Kyle,

       Can we say hydrocodone? I am quiet these days  because I am taking a
course on "Navigating the Mental Health Internet" for a ce course. Also, I am
in negotiations for a consulting job here in Austin. One thing about, if your
in AA and go to a new city, you have a beginning network already.

       Kyle, I will try the UCP aging link later. Here is an abstract on
aging in women from PubMed:

       The health of women with cerebral palsy.

Turk MA, Scandale J, Rosenbaum PF, Weber RJ.

Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, State University of New
York Upstate Medical University, Syracuse 13210, USA.

Over the past 10 years, there has been interest in describing the health and
functional status of persons with CP. More recently, information specific to
women with CP has become available. From these studies a better appreciation of
the affect a lifelong primary disability such as CP has on an individual's
life has developed. An understanding of aging with a disability, secondary
conditions, associated conditions, comorbidities, and health have promoted a health
and wellness agenda for women and men with CP. Women with CP are generally
healthy. There appears to be no significant risk for any specific comorbiditv
from CP. Women may note a modest change in function over time that may represent
issues of aging, but there should be no dramatic loss of function. Any loss
of function must be evaluated further for cause, and cannot be attributed to
aging alone. Common secondary conditions and health issues include pain and
musculoskeletal issues, bladder and bowel problems, poor dental hygiene, and
possibly gastroesophageal reflux. Osteoporosis at all ages from limited mobility
(secondary osteoporosis) likely is common, but only recently has bone
densitometry been used for more routine evaluations; consequently, no data are available
in women with CP regarding this. All health issues should be evaluated and
appropriate intervention prescribed. There appear to be no significant
reproductive health issues for women with CF. Women should engage in all decisions
regarding diagnosis and treatment. Women with CP likely participate in some
healthy behaviors. However implementing health promotion programs requires some
understanding of health behavior theories and models. It may not be enough to
modify existing programs for accessibility (e.g., transportation, cost.
environment). Engagement in health promotion programs by women with CP must take into
account individual perceptions and values, social networks, a sense of personal
control, and a readiness to change attitude toward changing lifestyles.







> Anyway, I'd picked up a
> >half-rack of ribs with my right hand and and such a severe spasm that I
> >crushed two of the ribs (not mine--the ones with the sauce).  Pretty
> >embarrasing, eh?
>