Quadriplegics Answer Web's Most Searched Questions on Paralysis

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  • @Michelle-qi5zf
    @Michelle-qi5zf 3 роки тому +146

    My husband and I were setup on a blind date by my mother in 1985. He had a diving accident in 86 which left him a C4-6 quad. He was just 24 yo. He is now 59 and incredibly healthy!
    ❤️

    • @dianajames4717
      @dianajames4717 Рік тому +8

      dam you still married him after he got paralyzed? Now that is true love young lady. I wish both of you the very best.

    • @joemyers8289
      @joemyers8289 Рік тому +4

      @@dianajames4717 If you love someone, I dont think it would change the love. There are a lot of people married that are not actually in love, just married cause they get on with the person and are expected to be married by family and friends and dont want to be out of the norm.

    • @dianajames4717
      @dianajames4717 Рік тому

      @@joemyers8289 yes I do agree with that

    • @tqsuited
      @tqsuited Рік тому +1

      @@joemyers8289 I can't believe how common it is, to be married. People just hate being alone I guess... I prefer being alone, single, doing whatever the hell I want whenever I want. I just can't feel completely myself if someone else is around.

    • @conquer228
      @conquer228 Рік тому +3

      @@dianajames4717 wow!! you would of just said " see ya " good person you are. not

  • @steveelkins52
    @steveelkins52 4 роки тому +112

    I did some work for a guy who couldnt talk, well apart from grunting. he needed 24 hour care and everyone talked over him. So I sat on the floor in front of him, worked through what was needed, and asked him as many questions as I could . Amazed at how we got on so well, the guy thanked me via a tablet voice machine thing when I was doing the work a few weeks later - the thing of it is, he could communicate perfectly well if only people took the trouble to understand him, Poor sod. Good you two are making the best of it, too.

    • @jude1515
      @jude1515 Рік тому +5

      More people need your compassion and understanding.

    • @jude1515
      @jude1515 Рік тому +4

      This was an interesting video. Thank you for sharing and I wish you both the best!❤️

    • @Lawh
      @Lawh Рік тому +2

      I think one of the biggest fears when it comes to this is other people. It's a real shame. I am actually writing a will that will include all kinds of things in case I can't communicate properly. I know people with whom a few days would make me want to kill myself, but since I am unable to do so, I need to make it very clear in my will that I can be at least left alone.

  • @PhiLeo7973
    @PhiLeo7973 4 роки тому +60

    UA-cam's algorithm somehow brought me to 2 beautiful & charming ladies. Your words, supernova smiles, and heartfelt sharing of your life experiences, has touched my soul to its very core. Isn't communication grand? No matter the subject, or life challenge, it is fundamental to mutual understanding & life's progress, growth,& happiness. You both have so much to be proud of. My life has been irrevocably altered, by your stories, hope, character, and smiles. God Bless you both for your gift of sharing, phil

  • @williambayh1574
    @williambayh1574 4 роки тому +60

    Well done ladies! Some great resources you've provided as well. Forty years a quad, there's always something new to learn. Abby and Jenny, you're both amazing and choose to handle this thing with dignity and style - God Bless you both, always!

    • @abby_marsh29
      @abby_marsh29  4 роки тому +2

      thats so kind to hear!! I am glad this could help!!! Thank you William!

  • @flywithty1
    @flywithty1 4 роки тому +22

    I’m a C5 myself and it’s so nice to see you guys inform everyone about sci’s !

  • @Squiffy1313
    @Squiffy1313 Рік тому +29

    You two are so beautiful, positive and strong. And informative. Thank you for this video.

  • @DragerPilot
    @DragerPilot Рік тому +4

    Thank you very much for answers to common problems that you must handle everyday. You’re both admirable and inspirational. The world is a better place with you in it.

