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Subject:      Handicap Digest # 3098

                             THE HANDICAP DIGEST

                                 Issue # 3098

                          Tuesday, January 12, 1993

Today's Topics:


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                           Computer Related Stuff
                                   Jackets
                            Marijuana experiments
                                  Re: Synex
                        How to erase with a pointer?
                                    ADAPT
                                  New Vents
                            Marijuana Experiments
                           Re: Anybody Out There?
                                Re: BACK PAIN


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Subject: Computer Related Stuff
From: Kevin.Robinson@p0.f15.n280.z1.fidonet.org (Kevin Robinson)
Organization: FidoNet node 1:280/15.0 - Writers' Block BBS, Raytown MO


[This is from the Spinal Injury Conference]

A librarian friend just HIGHLY recommended the following:
  Dave McCubbin
  MISSING LINK TECHNOLOGIES
  9725 Gleenwood
  Overland Park, KS 66212
  1-800-388-0326

I guess they specialize in computer-related goodies for the disabled,
including voice activated word processing.
   Yours etc.,

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Subject: Jackets
From: Ed.Dobie@f101.n2380.z1.fidonet.org (Ed Dobie)
Organization: FidoNet node 1:2380/101 - Fast Eddie's BBS, Monroe MI


[This is from the Spinal Injury Conference]

 > I will ask my PT.  I wonder if it is simular to the TLSO body
 > jacket.

I doubt it.  The purpose of our TLSO's is to keep the lower abdomin
more in line.  This jacket sounds more like a brace.

It will be good to get as much input on this as possible.

BTW, I went to a trade show last month and saw the LP10.  It's
about the same thing as the LP6, the main difference is an
additional limited pressure setting for peds.  There are a number
of little things they cleaned up a bit like hiding the power switch
to the back.  The case looks the same but is about an inch wider.
The LP6 that we are using was replaced by the LP6+, which will
shortly be replaced by the LP10.  Not to worry, they all do the
same thing, as long as they still keep a pumping!

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Subject: Marijuana experiments
From: Keith.Jones@p13.f15.n114.z1.fidonet.org (Keith Jones)
Organization: FidoNet node 1:114/15.13 - <Stat Gateway Servi, Phoenix AZ


[This is from the Spinal Injury Conference]

Did some research on two successive nights to discover whether or
not pot does alleviate spasms. Findings for this quadriplegic were
inconclusive and there will be a need for further trials.

What I found was that marijuana, used for the first time by me in
over 3 1/2 years and without the use of alcohol, made me VERY body
conscious.  So much so, that I actually felt more spastic and
tighter than I had been prior to smoking it. Every slight movement
made me aware of muscles, tendons, ligaments, and bones much more
than normal. I also noticed the pain in my foot, which had not been
a problem as of late, really hurt. I did find, however, that when I
did not focus on these problems, I was very easily able to distract
myself with TV or even thinking and writing. On the downside, I
thought too much and could not get to sleep for hours either night.
May have smoked too close to bedtime. I also noticed that the
second night, the spasms seemed much better (may have been a
coincidence since I did work out that day. The most positive sign
was that my legs that feel like they are on fire with the cold
weather did not feel that way after smoking. Hence, the need for
more research.O O

                   U   @
                   O___@

-Keith-

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Subject: Re: Synex
From: Alan.Hess@f1000.n261.z1.fidonet.org (Alan Hess)
Organization: FidoNet node 1:261/1000 - Nerve Center, Pikesville MD


[This is from the Spinal Injury Conference]

In a missive of <Dec 15 22:00> Keith Jones (1:114/15.13)
writes to Alan Hess:

 KJ>  Seriously, no matter how he got it, I hope it works not just for
 KJ> him  but for the next joe down the line.

I agree.  However, I think it's high time we saw something work for
the Keiths, Gregs, Alans, etc. who've been paralyzed (and in some
cases pained) for years.  Just because SCI isn't a fatal condition
is no reason to let us stew in our wheelchairs for 50 years.  *adh*

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Subject: How to erase with a pointer?
From: Bill.Mcgarry@p0.f420.n141.z1.fidonet.org (Bill Mcgarry)
Organization: FidoNet node 1:141/420.0 - The Handicap News, Shelton CT


[This is from the Spinal Injury Conference]

One of the users on my BBS uses a pointer to draw and is looking
for some suggestions on how to erase lines that he has drawn
without having to call someone for assistance.

