[TMIC] powered wheelchair guidance

2006-06-06 Thread Alton Ryder
The new orthopedic surgeon told me to get a powered wheelchair before I do more damage to my shoulders! And he convinced me I should get the left shoulder repaired. I need guidance. I live in a farmhouse built in 1790: there are no floors level or flat. I have a ramp, and I put in

Re: [TMIC] Questions about weaning off Neurontin

2006-06-06 Thread Alan Junghans
Man the headaches!! Now I see a pattern. I have been off of Neurontin for a month now and just take 75mg Lyrica Twice a day. I have also noticed that when I push myself I tend to get the shakes a little. I am not sure if these things are all related to the Lyrica, but I am going to run it

[TMIC] OT:Body Has Antibiotic to Fight Urinary Tract Infection

2006-06-06 Thread Krissy Z
Body Has Antibiotic to Fight Urinary Tract Infection Swedish researchers have discovered that the body produces its own internal antibiotic to help defend itself against urinary tract infections. Although it was once thought that urine passing through the urinary tract prevented bacteria from

[TMIC] OT:Using Imagery to Relax

2006-06-06 Thread Krissy Z
Using Imagery to Relax Using imagery to relax is a terrific way to reduce stress and work through those day-to-day challenges. It's simple, low-tech and effective: all you need is your imagination and a few minutes to yourself. Begin by closing your eyes and taking deep, measured

Re: [TMIC] OT:Using Imagery to Relax

2006-06-06 Thread [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Begin by closing your eyes and taking deep, measured breaths. Imagine that you are in beautiful surroundings - either someplace you have visited or someplace you conjure up from your imagination. Focus on bringing all the elements of the scene to life: the colors you see, the sounds you

Re: [TMIC] Question re: Lyrica

2006-06-06 Thread Heather Pieter
Frank - a question, Do you or Did you take Neurontin? Heather in sunny, warm and beautiful Calgary - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Stacy Harim [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: tmic-list@eskimo.com Sent: Tuesday, June 06, 2006 7:39 AM Subject: Re: [TMIC] Question re: Lyrica

Re: [TMIC] OT:Using Imagery to Relax

2006-06-06 Thread Heather Pieter
LOL - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Krissy Z [EMAIL PROTECTED]; TM List tmic-list@eskimo.com; TMA-New-England [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, June 06, 2006 9:37 AM Subject: Re: [TMIC] OT:Using Imagery to Relax Begin by closing your eyes and taking deep, measured

Re: [TMIC] powered wheelchair guidance

2006-06-06 Thread Todd Tarno
As I read Alton's e-mail, I noticed that we are going to know model names of scooters, like we already do for cars.LOL I was looking for a scooter a year ago, to get from my mobile home in the back of the park to the pool in front of the park. But Medicare would not help if I didn't need it

[TMIC] Dry Mouth?

2006-06-06 Thread Sharon Marsden
Did I already ask this? I have developed a very dry mouth over the past 4 months. I started Baclofen in January. I've researched and haven't found a connection between Baclofen and dry mouth. My doc had me tested for Sjogren's and, thankfully, it was negative. I've seen research showing that

Re: [TMIC] Dry Mouth?

2006-06-06 Thread Westgold
Hello everybody. If you are on antidepressants, they cause dry mouth big time. Get into the habit of always having a glass of ice water handy wherever you go, and hard candies also help a lot. Keep some by the phone, by every chair, and by the bed. Sometimes you wake up in the middle of

[TMIC] Re: tmic-digest Digest V2006 #56

2006-06-06 Thread alicia haney
PLEASE TAKE ME OFF YOUR EMAIL LIST. THANK YOU[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: tmic-digest Digest Volume 2006 : Issue 56Today's Topics:Re: [TMIC] Question re: Lyrica [ "Stacy Harim" <[EMAIL PROTECTED] ]Re: [TMIC] Questions about weaning o [ Sharon Marsden <[EMAIL PROTECTED] ]Date: Mon, 5 Jun 2006 21:00:02

Re: [TMIC] OT:Using Imagery to Relax

2006-06-06 Thread Stacy Harim
Psychology is my minor in college and I took a health psychology course last semester and imagery was one of a few ways that you could rid yourself of pain. He tried it in class. He started talking about the beach and how the sand felt between our toes, watching the waves, etc... I'm a

Re: [TMIC] Question re: Lyrica

2006-06-06 Thread [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Frank - a question, Do you or Did you take Neurontin? Yes, many years ago for about 10 days. I turned into a ZOMBIE, almost hospitalized... But that was befor discovering Dr. Kerr. F

[TMIC] Johns Hopkins Appointment

2006-06-06 Thread kstaab
I am taking my son up to Johns Hopkins on Monday. We have an appointment with Dr. Rambaugh. We were referred up there by his neurologist due to the constant pain in his leg which Amitryptiline, Nortriptyline, Neurontin, Trileptal, Prozac, Lyrica, Torodol, etc. did nothing to relieve. He had

Re: [TMIC] Questions about weaning off Neurontin

2006-06-06 Thread Krissy Z
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Re: [TMIC] Question re: Lyrica

2006-06-06 Thread Heather Pieter
Just wondered. Thanks. Heather - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Heather Pieter [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Stacy Harim [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: tmic-list@eskimo.com Sent: Tuesday, June 06, 2006 2:53 PM Subject: Re: [TMIC] Question re: Lyrica Frank - a question, Do you or

Re: [TMIC] OT:Using Imagery to Relax

2006-06-06 Thread Stacy Harim
I absolutely think it works for one person to another but I find it very difficult to help myself through the pain. Stacy - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Stacy Harim ; Krissy Z ; TM List ; TMA-New-England ; Heather Pieter Sent: Tuesday, June 06,