Re: [Spinalcordinjury] Does anyone know the life expectancy for SCI?
Hi All, I have been a para since 1974, not sure if complete or not , was never explained in those days, and just never think about it. My neck was broken at c-3, 4 , & 5, my back was broken at t-2 & 3. I have a very full life, my kids are all grown now I enjoy the love of doing for and with my grandkids, have 4. I had 2 kids after accident, so life does go on, although it wasn't always easy wouldn't trade places with anyone, also had 3 year old at the time of accident. I don't know why anyone would wonder how long we live, just live. Sure I'll get some slack for that, but that's just my opinion. Later to all and to all moms HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Theresa in Louisiana
Steve w <papa_is_a_kool_1@...> wrote:
Hello Candle,
I am 57 and I am a c3-4 incomplete post 17 yr. and I plan to live a great life till the end comes. I live each day to the best ability I can and don't worry about when or how it stops.
Life is to short to
worry about how long you live, just enjoy the life you live.
Steven
----- Original Message ---- From: Don Smith <scamper95@yahoo.com> To: Spinalcordinjury@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, May 11, 2007 12:18:56 PM Subject: Re: [Spinalcordinjury] Does anyone know the life expectancy for SCI?
Hi Candle
I'm Don (scamper95) I'm a c 5/6 incomplete 19 plus years. barring any unatural causes I figure when my number is up then I'll know the answer, but until then I'v got othr things to do so don't worry about when your going to die, it's not worth the
headace.
Don candle850-keeper@ yahoo.com wrote:
Does anyone know the life expectancy for people with SCI? Someone made a comment that they thought out life expectancy was shorter because of the trauma and how our bodies deal with it. Does anyone know how I can find out?
yeah... personally, I do try to live each day to its fullest [even when stuck in bed with a wound!]. but I also plan to live to be, at least, 110yrs-old, WITH...
Hi All, I have been a para since 1974, not sure if complete or not , was never explained in those days, and just never think about it. My neck was broken at...
Even though I'm 36, t-4/5 para, I think about how much longer my body will hold up when I get a bad UTI which makes me feel like crap and all down and...
that uti problem sucks, man... sorry ya' have that much trouble with it. when I get infections they don't last long & don't make Me ill, although, earlier in...
Thanks Matt and yes we are different...LOL. We have to hang in there and continue moving on. It does feel like the end of the world when I'm sick with a bad...
... and I believe his was the result of a badly infected pressure wound. that happened to Me with My 1st bad wound. I didn't realize why I was ill for about...
i used toget alot of UTI's. i learned a trick. when i feel a UTI comming on ( urgentcy, leaking, etc.) i take some alkaselter tablets. It changes the Urine ...
I do the sterile catheters. Never heard of alkaselter tabs. Vitamin C is supposed to do the same thing, make the urine acidic plus boost the immune system....
My trick is......(drum roll) water. For some reason water flushes me out great. If I drink say 3-4 quarts/day, I dont hardly ever get any UTIs. I can drink 2-3...
Brian, How can you drink alcohol? I am on so many meds that indicate that they cannot be mixed with alcohol. I get the impression that I would just explode if...
candle850-keeper@...
May 16, 2007 3:34 am
... that they cannot be mixed with alcohol. I get the impression that I would just explode if I drank. Do you not have to take meds? ... me ... any ... ...
Thanks guys! I appreciate the concerns. I would never drink alcohol if it could have a bad interaction with some med I was taking. Fortunetly, all I have to...
That is a great question! Ive often wondered what isin store down the road. Ive heard SCI folks are more suseptable (sp?) to diabetes...and Baclofen is not ...
At the c3 level, quads function similar to Chris Reeve if the cord was completely severed. Anything more means it wasn't a complete break. I know - bfd,...
For some odd reasons and docs don't know why I have always had use of my arms, which they tell me I shouldn't , who knows. Anyway, yes as you stated we are in...
Hello. How are you doing? I am a new member also. I'm hoping to meet some people who have some of the same problems I have so I might get some advice. talk...
hi, i m dr inayat from pakistan, having a c7 injury since 1999. feel free to shere any thing with me . stacey padgett <highwayman731@...> wrote: Hello....
... meet some people who have some of the same problems I have so I might get some advice. talk to you later! ... here! Just wanted to say "hi" and I hope to...
Hi there Stacey and new members my name is Jason and i have been in a wheeldchair for 5 years now (T12 L1 complete) so if there is any questions you want to...
Hey jason. my name is stacey and i'm damn glad to meet you! I have been in a wheelchair for about 2 years. I know that isn't very long to some people, but...
In Spinalcordinjury@yahoogroups.com, stacey padgett ... have been in a wheelchair for about 2 years. I know that isn't very long to some people, but it has...
Hi stacey you dont sound like a puss its normal to feel like this for a while as you feel useless but time will heal most wounds and its a matter of getting...
Hi All, Just a lil input on life, I have been a para for almost 33 years, and believe you me not all has been great. You have to deal with the public and the...
That's a great story Theresa! I would love to have kids but unfurtunetely my fiance' has had her tubes tied so it would be more difficult for us. We are...
... years ago. I am a T4-T7. Let's stay intouch. ... years, ... the ... year ... off ... out, ... not ... a ... to ... step...... ... even ... feel ... you! ...
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