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When I wake in the morning, it takes 10 - 15 minutes of cramp and spasms before I can even think of getting ot of my pit.
I look like a dead rat with my hands clenched and arms, triceps and shoulders with hardly any range. Any other incompletes like this and does flipping on to your stomach work for you?
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Posted 09 September 2005 - 03:57 PM
C-5 Incomplete, Diving Accident in Mexico. Walking with crutches, In controlled pain !
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Posted 09 September 2005 - 05:19 PM
Other than in my legs, I don't have that severity of spasticity in the mornings, but a friend of mine, who is incomplete, does. Her level of injury is very high. She will also wake up with her chin/jaw pushing hard into her chest. This has caused some dental problems as well.
I don't recall that she has ever told me what she has tried to lessen the spasms, but I'll be sure and ask her when we speak again.
I don't recall that she has ever told me what she has tried to lessen the spasms, but I'll be sure and ask her when we speak again.
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Female. Incomplete para following a cord stroke in '03. Spina-bifida, severe scoliosis. 18 surgeries total...five spine-related: Three fusions w/hardware, two tethered cord releases.
Female. Incomplete para following a cord stroke in '03. Spina-bifida, severe scoliosis. 18 surgeries total...five spine-related: Three fusions w/hardware, two tethered cord releases.
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Posted 09 September 2005 - 09:36 PM
Hi Lucky,
How do you people do it? I'm asking and I am one of you people.
But my cramps and spasms aren't nearly that severe. Knock on wood. I curse them and they are annoying but nothing like what you describe.
I know what you mean about the "the pit" though. If it weren't for my addiction to a good cup(s) of Cafe Bustello coffee in the morning I might not ever get out of bed. Hey, maybe I'll put a small Mr. Coffee machine next to the bed and be done with it.
I never really liked sleeping on my stomach even though it's probably the best position to sleep in. I can't breathe properly and my face gets smashed into the bed (forget about a pillow!) and I ofttimes end up with a blurry eye! It can straighten out or flex your legs and that's a good thing. And it gives your butt and boney hip prominences a chance to recuperate. I just got over healing a pressure sore on my right hip and that's not fun. Actually it wasn't a pressure sore but a calloused area that I broke open with my thumbnail as I was getting outta "the pit". I'm keeping a bandage over it for protection... just in case. I don't wanna go through that again especially since it's my favored side.
Maybe the diazepam will help you in this regard. Or some other type of anti-spasmotic drug. We can hope.
I hope you find some relief Lucky or you're gonna have to tweak your name.
How do you people do it? I'm asking and I am one of you people.
But my cramps and spasms aren't nearly that severe. Knock on wood. I curse them and they are annoying but nothing like what you describe.I know what you mean about the "the pit" though. If it weren't for my addiction to a good cup(s) of Cafe Bustello coffee in the morning I might not ever get out of bed. Hey, maybe I'll put a small Mr. Coffee machine next to the bed and be done with it.
I never really liked sleeping on my stomach even though it's probably the best position to sleep in. I can't breathe properly and my face gets smashed into the bed (forget about a pillow!) and I ofttimes end up with a blurry eye! It can straighten out or flex your legs and that's a good thing. And it gives your butt and boney hip prominences a chance to recuperate. I just got over healing a pressure sore on my right hip and that's not fun. Actually it wasn't a pressure sore but a calloused area that I broke open with my thumbnail as I was getting outta "the pit". I'm keeping a bandage over it for protection... just in case. I don't wanna go through that again especially since it's my favored side.
Maybe the diazepam will help you in this regard. Or some other type of anti-spasmotic drug. We can hope.
I hope you find some relief Lucky or you're gonna have to tweak your name.
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