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by sharonmathews
Tue Aug 03, 2010 9:02 pm
Forum: OT- DISCUSSION, Questions, Thoughts and Advice.
Topic: Trouble renewing your Driver's License
Replies: 8
Views: 2656

Re: Trouble renewing your Driver's License

I want to tell everyone that I finally received a call from Tallahassee, FL Medical Review Board. There decision is that I have to take the Driving Test. The last actually Driving Test I took I was 16 years old, now I am 54. Today I seen my Orthostatic Tremor physician at the University of South Flo...
by sharonmathews
Wed Jul 21, 2010 10:37 am
Forum: OT- DISCUSSION, Questions, Thoughts and Advice.
Topic: Trouble renewing your Driver's License
Replies: 8
Views: 2656

Re: Trouble renewing your Driver's License

Still dealing with trying to get my Driver's License in the State of Florida. I returned yesterday, Juyly 20, 2010 to get an extenion on my Driver's License. I am still waiting for Tallahassee to send me the Medical Report Forms that I am to take to my Doctor on August 3, 2010. The Gentleman who gav...
by sharonmathews
Tue Jun 29, 2010 2:18 pm
Forum: OT- DISCUSSION, Questions, Thoughts and Advice.
Topic: Trouble renewing your Driver's License
Replies: 8
Views: 2656

Trouble renewing your Driver's License

Today I tried to renew my Driver's License. Because I was using a walker with a seat they asked me what condition I had that made it necessary for me to use a walker. I told them Primary Orthostatic Tremor. The gentleman told me that he would have to report the Primary Orthostatic Tremor to the Stat...
by sharonmathews
Wed Jul 29, 2009 1:48 am
Forum: OT- "THINGS" that help
Topic: making taking a shower easier
Replies: 25
Views: 20016

Re: making taking a shower easier

I too have great difficulty taking a shower or bath. I have resorted to a sturdy shower chair for taking a shower. Thank goodness the shower head can be hand held that I have. I usually have a towel ready for when I am finished showering to dry off mostly seated in the shower chair in the shower. I ...
by sharonmathews
Sat Jul 25, 2009 11:07 pm
Forum: OT- DISCUSSION, Questions, Thoughts and Advice.
Topic: Violently shaking legs the day after "exercise" -- is it OT?
Replies: 2
Views: 5503

Re: Violently shaking legs the day after "exercise" -- is it OT?

Whenever I swim or do aquatic exercise I immediately upon trying to get out of the water have violent tremors. I need someone to help me to find a place to sit down. Once I sit for a few minutes I am able to get up and walk. At the beach while walking close to the water I am extremely dizzy. Always ...
by sharonmathews
Sat Jul 25, 2009 10:58 pm
Forum: OT- "THINGS" that help
Topic: Wheelchairs
Replies: 17
Views: 19551

Re: Wheelchairs

Whenever I fly I use a wheelchair. I have a nice walker with a seat and basket that a friend purchased for me. I have a problem with the walker because I also have back problems, which I had surgery for in 2007. The surgery did not help even though they put rods and screws. Picking up the walker and...
by sharonmathews
Sat Jul 25, 2009 10:38 pm
Forum: OT- "THINGS" that help
Topic: Kitchen Stools
Replies: 7
Views: 11981

Re: Kitchen Stools

I use a rolling office chair to vaccum and mop the floors. I also use it to cook and wash dishes. It is not the best for cooking because I can not see into the pots to cook. I too need something better to cook and wash dishes. The swivel bar stool sounds like a great idea. Will have to save up and g...
by sharonmathews
Sat Jul 25, 2009 10:22 pm
Forum: OT- DISCUSSION, Questions, Thoughts and Advice.
Topic: Do any of you suffer from backache due to OT ?
Replies: 9
Views: 4734

Re: Do any of you suffer from backache due to OT ?

Hi, I have Spinal Stenois, Scoliosis, Sciatia and Osteoarthritis of the Spine. In 2007 I had a spinal fusion done with hopes of being able to stand and walk without so much pain. The surgery has not helped at all in regards to the pain I am having. Now I have even more pain. Pain in the lower back, ...
by sharonmathews
Sat Jul 25, 2009 9:37 pm
Forum: OT- "THINGS" that help
Topic: The OT Travel / ID Info Card !
Replies: 34
Views: 21118

Re: here's the new - The OT Travel/ID Info Card !

I am so happy to have the OT Travel Card. This will make it so much easier than having to explain the situation over and over again. Thank You so much for coming up with this idea.
Sharon
by sharonmathews
Sat Jul 25, 2009 12:43 am
Forum: OT- DISCUSSION, Questions, Thoughts and Advice.
Topic: Being Tested in October 2009 for Orthostatic Tremors
Replies: 1
Views: 1544

Being Tested in October 2009 for Orthostatic Tremors

Hi: My Tremors began in 1997 after having ears and sinus infection where I was actually in bed for two days. My husband was on a business trip to Ohio at the time. When he returned home he took me to the Emergency room. They put me on antibotic for two weeks. After two weeks I was not better so they...