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From: Alan.Hess@f1000.n261.z1.fidonet.org (Alan Hess)
Newsgroups: misc.handicap
Subject: Re: sugar for wounds
Date: 18 Nov 92 21:32:11 GMT
Reply-To: Alan.Hess@f1000.n261.z1.fidonet.org
Organization: FidoNet node 1:261/1000 - Nerve Center, Pikesville MD
X-Fidonet: Spinal Injury Conference
Originator: wtm@sheldev.shel.isc-br.com

Index Number: 25767

[This is from the Spinal Injury Conference]

 * Original from Alan Hess to Robin Kirkey at 1:261/1000 in "MEDCENTER"
 * Forwarded Thu Nov 12 92 by Alan Hess at 1:261/1000

In a missive of <Nov 10 16:39> Robin Kirkey (1:261/1131)
writes to Alan Hess:

 RK> Back in my <ahem> younger years, when I worked in a nursing home
 RK> in Indiana, there was a special 'potion' which we used to
 RK> treat decubiti. The results were excellent, and my curiosity
 RK> got the best of me, so I inquired of the people who produced
 RK> the 'potion' just what the magic ingredients were.  The
 RK> answer: SUGAR!!  Apparently the rest of the ingredients were
 RK> merely there to assure that the ointment would adhere to the
 RK> decubiti, rather than being curative.  That treatment, along
 RK> with the heat lamp and the generic frequent turning healed
 RK> many a nasty decubitus ulcer....even those where bone was
 RK> visible.

I found something similar in "The Doctor's Book of Home Remedies" -
you mix sugar and betadine for use on open wounds after cleaning
with peroxide (just make sure bleeding has stopped first), then
cover.  It promotes healing and prevents scarring.  It should be
used in hospitals.  *adh*

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From: leavitt@acsu.buffalo.edu (Jay Leavitt)
Newsgroups: misc.handicap
Subject: gopher on disability
Keywords: disability information
Date: 23 Nov 92 20:24:22 GMT
Reply-To: leavitt@acsu.buffalo.edu (Jay Leavitt)
Organization: University at Buffalo
Originator: wtm@sheldev.shel.isc-br.com

Index Number: 25807

		      Announcing a Gopher on Disability

				    CODI
		   (Cornucopia of Disability Information)

	CODI may be accessed by typing:

		      gopher val-dor.cc.buffalo.edu 70
		
					Jay Leavitt
					leavitt@ubvmsd
From: Carol.Ashland@f56.n105.z1.fidonet.org (Carol Ashland)
Newsgroups: misc.handicap
Subject: Re: raising some dust
Date: 23 Nov 92 21:52:44 GMT
Reply-To: Carol.Ashland@f56.n105.z1.fidonet.org
Organization: FidoNet node 1:105/56 - The Overworked Drag, Portland OR
X-Fidonet: Blink Talk Conference
Originator: wtm@sheldev.shel.isc-br.com

Index Number: 25828

[This is from the Blink Talk Conference]

BK>  Maxi seems to be settling down about that somewhat, but I've had to
BK>  put her back on her chain as she loves to bolt for the upstairs where
BK>  the cat food is and then before I can possibly get up there she's got
BK>  half the bowl inhaled. That of course will never do.

Yeah, that's a big problem.  I don't know that there is a good solution,
either.  Food is the ultimate reward for a Golden, and getting it is
sometimes much more important than any corrections they might incur.
Vanessa was simply awful about food; and other things.  She had a bad habit
involving, uh, hers or other dogs' leavings.  Major yuk!

