Hi, I’ve been wanting to respond, but I think with the holiday, I had a lot less time. This was my first Thanksgiving back in my own house. Last Thanksgiving...
Hi, It's Alissa again. I'm not sure if anyone has checked out the chat room for disabled people in yahoo yet that I had mentioned awhile ago, but it has been...
Darla, I am glad that you had a great Thanksgiving. This was my first since my injury, but it was still great. Even though I don't ever do much cooking. I...
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Hello, I have just joined but don't know how to chat to the others in the groups. I sustained an injury 18 months ago level 5/6 incomplete and would like to...
Hello Maggie, I am a t-12 para. My injury happened in 98. I don't have much pain but if there's anything I can do to help, I would be more then happy to try....
Hi Maggie, I'm t-11,12, complete, but I have some skin sensation and can move my hips and have just begun (its been 15mos since my injury) to be able to lift...
Hi Maggie, How are things for you? How is Australia with having accessible restaurants, shops, etc. and public bathrooms? What is the weather like? Some people...
Hi Darla and Maggie: Darla, get thyself to a physician, woman. If your urine has been cloudy for a week, you definitely have a UTI. You're right about the...
Hi Darla What wonderful news that you can lift your legs a little. I have found in recent months that I can lift my left leg a little. Don't know what that ...
Hi SCI group - has any one had a shoulder replacement? After 35 yrs as t9-10 para my left shoulder started hurting, and Ortho Dr. said today the xray showed it...
Hi, Bonnie: Here is some information about another internet email list I belong to, which might offer a broader base where you can ask your questions about...
Hi, Mary and Bonnie My husband suggested getting me an electric blanket, too. I agree we need to use it cautiously. Has it helped your legs, Mary? I was...
Hi Anne, Yes the electric blanket has really helped. Before I had one I would go to bed real COLD. Having no feeling in my legs I thought it was really cold...
Hi, Mary A PT Cruiser? The converted kind? I've always wanted one. We looked at them and it didn't look like it had very much headroom. Also we worried that ...
Dear Anne and Mary, thankyou for the notes. Am baking cookies to help warm the house on another cold day- also will make my hubby happy). I saw this Dr 4 years...
Hi Anne, the PT cruiser is not a convertible. I heard from a person that works at Freedom Motors, that there is no side protection and he did not like the...
Boy you guys are lucky to have money to get vans and crusiers. I am 23 years post injury I worked up untill 3 years ago, but could never afford a van...
Hi, Mary I'm sorry. I think you misunderstood me. I was just asking if your PT cruiser had been modified (lowered, with a ramp, etc), which it sounds like it...
Hi, Eileen: Yes, I do feel very blessed and lucky. I was 45 when I was injured, and both my husband and I had good jobs at the time. We are fortunate to have...
Hi all I just got this article from another SCI email group and thought you might find it interesting: Spinal Cord Injury and Obesity: A Growing Concern ...
Just to add to the info in general about buying converted vehicles: Many banks will give 10 year loans on a ramp van for people who are disabled. We ended up...
Darla Thank you for the information. I just have been by myself for so long. I was married for 4 years at the age of 19 years old and went my daughter was 14...
Dear Eileen: Your story really touched my heart. You sound like a very strong person indeed. I was a single mother for many years, so I can relate to the ...
Hello, all This is a story from Korea I received via another internet SCI mailing list that I thought you all might find of interest. Please let me know if...
Eileen, What a cute card. Thank you. How was your Christmas? I enjoyed some time with family and was able to do so much more than last year (I was only home a...
Hi Anne, I am in a manual chair. I have an electric, but rarely use it. I usually use it when it is snowing and I end up pulling my daughter in the snow....
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