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| Subject | Date Asked |
| Spinal Cord injury, feet swelling | 3/3/2011 |
| Q: My son is a Quad/c5-c6 level. 7 years injuried, 30 years old. over the past year his feet have ... A: I have problems with swelling too, but not to his extent. I am including the following website for ... | |
| Friend Injured at the beach- C3 C4 & C5 | 12/14/2010 |
| Q: My friend had an accident at the beach on Saturday. He dove underwater & hit a sandbank & dislocated ... A: I am so sorry to hear of your friends injury. It is never easy to see a loved one/friend deal with ... | |
| spinal chord inquiry | 12/3/2010 |
| Q: sir, in 2001,i was met with a motor bike accident and i was injured SPINAL CHORD C3 ,FIRST i ... A: I'm sorry your having to deal with this, injuries like these are not easy to deal with. I recommend ... | |
| T3 Spinal Cord Injury | 12/1/2010 |
| Q: I was shot when I was 8 and the bullet lodged in the t3 area of my spine. I was paralyzed for a ... A: boy you've been through allot in your short life time. My first question to you is wear is your ... | |
| Broken neck in c2, c4 and c7 | 11/30/2010 |
| Q: I am looking for any and all information, as I am in a different country to the person concerned, ... A: I'm not a doctor, but I have been a quadriplegic for 37+ years. I see a neurologist at Froedtert & ... | |
| injury | 11/30/2010 |
| Q: my doctors said they would give me a injection but i was wondering if i would be able to good things ... A: I'm guessing the injection your referring to is for pain. If that is the case then I would say your ... | |
| crushed spine C4 | 11/18/2010 |
| Q: my brother was in a car accident in July 2010 he crushed his spinal cord at C4. he has finally been ... A: I am so sorry your family is having to go through all of this, I've been there and know what your ... | |
| injured in 2 accidents one after the other | 11/18/2010 |
| Q: I had a wreck on September 22 in rush hour traffic. I hit a car that was parked and a minute later I ... A: I sorry that your going through all of this. If I were you I'd see a neurologist ASAP! I believe ... | |
| C2 FRACTURE AFTER 7 YEARS | 11/1/2010 |
| Q: I WAS IN A CAR ACCIDENT, NO SEAT BELT, EJECTED FROM VEHICLE GOIN 70 IN A 95 HONDA ACCORD. AFTER 7 ... A: I don't have any experience with charity health care, but I found the following website that does ... | |
| C2 injury | 10/29/2010 |
| Q: My friend was in a motorcycle accident the 3 days ago. He is 28 years old and otherwise healthy. He ... A: first let me say how sorry I am for your friend, his family and you, these types of injuries are ... | |
| Multilevel disc herniation's with encroachment onto the central canal. | 10/11/2010 |
| Q: My father fell from a ladder 2m from the ground 10 weeks ago and was hospitalised for over a month ... A: Because I'm not a doctor I'll leave all of the technical stuff to them. But yes it could be that ... | |
| Do SCI's worsten over time? | 10/5/2010 |
| Q: I had compression caused by an injury at the c-6 level for 5-6 years before I got surgery to correct ... A: Almost everyone's spinal cord shows signs of degeneration with age. I wish you could afford ... | |
| c1 fracture | 9/23/2010 |
| Q: my dad suffered a c1 fracture in December 2009 he was first placed in a cast the a collar when it ... A: Sorry for my delay in getting back to you. I'm not a doctor, but I do know that when your dealing ... | |
| Spinal Cord Injury - C! and C2 | 9/22/2010 |
| Q: Fell off a deck 8 weeks ago and broke mu C1 and C2. Hospitalized for a week. I am 57 years old; ... A: I don't blame you for feeling frustrated, that's normal. Being in bed for a long period of time can ... | |
| Bruise on Spinal Cord | 9/15/2010 |
| Q: About two months ago, I flipped my ATV on top of me. I suffered 7 broken ribs and three fractures in ... A: A spinal contusion (bruise) causes bleeding to occur in the spinal column. The pressure the bleeding ... | |
| phantom pain like Todd | 9/2/2010 |
| Q: I am a quad (level c5-6. I have been disabled for 26 years and it's time I deal with this problem. I ... A: I really don't know what to say. Everyone of us are different in our sexual desires. And I don't ... | |