  • @itsrileylyn
    @itsrileylyn 4 роки тому +14

    Thank you both for making this video! Such a great way to educate folks. I had the mitrofinoff procedure as well, and that alone gave me more independence than anything else. It was life changing.
    I did want to point out that you said quads are c1-c7 but there are actually 8 cervical nerves! I'm a c8 quadriplegic. It is a common misconception because there are only 7 vertebra in the cervical spine, but 8 corresponding nerves. The vertebra is just the bone that protects it. You can actually damage your vertebra (spine) without actually hurting the spinal cord. So confusing lol!

  • @DV-xf5yf
    @DV-xf5yf Рік тому +4

    Thank you for your honesty. My older brother was a paraplegic who lived life to the fullest until his death.

  • @rollwiththepunches5932
    @rollwiththepunches5932 4 роки тому +17

    Thanks for opening up! im sure this will help a lot of people

  • @lucieleimbach
    @lucieleimbach Рік тому +3

    I have worked on a rehab unit. But much of the information you gave was very informative and for me updating since it was 20+ years ago. Thank you ladies.

  • @fractode
    @fractode Рік тому +3

    These ladies are very brave, very strong, very inspirational, the epitome of "don't quit!". 👍

    • @ruthlessluder
      @ruthlessluder Рік тому +1

      They don't need your pity. You're making it sound like "don't quit" is an exception rather than norm.

  • @jayelm5392
    @jayelm5392 Рік тому +2

    Dad was a doctor. I knew a lot of this medical stuff from a very early age. Thanks for sharing your stories. Very courageous and inspiring. I’ll be tuning in often for a dose.

  • @perhennung
    @perhennung Рік тому +4

    Wonderful people, role models for all of us! Thank you very much! ❤

  • @sharinelson9705
    @sharinelson9705 Рік тому +7

    I love you guys! Wow! How inspirational! Love your personalities and how open you both are in sharing your experience.

  • @slyguyaction
    @slyguyaction Рік тому

    I don't know how this video showed up in my feed but man, am I GLAD it did! All my questions answered (mostly) and in a way that both the person with the injury and someone without can understand. Thank you so much...

  • @michaelengelby732
    @michaelengelby732 Рік тому

    Social media as of late can be so toxic. Thank you ladies for showing the inspirational side.

  • @motherboard424
    @motherboard424 2 роки тому +4

    This has been “awesome” Jenny and Abby. Thanks for the excellent education and your candid responses, laced with some humor, addressing difficult questions. God Bless you both! 😘

  • @dominicvallez6176
    @dominicvallez6176 Рік тому +2

    You ladies are amazing! ❤ I can only imaging the effort it takes to do what you do and be positive. Thank you for being you.

  • @rthib1960
    @rthib1960 Рік тому

    Your comment about thanking God for the ability to poop and to pee is no joke. The things we take for granted. That was a very informative and encouraging video. I look forward to the day when all people will be able to walk, run and enjoy life to the full! Isa 35:5 All the best to both of you!!

  • @Palindrome78
    @Palindrome78 Рік тому

    We all know social media is, too frequently, used for "evil." However, videos like this are incredible. I was one of the ones, when I was younger, who thought "quadriplegic" was anyone like Christopher Reeve, where neither legs nor arms could move (though I knew a trach wasn't a given for quadriplegics). Jump forward to the internet and people making educational videos...so we all can learn injuries and illnesses are not cookie-cutter. I know most of us know that but videos like this fill in so many blanks and answer questions we didn't consider asking.
    I used the internet in the dial up days but reading about things doesn't always have the same impact as hearing people explain their own experiences so I, truly, thank you both, and all others, for sharing with, and informing, us.

  • @lendmeyourear3546
    @lendmeyourear3546 Рік тому +5

    All great questions and answers! Side note though, the music was very distracting/annoying for me.

  • @Central_CoastRotors
    @Central_CoastRotors 4 роки тому +9

    Abby you have the most adorable, genuine smile 🙂

  • @kd5mtl
    @kd5mtl Рік тому

    Great video, thanks! Speaking of driving, I'm a medic for a race track, and we actually have a couple of guys that come race that are quadriplegic. Their cars are modified with hand controls and they're just as fast as anyone out there.

