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                             THE HANDICAP DIGEST

                                 Issue # 2919

                        Wednesday, September 02, 1992

Today's Topics:


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                           Re: Possible Assistance
                                    legs
                             Re: Visitor needed
                          8-27-92 US Sprint UPDATE
                                    legs
                             Quadraplegic books
                        Airline Wheelchair Practices
                             electroejaculation
                                 Re: duaderm
                          Parenting support network


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Subject: Re: Possible Assistance
From: George.Carrasco@f801.n387.z1.fidonet.org (George Carrasco)
Organization: FidoNet node 1:387/801 - ETC Mednet, San Antonio TX


[This is from the Amputee Conference]

 RT> Rob Thurlow, moderator, AMPUTEE echo

Rob,

I don't know if you can point me in the right direction not.

I'm an Army Physical Therapy Specialist assigned to Fort Sam Houston
(San Antonio) Texas.  I'm in the training side of the Army Medical
Department Center and School (formerly the Academy of Health Sciences,
U.S. Army).

There is discussion on revising one publication that, due to a
typographical error, had a bad circulation in the military medical
community. TM 8-19 (Training Manual), Physical Therapy for Lower
Extremity Amputees -- was done up in 1970s and was mis-identified as
TM 8-16 in the references of the Physical Therapy Specialist Soldier's
Manual.  Many still do not know this publication exists!

References (graphics, photos) for stump wrapping, positioning, exercises
will have to be dug up and to be ahead of the game was wondering if you
might point the way to some good solid references in this area.

This is my first time monitoring this echo through "ETC Mednet" in San
Antonio.  Any suggestions?

Thanks!

... If you smoke after sex, you are doing it too fast!

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Subject: legs
From: Val.Dunn@f337.n202.z1.fidonet.org (Val Dunn)
Organization: FidoNet node 1:202/337 - Yak Attack BBS, La Mesa CA


[This is from the Amputee Conference]

John,
I did the neoprene sleeve and had a hell of a time with it.  It must
work better for "boy" kids, cuz I sweated so bad I'd slip around in side
it and the sleeve always rolled down on me.  YUCK!  But I am glad it
works for you.  You would probably like my endolite with the silicone
sleeve that goes right onto the stump and then locks into the bucket.
Even more control then the outer sleeve type.
v

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Subject: Re: Visitor needed
From: Wayne.Briggs@p0.f5109.n124.z1.fidonet.org (Wayne Briggs)
Organization: FidoNet node 1:124/5109.0 - National Amputee Co, Dallas TX


[This is from the Amputee Conference]

There is a book by a married woman with apparently same surgery. I read
it a month ago & forgot the name. However, our local library in Abilene,
Texas had it on their electronic card catalogue under amputee.Good luck!

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Subject: 8-27-92 US Sprint UPDATE
From: Wayne.Briggs@p0.f5109.n124.z1.fidonet.org (Wayne Briggs)
Organization: FidoNet node 1:124/5109.0 - National Amputee Co, Dallas TX


[This is from the Amputee Conference]

US Spirt has a PC Disability Program that provides 90 hours a month of
LD computer phone time anyplace in US after 6 PM or weekends for just
30 dollars a month plus a 1 time 30 connect fee. Payment must be by
credit card or bank draft. You will need letter on drs' stationary
explaining your disability or Social Security Disability INSURANCE award
letter from within last six months. Phone Shan Blackwood with US Sprint
at 800-736-1130.
Would you please get this posted on other ECHOS and commerical on line
services ? If you let me know you have done that , I will try to track
to make sure this info reaches as many groups & people as possible.

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Subject: legs
From: John.Hargrove@f68.n382.z1.fidonet.org (John Hargrove)
Organization: FidoNet node 1:382/68 - Diabetes Discussion, Austin TX


[This is from the Amputee Conference]

In a message to John Hargrove <08-25-92 16:23> Val Dunn wrote:

VD> I did the neoprene sleeve and had a hell of a time with it.  It must
VD> work better for "boy" kids, cuz I sweated so bad I'd slip around in
VD> side
VD> it and the sleeve always rolled down on me.  YUCK!  But I am glad it

I had the same problem with the first sleeve I had.  It was all neoprene and
 it was hot as all get out.  Sweated so bad the sleeve would slip.  Told my
 "Leg Man" about it and he handed me a neoprene that is lined.  It still is a
 little hot but I do not sweat as as bad and it stays up somewhat better.

VD> works for you.  You would probably like my endolite with the silicone
VD> sleeve that goes right onto the stump and then locks into the bucket.
VD> Even more control then the outer sleeve type.