| broken neck | 8/28/2010 |
| Q: What can they do for a broken (twice) c1 besides surgery. i already had the halo 7mnths about 15K ... A: first off I'm sorry for what your having to deal with. I know a neurosurgeon (Dr. Cully White# you ... | |
| Broken Neck | 8/26/2010 |
| Q: my brother in law dived into 4 feet of water and last saturday and broke his C4 & C5 and has surgery ... A: If it were my family member I would do what I knew that person would want done. For myself I'd ... | |
| two leval acdf after cord compression | 8/22/2010 |
| Q: WOW if you could answer a question for me i would greatly appriciate it . I was in pain for 2 ... A: The answer to your question is it depends on how much damage has occurred and how severely the cord ... | |
| Broken Neck | 8/22/2010 |
| Q: my brother in law dived into 4 feet of water and last saturday and broke his C4 & C5 and has surgery ... A: I guess at this point I'd be concerned about him making it through all of the stuff he is dealing ... | |
| disc slip | 8/19/2010 |
| Q: docs report states scoliosis of lumber spine, discs spaces narrowing seen between l4/l5 and l5/s1, ... A: I don't know the answer but found three web sites that might help you. Please let me know if these ... | |
| reflexes in spinal cord injuries | 8/19/2010 |
| Q: ) i'm a massage therapist and the majority of my clients are young people with disability...quite a ... A: I found the following explanation on http://www.apparelyzed.com/spasticity.html ... | |
| SCI C4-7 | 8/19/2010 |
| Q: I had a SCI injury 25 years ago. Initially I had paralysis from my arm pits down, One day it ... A: Please see a neurologist asap. My guess is your spinal cord has pressure either from the original ... | |
| c5-c6 injury | 8/3/2010 |
| Q: My friend had a diving accident and broke his c5, c6 vertebrae, his spinal cord was not severed but ... A: I am sorry you and your friend have to experience what has happened, it is never an easy thing to ... | |
| spinal fusion of multiple vertebrae | 7/31/2010 |
| Q: My friend had a terrible bike accident and hit a tree, they said she has D5,D6,D7,D8,D9,D10 and D11 ... A: I'm guessing you meant T5,T6,T7,T8,T9,T10 and T11 were fractured. Thoracic vertebrae. Anyway I'm ... | |
| c6 broken | 7/12/2010 |
| Q: my niece's friend broke her c 6 over july 4th weekend; diving into a pool. we're all worried about ... A: First I am sorry your nieces' friend has to go through this, it is never an easy thing to deal with. ... | |
| Spinal injury | 7/9/2010 |
| Q: I had an injury almost 6 years back and I think it's L4 and L5 disks have overlapped. I took only ... A: I'm sorry for the delay in responding, I was gone. As for surgery, I feel the most important thing ... | |
| sex after a spinal cord injury | 7/6/2010 |
| Q: Recently I have been feeling the urge to want to make love. I have met a young man that I am ... A: FYI, The urethra and the vagina are separate openings. So you can tape the catheter tube to your ... | |
| Injury, surgery, fever | 6/21/2010 |
| Q: 4 days ago my best friend suffered a near-complete c6/c7 dislocation in a motorcycle injury. He had ... A: Six days after my injury (C4-C5) I developed multiple stress ulcers and had surgery to fix that ... | |
| SCI | 6/20/2010 |
| Q: MY NEPHEWWAS STABBED 9 TIMES IN A VIOLENT ACCDENT HE IS PARALYZED FROM THE SHOULDERS DOWN DRS SAID ... A: I'm sorry that your family is faced with this situation. I was injured in 1973, at the C4-C5 level ... | |
| mri neck results | 6/15/2010 |
| Q: i still have a lot of pain in neck and i cannot lift many things like carrying my groceries or ... A: I've never experienced what you've described. But I know a very good Neurosurgeon who I think may ... | |
| spinal cord contusion recovery | 6/4/2010 |
| Q: i had a contusion to my c3-c4 playin football may 1 and ive been hearin people are not able to walk ... A: The difference is the amount of damage that is done to the nerves. I've heard that that type of ... | |
| C1 /7 spianal cord injury | 5/29/2010 |
| Q: My wife is a Quadreplegic C1-7 fracture with it fused at C4-5 . I was wondering what is the average ... A: Allot depends on what level of the cervical vertebrae has been injured. If she has C1-C3 level ... | |
