Jude, I don't think I received the e-mail you were referring to, but I did receive this one. The difference in paraplegic and quadriplegic and complete and incomplete are as follows: Paraplegic refers to having only the lower half of the body and one set of limbs affected or paralyzed, the legs. Quadriplegic refers to having all four limbs, arms and legs, affected or paralyzed. Complete, usually refers to their being little or no chance of function of the paralyzed limbs. Incomplete, usually refers to their being a chance for the paralyzed limbs to function. TM affects my daily living, tremendously! I am a C4 quad, incomplete, where as all four limbs are affected. I am totally paralyzed on the right side, and have little use of the left leg and left arm. I have to have someone wash, dress, and feed me. Someone is with me 24 hours a day. At least you have the use of your arms and hands. This allows you to wash her own face, brush your own teeth and feed yourself. I have a Baclofen pump, which helps with my spasticity. I take a lot of medication, some for pain, antidepressant, bowels and for a host of other reasons. I am in my wheelchair from the time I get out of bed until I get back into bed. Although things don't sound great, I am grateful and feel blessed. I know things could have been worse. I take each day at a time, and pray for continued strength in recovery.
Naomi C-4 quad since July 2, 2005 <BR><BR><BR>**************************************<BR> AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at http://www.aol.com.
