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06-21-2017, 10:01 AM

Mize replied to a thread Quads - How to transfer to commode chair in Care

This post will not be of any help, but the technical term for what happens in your bowels when you sit atop a commode or toilet is "hole detection"

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06-16-2017, 11:05 AM

Mize replied to a thread Does anyone have a Permomobil standing chair in Equipment

I demo'd one and it's definitely weight bearing.

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06-15-2017, 08:24 AM

Mize replied to a thread Is this really how it works? in Life

I get a longer warranty if I use one of my insurer's preferred roofers.

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06-12-2017, 04:49 PM

Mize replied to a thread Reducing nerve pain without cognitive impairment in Pain

I'd love to wean off both lyrica and baclofen. Lowered my baclofen once and the morning hip flexor spasms were insane.

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06-12-2017, 02:53 PM

Mize replied to a thread Free FES ergys 2 Kansas City in Equipment & Services

FES cycling is one of the best (only?) ways to increase bone density. Much less risky than standing frames. You can even start with no FES. Also...

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06-12-2017, 12:18 PM

Mize replied to a thread Reducing nerve pain without cognitive impairment in Pain

Quick update on my progress. I upped my Lyrica to 300 mg, 2x/day. The first two days there was no change in pain levels and I definitely felt...

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06-12-2017, 09:21 AM

Mize replied to a thread Posting on Facebook in Computers

Hmm... Usually just return. Try ctrl-return as that's usually how to linefeed without posting...?

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06-12-2017, 08:33 AM

Mize replied to a thread Reducing nerve pain without cognitive impairment in Pain

Whoa. You can get that from SCI stem cell therapy according to Wikipedia. Bummer.

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06-12-2017, 08:22 AM

Mize replied to a thread Personal Capital service ? personal accounting and financial management in Computers

They're legit and have been growing like crazy. I don't use their fiduciary services but might someday.

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06-11-2017, 10:16 PM

Mize replied to a thread Setting up a networked computer that doesn't go onto the internet in Computers

On your router you'll need to block it with an outbound firewall rule after first reserving a LAN IP address for it (also done on the router). It...

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06-11-2017, 01:20 PM

Mize replied to a thread Reducing nerve pain without cognitive impairment in Pain

More likely a variety of dysesthesia: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dysesthesia For me there's a region on my chest and back that corresponds to...

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06-11-2017, 01:13 PM

Mize replied to a thread Reducing nerve pain without cognitive impairment in Pain

I have sacral paresthesia/pain almost constantly. Ranges from low intensity pins and needles to bristle brush up the backside and vice crushing the...

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06-11-2017, 08:18 AM

Mize replied to a thread EVERYONE with pain, please read and try it!!!! in Pain

So you're able to go off opioids, lyrica, etc. after a few weeks of cactus juice?

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06-09-2017, 08:57 AM

Mize replied to a thread Reducing nerve pain without cognitive impairment in Pain

Cymbalta helped my nerve pain but spiked my spasticity :(

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06-04-2017, 12:07 AM

Mize replied to a thread Need Recomendation for handcycles | Widest range of riders in Equipment

Oh. Forgot to mention that, unlike bicycles, there are some that aren't fully metric. A bit maddening in this day and age.

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06-04-2017, 12:05 AM

Mize replied to a thread Need Recomendation for handcycles | Widest range of riders in Equipment

They hold up like a not mass produced bike. Regular drivetrain clean and lube just like you likely do for two wheelers. Race bikes are flatter. Only...

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06-03-2017, 07:30 AM

Mize replied to a thread CBD in Pain

Thank you! I had found some dosing on Reddit that was as high as 100 mg 2x/day. That gets super expensive and that's a lot of oil to be eating. ...

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05-31-2017, 09:56 PM

Mize replied to a thread PC gaming in Computers

Mmm...Quake 2. Used to play with the first engineering department I ever ran as a team building / stress relief thing. Great game.

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05-30-2017, 06:12 PM

Mize replied to a thread CBD in Pain

And, once again, there's nothing but *crickets* as to the dosage. Can anyone comment on typical therapeutic dose of CBD?

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05-30-2017, 03:51 PM

Mize replied to a thread Reducing nerve pain without cognitive impairment in Pain

This gives me some real hope Brad09. It also compounds the anger of my being dismissed for being disabled. I had a job that was perfect for my...

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05-30-2017, 02:19 PM

Mize replied to a thread Reducing nerve pain without cognitive impairment in Pain

What's your injury level? I'm putting in for a power chair just to be able to change position enough through the day. Straight up in my manual gets...

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05-30-2017, 12:25 PM

Mize replied to a thread Reducing nerve pain without cognitive impairment in Pain

Brad09, what job do you work and how many hours/week? My idea of an 8 (largest number I've ever used) wouldn't be something I could work through,...

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05-30-2017, 09:13 AM

Mize started a thread Reducing nerve pain without cognitive impairment in Pain

I realize this is asking for much, but had anyone found ways of reducing nerve pain without suffering some significant loss of cognitive ability? For...

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05-27-2017, 01:36 PM

Mize replied to a thread john bike on in Exercise & Recovery

Which handcycle did you choose?

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05-26-2017, 10:50 AM

Mize replied to a thread Injured May 10. Feeling lost. in New SCI

I was afraid of that.

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05-26-2017, 09:08 AM

Mize replied to a thread Injured May 10. Feeling lost. in New SCI

There's a good spinal clinic in Miami. As an incomplete, getting into aggressive rehab as soon as your injuries allow is important. You may recover...

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05-25-2017, 05:27 PM

Mize replied to a thread So what is going on concerning sci research ? in Cure

"16 to 20 months from the time of injury"

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05-25-2017, 02:10 PM

Mize replied to a thread So what is going on concerning sci research ? in Cure

Five levels sensation would put me at T8-T10. A nice improvement for feeling the chair so likely more balance. Still no bladder :(

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05-24-2017, 11:23 PM

Mize replied to a thread CBD in Pain

Thanks GJ. I'm familiar with CBD but I want to know what a medically relevant dose is. It's legal in Ohio, but you can't find anything stronger than...

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