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  • Jerry Quintana

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    July 16, 2021 at 5:27 pm in reply to: Car Cane

    Costco gas attendants will pump your gas once you display your handicap placard. Give them a couple of horn honks, to get their attention. They are extremely helpful and courteous.

  • Jerry Quintana

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    June 14, 2021 at 5:18 pm in reply to: Recovery from Muscle Pain

    Dani, what has helped me tremendously is, one word. Stretching. There isn’t a day that passes by that i don’t stretch. While laying in bed, I stretch every conceivable muscle. Most concentrated is the hips & leg muscles.

    Sit at the edge of the bed and twist your upper torso while keeping your legs in resistance mode. Then do small circles and also windmills with your arms.

    Next, while laying, lean forward and stretch your toes forward / backwards while stretching your back. Next, stretch your legs. All in all, this is gradual until it becomes easier. Get creative. Also do some mini ab crunches. That’s my take.

  • Jerry Quintana

    Member
    May 9, 2021 at 12:26 am in reply to: Monday Shoutout: PatientsLikeMe

    Leigh,would you assist me in logging in to, PatientsLikeMe? I would like to read about individual’s concerns regarding their symptoms.
    Thank you..Jerry Quintana

  • Jerry Quintana

    Member
    May 9, 2021 at 12:27 am in reply to: Colonoscopy Procedure

    I’m scheduled for a Colonoscopy this week. My concern is that the establishment has not contacted me with Bowel preparedness. Time is of essence.  I should be in prep mode for Tuesday.  I may just reschedule.

    I have had OPMD (Oculpharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy for approximately 10 years.  This rare disease is primarily infectious in Spain, Quebec & northern NM. My ancestors are from Spain. Dad, his sister & brother acquired the disease.

    Yes, I’m familiar with how devastating this desease is, & expectations. I have the exact symptoms; as all.

    I currently live in La Quinta,  CA. (Near Palm Springs). 2hrs from LA & San Diego.  Very glad that I’am a member of this wonderful group..

    Jerry Quintana..I’ll attach pic once I figure it out..thank you