| should I agree to further surgery | 5/24/2010 |
| Q: I had a ACDF with anterior screw and plate fixation C5/6 in February 2009. Symptoms never resolved ... A: First, could you get a second opinion? I would if it's possible. Aside from that, what other option ... | |
| Male Fertility Problems | 5/13/2010 |
| Q: My husband is a quad (C%) after a car accident 15 years ago. A year ago we started a journey to try ... A: I'm not an expert on this subject, but I do know a spinal cord injured person's sperm count drops ... | |
| Hemangioma | 5/4/2010 |
| Q: I was diagnosed recently with a hemangioma in T11 vertebra along with 3 bulging disc and disc ... A: I really don't know much about Hemangioma, but I did find the following websites you can read. I ... | |
| Spinal Cord injury | 5/1/2010 |
| Q: Good Afternoon, Approximately Two weeks ago my cousin was thrown off a fifth floor balcony. He ... A: the fact that your cousin says he occasionally has sensations in his shoulders, fingers and his big ... | |
| Healing time for C2 fracture | 4/24/2010 |
| Q: My 83-year-old father has a C2 fracture as the result of an auto accident 2 and 1/2 months ago. His ... A: I'm so sorry to hear of your fathers injury. And yes his age is most likely a concern for the ... | |
| Dramatic changes in functional abilities | 4/6/2010 |
| Q: I'm a 43 year old person with an incomplete injury to my cervical spine, C-3,4,5,6, to be exact. I ... A: First off, Mel I'm sorry you have to deal with all that. If I were you I'd see a neurologist. And I ... | |
| Spinal cord surgical trauma | 1/11/2010 |
| Q: , my uncle has a big disk protrusion between L3 and L4 vertebra and the neurosurgeons have advised ... A: I would say he has a very good chance at a 90% recovery, if not a full recovery based on what the ... | |
| acheiving an erection | 1/11/2010 |
| Q: i am a t-7/8 paraplegic can viagra give me an erection. A: If you have involuntary erections I am quite sure Viagra will work. I am a C4-C5 quadriplegic and it ... | |
| spinal cord injury in T4 vertebrae | 1/8/2010 |
| Q: god bless you for answer: i have a friend, she had a car accident and a metal of the car get into ... A: The spinal cord level and nerves damaged are what effect the return. I know it can be confusing. The ... | |
| spinal cord injury in T4 vertebrae | 1/8/2010 |
| Q: god bless you for answer: i have a friend, she had a car accident and a metal of the car get into ... A: Allot depends on the severity of your friends injury. If she is consider incomplete she has a ... | |
| leg spasms | 1/6/2010 |
| Q: I habe been paralized for 44 yrs, gun shot to t-6 level. I have had bladder infections since then, ... A: I use baclofen too, luckily it is still working for me. As for Botox injections, from what I've ... | |
| T4 break/ brown sequard | 1/6/2010 |
| Q: On august 15 my husband crushed his t4. They reconstructed it and added screws and rods. He now has ... A: I'm not familiar with this syndrome, but I did find the following information. I hopes this helps. ... | |
| Spinal cord bruise | 12/31/2009 |
| Q: my father made two disk surgeries in one week the first surgery he made was done with a probe I mean ... A: Based on what you've told me I'd say your father has a good chance of a full recovery. But when it ... | |
| boyfriend had neck surgery and plastic surgery on his face | 12/30/2009 |
| Q: well he broke the whole side of his left face and now all it is metal.but he also broke his c2 and ... A: I would either have your boyfriend see the doctor who performed the surgery or see a neurologist ... | |
| spinal injury | 12/27/2009 |
| Q: what is the consequences of spinal cord damage at level of second cervical and at the conus ... A: Injuries at the C2 level usually result in quadriplegia; with respiratory difficulties, impairments ... | |
| quadreplegic for 7 years and getting new movement | 12/26/2009 |
| Q: I have a 69 year old freind who has been a quadrepligic for seven years. Just over the last couple ... A: Yes, Dennis, it happened to me. Not as big of an improvement as your friend, but I received more ... | |