Carol

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From: Susan.Raphael@f256.n260.z1.fidonet.org (Susan Raphael)
Newsgroups: misc.handicap
Subject: RE: Deafie World
Date: 18 Nov 92 21:29:12 GMT
Reply-To: Susan.Raphael@f256.n260.z1.fidonet.org
Organization: FidoNet node 1:260/256 - Mac's Last Stand, Rochester NY
X-Fidonet: Silent Talk Conference
Originator: wtm@sheldev.shel.isc-br.com

Index Number: 25750

[This is from the Silent Talk Conference]

I as a hearing person was wondering why you don not sign and simply rely on
lip reading? Were you given the choice to learn sign at a school such as
Rochester School for the Deaf or were you mainstreamed into public schools? I
was just wondering how it feels to either be mainstreamed and exisit in a
hearing world or to be placed in an environment created for the hearing
impaired?  I am just trying to learn more about deaf culture after completing
beginners 1 and Beginners 2 sign language. Thank you.

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From: BFU@CU.NIH.GOV (Roger Burns)
Newsgroups: misc.handicap
Subject: Resources for EI/MCS, fibromyalgia, Lyme disease, CFS/CFIDS/ME
Date: 23 Nov 92 20:13:39 GMT
Reply-To: BFU@CU.NIH.GOV (Roger Burns)
Originator: wtm@sheldev.shel.isc-br.com

Index Number: 25796

[Note from Bill McGarry - this is from the CFS mailing list]

I have been gradually updating my resources file and I now have some
references for organizations for fibromyalgia, Lyme disease and
EI/MCS as well as for CFS/CFIDS/ME.  Some of you may find these of
interest.  Below I copy the latest data I have.

-- Roger Burns              bfu@cu.nih.gov    bfu@nihcu.bitnet

        === EI / MCS ====

 Human Ecology Action League
 P.O. Box 49126
 Atlanta, GA 30359
 tel. 1-404-248-1898
publishes The Human Ecologist (quarterly), resource and reading lists,
information on chemical sensitivites and environmental illness

 National Foundation of Chemical Hypersensitivities and Allergies
 PO Box 222
 Ophelia, VA 22530

    === FIBROMYALGIA ===

 Fibromyalgia Network
 5700 Stockdale Hwy, Suite 100
 Bakersfield, CA 93309
information line: 1-805-631-1950 from 10am-2pm Pacific Time
 publication: FM Newsletter (quarterly); $15/yr USA, $17/yr Canada
 referals to local FM groups

    === LYME DISEASE ===

 National Lyme Disease Foundation
 P.O. Box 462
 Tolland, CT 06084
 tel. 800-886-5963 or 1-203-871-2900
monthly newsletter $30/yr; many information pamphlets, videos;
referrals to doctors

    === CFS / CFIDS / ME ===

> USA

 CFIDS Association
 P O Box 220398
 Charlotte, NC 28222-0398
 answering machine: 800-442-3437 (44-CFIDS) or 1-704-362-2343
 information line:  900-988-2343 (988-CFID)
   $2.00 1st minute, $1.00 ea. thereafter
 fax line:   1-704-365-9755
 membership: $25/yr, includes subscr. to "CFIDS Chronicle" magazine
 services: will provide list of local support contacts, also list of
physicians recommended by local patients; they raise funds for
medical research, lobby U.S. Congress to influence health policy;
the Chronicle magazine is excellent.

 National CFS Association
 3521 Broadway / Suite 222
 Kansas City, MO 64111
 telephone: 1-816-931-4777
 Available:
    Quarterly newsletter $15/yr.
    general information packet $1
    patient info. packet $15
    physician's packet $10
    how to be a phone contact $4
    how to form a support group $6
    CFS info. bibliography $3.50

 CFIDS Foundation
 965 Mission St., Suite 425
 San Francisco, CA 94103
publication "CFIDS Treatment News" (about twice yearly); subscription
in exchange for any donation (tax deductible).

