only one who admits sleeping pills? I take 30mg of
Temazepam.
Been thru
all the over the counter stuff. My GP suggested my taking it since
I wasn't
sleeping but 4 hours a night.
Out of the pills so I haven't been to sleep since
Your probably right, but why do I have to take methadone to get off vicodon?
john
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John
, 2007 10:14 PM
Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Sleep aids??
John...I think you wrote that wrong..Vicodin is not synthetic
heroin ( Methadone is ) Dan
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Dear Linda,
Vicodin is hydrocodone. It is synthetic heroin
:14 PM
Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Sleep aids??
John...I think you wrote that wrong..Vicodin is not synthetic
heroin ( Methadone is ) Dan
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Dear Linda,
Vicodin is hydrocodone. It is synthetic
Linda,
Are those the heating pad that you put in the microwave. I have burned my
shoulders because they were too hot. We are kind of afraid of now. When it
be great if there was something that would be the right temperature but would
not burn us as we are so sensitive. Now I'm just
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Linda,
Are those the heating pad that you put in the microwave. I have burned my
shoulders because they were too hot. We are kind of afraid of now. When
Happy birthday Linda. I'm sorry I missed it. I'm glad you had a nice
get-together. Would love to see pictures. I love pictures.
I tried roserum, and it did nothing for me. Not much seems to work
unfortunately, you're lucky you don't have to take every night. My TV and
computer
are
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Happy birthday Linda. I'm sorry I missed it. I'm glad you had a nice
get-together. Would love to see pictures. I love pictures.
I tried roserum, and it did
years. I think you mean 7.5 mgs as
750 would be a little strong for your average heroin addict. :D
It's handy stuff for pain.
john
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handy stuff for pain.
john
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I take 5 mg of Ambien every night. I have been taken it for nearly a year.
I can't really tell if the Ambien still works or not, because I take it at
night time with about nine other pills, which all cause drowsiness. Most
nights I fall asleep before my head hits the pillow would stay
I don't sleep very well either, 4 or 5 hrs is good for me. I take a vicoden if
I am real painful put my neck warmer on my neck which is the best pain
releaver sleeping aid. I take Roserem 8mg for sleep once in awhile, but not
often. I turn my tv on watch it during the night too, it's my best
Hi KK,
I only take my daily prescribed meds, and I sleep very well. I get to sleep
within 5 minutes of when I lay down, and sleep through the night unless a sound
wakes me up. I wake-up at 5:55 A.M. each morning, and have a 60 minute workout
that I do after waking. Stay strong.
Before I had my SCI and the myriad of other injuries that came with it, I
averaged 6 1/2 hours a night. I sleep about 7 hours after I take a few hits of
pot. If I'm out of herb I sleep in smaller increments and take tylenol PM. Pot
has been the best sleep aid i have found and it really isn't
Subject: [QUAD-L] Sleep aids??
Hello everyone i'm just curious how many of you use sleep aids to get a full
nights sleep.
Any input be great thanks Ray c-5 c-6 AZ 6yrs post 17th this month
Nyquil
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Am I the only one who admits sleeping pills? I take 30mg of Temazepam. Been
thru
all the over the counter stuff. My GP suggested my taking it since I wasn't
sleeping but 4 hours a night.
Out of the pills so I haven't been to sleep since nite before last. But I am
not
tired.
KK
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Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Sleep aids??
Am I the only one who admits sleeping pills? I take 30mg of Temazepam.
Been thru
all the over the counter stuff. My GP suggested my taking it since I wasn't
sleeping
: [QUAD-L] Sleep aids??
I've tried about everything, switching around helps the most. my body seems
to figure those things out quickly and render them useless. benedryl,
nyquil, otc sleep aids, beer, wine, Tylenol PM. the list goes on.
Dave
In a message dated 3/8/2007 8:37:53 P.M. US
I wouldn't hesitate to take it if I wasn't getting results from my other meds.
john
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Sent: Fri, 9 Mar 2007 3:05 PM
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Am I the only one who admits sleeping pills
In a message dated 3/9/2007 6:12:45 P.M. Central Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
I wouldn't hesitate to take it if I wasn't getting results from my other
meds.
Proper sleep is a very important of the human body cycle. So is food when
properly ingested.
Regularity is also part
I've tried about everything, switching around helps the most. my body seems
to figure those things out quickly and render them useless. benedryl,
nyquil, otc sleep aids, beer, wine, Tylenol PM. the list goes on.
Dave
In a message dated 3/8/2007 8:37:53 P.M. US Mountain
Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] sleep
I just sleep on a queen size bed but I have a therapuetic softer mattress
on top that is softer. It was prescribed when I broke my leg7
years ago. It's great for the skin
greg
c41991, 41
In a message dated 9/17/2005 1:34:38 A.M. Eastern Standard Time
Hi, Dana
I'm writing this at 7:15am
after being up allnight, I did take a couple of power naps last night,
though and usually do on the nights i'm up. I take amitriptyline on the
nights I go to bed, I get to sleep around midnight and sleep straight thru until
9 or 10am and yes those are
@eskimo.comSent: Fri, 16 Sep 2005
19:30:24 -0700Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] sleep
When I live in Seattle I was always cold at night and kelp pulling
blankets over my head. As long as my ears were cold, I felt cold. So I slept
with a fleace hat on. It helped a lot. That way I could use fewer
Hey Greg,
I also sleep with a fleece cap at night and it helped a lot and if I get hot I pull it off.
