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From: Douglas.Zachary@p0.f10.n137.z1.fidonet.org (Douglas Zachary)
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Subject: Re: Numbness
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Date: 4 Feb 91 21:51:27 GMT
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[This is from the Spinal Injury Conference]

I am not ambulatory but am a "lucky quad", meaning that I have some use
of my hands and feeling on the thumb half. Some days I can feel and use
my hands better. Usually, they are worse when there is something that
would be painful in an unfeeling area, i.e hangnail, pressure sore,
artritis flair up, etc.  Buddy should get checked for pressure on the
cord though, specially if it is high. The way the "accidents" feel to
Buddy is exactly the same with me. Frank gave good advice on the bowel
training, all of us quads have to have regular routines to lessen the
accidents but they happen from time to time. If I were Buddy, I would
start using a walker, falling like that sure doesn't help anything and
can rob him of his confidence. I think he should go back to rehab for a
few weeks. I feel that all spinal cord injured should go back to rehab
2 years post accident. You need help too Jean, your emotional stress
and trying to take Buddy,s pain and frustration on yourself will not do
either of you any good. You are a very sensitive and caring person and
I pray for strength for both of you. If you ever feel the need you can
call me at 813-377-9026. Maybe I can get down there once I get some
repairs done on my van.
                          Take care 'cause I care.
                                        Zack

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