> CANADA

 The Nightingale Research Foundation
 383 Danforth Avenue
 Ottawa, Ontario  K2A 0E1
 telephone:  1-613-728-9643
 membership: $35/yr. includes quarterly newsletter
 services: they support a network of local support groups;
publish a CFS medical encyclopedia edited by Dr. Byron White, MD

 M.E. Association
 246 Queen Street  Suite 400
 Ottawa, Ontario  K1P 5E4
 telephone: 1-613-563-1565
 membership: $35/yr. includes monthly newsletter "The MEssenger";
list of medical articles regarding CFS/ME provided on request.
From: Cindy.Barnes@f22.n375.z1.fidonet.org (Cindy Barnes)
Newsgroups: misc.handicap
Subject: Re: Hello
Date: 18 Nov 92 21:30:21 GMT
Reply-To: Cindy.Barnes@f22.n375.z1.fidonet.org
Organization: FidoNet node 1:375/22 - Ken's BBS, Montgomery AL
X-Fidonet: Spinal Injury Conference
Originator: wtm@sheldev.shel.isc-br.com

Index Number: 25757

[This is from the Spinal Injury Conference]

 >Ahhh..I just read your exchange with Linda re: your FULL removal of the
 >disk.  DId they do a fusion???  I've not heard of them removing the WHOLE
 >disk and just leaving the vertabre sitting there without a fusion!!

Linda and I are still debating this issue. My records show the surgery as a
discotomy, but Dr. Bradley says he only removed about 65%. The records and
the doc both say they put fatty deposits into the space left by the disc
removal and that because of the smallness of the space between the two
vertebra it should fuse together naturally in about a year. This is one of
the reasons he wants me to take my time with everything I do. I still won't
lift anything over 20lbs and I won't do anything that requires a lot of back
action. I really do want to avoid more surgery in that area.

Now, my neck is another story. I went to PT on Tuesday and I have been in
pain ever since. I am going to call the doc tomorrow and tell him about my
weekend, then see what he has to say. If they want to do more of the same
therapy I think I'll decline the offer. (g)  I will keep up with the
swimming since this seems to help, but they can take their neck exercises
and shove them where the sun don't shine.

Talk at ya later...

Cindy

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From: person@plains.nodak.edu (Brett Person )
Newsgroups: misc.handicap
Subject: Independent Living Centers
Date: 18 Nov 92 21:02:19 GMT
Reply-To: person@plains.nodak.edu (Brett Person )
Organization: North Dakota Higher Education Computer Network
Originator: wtm@sheldev.shel.isc-br.com

Index Number: 25686

I am on the board of advisors for a local independent living center.
I've been on the board for one year and I'm still confused about what we
are doing. We are not the board of directors, just a body of advisors to
help them get their programs up and running. It sucks because we don't
have any direction from the board of directors. These people have almost
no programs set up, and I'm  one of five people who bother to
occasionally show up for the meetings. I *want* an IL center in my town,
I'd like advice from people who are involved with other independent
living centers around the country.  How do you people use your advisory
boards? Do you have advisory boards?Send me email for more details

Brett Person nu079509@ndsuvm1 || nu079509@vm1
From: Jim.Graham@p0.f5109.n124.z1.fidonet.org (Jim Graham)
Newsgroups: misc.handicap
Subject: re: lousey care
Date: 18 Nov 92 21:21:06 GMT
Reply-To: Jim.Graham@p0.f5109.n124.z1.fidonet.org
Organization: FidoNet node 1:124/5109.0 - National Amputee Co, Dallas TX
Originator: wtm@sheldev.shel.isc-br.com

Index Number: 25699

[This is from the Chronic Pain Conference]

continued from last message...

I'm not uninformed about below-knee amputations.  My son's cub-scout
leader is a below-knee amputee and I've talked to him quite a bit.

I also have a cousin who is now a nurse.  She had her leg amputated
below the knee due to a lawnmower accident.

>Would you please let me know how you are doing?

Sure.  I've posted a message describing the outcome so far of my recent
surgery.

>How long will you be in the hospital?

I was in the hospital from Tuesday November 3 to Friday November 6.

I'm presently at home, recuperating from the surgery.  I had no idea
that it would be as painful as it was.

It's still excruciatingly painful to laugh :-).