  • @johnjenkins1589
    @johnjenkins1589 Рік тому

    Two beautiful ladies! Thank you for opening up and sharing with us all. I sadly must admit that I don’t know much about these injuries. I think your both extremely strong and genuinely good people. Thank you for your courage and opening up and sharing with us. Thank you ladies ❤ your both beautiful!

  • @terrylong6457
    @terrylong6457 Рік тому

    Attractive and very personable young ladies. Thank you for the information. Everyone needs to know this.

  • @ivanteece
    @ivanteece Рік тому +2

    This was really informative, and I think you did an amazing job. Good on you!

  • @jurgenabela9600
    @jurgenabela9600 Рік тому

    Just saw this video. Well done indeed….both for the idea but also for the down-to-earth positivity coming out of this video.

  • @frikkied2638
    @frikkied2638 Рік тому

    Your personalities and up-beat attitudes are so inspiring ladies 😊

  • @DrMantisToboggan69
    @DrMantisToboggan69 Рік тому

    this video randomly popped up on my feed and I'm so happy i watched. you two seem like super sweet ladies, this was sooo informative. i wish you both the best of luck!

  • @tlcprc
    @tlcprc Рік тому

    You are both an inspiration, to all walks of life. Our body is a shell, which in no way defines us. There are wealthy people who never have to shop for groceries, wash their own car, balance a check book (etcetera). Their 'ease of life' can be perceived to be better than my life. But, it is not true. It is just a different experience that i have, than they have. Both of our life's are valid, purposeful, and as meaningful as we make it to be. I am not the most handsome person, but that has nothing to do with who i am, and most importantly - my self worth, and how God values me!

  • @mattrode8964
    @mattrode8964 Рік тому

    You are both such amazing and beautiful ladies! So great to see how happy and upbeat you are - wishing you all the best, and thank you for being so honest!

  • @matthewpocock4824
    @matthewpocock4824 Рік тому +1

    This was such an enlightening video, ladies. It certainly made me more aware of the complex and varied symptoms of quadriplegia. It's great to see the advancement in technology and biology aimed at independence and autonomy. I do have a question: How challenging is diet and exercise with a limited range of movement?
    Thanks for sharing.

  • @BMF6889
    @BMF6889 Рік тому

    I'm 76 years old and I've seen a lot in life. I was a Marine infantry officer for 21 years with 3 years in combat. I lost a of Marines killed and horribly wounded, some of which were way beyond the disabilities of these to lovely women.
    If I were single now (I'm 77 and I have a lovely wife of well over 40 years), I would be glad to help these women with whatever challenges they have if for no other reason to honor the Marines who were so horribly wounded in Vietnam and whose wounds were far more horrific with arms and legs blown off or unable to do anything to care for themselves including eating and drinking. Brain trauma injuries so severe that they have no idea who their families are.
    I so admire the courage and strength of these two women. I wish I could help them have a better and more enjoyable life.

  • @PaulPetrulis
    @PaulPetrulis Рік тому +1

    Both you ladies are amazingly positive - thank you for sharing part of your life/disabilities with everyone - it was a great education

  • @samanthaann6826
    @samanthaann6826 4 роки тому +3

    Aw this is great. I love being educated on things like this

  • @sideshowrupert3
    @sideshowrupert3 Рік тому +1

    Very informative, well done gals!

  • @rickbrauer6794
    @rickbrauer6794 4 роки тому +1

    If you're ever in the DFW area in summer time, check out RISE Adaptive Sports. If you'd like to water ski, tube rides, para sail or just ride on a boat.. we do it all at no charge for persons with any physical disability - friends and family included. I'm a t12 complete since 77 and I've helped run this organization for the past 13 years.

  • @modacare4546
    @modacare4546 Рік тому

    You ladies are incredible. I'm sure the positive attitude doesn't come easy, but you pull it off.

