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  1. D

    Navigating in a Power Wheelchair

    Have had the chair 3 or 4 weeks. Have ramp now. How do I position the chair to go up and down ramps and curbs?
  2. P

    My Experience with Twitching

    Mid 30's male, grandmother diagnosed at 73. Began twitching in arm in early December, went away for a few weeks, came back in late December in left calf and r. arm, and felt like it was spreading each week: right calf, thighs, neck etc.. I twitch somewhere in my body every few seconds, for...
    • probablycrazy
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    • als anxiety arm back clean emg diagnosed early emg immediately meds mri power stiffness symptoms tests twitching weakness worried wrong
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Could this be ALS?
  3. KarenNWendyn

    Power wheelchair and restaurants

    What do most people do? Most restaurant tables are not tall enough to accommodate my pwc sliding underneath them so that my legs don’t bang into the edge of the table. At home, I have a counter height table, which solves the problem. I’ve used the bar seating at restaurants when it’s just one...
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    Living will

    I went to my attorney to have my living will redone. I have a power of attorney. I have made the decision that at the time of my choosing I may decide to evoke vsed.... I want everything spelled out so my healthcare surrogate/ power of attorney doesn't have to do any thinking. Only follow my...
  5. T

    Rectal burning sensation (sorry to be so blunt)

    Does anyone have trouble with rectal burning made worse when sitting in the power chair? Multiple cushion combinations have been tried and every over the counter remedy has been tried. Prescription level lidocaine and pain relievers including Norco. I'm currently on gabapentin and Lyrica in...
    • tlhowell
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    • burning chair constipation gabapentin hours lead life pain power power chair problems
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: People with ALS (PALS)
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    Won't go to the Hospital Bed!

    Cals here. Husband dx in 2013. For the last two years, he has lived in a recliner (sleeping there). Of course, goes to the power chair when need be. But, now he has zero neck muscles and needs suctioning several times a day. We have a wonderful hospital bed with all the bells and whistles...
    • Emily B.
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    • back bed cals caregivers chair muscles power power chair work
    • Replies: 12
    • Forum: Current caregivers
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    Tobii Dynavox I-15+, Eye Gazer / Computer / Speech generator for sale/LOWERED PRICE

    ABOUT: I am selling a speech generating device with eye tracker used by my father. Bought Q4 2016, it was used for 2 months, it is mint condition, good as new with very practical stand and wireless keyboard included. Price negotiable, I can send it worldwide. PRICE: 3.500 $ CONTACT: You...
    • razgorsek
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    • aac communication computer access design dynavox eye father for sale keyboard power sale speech support tobii tobii dynavox tobii dynavox i-15 tobii dynavox i-15+ toby tracker voice worldwide
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Used ALS equipment for sale
  8. KarenNWendyn

    Senior joke (clean :-))

    Bob, aged 92, and Mary, aged 89, were excited about their decision to get married. While out for a stroll to discuss the wedding, they passed a drug store. Bob suggested they go in. Bob asked to speak to the pharmacist. He explained they’re about to get married, and asked, "Do you sell heart...
  9. KarenNWendyn

    Cinderella

    Warning: Adult content Cinderella wants to go to the ball, but her wicked stepmother won't let her. As Cinderella sits crying in the garden, her fairy godmother appears, and promises to provide Cinderella with everything she needs to go to the ball, but only on two conditions. "First, you...
  10. Buckhorn

    Permobil Corpus F3, FWD power chair; loaded. $4,000.

    Excellent condition. Front wheel drive, with solid, non-puncture tires. Good for outdoor use, as well as having a reasonably small turning radius, making it a good choice for more than just indoor use. This wheelchair probably has less than 6 miles on it (IDK how to check). It has some cosmetic...
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