What's especially annoying is not being able to get up once I lie
down :-).

Regards,
Jim Graham

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From: Ann.Stalnaker@f2120.n124.z1.fidonet.org (Ann Stalnaker)
Newsgroups: misc.handicap
Subject: Pride or Regression...
Date: 18 Nov 92 21:28:09 GMT
Reply-To: Ann.Stalnaker@f2120.n124.z1.fidonet.org
Organization: FidoNet node 1:124/2120 - Fingers Talk, Irving TX
X-Fidonet: Silent Talk Conference
Originator: wtm@sheldev.shel.isc-br.com

Index Number: 25742

[This is from the Silent Talk Conference]

 PR> Would you mind defining 'Deaf Culture?'

If you saw 60 Minutes last Sunday evening, you are probably aware
of what Deaf Culture stands for - if not, then perhaps it can best
be explained as a culture that includes only those born deaf who
only sign and only mingle among others like them.

While I was born deaf, I've never been a part of the Deaf Culture
as I was raised in the hearing world and I've never used signing
as my mode of communication.

I do not consider deafness a culture like others do.  I personally
feel it is too narrow-minded and confining for me.  They have
never accepted me because I'm oral.  Also, even though I am deaf,
I don't feel I have to belong to a specific group as I've never
believed in such grouping.  We are all human beings first...

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From: Gladie.Farquharson@f550.n250.z1.fidonet.org (Gladie Farquharson)
Newsgroups: misc.handicap
Subject: Cards In Bars
Date: 18 Nov 92 21:25:08 GMT
Reply-To: Gladie.Farquharson@f550.n250.z1.fidonet.org
Organization: FidoNet node 1:250/550 - Silver & Gold Onlin, Toronto ON
X-Fidonet: Silent Talk Conference
Originator: wtm@sheldev.shel.isc-br.com

Index Number: 25723

[This is from the Silent Talk Conference]

HELLO.

I am new to the BBS systems.  I am a 29 year old womyn. I am hearing and
live in Toronto, Canada.

I first saw signing at the Michigan Women's Music Festival in 1988 and
decided to take some night courses in ASL at Sheridan College
Brampton, to learn how to communicate. It has been a few years
since I took those courses and I am now a bit rusty at signing.

A man approached me in a bar last week and offered me a card.  The card
introduced him as a deaf person and he sold these cards for a living and
that he was asking for contributions.  How do you feel about that?

Also, I wonder about the difference between verbal(?) english and ASL
english as mentioned in the "help with signing" messages.  Would it
be better if I wrote messages in verbal (?) english or in my guess at
ASL english?   Does that make sense?

No offense meant if i put my foot in my mouth.  As I said, I'm new at
this.

Gladie.

___
 X OLX 2.1 TD X Life is a pool game.

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From: Keith.Jones@p13.f15.n114.z1.fidonet.org (Keith Jones)
Newsgroups: misc.handicap
Subject: Phantom Limb Pain
Date: 18 Nov 92 21:22:22 GMT
Reply-To: Keith.Jones@p13.f15.n114.z1.fidonet.org
Organization: FidoNet node 1:114/15.13 - <Stat Gateway Servi, Phoenix AZ
Originator: wtm@sheldev.shel.isc-br.com

Index Number: 25706

[This is from the Chronic Pain Conference]

Hi Wayne, I periodically read and post here. I saw this message on
phantom limb pain and as a spinal cord injured quadriplegic who has
a very similar kind of pain, I thought I might give you some
suggestions that I have found that help me.

I have what feels like a nail going through the ball of my foot
among other pains. I have found that rubbing the area, as somebody
else mentioned, to help. However the best relief I have found comes
from using a TENS unit. It took me a year and a half to find out it
works. I had heard about them but never thought it would help.

I have also found that physical activity or exercise helps
considerably not only while it is being done but for the rest of
the day. This may be due to the brains release of endorphins, which
are the body's natural painkillers (considered to be stronger than
morphine), during exercise.