Hummmmmmmmmm....sounds like a good deal.  Mine is somewhat like that.  I slip
 the sleeve onto the bucket and then insert my stump into it.  Pull the sleeve
 up over my knee and half way up my upper thigh.  Fits tight and I can wear it
 all day with no problems.  This is the best leg I've had since I started
 wearing the things 3 years ago.  Now if I can get some people to get use to
 the idea of using them as mugs I can recoupe some of the money I had to pay
 out.  Thanks for the great idea.

John

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Subject: Quadraplegic books
From: Thomas.Chang@f101.n207.z1.fidonet.org (Thomas Chang)
Organization: FidoNet node 1:207/101 - Diamond Bar BBS, Ontario CA


[This is from the Spinal Injury Conference]

     Does anyone know a good book on the subject of Quadraplegic?  Thanks.

===
 ~ SLMR 2.1a ~ Hello, I am part number 3:^:3:3[3:]3:]33

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Subject: Airline Wheelchair Practices
From: Joe.Chamberlain@p1.f175.n150.z1.fidonet.org (Joe Chamberlain)
Organization: FidoNet node 1:150/175.1 - Busted Flush BBS, New Castle DE


[This is from the Spinal Injury Conference]

 To: dlc@ais.org (David Claytor)

 DC> Any advice/warning/recommendations would be greatly appreciated!
 DC> The flight is on United: Detroit<-->Denver.  My experience with
 DC> United and my old E&J was terrific and worry-free, but I'm worried
 DC> about my Quickie.

One sure way of ensuring that your chair travels in the cabin with
you, is to arrive, panting and apologic, for boarding 10 minutes
before departure. Using this technique, I have even on two
occassions gotten first class seats with a coach ticket.

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Subject: electroejaculation
From: Allison.Cozzi@f3216.n161.z1.fidonet.org (Allison Cozzi)
Organization: FidoNet node 1:161/3216 - Computer Communicat, Concord Ca


[This is from the Spinal Injury Conference]

->   "Its never too late to have a happy child......ELECTROEJACULATION
->   (tm)"

     A couple of days ago, in my local paper (Contra Costa Times), they
had a nice big article about electroejaculation. It pleased me to see
someone over there making an attempt to introduce disabilities and
associated  subjects to the able bodied. With enough education, we may
just get them to realize that we exist!
                                                  Allison

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Subject: Re: duaderm
From: Mark.Munson@p0.f14.n279.z1.fidonet.org (Mark Munson)
Organization: FidoNet node 1:279/14.0 - Project Enable, Dunbar WV


[This is from the Spinal Injury Conference]

ES> On 07-28-92 Tim Syfert wrote to Ed Stahl...

ES> TS> Ed,
ES> TS>
ES> TS> I use a spray on glue to help secure my Active Cath's, and of course
ES> TS> get overspray on my legs, etc. For years now I've just been using
ES> TS> "Desolve It" found in grocery stores. Might give it a try.

Ed,
   The spray on glue won't come off until you remove it with some
   adhesive remover the next time you change it... Just another peice
   (piece), of advice.. I have to use glue (medical adhesive) for a
   urostomy.. the excess glue I cover with baby powder which my
   insurance company (VA) will provide for me.. have fun!

Mark

 * SLMR 2.1a * Got Dang Pants... Always stick to the damn thing!

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Subject: Parenting support network
From: Mark.Munson@p0.f14.n279.z1.fidonet.org (Mark Munson)
Organization: FidoNet node 1:279/14.0 - Project Enable, Dunbar WV


[This is from the Spinal Injury Conference]

EM>Does anyone know of any self-help support group or network anywhere on
EM>our planet for women, who have a physical disability or chronic
EM>illness condition, who are contemplating or have already become
EM>new parents?

Not for women, but I have had experience as a father.  I am an
incomplete l1 para who for 3+ years thought I would not have kids but
now have one more.

EM>We've had a few callers asking for such information, one or two of whom
EM> are interested in starting a local group, but don't want to
EM>re-invent the wheel if they can learn from others have already
EM>done it elsewhere. Thanks for any leads or resources on this subject.
EM>- Ed at the American Self-Help Clearinghouse

I had (have) a friend in Washington State (an RN) who did a study on
this) for her masters. She called me for an interview a year or two ago
and haven't heard since.

If I can help on any specific questions on raising (my experiences) or
otherwise.... please let me know.

Mark

 * SLMR 2.1a * Darn,... It did work!

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