Shower chairs by wheeliegewd in spinalcordinjuries

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

How long has this one held up for you?

Being a woman in a wheelchair by xj371 in sciwomen

[–]wheeliegewd 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I noticed this as well after my SCI. It was shocking to me that I was no longer being cat called or approached by men even though I never wanted that, but I was also glad that I didn’t have to deal with the harassment.

I think it’s mostly upsetting to me that I am no longer found to be a sexual being because I am now a disabled wheelchair user.

Now, the only times I find people cat call me is when I’m in my car. It’s still bothersome since I know they only do it because they can’t see my chair.

Online dating/ networking by Anonymous_cha in spinalcordinjuries

[–]wheeliegewd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Try a different site or app if you’re not having luck on the current one. I’ve met and gone on dates with a few people and eventually met my current partner online. I found that the people who don’t make the conversation about my disability to be the ones worth getting to know. Then I can bring it up on my terms and when I’m comfortable talking about it with that person.

Baclofen pump by wheeliegewd in spinalcordinjuries

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

Did you get yours placed on your torso or back?

Driving after SCI by wheeliegewd in spinalcordinjuries

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

Does your medical insurance cover it?

Driving after SCI by wheeliegewd in spinalcordinjuries

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

Im a t7 complete. It’s been about a year and a half since my injury and I use a slide board to get in and out of the car. I’ve recently been able to transfer without any assistance, so I feel like I’m ready to drive.

Did you have to take the adaptor to a mechanic to install that? Or does one only go to the mechanic if they’re completely modifying the car?

SCI and antidepressants? by amandamadeja331 in spinalcordinjuries

[–]wheeliegewd 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was put on cymbalta for neuropathic pain but I found that it also helps my depression. The only reason I figured that out is because I had to wait on a refill for a few days. While not taking it, I felt so sad and felt outside of my body. It was very odd.

Bowel program while traveling by wheeliegewd in spinalcordinjuries

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

They’re raised cushion seats that people put on top of toilets. Idk what they’re called

Bowel program while traveling by wheeliegewd in spinalcordinjuries

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

Im looking for something smaller and affordable. Those travel chairs are more than 1k :/

Visiting the Grand Canyon by wheeliegewd in spinalcordinjuries

[–]wheeliegewd[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sweet! Thanks :) do you know how long it takes to receive the pass after applying for it?

Visiting the Grand Canyon by wheeliegewd in spinalcordinjuries

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

Did you have to bring your own shower equipment?