[TMIC] Wijits wheelchair modification

2009-08-30 Thread parkerswebe
Are any of you familiar with wijits, using your hands to propel a manual w/c??? Since Terry has issues with his shoulders, this may assist him.? Your opinion is appreciated. Sandy Parker http://www.wijit.com/index.php

[TMIC] Fwd: Bowel Question

2009-08-30 Thread Laurie Zissimos
For about a week now, I feel the need to have a bowel movement each time I stand up.? Up to this point, I have had to use a variety of stool softeners, laxatives and fiber pills to have a bowel movement.? Anyone have any ideas what it could be?? Laurie in Baltimore

Re: [TMIC] Fwd: Bowel Question

2009-08-30 Thread Laurie Zissimos
I'm 52 and I have had TM for 3.5 years.? I'm a T-10 (originally a T-7) and with intense PT, I have been able to regain 70% functionality.? I get around with a walker in the house and for short jaunts like a doctors appt or a restaurant.? For longer journey's I have to use the wheel chair.? I

Re: [TMIC] Wijits wheelchair modification

2009-08-30 Thread Akua
Are any of you familiar with wijits, using your hands to propel a manual w/c? Since Terry has issues with his shoulders, this may assist him. Your opinion is appreciated. Sandy Parker http://www.wijit.com/index.phphttp://www.wijit.com/index.php Wow-- they look great-- i'm starting to

Re: [TMIC] Fwd: Bowel Question

2009-08-30 Thread Laura Beaudin
Laurie... How have things gone since stopping those meds? I'm on a bowel routine...I don't have much control. Without a suppository, things don't move when I need them to...which is when the nurse shows up to help me. WIthout it, I'd go..but it would be incontinence...not where it needs to go.