  • @rodwilliams4170
    @rodwilliams4170 Рік тому +1

    Wow!! You guys are keeping it real!! Thanks for being naturally yourselves.

  • @runawayuniverse
    @runawayuniverse Рік тому

    I'm not sure why this popped up on my page, but it sure was interesting to watch. I thank you for taking the time to educate people.

  • @pixelpusher8986
    @pixelpusher8986 Рік тому

    This was amazing. You both are beautiful and will give hope for many others. ❤

  • @Tker1970
    @Tker1970 Рік тому

    Sometimes you don't know what's important to know. This was something for me that is important to know.

  • @wicked.orlando
    @wicked.orlando Рік тому

    Give you two ladies Kudos for explaining it to everyone, stay strong and best of everything for both of you

  • @Jjjjjj-lo2fe
    @Jjjjjj-lo2fe 4 роки тому +4

    You both are beautiful young ladies that have strength most people wish for

  • @noelreyes4221
    @noelreyes4221 Рік тому

    Abby. You're so beautiful. I feel like I learned a lot from watching this video. I am a support care provider. I do get lost in my work. I clock in and I clock out. But just watching you talk and listening to you guys, it opens up my perspective. so yeah much love and thank you for making this video.

  • @greggy9786
    @greggy9786 Рік тому +1

    Very good video ladies. Very informative on the issues of people who are paralyzed.

  • @solitary-sun
    @solitary-sun Рік тому

    Thank you for taking the time to explain some misconceptions. I hope you are both doing well three years later.

  • @RThailand
    @RThailand Рік тому

    This was so interesting. Thanks for sharing so openly.

  • @deadrepublic5238
    @deadrepublic5238 Рік тому

    Thank yall for sharing. I'm totally ignorant on the matter and I appreciate yall sharing.

  • @richardross7219
    @richardross7219 Рік тому

    I had full blown GBS in 1977. I was totally paralyzed and on a ventilator for a month then slowly got better. Now, 45 years later, I'm still getting nerves to heal. Good Luck, Rick

  • @jpo1056
    @jpo1056 Рік тому

    Ladies, you both were, and are, awesome. Respect.

  • @sandrasullivan2636
    @sandrasullivan2636 Рік тому

    You ladies are amazing. Thanks for the info.

  • @jdb420
    @jdb420 4 роки тому +1

    wow - you guys are tougher than anyone I know - love and respect

  • @chimmichurri6940
    @chimmichurri6940 Рік тому +1

    This is damn amazing. Its making me so happy more people are being able to just straight up answer questions with no shame anymore. I do feel like an asshole because the very first question yall answered was one i had immediately, same with the pissing one, and i always though a quadripalegic hade to move around from blowing into a straw how with a joystick in the mouth. Yall are inspiring to me, especially with how fucking ignorant i was about this condition

  • @jorvikoutdoors
    @jorvikoutdoors Рік тому

    Well done for clearing things up, it's nice to learn, all the best Lee

  • @84953
    @84953 4 роки тому +4

    Love your candidness! BTW, it's called suprapubic not super pubic catheter. :-) On pooping, there is the peristeen pump. This can help set things up so that you can definitely poop when you want to and there is often times less chance of having an accident.

    • @abby_marsh29
      @abby_marsh29  4 роки тому +1

      Haha oops! Thanks Nathan, I'll keep that in mind next time! I am trying the peristeen sumo soon, hopefully it works for me!

    • @jahpacer5079
      @jahpacer5079 4 роки тому

      Glove and stim for para's..!!

  • @robertfalcon6083
    @robertfalcon6083 Рік тому +1

    Good job! Thanks for your example of strength! Though I think we all know what the number searched question really is…I swear I’m not trolling but I really did watch the entire video curious if you’d talk about intercourse.

  • @valguz3
    @valguz3 Рік тому

    Thank you so much ladies. Great information.