| uti | 12/21/2009 |
| Q: My Dad is 66 and has been a quad c4 c5 for 18 years now. He was found unresponsive this morning and ... A: I'm glad he was sitting, because if he wasn't I'd be worried. If his oxygen levels were low enough ... | |
| multiple blunt force trauma | 12/15/2009 |
| Q: My husband died in a motorcycle collision, and of course, I have many questions. Two of his ... A: I am so sorry to hear of your husbands death. I am not a doctor, but based on what you stated my ... | |
| Autonomic dysreflex | 12/10/2009 |
| Q: I'm a c-4 (1988). I have managed my AD reasonably well until I turned 40. for the last 2 years it ... A: I had very similar circumstances and it got so severe that I was hospitalized for three weeks in ... | |
| Spinal cord Injury. | 12/1/2009 |
| Q: my very close friend ex gymnast and circus acrobat,injured in 1989 in Israel during the circus show ... A: I don't know of any surgery that can be performed, but that does not mean there isn't something out ... | |
| injury at C-5/C-6 | 11/27/2009 |
| Q: I have been looseing body mass sence I had surgey in 2004 I have lost over 70LBS. of body mass and ... A: I am sorry that you are having to deal with these problems. My suggestion is you see a neurologist ... | |
| Broken C3 & C4 | 11/25/2009 |
| Q: My friend was in a car accident back in 2006 and she has broken C3 & C4.Diagnosis were not good at ... A: First off let me say thanks for caring enough about your friend to try and help her. Many people ... | |
| PARAPARESIS BOTH LOWER LIMB | 10/27/2009 |
| Q: MY MOTHER IS SUFFERING FROM PARAPARESIS BOTH LOWER LIMB Gr. POWER 1/5 FOR LAST 25 DAYS (LUMBER CANAL ... A: I am so sorry that your mother has so much to deal with. When I answer these questions I put myself ... | |
| C6/C7 injury | 10/16/2009 |
| Q: A month ago my father had a car accident, that generates the displacement of the vertebrae C6-C7. He ... A: I'm sorry to hear about your father, that is never an easy thing to go through. I think your father ... | |
| spinl injury / car accident sep.15 ,09 | 10/13/2009 |
| Q: I was in an accident and at first i thought I was ok but i have been going to a chiropractor and ... A: I am sorry to here about your injury and seemingly endless complications due to your injury. I think ... | |
| spinal cord injury | 10/8/2009 |
| Q: What is a displaced spinal cord in the c-spine and can it be fixed and how dangerous is it if it ... A: The damage begins at the moment of injury when displaced bone fragments, disc material, or ligaments ... | |
| MRI's | 9/28/2009 |
| Q: I found out by my doctor yesterday, that I have some wear and tear in my lower back, a separated ... A: I'm sorry I didn't know about it taking you two years. I guess what I meant to say is if your ... | |
| Bowel And Bladder | 9/28/2009 |
| Q: Am paraplegia,i had an accident 3yrs ago,T12 -L1 below the abdomen,my question is this Can i have ... A: If you do not take blood pressure medications you can certainly try those medications, make sure you ... | |
| Sex and Kids | 9/27/2009 |
| Q: Am paraplegia,i had an accident 3yrs ago,T12 -L1 below the abdomen,my question is this Can i have ... A: If you are newly injured they may be able to extract sperm from you and when your ready for children ... | |
| MRI's | 9/26/2009 |
| Q: I found out by my doctor yesterday, that I have some wear and tear in my lower back, a separated ... A: From what I've read, a disc is made of any outer layer called the annulus fibrosus - within that ... | |
| lack of sexual desire after a back injury | 9/25/2009 |
| Q: My boyfriend had an accident 2 years ago 9/23. A 700 pound commercial stove feel on top of him. He ... A: Sorry for the misunderstanding. Did he lose his sensation in his penis? I know from my own ... | |
| lack of sexual desire after a back injury | 9/24/2009 |
| Q: My boyfriend had an accident 2 years ago 9/23. A 700 pound commercial stove feel on top of him. He ... A: I'm sorry that you are having to go through this. I do know that there are now injections you can ... | |
| C1 & C2 | 9/20/2009 |
