My onset was sudden also, but not with numbness, but severe pain. The
pain was from the mid chest to toes, and extreme. I thought I was having
some problem with my back as I have had some low back issues in the past, but
never like this before. To me, it felt like childbirth was a breeze
Leaving for Fla.from NYOct. 14 in the new minivan - my husband will
do most of the driving. I dont know how I will sit so long but we will
see. My biggest problem is my rear end. Because I lost alot of
muscle tone in my glutes I am sitting on bone - no matter what I sit on.
Any suggestions
DEB,
I DRIVE ONE LIKE YOU DO FROM MY POWER WHEELCHAIR. IT LOCKS DOWN WHEN IN PLACE AND I USE HAND CONTROLS.
MINE IS A MINI-VAN WITH A LOWERED FLOOR, AUTO SLIDING DOOR AND AUTO FOLD OUT AND IN RAMP. IT IS CALLED A BRAUN ENTERVAN, AND THE PASSENGER SEAT IS SWAPABLE FOR A REGULAR [AB] TO DRIVE
I FORGOT ABOUT THAT PART.
I FOUND IT BEST TO ADVERTISE OVER THE INTERNET AND PUT UP A FLIER AT YOUR LOCAL REHAB HOSPITAL OR CENTER. MY NEIGHBOR DOWN THE STREET SOLD HERS OVER THE INTERNET, BUT IT TOOK ABOUT 4 - 5 MONTHS.
VALUE WISE, CHECK A NORMAL VAN'S VALUE ON CARVALUES.COM AND ADD WHATEVER
Thanks for the advice on sitting for my trip. Will let
you know how it works out. Rosalie
I should have also added to my previous
e-mail that at onset I felt an excruciating pain in my lower back which felt
like someone stabbed me with a knife. Within minutes I was paralyzed from the
waist down and the excruciating pain was gone. I dont know if it had
gone away.or I could no
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I had found that my drop foot was worst after sleeping with my foot strength out all night long. I found this Thermoskin Plantar FXT in a catalog and showed it to my doctor. He did say that Drop Foot can cos plantar fasciitis. My doctor is going to see if my insurance will help me get one from the
Hello to all,
I have been rather quiet lately, hoping to be
able to write you all and tell you that I have a new diagnosis.But I can't
do that YET! I definitely think it is good to reach out and ask for
everyone's opinions, help and support. And that is what I am doing right
now.
I was
FROM WHAT ALL YOU HAVE LISTED, I THINK DR. KERR HAS COME UP WITH THE MOST LIKELY REASON FOR YOUR PROBLEMS. WAIT AND SEE WHAT THE MRA SHOWS.
BOB
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I have graduated to a power chair with a tilt and raise options it
weighs over 500 lb with me in it. I have not been able to drive since
torn rotator cuffs prevent me from transferring to the driver's seat.
Now, after reading recent e-mails from Bob, I wonder if my chair is
too heavy for a
I WEIGH ABOUT THAT MUCH WITH THE CHAIR. IT HANDLES ME JUST FINE. IT IS BY
BRAUN ENTERVAN
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Hi Deb
I have a lightweight manual wheelchair
which I slide across my lap onto the passenger seat and then lay it down.
I am curretnly going to change my car and I am hoping to get a wheelchair box,
put on the top of car, which would make it easier for me. Also I'm looking
into getting
Sue: that's exactly where I was affected too. L5. I tried to tell myself
that it didn't come on with back pain, but then why was I twisting and
trying to chang my position to something more comfortable? Yeah, there
was back pain! Then burning pain in left lower leg. It went on from
about 3pm
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