Anyone out there have any ideas?

Thanks!
Bill

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Subject: ADAPT
From: Nikos.Voulgaropoulos@f6.n410.z2.fidonet.org (Nikos Voulgaropoulos)
Organization: FidoNet node 2:410/6


[This is from the Spinal Injury Conference]

 * Crossposted in handilaw

Does anyone out there has the fax number of the ADAPT's offices? We
(the Paraplegic Association of Greece) are working towards for some
kind of accessible transportation (door to door system or something
like that) and we are looking for the relevant laws, jurisprudence
and the arguments which has been used by the disabled activists of
your countries.

Thank you, Nikos.

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Subject: New Vents
From: Ed.Dobie@f101.n2380.z1.fidonet.org (Ed Dobie)
Organization: FidoNet node 1:2380/101 - Fast Eddie's BBS, Monroe MI


[This is from the Spinal Injury Conference]

 > Do you think it would be worth upgrading to the LP10?

Not really.  I really don't know your vent settings, or mode.  This
vent is designed to really attack the peds market.  More for
infants, smaller children or not health lungs.  The piston is a
little deeper because of the additional pressure system on the
LP10, and that's why it's an inch wider.

The LP6Plus has many of the neat improvements, i.e, rear power
switch, more liquid resistent case, etc.  They really are the same
vents in many ways. But, as time goes by, one might wonder how much
support/parts will be available for the older models.  So, nothing
to worry about, just keep an eye on.  In other words, I wouldn't
buy a new LP6 today with that information.

BTW, are your vents purchased or rented?

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Subject: Marijuana Experiments
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]

In a message to Keith Jones <19 Dec 92 15:15> Linda Cummings wrote:

 LC> Interesting results, Keith.  While I neither approve or
 LC> disapprove, I am, for one, very interesting to see if it does,
 LC> indeed, help with the pain eventually.  Keep us posted.

Clinton's new director of HHS favors using the stuff, but Clinton
has reservations.

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Subject: Re: Anybody Out There?
From: Keith.Jones@p13.f15.n114.z1.fidonet.org (Keith Jones)
Organization: FidoNet node 1:114/15.13 - <Stat Gateway Servi, Scottsdale AZ


[This is from the Spinal Injury Conference]

 GT>       So, you've been "thoughtful" (translated full of thought) for 33
 GT>       years.  Wow!  What wisdom can you share/give a five year member?

 As an 8+ year SCI guy, I would strongly urge you not to pay your
 membership dues. You may get kicked out and be dancin' in the streets
 in no time.

 Seriously, I became a member when my neurosurgeon got a twitch in his
 hand while doing disc surgery on my back. I can now say S**t happens.

-Keith-

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Subject: Re: BACK PAIN
From: Keith.Jones@p13.f15.n114.z1.fidonet.org (Keith Jones)
Organization: FidoNet node 1:114/15.13 - <Stat Gateway Servi, Scottsdale AZ


[This is from the Spinal Injury Conference]

 WD> If you have back pain or a back injury, you should consult a chiropracter.
 WD> Seeing a chiropracter is safer, less expensive, less pain,
 WD> less time, easier,
 WD> it's better & more efficient.
 WD> Just see a chiropracter for any neck, back, any other pain or injury.
 WD> It's just esier.

 Just say NO. IMHO, there are good and bad chiropractors. My own
 personal experience has been with two different chiropractors who were
 both more interested in adjusting my checkbook than my back. Neither
 helped me at all, though both assured me they could. They both seemed
 to badmouth doctors and be able to find things that the doctors did not
 understand or had missed. When a person is in terrible pain and looking
 for any kind of relief, they offered false hope. IMHO, a good many of
 them prey on people's willingness to believe that someone can help them
 when all else fails. Occasionally, they do help somebody but I believe
 the majority of people leave no better off than they were. They may
 think they are better but that is known as the placebo effect.

-Keith-

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