| Q: 6 months ago my husband had a fall and fractured his C1 & C2. He had a halo on for 3 months (no ... A: First let me tell you how sorry I am to hear of your husband's injury. And if there was head trauma ... | |
| spinal cord injury | 9/17/2009 |
| Q: My diagnosis is a T10-T11 fracture dislocation does that mean my spinal cord broke completely or ... A: I'm sorry to tell you I don't know. My guess would be complete, but it really depends on the ... | |
| C5 and C7 fractures | 9/14/2009 |
| Q: about 10 years ago I broke my neck in a swimming accident and fractured the 7th and crushed the 5th ... A: I would think you could see a neurologist about that. But if it were me I'd give up the idea of ... | |
| bowel blockage and enemas | 9/10/2009 |
| Q: Tests showed that my fiance' has a blockage in his intestines and told him to do a 3 day cleanout ... A: I am sorry that your fiance' is having this problem. I would suggest you follow your doctors advice. ... | |
| Could spinal block have injured my back? | 9/8/2009 |
| Q: I have a lot of tension in my upper shoulders, neck, and tons of headaches. But in my lower back, ... A: I think seeing a neurosurgeon is a good move. They should be able to give you an answer to your ... | |
| My dear friend | 8/31/2009 |
| Q: I have a question and I hope you can help me it would mean a lot. My friend Matt was in a accident ... A: not impossible if his injury is incomplete. If it is complete then doubtful. Please have hope, ... | |
| My dear friend | 8/31/2009 |
| Q: I have a question and I hope you can help me it would mean a lot. My friend Matt was in a accident ... A: I am sorry your friend is going through this. But having friends and family support is important. To ... | |
| football after a hematoma on spinal cord | 8/29/2009 |
| Q: My son recently was injured playing football. He ended up in emergency surgery. He had a fracture ... A: Wow, that is a tough one. I feel sad about what happened to your son. I played football in grade ... | |
| C1 & C2 Spinal Cord Injury | 8/29/2009 |
| Q: My daughter who is now 10, and with downs, had a very hard fall on concrete floor. She had C1 & C2 ... A: First I would like to tell you how sorry I am for your daughters injury which seems to be causing ... | |
| staph infection in spine | 8/25/2009 |
| Q: My boss had surgery on his spine about 7 years ago. The surgery was in the lumbar region of his ... A: First off Mary, is he considering a lawsuit? If he ever gets to the point of living life ''in a ... | |
| C3-C4 Cervical Stenosis With Myleopothy | 8/16/2009 |
| Q: Had fusion of c3/c4 to stabilize my neck in Nov 2008. Although the major symptoms (spasms) have ... A: I would tend to believe your doctor, but you might want a second opinion. I do not know where you ... | |
| lateral sided sciatica injury | 8/2/2009 |
| Q: i have a pain in my left gluteal region.I can lift my left leg for 80 degree and right for 30 degree ... A: I put a website address below that I think may help answer some of your questions. If I were you I ... | |
| broken necks | 7/27/2009 |
| Q: A good friend of mine was traveling in Africa and had an accident, he has a complete break in his ... A: I am so sorry to hear about your friends injury. I am sorry to say if his injury is complete his ... | |
| bradycardia | 7/13/2009 |
| Q: My younger brother (23 yrs old) was in a bad accident 7 months ago and fractured several cervical ... A: I don't think that's normal. I would suggest you see a neurologist if you aren't already. If you ... | |
| erections | 7/13/2009 |
| Q: my husband and i have been married and together for 14 yrs. he is a T-12 incomplete for 29 yrs this ... A: I am guessing your husband is getting more return. I have been an incomplete C4-C5 quadriplegic for ... | |
| spinal cord injury due to MRSA | 7/6/2009 |
| Q: My fiancee was in jail on child support and got MRSA through a small pimple on his arm. well it got ... A: I'm so sorry to hear about your fiance's MRSA. I do not know much about his situation, but if his ... | |
| incomplete spinal cord injury | 7/4/2009 |
| Q: My daughter was shot last August. She is described as an incomplete spinal cord injury at T12/L1. ... A: The following web site is a good source of medical information. I hope this helps, I know how hard ... | |