I also have a remote control ceiling fan that helps too.
Mark
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From: Greg
Date: 09/16/05 21:37:55
To: quad-list@eskimo.com
Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] sleep
When
Hi Dana,
It's because his name is in the 'To' box along with the Quad-List, so if someone, like me, hits 'Reply To All' without looking at the 'To' box, the Reply will go toyou, him, and the List. If I hit 'Reply To Sender'it is sent to just you unless the Quad-List Addy is inserted into the
When I live in Seattle I was always cold at night and kelp pulling blankets
over my head. As long as my ears were cold, I felt cold. So I slept with a
fleace hat on. It helped a lot. That way I could use fewer blankets, yet keep my
head and ears warm. I might try that tonight. That way I can
: Fri, 16 Sep 2005 19:30:24 -0700Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] sleep
When I live in Seattle I was always cold at night and kelp pulling blankets over my head. As long as my ears were cold, I felt cold. So I slept with a fleace hat on. It helped a lot. That way I could use fewer blankets, yet keep my head
yip m8 all the time . sux
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Greg wrote:
I've been having
I swear Greg, this sounds exactly like me. I
also can tell hot or cold in my feet, I can be to the point of a heat stroke
then come in and freeze all night. Ive been running the heat already, ill
frigging freeze this winter.
Cya Silas
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From:
Greg
To:
I do the same thing you and
Greg do with temperature changes.
I never feel hot when
I am outside, even if it is 100 degrees. I can tell it would be hot for
others,,,but it doesn't register that way for me. I have to rely on others
to tell me my skin is turning red, or I need to go in. But
My name's also Greg and I always feel 10 degrees colder than everyone else
in the room. In the winter, I'll cover my head with the blanket completely
and finally fall asleep. About 3 hours later, I wake up screaming for
someone to take it off because I'm burning up!
Always struggling to be
, 2005 9:18 AMTo:
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My name's also Greg and I always feel 10 degrees colder than everyone else
in the room. In the winter, I'll cover my head with the blanket completely
and finally fall asleep. About 3 hours later
i'm always too hot or too cold that's why we put my bed near my window unit
so that i can adjustthe tempwhen i feel a flash coming on.
luke
In a message dated 9/14/2005 11:32:45 PM Central Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
I've been having a terrible time sleeping. I'm
I have the same problem with being cold and piling on the blankets.
And then getting so hot, I feel like I'm going to burn up and my temperature
actually goes up. My normal temperature is between 9698, my temperature
actually goes up. The only season I like is summer. It is
getting too cold
I take Ametryptaline 3 nights a week. I don't recommend to anyone
but, I'm an insomniac and stay up in my chair every other night. I do lots
of weight shifts and feel more independent. 11 years and by the grace of
God, no breakdown!
Greg c41991
www.3-7-12.com
In a message dated
isn't very effective at all. Is there anything
else to take.
When I can't sleep I take lots
of late night TV. You don't need a prescription and the only side
effect is you become a zombie! Ya, I'm cured!
Luke
Subject:
R
I'm almost the same as both of you guys except when I get warm I feel
anxious and if I overheat too bad I start to have trouble breathing with
congestion and when I get too cold my arms posture up to my chin up and I can't
put them back down. Also, I will start to shiver and my teeth will
: Re: [QUAD-L] sleep
I'm almost the same as both of you guys except when I get warm I feel
anxious and if I overheat too bad I start to have trouble breathing with
congestion and when I get too cold my arms posture up to my chin up and I
can't put them back down. Also, I will start
k to relax.
I hope to never have to live in a cold climate again.
Lori Michaelson
C4/5 complete quad, 25 years post
Tucson, AZ
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I've had a simular situation. 2 days ago, I got shivers and fever
between 100 and 102. It lasted abt 12 hrs. Any ideas?
Jeremy Dickinson
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Greg wrote:
I've been
Hi Dana,
When a person disconnects their body's thermostat, the body doesn't automatically cool or warn-up anymore, so we have to control our body temps manually. Myaverage body temp is 96-97 but I do generate heat. At night my body cools down when I'm asleep so I cover it up. I use a
Hi Luck,
I'm asleep by 11 PM and wake at 5:55 AM pretty much every-night unless something is going on.
With Love,
CtrlAltDel aka DaveC4/5 Complete - 29 Years PostTexas, USA[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
In a message dated 9/15/2005 9:49:56 AM Central Standard Time, TheOmen723 writes:
In a
I thought I was the only one who uses the
pillow method!
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Aaron Mann
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Try
and Luke, too!"David K. Kelmer" [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Hi Luck,
I'm asleep by 11 PM and wake at 5:55 AM pretty much every-night unless something is going on.
With Love,
CtrlAltDel aka DaveC4/5 Complete - 29 Years PostTexas, USA[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
In a message dated 9/15/2005 9:49:56
I guess that would be us. Tell your friend I'm sorry and he isn't on my mail list.
With Love,
CtrlAltDel aka DaveC4/5 Complete - 29 Years PostTexas, USA MartianDon [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Is everyone who knows her clicking 'reply to all' or what? I've gotten 5 or 6 messages today, all addressed
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