Finally, self-hypnosis can be effectively used also to block out
pain.  This is really nothing more than daydreaming or structured
daydreaming if you wiil.

One other thing I have found is that cold weather will affect these
kinds of pain. The warmer temperatures following this winter will
be a welcome relief. Good luck.

-Keith-

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From: Linda.Lindsey@f24.n3602.z1.fidonet.org (Linda Lindsey)
Newsgroups: misc.handicap
Subject: Educational materials
Date: 18 Nov 92 21:30:29 GMT
Reply-To: Linda.Lindsey@f24.n3602.z1.fidonet.org
Organization: FidoNet node 1:3602/24 - ADAnet One (tm) Net, Pinson AL
X-Fidonet: Spinal Injury Conference
Originator: wtm@sheldev.shel.isc-br.com

Index Number: 25758

[This is from the Spinal Injury Conference]

The Training Office of the Medical Rehabilitation Research and
Training Center in the Prevention and Treatment of Spinal Cord
Injury is searching to see what products (books, pamphlets,
videotapes) are available for both individuals with SCI and for
health care professionals for use in patient education and staff
development.  If you are aware of any such products in the areas
listed below, please respond in a message or send a listing to may
attention - Linda Lindsey, Training Office Rm 506, Spain
Rehabilitation Center, 1717 6th Ave. s, Birmingham, AL
35233-7330.  Topics relating to SCI - Urinary Tract Infections;
pain; Spasticity; Neural Recovery; Caregivers; Spinal Shock; Cost
of SCI; and Autonomic Dysreflexia.  Thank you for your info!

 # Origin: ADAnet(tm) NetHub Birmingham, Alabama (205)854-9074  (94:94/1)

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From: Jocelyne.Dever@f406.n163.z1.fidonet.org (Jocelyne Dever)
Newsgroups: misc.handicap
Subject: Information Please?
Date: 18 Nov 92 21:21:46 GMT
Reply-To: Jocelyne.Dever@f406.n163.z1.fidonet.org
Organization: FidoNet node 1:163/406 - The Procrastinator', Kanata ON
Originator: wtm@sheldev.shel.isc-br.com

Index Number: 25702

[This is from the Chronic Pain Conference]

Hi Arthur:

I was hoping that you could give me two bits of information:

First, I have my neurologist's report in front of me, and I am
having some difficulty in understanding a couple of the terms.
What is a left L5 radiculopathy, or a left lumbar plexopathy?  Also
what is an "adequately treated disc disease"?  Finally, what is an
acute-chronic denervation in the left extensor digitorum brevis?

Now for some advice/information.  I have been scheduled for a
epidural steroid injection and I would like your opinion on its
safety and benignness (sp?).  I have experience such an
extraordinary increase in leg pain since my myelogram, that I am a
little hesitant about allowing any other substance to injected into
my back.... I am not even too sure where it is going.

Thanks

Jocelyne

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From: tkim@orion.oac.uci.edu (Tom Kim)
Newsgroups: misc.handicap
Subject: Artic Transport
Date: 23 Nov 92 20:16:23 GMT
Reply-To: tkim@orion.oac.uci.edu (Tom Kim)
Organization: University of California, Irvine
X-Fidonet: Blink Talk Conference
Originator: wtm@sheldev.shel.isc-br.com

Index Number: 25800

Is there anyone out there who has used the Artic Transport?  If you
have, I would like to know more about it.  I need to find out about
voice quality, ease of use, compatibility, etc.

Please email your response, as I do not usually read the news.
Thanks in advance.