  • @spynles7947
    @spynles7947 4 роки тому +3

    Great and informative video. Thanks. Neuropathic pain sucks, but not as bad as the Autonomic Thermoregulatory Dysfunction where the body has difficulty balancing heating and cooling. I find heat the worst, similar in principle to MS I think albeit with a slightly different modality. Incomplete C7 here.

    • @JennySmithRollsOn
      @JennySmithRollsOn 4 роки тому

      Yes! Overheating is the worst. I definitely struggle with this, too.

  • @Thepopcornator
    @Thepopcornator Рік тому +1

    Thank you, ladies, for sharing such intimate information for us normies haha. I love learning this type of interesting information about people who have different levels of physical or neurological abilities.

  • @jomama81ranch8
    @jomama81ranch8 Рік тому +1

    You guys are wonderful and I SO admire your attitudes and smiles considering your injuries! I am so glad that you can get together and truly understand how the other feels. Big thumbs UP for you both!!
    I guess one never knows, but I have told my husband that I do not want to live if I were in that condition and it is POSSIBLE to make that decision! I KNOW where I am heading when I die and am not afraid to die but I cannot imagine, where WE live and what we do as ranchers, being able to continue living here with that type of injury, or my husband having to ranch and still do what it takes to deal with a wife who is injured in that manner. I really can't imagine doing that?

  • @dantimber
    @dantimber Рік тому

    Love you girls! PCA's and CNA's are angels. God bless

  • @o845ee
    @o845ee 4 роки тому +3

    Very good video, but why the music in the background?

  • @katiekat4457
    @katiekat4457 Рік тому +3

    I have a question. You both are in a wheel chair but you both drive. How do you get from your wheelchair to the front seat? Or from the front seat to the wheel chair.even if you could slide from your wheel chair to the front sear, how would you get you wheelchair in the back on the vehicle without leaving the front seat
    Or do you have a lifter at the back of he van and maybe you slip into the drivers seat that way?
    Lastly, what was the name of that pee procedure that you both had done?

  • @philr7813
    @philr7813 Рік тому

    You two are incredible. Thank you so much for such an inciteful video ❤

  • @mpyronomos4
    @mpyronomos4 4 роки тому +2

    Oow! So great and interesting video and infos.. You both are awasome.. Are you planning to make more videos about spinal cord injuries? Could you show any usefull daily life tips as transfers or whatever? At any case, you are wonderfull and your smiles are the best thing in this video!! Go go .. oh and go on! Happy new year (also hahha)..

    • @JennySmithRollsOn
      @JennySmithRollsOn 4 роки тому

      Here's the link to my UA-cam page. I have videos on everything from doing transfers, cooking to sports. ua-cam.com/users/jennysmithrollson

  • @rolandroger8219
    @rolandroger8219 4 роки тому +9

    Thank you very much for your explanations concerning your situation. I also want to tell you both that you are as brave as pretty! Greetings from France ( Brittany ). 😘

  • @luke8031
    @luke8031 Рік тому

    thanks for the education
    good luck to you both for the future

  • @unclee8936
    @unclee8936 Рік тому

    C5-6 here, after 18 years of using suppositories, I converted to a colostomy. Best decision of my life!! I had always feared it but would never go back to the old way….

  • @MarkBanks77
    @MarkBanks77 2 роки тому +1

    I enjoyed this video. Very informative, thank you.

  • @moniqueh7948
    @moniqueh7948 4 роки тому +2

    Wow Jenny, I have the EXACT same scarf!!!

  • @MMC-jp1gl
    @MMC-jp1gl Рік тому

    Have either of you looked into methods of healing your injuries? 1) the surgery where they insert an electrical instrument that stimulates blood flow and electrical signals thru the spine. It's based in Australia and 60 Minutes Australia has a show on it. 2) IASIS Microcurrent feedback: this stimulates the brain to heal an injuries...great with strokes too. 3) Long term water only fasting: this triggers autophagy which cleans out the cell and heals the body. Both of you look and sound terrific. God bless you for taking lemons and turning them into lemonade:+) God bless~

  • @mikemartin5073
    @mikemartin5073 Рік тому

    Thank you for answering this questions. I admire you both very much and hope that you have love in your life and are happy

  • @ducttapedigger7811
    @ducttapedigger7811 Рік тому

    Very informative. Thank you ladies.

