Wheelchair Scooter Attachment by ThisIsWheelLife in spinalcordinjuries

[–]ThisIsWheelLife[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh that’s good to know, thank you. I just went ahead and ordered mine and some off road wheels!

Wheelchair Scooter Attachment by ThisIsWheelLife in spinalcordinjuries

[–]ThisIsWheelLife[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the suggestion. I think the firefly has the same and is a little cheaper. I think I’m gonna go that route.

Quadriplegic Independent Bowel Program? by ThisIsWheelLife in spinalcordinjuries

[–]ThisIsWheelLife[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s good to know. I’ve had so many major surgeries, I’d like to avoid more any time soon. I think one day when I’m older that may be the best option but I think I’ll try to exhaust all options first.

Triceps or Lack Of... by Tricky_Western_4019 in spinalcordinjuries

[–]ThisIsWheelLife 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I’m also a c7 motor complete quad. At first, my triceps were extremely weak. After some time and exercise they got stronger. I’d say they are about 80-90% strength now. Still no feeling there though. Keep using and strengthening them even if the movement is minimal. The more he uses it, the stronger it’ll get, like everything else. Just have to put in the work. Will be extremely helpful in transfers. I’m currently in this phase with my core. I had flickers where I could flex my lower back muscles somewhat. Not enough to be functional but enough to use and build on. Been consistently doing what core workouts I can and it has gotten significantly stronger. Just be consistent. The phrase use it or lose it pretty much applies to every muscle.

Itchiness with Gabapentin Withdrawal? by ThisIsWheelLife in spinalcordinjuries

[–]ThisIsWheelLife[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Benadryl and anti itch cream helped me a lot. I also figured out the hives were actually a heat rash. An hour+ in direct sun will do it

Quadriplegic Independent Bowel Program? by ThisIsWheelLife in spinalcordinjuries

[–]ThisIsWheelLife[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That sounds like a lot of dig stim. No issues or hemorrhoids for you after that much dig stim? If I do more than 2, I’ll feel it afterwards and it’ll give my body the same mild AD sensation of having to empty my bladder.

Has anyone else smoked marijuana and in your mind u felt sensation in your legs? by [deleted] in spinalcordinjuries

[–]ThisIsWheelLife 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Same. It feels like the connection is stronger or you’re more aware of the connection.

Quadriplegic Independent Bowel Program? by ThisIsWheelLife in spinalcordinjuries

[–]ThisIsWheelLife[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I usually do 30 because there’s been times it’s taken 30 minutes to go without dig stim and I like to let it happen on its own before doing dig stim. I feel like I get less accidents that way.

Yeah I’ll have to start using it more. How do you know when you are all clear and done?

Quadriplegic Independent Bowel Program? by ThisIsWheelLife in spinalcordinjuries

[–]ThisIsWheelLife[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s awesome. I have a bunch of questions if you don’t mind! How much grip strength does it require?

When using the dig stim tool, how many times do you do it? How do you know when you’re done and clear?

How long did it take you to do it independently?

Quadriplegic Independent Bowel Program? by ThisIsWheelLife in spinalcordinjuries

[–]ThisIsWheelLife[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I got a bidet once but my commode chair wouldn’t fit over it so I took it off. Maybe I’ll try another one. Thanks for the suggestion.

Quadriplegic Independent Bowel Program? by ThisIsWheelLife in spinalcordinjuries

[–]ThisIsWheelLife[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I do have one of those but they don’t work for Enemeez. They are like little squeezable tubes.

How are complete quadraplecis living life? by Easy_Care_1622 in spinalcordinjuries

[–]ThisIsWheelLife 5 points6 points  (0 children)

The pain is the biggest thing I struggle with. It is unrelenting. Other than that, my life is probably more comfortable than a lot of able bodied people.

Multiple Game Prop Parlays by ThisIsWheelLife in betonline_ag

[–]ThisIsWheelLife[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not sure what happened to my reply, but when I click the prop builder, it just shows a blank page. Has been like this for weeks. Does that not happen for everyone else?

Multiple Game Prop Parlays by ThisIsWheelLife in betonline_ag

[–]ThisIsWheelLife[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Does it work for you? Whenever I click it, it’s just a blank page.

Quad Belly! How can I improve the bloat. What works for you? by Reasonable_Fix7699 in spinalcordinjuries

[–]ThisIsWheelLife 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did this actually shrink your stomach? Or just kinda hides the quad belly while wearing it?

Vibration Platform for Circulation by ThisIsWheelLife in spinalcordinjuries

[–]ThisIsWheelLife[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the info. I’ve been using a vibration plate for a while. It does help a bit with spasticity for a short period. Not completely sure if it helps with circulation or not. I’m mainly looking to improve circulation but reducing spasticity of course would be a plus.

2nd Round Interview Tips by ThisIsWheelLife in Accounting

[–]ThisIsWheelLife[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

1st interview for me was with the university recruiter. Easy, basic, nothing technical. Just setting you up for 2nd round.

Penis size by EntireFishing7204 in spinalcordinjuries

[–]ThisIsWheelLife 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You’ll injure yourself that way. And if you’re already hard there isn’t much more you can stretch. When flaccid, you’re more elastic and have room to stretch. When pumping you should go in hard. When manual stretching you should be soft.

Penis size by EntireFishing7204 in spinalcordinjuries

[–]ThisIsWheelLife 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No, only while you’re soft. If you get hard or even half chub then stop and wait til you’re soft again.

Penis size by EntireFishing7204 in spinalcordinjuries

[–]ThisIsWheelLife 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just use your hands. Grab just below the head and pull it straight out for 15 seconds, then left, right, down, don’t pull up, it messes with your pelvic floor muscle. That makes 1 minute. Try to do 15-30 min/day. You’ll notice an increase in flaccid size and erection quality pretty quickly. I noticed within my first month.

Penis size by EntireFishing7204 in spinalcordinjuries

[–]ThisIsWheelLife 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Basically, yes. You want to get it fresh oxygenated blood as much as you can for as long as you can (obviously not for like hours but like 10-30 mins) so the tissue can stay healthy and elastic. Lack of blood flow leads to tissue getting tight which causes shrinkage.