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From: Chris.Cummins@p0.f12.n147.z1.fidonet.org (Chris Cummins)
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Subject: Re: I guess this is the place...
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[This is from the Spinal Injury Conference]

>My first peice of advice is forget the back flips off the roof for a while, 
>at least for this life time.

     Oh, I have, believe me!  It is disappointing to think I will
never be able to do the neat stuff anymore, but I AM in better health
than a LOT of people.  I am in NO position to really complain, as there
are people, really better than I, and deserving of MUCH more, who have
complications in their life they really don't deserve.

>Have you beren to a neurosurgion, had the run of exrays, myelograms,
>possible  MRE to give the doctors a good lock.

     Well, the old guy only gave me an X-Ray, and he was content that that
was all I needed except a little Carisoprodol, and exercise.

>You say your feeling is different, how, and own isyour gait when you walk, 
>it sounds  as if you do.

     My posture is terrible, and it really used to be quite perfect.  I
sleep terribly.  I know I am supposed to exercise in a correct posture, and
sleep in the same form, but I wonder sometimes if it is really worth it.  It
is pretty painful to FORCE myself to exhibit a straight spine when it really
isn't.  I've been riding a bicycle lately (like I said, I feel PRIVELEDGED to
even be able to do it) and usually instead of aching legs, or tiredness, I
get a sore back.  It feels like my center of balance has moved from my hips
up to the middle of my back somewhere.  And instead of the stronger part of
my body being up around my upper back, shoulders, etc., is has lowered to that
same spot, which really doesn't feel so strong.  Also, after that happened, 
instead of "sensing" my arms and legs completely, it's like my upper arms
are too sensitive and my wrists feel kind of like they're just there,
respectfully the same for my legs, feet.

     Also, just because it's something I've noticed and there really isn't
anyone around I could consider slightly interested, my visual focus - instead
of being straight ahead, seems to be directed inside my skull at my nose
at somewhat of an awkward angle.

     Basically, instead of using my physical drive to help me emotionally,
I've had to use my emotional drive to concoct a physical.  Does
that make any sense?

     I really appreciate having SOMEONE to try and relate to... 

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