  • @TrustJesus333
    @TrustJesus333 Рік тому

    You two are truly amazing!❤️

  • @susrev88
    @susrev88 4 роки тому

    Abby, your voice is as beautiful as you are. you ooze calmness and confidence.

  • @blake9742
    @blake9742 4 роки тому +3

    Oh I have a lot of pain . The type of pain that lets me know , hey I’m here how you feeling? I’m like , miserable and the medicine is making me lazy and tired which is mentally blocking me from doing things

  • @kathaus9688
    @kathaus9688 Рік тому

    Girl power💪 Wow this is so powerful! Thank you!!

  • @njsmkmmsthatsit3518
    @njsmkmmsthatsit3518 Рік тому

    Thank you some very good info expressed in a very matter of fact way. No one could ask any more. Good luck with it.

  • @williamlackey123
    @williamlackey123 Рік тому +1

    Thank you for sharing

  • @steveoh9285
    @steveoh9285 Рік тому

    Very interesting presentation, I learned a few things (thank you).
    Abby, you should consider modeling and/or beauty pageants - you have the look and the confidence to succeed!

  • @briancole942
    @briancole942 Рік тому

    Always curious but didn't have the courage or obnoxiousness to ask. Thank you.

  • @bg9509
    @bg9509 Рік тому +3

    First time watching. Thanks , ladies! Pls reconsider the background music, so distracting.😞

    • @abby_marsh29
      @abby_marsh29  Рік тому +2

      I'll keep it in mind for the next video. Thank you for letting me know!

  • @gimpgangster
    @gimpgangster 4 роки тому +3

    Great video. Very informative!

  • @jigsey.
    @jigsey. Рік тому

    Great honest interview ladies

  • @andyevans8221
    @andyevans8221 Рік тому +1

    Very informative, thank you. The backing music was annoying though.

  • @chalyceattwell
    @chalyceattwell 4 роки тому +1

    Great video, thank you! So so helpful ❤️

  • @jozeemacthehappygimp7481
    @jozeemacthehappygimp7481 Рік тому

    You ladies are awesome.

  • @WeWillBeDream
    @WeWillBeDream 4 роки тому

    Great video responding to all the questions!

  • @speedracersan
    @speedracersan Рік тому

    Very informative. Thanks

  • @larryh6934
    @larryh6934 Рік тому

    I can’t believe I am really going to say this but .. the background music could be a lot softer; I had some issues with hearing your words. I thoroughly appreciated your talk and sparkling personalities . :) Thank you.

  • @johnryangregoire-cope1468
    @johnryangregoire-cope1468 Рік тому

    So brave! You are amazing women!

  • @mikeblair3769
    @mikeblair3769 Рік тому

    Thanks ladies ...both of you have amazing auras about you.

  • @wayupnorth9420
    @wayupnorth9420 Рік тому

    You are beautiful young ladies. Best of luck and times in the future. Your strengths are many and great and outweigh any shortcomings. Outstanding role models.

  • @glenntankard2534
    @glenntankard2534 3 роки тому +3

    Hi I am C5-C6 from staph infection. You mentioned having babies which is great but my Q is do you have sexual feeling down there? I have zero.

  • @JD-jg6ov
    @JD-jg6ov Рік тому

    Very inspiring. And very informative

  • @jimdeveau4025
    @jimdeveau4025 Рік тому

    Thank you very much for this girls. Very inspiring. Loved you both... Cheers :-)

  • @adam1660
    @adam1660 Рік тому

    so informative. Thank you

  • @Chronically_JBoo
    @Chronically_JBoo Рік тому

    I have a different disability but I'm glad I watched this.