| baclofen pumps | 7/1/2009 |
| Q: My boyfriend is a C-6 quad and had a Medtronic pump placed in his abdomen. Until last month, he's ... A: I used condom drainage for 30 years with minimal problems until my bladder stopped working with that ... | |
| Spinal Cord Injury | 6/29/2009 |
| Q: 2009. He cracked his C6 and suffered a burst fracture to his C7 compressing against and bruising the ... A: Sorry to hear of your brothers injury. I would say yes to your question of whether it changes ... | |
| RIGHT SHOULDER, ARM PAIN, AND INTO THE THUMB PAIN | 6/26/2009 |
| Q: I am a 48 year old female with right arm, neck and shoulder pain. I broke my neck in Oct 04. The ... A: I am so sorry you have had to deal with this. If I were you I would contact your Neurologist and ask ... | |
| Burning spine | 6/23/2009 |
| Q: I was on 60 mg methadone for 6 years and Norco, 8 a day for 10 years. 95 days ago I took my last ... A: I do not know the answer to your question. But I did find the following web site that has a bunch of ... | |
| what does the C3 nerve control | 6/20/2009 |
| Q: about 4 years ago I had cervical arthoplasty on my neck, this included C4/C5 C5/C6 C6/C7. Now I have ... A: I am sorry to hear of your cervical spine problems. I think there can be many causes of the ... | |
| Spinal Cord Question | 6/18/2009 |
| Q: What are the direct causes of blood clots to be surrounding the spinal cord and what are methods of ... A: I found the following website which has one possible explanation for the cause of the blood clots. I ... | |
| Halo Brace - Parkinsons | 6/18/2009 |
| Q: My Mom recently fell and broke her c2. They put her into a brace - but not the halo because they ... A: Let me begin by telling you how sorry I am to hear of your mothers injury. In regards to your ... | |
| Occupational therapy | 6/16/2009 |
| Q: I'm an OT student who will have a patient with a T4 SCI. I have no idea what to do. My books only ... A: T4 can result in paralysis and loss of sensation from the waist down. Giving the person training on ... | |
| cervical cord flattening | 6/9/2009 |
| Q: I recently had an MRI of the cervical spine which showed c5c6 protrusion, that is producing mild ... A: First off I'm not a doctor, I am someone who has been injured at the C4-C5 level since 1973. I am a ... | |
| Severe pain cause by surgery in lower back | 6/5/2009 |
| Q: I have just found out that a surgery that was supposed to help my back, was actually experiemental ... A: I'm so sorry that this happened to you. I would suggest you see an attorney about a possible law ... | |
| severe back pain | 5/28/2009 |
| Q: For the last two months or so , i feel as if my spine is going to snap if i bend wrong, i can barely ... A: Please see a doctor, preferably a neurologist. I don't like what your describing, it must be very ... | |
| Lukey?? rods | 5/25/2009 |
| Q: I was injured in auto accident in 1989 & was told that I have Lukey rods, not Harrington rods. Am I ... A: I found some info on the Luque rods, look below. And MRI's are ok to have done, the only thing is ... | |
| c3-c4 severed in a fall | 5/15/2009 |
| Q: My friend's father fell out of a tree and was on the ground for 6 hours until someone found him, he ... A: The Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation has a great reputation around the world and is located at: ... | |
| spinal bruising | 5/13/2009 |
| Q: My friend recently suffered a traumatic spinal injury, its what the doctors called a "blowout" ... A: From what I've read, if some of the injured nerves were just bruised, they might start to work again ... | |
| Question | 5/12/2009 |
| Q: My brother is paralyzed from top of the stomach down. Tonight his friend was tickling his feet and ... A: That is quite common in Quadriplegics. Unfortunately it is called; "Reflex" - An involuntary ... | |
| Please Help | 5/11/2009 |
| Q: My brother was involved in a diving accident on April 28,2009. He cracked his C6 & suffered a burst ... A: First off let me tell you how sorry I am to hear about your brothers injury. And secondly anything ... | |
| C4 C5 INJURY | 5/7/2009 |