Tom Kim
Disabled Student Services
U.C. Irvine
tkim@orion.oac.uci.edu
(714) 856-7494
From: Greg.Wick@f45.n343.z1.fidonet.org (Greg Wick)
Newsgroups: misc.handicap
Subject: Voice activated phone ?
Date: 18 Nov 92 21:29:52 GMT
Reply-To: Greg.Wick@f45.n343.z1.fidonet.org
Organization: FidoNet node 1:343/45 - The French Connecti, Edmonds Wa
X-Fidonet: Spinal Injury Conference
Originator: wtm@sheldev.shel.isc-br.com

Index Number: 25754

[This is from the Spinal Injury Conference]

JR>imagine...being able to answer the phone while in bed? Heck!
JR>Just making a call w/o making a major effort would be nice.
JR>C'mon Technology.....  :-)

I've seen celluler phones that are totaly voice activated... But
they were about $1500...

===
 * SLMR 2.1 * I modem down, but dey grew back!

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From: dobosz_m@wfooff.dnet.dec.com (Mike Dobosz)
Newsgroups: misc.handicap
Subject: Free admission for wheelchair handicapped at NHIS racetrack
Date: 20 Nov 92 04:30:55 GMT
Reply-To: dobosz_m@wfooff.dnet.dec.com (Mike Dobosz)
Organization: Digital Equipment Corporation, Westfield, Massachusetts
Originator: wtm@sheldev.shel.isc-br.com

Index Number: 25778

Hi,

New Hampshire International Speedway is a motorsports racetrack in
Loudon, New Hampshire.  It features a 1-mile oval and a
roadcourse.  IndyCars (Rick Mears, Emerson Fittipaldi, Mario and
Michael Andretti, A.J. Foyt), Winston Cup (Dale Earnhardt, Richard
Petty, Bill Elliott) and Grand National stock cars, Modifieds, SCCA
sports cars, motorcycles and other racing vehicles appear there
each year.

Quoted directly from their flier:

"NHIS will allow any wheelchair handicapped guests to attend the
races for free.  Family, friends and aides must purchase grandstand
tickets."

If you like motorsports and would like to attend an event, give
them a call at 603-783-4931.  The mailing address is

		New Hampshire International Speedway
		P.O. Box 7888
		Loudon, NH 03301

							Regards,
							Mike
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From: Shoshona.Bieman@f102.n103.z1.fidonet.org (Shoshona Bieman)
Newsgroups: misc.handicap
Subject: Marital Relations & Pain Meds
Date: 23 Nov 92 22:13:20 GMT
Reply-To: Shoshona.Bieman@f102.n103.z1.fidonet.org
Organization: FidoNet node 1:103/102 - The Master's BBS, Garden Grove CA
Originator: wtm@sheldev.shel.isc-br.com

Index Number: 25845

[This is from the Chronic Pain Conference]

Believe it or not, we women have the same woes when taking meds.
Timing will be everything to get the most out of your medication
and the most out of your experience. Gee, even saying this much is
embarrassing. Be patient and give yourself grace as you discover
the timing with the meds - I am sure your wife will understand and
give you grace as well. Oh me... I've said so much... I am blushing
now... I hope my message is understood...

Shoshona ;-)

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From: largeman@aol.com (Beefta LargeMan)
Newsgroups: misc.handicap
Subject: Re: Sugar
Date: 18 Nov 92 21:03:16 GMT
Reply-To: largeman@aol.com (Beefta LargeMan)
Organization: HeadGuy Software
X-Fidonet: Spinal Injury Conference
Originator: wtm@sheldev.shel.isc-br.com

Index Number: 25688

| DJ>Does anyone here have any insight on using sugar on pressure sores?  I
| DJ>am facing surgery which I REALLY don't want to have.  It would
| DJ>make my life much less stressful if I could heal without an
| DJ>operation.  Thanx.
|
| I never heard of that. It doesn't sound good to me. Any time you
| put something on a open sore you may have a problom. Ask your Doc.
| I only had 1 and they had me stay off it and keep it very dry. We
| even put a sun lamp on it... Well aimed a sun lamp at it. Not to
| close, you don't want it to get hot, just dry.

Powdered Sugar was used in the pre-antibiotic era to help control bed
sores.
It was sprinkled on the sheets.