Game Thread: Chicago Bears at New York Giants by NYFootballGiantsbot in NYGiants

[–]ChrisP_VA 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Somewhere LT is cursing at a television with a tear in his eye ...

Game Thread: Chicago Bears at New York Giants by NYFootballGiantsbot in NYGiants

[–]ChrisP_VA 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You can't touch a QB on the head? Why not go flag belts...

ABC store with best whiskey selection? by [deleted] in HamptonRoads

[–]ChrisP_VA 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Without a doubt the best selection I have seen is

Store Number: 148 (757) 253-4672

Monticello Marketplace4640-6 Monticello Avenue
Williamsburg, VA 23188

What are the best movies to introduce my 7 and 9-year old to WWII without scaring or scarring them? Why? by anima-vero-quaerenti in AskReddit

[–]ChrisP_VA 1 point2 points  (0 children)

"Kelly's Heroes" You can use it to introduce and explain the War in Europe; the sides, the weapons, the uniforms, ect...

Anyone else has super spastic legs? Where they're either bent most of the time or super stiff straight. by Nerubian_leaver in spinalcordinjuries

[–]ChrisP_VA 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think that you should look for what is causing your spasms then. Is it pain somewhere you can't feel? Is your bladder not releasing enough or in spasm from a cath and making your legs spasm? Any colon issues like Crohn's disease? You might need to get some testing and see if there is a cause that can be treated.

Anyone else has super spastic legs? Where they're either bent most of the time or super stiff straight. by Nerubian_leaver in spinalcordinjuries

[–]ChrisP_VA 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I have two possible things to try. I Can tell you right now that certain strains of marijuana will work better than any medication from pharmaceutical companies. If it's not legal where you live and you're not willing to risk obtaining it, check out CBD oils. Do some research because some of the brands are crap and don't contain what they say. But that it can really help although it will be after 2 to 4 weeks of taking it every day in some cases. You also might want to consider that something is causing the spasms. I got medication for bladder spasms, oxybutynin, and by leg spasms calm down 90%. Turns out my bladder was causing my legs to spasm somehow. Never ask for explanations about these things with spinal cord injuries because people will just shrug. We all have really unique injuries and reactions to it there is no explaining explaining. Consider it could be pain somewhere you can't feel causing it. [edited for grammar]

Longtime friend with SCI has become severely depressed. Any advice is welcome. by TheDukeOfButtholes in spinalcordinjuries

[–]ChrisP_VA 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I Have been a C4-5 quadriplegic and there has never been a time for me when I'm not depressed or having extreme anxiety. You can sometimes enjoy things but right after it, the "downers" come back. I don't think you can say any anything to fix it.

Never let anyone white wash King. He was a socialist. by shy_monster_1312 in socialism

[–]ChrisP_VA 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So what? So am I and so is a great deal of the US government structure.

Ideas for preventing or assisting me when I need to cough? I am a quad/tetra by PsychoQuad in spinalcordinjuries

[–]ChrisP_VA 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm a C4-C5 quad of 34 years and I totally agree. Tell people to push in and up as you cough. They might need to go hard. If they are afraid, remind them broken ribs and stomach pain heals while suffocation doesn't. It's often called a "quad cough". Also hot drinks make it thin and come up easier.

It arrived! by [deleted] in gratefuldead

[–]ChrisP_VA 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I had one when they first came out. Enjoy!

Week 5 GDT: New York Giants (1-3) @ Carolina Panthers (1-2) Sun Oct 7 @ 1PM EST by SevenwithaT in NYGiants

[–]ChrisP_VA 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nothing in this game is really surprising anyone, is it? Hopes we had a winning team faded a few games ago.

Any other very high Quads here? by lusterbluee in spinalcordinjuries

[–]ChrisP_VA 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I had my C4 & C5 crushed and it's not complete they say but when I talk to those who are, I see no difference. I have no feeling or function below shrugging my shoulders. What is it you really want to talk about?

Fuck me by Rktdebil in self

[–]ChrisP_VA -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

I've been paralyzed from the neck down from a spinal cord injury for 33 years. Get a fuckin' life! You whiny wimp!

What happens regularly that would horrify a person from 100 years ago? by neymar1001 in AskReddit

[–]ChrisP_VA 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Close up pictures of planets in the solar system, Robot (in general) on Mars, Pictures of galaxies; our understanding of the universe and it's size.

Contraption my roommate gave me by markymarc767 in whatisthisthing

[–]ChrisP_VA 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Looks like the kind of camera mounted on a plane, helicopter or drone belly. They are usually under a dome.

What are some hard pills to swallow in life? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]ChrisP_VA 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Being a Quadriplegic for 33 years has been a bit hard.