| Q: My husband's brother, who is 28 and was living in Ethopia on a work mission, was in a severe car ... A: I am sorry to hear of your brother-in-law's injury. As for what you can do? Let him know you love ... | |
| Is surgery my only option? | 5/6/2009 |
| Q: I am a healthy 27 year old man. Active, 6'1", 175lbs with no history of spinal injuries or trauma. ... A: I don't have an answer for your first question, other than anything is possible. And that I think it ... | |
| cracked c6 and plate in c7 | 5/5/2009 |
| Q: I have a good friend that dove into the ocean a few days ago and slammed into a sand dune. At the ... A: I am sorry about your friend's accident. My honest opinion is unless they tell you otherwise I'd say ... | |
| c1 & c2 fracture | 5/3/2009 |
| Q: I'm 30 years old and I got into a car accident. When I got out of the car, I could not feel my ... A: Wow that is so horrible. Did you consider a law suit against the original doctor? I know that isn't ... | |
| Disc Hernation, &sinuvertebral nerve | 4/29/2009 |
| Q: I would like to know if you can tell me more about the Sinuvertebral Nerve and its functions. I have ... A: Sorry for the delay, I found the following website that has a whole lot of information. Check it ... | |
| botox | 4/9/2009 |
| Q: im asking this question 4 my father he was in a car accident 11 months ago. he broke his neck and ... A: From what I've heard it seems to work. I almost had my calf muscles in my legs injected, but the day ... | |
| broken neck | 3/25/2009 |
| Q: I broke my neck in 2005 in a car wreck,between c2 & c3 and suffered spinal cord tear.Soon after ... A: Did you ever consider legal action? Sounds like some neglect on their part. I totally understand ... | |
| leg spasms/chest pains | 3/19/2009 |
| Q: well my uncle has been a quad for 25 years and he has these leg spasms that are just horrible i been ... A: Hey Christine, One thing you may look at is things which I have found to increase or out right cause ... | |
| Sweating and burning sensation | 3/19/2009 |
| Q: I am a C6/C7 spinal chord partial injury patient. Why I feel burning sensation in my upper part of ... A: From my experience the sweating is usually one of the signs of what the medical field calls; ... | |
| Decubitus Ulcers | 3/15/2009 |
| Q: i am a 37yr old male c3 quadriplegic. i have a very large stage 4 sacral decubitus ulcer that has ... A: first off I wish you the best. You are dealing with my worst nightmare. I have been extremely lucky ... | |
| sci | 3/13/2009 |
| Q: i'm recently c6-t2. have violent leg spasms that put pressure on my diaphragm, making breathing ... A: A low dosage would be 5mg three times a day. And about your leaking, I am guessing you are on ... | |
| sci | 3/9/2009 |
| Q: i'm recently c6-t2. have violent leg spasms that put pressure on my diaphragm, making breathing ... A: This may sound silly, but I don't want to assume anything. Have you tried any muscle relaxers? I use ... | |
| Sex | 2/13/2009 |
| Q: Last night I had unprotected intercourse with a disabled man (wheelchair bound), I'm not sure if he ... A: Hey London, Yes you can, if he is still able to have ejaculations. Just because someone is in a ... | |
| Injury of my friend-query please. | 2/4/2009 |
| Q: One of my close friends has suffered severe pain recently. It is learnt that it is due to ... A: I would recommend you get a second opinion. I know a neurosurgeon in Milwaukee who you could ... | |
| computers 4 quads | 1/28/2009 |
| Q: My brother Bud is a quad and has been for 16 yrs he is getting ready to purchase a computer (laptop) ... A: I'm sorry for the delay in responding. I needed to look up some info. I use 3/8 wooden dowels that ... | |
| is it worth my efforts to even apply for disability? | 1/25/2009 |
| Q: 58 yr.old, female. Haven't worked fulltime for about 10 yrs.(have 40 credit hours of working on job ... A: To answer your question, I would say yes it might be worth it. You would need to contact your local ... | |
| Tracheotomy after Spinal Cord Injury | 1/22/2009 |
| Q: My mom had an accident and damaged her c4 and c5 (cervical area) of her spine. She had a traction ... A: First off I am so sorry for your family having to go through this. Secondly I am not a doctor, but I ... | |
