Hi, everyone! My name is Lauren and I'm looking to meet new friends. I live in New York, near Buffalo. Is there anyone here that lives in the area? I have...
Hi Lauren, welcome to the group. It's a crazy bunch but very fun and helpful when you need it. I live in IL. I am a T6 complete from a ATV accident last...
Hi Laurie, i'm c5 quad ('86) from Michigan. Welcome aboard! You might get some good info from this website...poke around! http://www.newmobility.com/ Good...
Hello Laurie, I too am a Quad. When I had my injury , a diving accident back in 87' I was labeled as a C5-6 and at discharge time which was 6 months later they...
Patricia, I was labeled a C4 quad when I was in the hospital but improved to a C7 (incomplete)-when I got the use of my arms and hands back. Yes, the world can...
Troy, Thanks for the welcome and the website link! I actually have a subscription to the New Mobility magazine. It does have a lot of good information. I've...
hello my name is David i am 28 yrs.old and i'm a c4c5 incomplete i was woundering if someone could help me out i suffer alot from UTI'S ,and also pressure...
Hey David, I understand what you mean buddy, What i have done is that i have a folley with a bag, and I drink a lot of cranberry juice, that has helped me a...
David, I can say that the only way to lose weight, since we can't exercise the same way we use to anymore, is to learn how to count calories and reduce the...
Hi David, I am sorry to hear about your pressures sores and UTIs...I am a T-12 and I have had more than my share of pressure sores....I am just getting over...
David, I have always been able to keep my UTI occurances in check with good herbal therapy. This was particularly fortunate for me since I am allergeric to...
David, Oh, yes, forgot, your pressure sores. Make your own salve! Some of the most wonderous healings have been achieved with comfrey leave. Make a salve with...
David, I absolutely know how to help you with the pressure sore problem. As you know pressure sores are caused from compressed tissue at the bony areas not ...
Steve Kohlman
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Feb 15, 2004 9:29 pm
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David, Hi my name is Wendy. C6 since november of 02 I haven't had a uti yet. Drink plenty of fluids I drink water at night , icedtea all day maybe some wine...
Hi Lauren my name is Wendy ,c-6 quad, I just have a few questions about when you got movement of your arms and hands. please tell me more,like when how what...
Hi all, I am Renee. I am t-5 para 17 years post. I just went back to college at 35 years old. I am looking forward to meeting you and making new friends Renee...
David, i'm c5. To lose weight you shoulld eat a low fat diet. I eat oatmeal or malt-o-meal every morning with an orange. Fruit juice or milk can give u uti. So...
Hi Renee, I think its great you're in school....I'm a T-12 para since 1995...I just graduated from college last May.... Where are you from?....I'm near NYC... ...
Renee I am a t-5 para also. My name is Luis. Going on 2 years post. Wow, you were around 18 yrs old when ur accident happened. I was 19. I live in NY and...
Renee and Luis, I have always exercised my legs passively (stretching, ROM) with the help of my cousins since day-one. I have now maintained its muscle tone...
..::Alex::..
atgudelosao@...
Feb 17, 2004 1:50 am
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Hi Renee, I'm an L-1 para, 14 years post. Good for you on going back to school! What are you studying? Welcome to the group! L.K....
Hi, Wendy! Unfortunately, I don't remember regaining the use of my arms and hands. I was only 3 at the time of my paralysis. I was in the hospital for a...
Hi, David- I went through a period of constant UTI's-I had one usually every month. They're very annoying and I think getting rid of them is different for...
Luis- I take Baclofen for the spasms/tightness in my legs. It doesn't completely help but I notice a major difference if I miss a dose. I don't know if this...
Hi David, My name is Wanda. I had 7 UTI's IN 6 months after I came home from the hospital. Do you cath or do you wear a leg bag? I am a T6 and cath myself....
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