| Bladder function with a C4 incomplete injury | 12/28/2008 |
| Q: My son had a accident October 10th 2008. He broke his neck at C4 and was fused from C3to C6. He is ... A: I am happy he is getting so much return. As for his bladder problem I would suggest he talk to his ... | |
| neck injury | 11/28/2008 |
| Q: I was in a single car accident June 2008. I broke my neck and underwent surgery; they had to fuse ... A: I am not a doctor, so what I say is only my opinion. I would guess the "foreign object" in your ... | |
| spasms | 11/20/2008 |
| Q: A patient with c5-c6 injury since 1999, is having spasms when urinating, what could be the problem? ... A: I am no a doctor, but I'll give you my thoughts and advice. Is the patient a quadriplegic? If so ... | |
| Quadrapledic Issues | 11/18/2008 |
| Q: My ex is a quad. Accident happened Oct 1st. He has some shoulder control, one stronger than the ... A: Sorry to hear about your ex, I'd never wish that on anyone. He has a long road ahead of him. And yes ... | |
| narrowing of spinal colom | 10/9/2008 |
| Q: A year ago my son went down on the football field and had no feeling in his lower body but his hands ... A: I am writing you because I want you to know that I understand why your questioning whether you could ... | |
| c3 & c4 fracture | 10/5/2008 |
| Q: brother in law was trying to do a flip off the monkey bars at a park. fell directly on his head, ... A: I am so sorry to here about your brother-in-law. I would suggest you talk to a neurologist about ... | |
| Back Injury | 10/4/2008 |
| Q: Hi my daughter was injured last week in a soccer game. went up for a header and someone tackled her ... A: I think you should seek a second opinion from a neurologist. Life with back pain can be quite ... | |
| Swollen spinal cord | 9/29/2008 |
| Q: A very dear friend just had an atv accident. He was thrown from the atv, and landed on his right ... A: I am not a doctor and do not have access to his records. But based on my knowledge of other injuries ... | |
| Sex | 9/20/2008 |
| Q: Is it possible for c-7 paraplegic to do sex? Is their penis became hard to enjoy sex? A: My answer is yes it is possible for a C7 to have sex! I recently went to a seminar that a doctor ... | |
| Regarding Spinal Cord | 8/30/2008 |
| Q: My brother inlaw has injured in motor cycle accident. Doctors saying that he has injured with spinal ... A: I would suggest you ask his doctors whether they think he will walk again or not, they should be ... | |
| spinal cord injury | 8/30/2008 |
| Q: Dr. I fell off a helicopter while working on it. I hit the concrete face first and broke my jaw and ... A: I wish I could give you an answer, but quite honestly it depends on the damage you've already ... | |
| old injury to neck and t7 | 8/25/2008 |
| Q: Good afternoon. I am hoping you can give me some advice on dealing with an old injury that is ... A: sorry to hear about all you deal with, I am not a doctor but I do know one who might be able to help ... | |
| Daughter paralyzed after surgery | 8/9/2008 |
| Q: My daughter had a planned surgery to have her rectum removed and a j pouch placed and she was left ... A: I am not going to tell you I know the answer to your question, but I will say it sounds like you ... | |
| Diving neck injury | 8/6/2008 |
| Q: My girlfriend dove into a pool and jammed her head on the bottom of the pool. The next day she ... A: Tony, First of all a spinal cord injury is nothing to fool around with. I have been injured since ... | |
Ken Karstedt II
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Expertise
Life as a quadreplegic. Experiences with sexuality, having a full-time job, traveling, dealing with wheelchairs, purchasing vans, dealing with doctors, medications, urinary cares, skin care, tandom sky diving, white water rafting, wheelchair football, going out to dinner, and dealing with accessibilty issues.
Experience
Living a fairly active life as a C4-C5 quadreplegic for 35 years. Experience dealing with numerous doctors and hospitals. Urinary choices.
Education/Credentials
An Associate degree. Not with an specialty.
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