How I Became Paralyzed - My Story | Quadriplegic (C5,C6,C7)

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When people watch my videos, they wonder how I got paralyzed. This is also a common question when someone sees me or others in a wheelchair. They wonder how they became injured or why they are in a wheelchair. In this video, I tell you my story on how I became paralyzed. What is your story?
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@masonx54 4 жыл бұрын

What is your story?

@nigelfernandez4092 4 жыл бұрын

In 1995, I was diagnosed with a primary Brainstem tumour called a glioma which involved the lower pons down to C4. At the time, a biopsy could not be considered as the neural structures could easily be damaged causing severe disability or death. The brainstem is only about the size of ones baby finger but controls things like heart beat, respiration, digestion, conciousness, eating, swallowing, hearing, walking, seeing etc... It is at the base of the brain which connects to the spinal canal and houses 10 out of 12 cranial nerves. Sinces symptoms were relatively mild, they decided to watch it. The problem is by not taking a biopsy, one essentially learns nothing about the tumour and cannot develop treatments. By the time I was 17, I developed problems with movement disorders. More specifically, I developed severe spasticity with tremor movements throughout my body. This involved my legs, arms, shoulders, trunk that had painful twisting movements. I had constant tremors in my hands. In fact, the tremors through out my body were so severe that I had spasticity without the rigidity or stiffness. However, continued to develop blepharospasm and facial weakness. Day to day tasks became difficult. Doctors were worried my tumour had transformed into a high grade tumour. I had radiation therapy not as a cure but to control growth. Unfortunately, I developed a incomplete spinal cord injury, brain injury and Glaucoma as a result. My irregular movements disappeared but continue to have spasticity and do not walk. Much like yourself, I didn't receive the appropriate amount of rehab. In fact, I didn't receive any. It wasn't offered. So I had to learn everything myself. However, only the motor tracts are currently affected. I have full sensation. Despite everything, I am a student with the college of Kinesiology at the university of Saskatchewan. I take two classes per term because of my brain injury. I have also been a guest lecturer in several Neurology classes at the school of Physical therapy and have one article published in a journal called Synapse. Doctors are baffled. Many patients with this condition dont live past 18 months. In fact, 90% of those patients. They are also surprised that I can breath on my own, have normal cardiac function and have a meaningful conversation. I always tell people that there is a world of possibilities. If you persevere and stick by your standards, you will achieve something that you are proud of. Find the hero in that part of your soul.

@masonx54 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your story!

@moneymurray7713 3 жыл бұрын

fell off a 35 foot celing, need a crutch to get aroud.

@connorfarmer6277 3 жыл бұрын

In July I crashed my motorcycle, I suffered a broken arm, dislocated elbow, fractured pelvis, fracture of multiple vertebrae, massive hematoma on my left butt cheek . The worst of the injuries was nerve root avulsions of C6-T1 leaving my entire right arm and hand completely paralyzed. Also I’m 23

@kimbasaramieke 3 жыл бұрын

Hi everyone, hope everyone is having a good year so far. Here’s my story: I was born with a congenital disorder, called, an AVM aka arteriovenous malformation, I’ve had 5 embolizations over time, to shut down the blood flow, they go into my groin with a small catheter up-to my brain and insert some type of glue like substance to shut down blood flow. Unfortunately they couldn’t shut the whole thing down, so there was still 10% of the AVM open. So on December the 22 nd of 2017, I suffered a masssive hemorrhagic stroke from that AVM ( right side of my cerebellum) , I was 7 months pregnant at the time, everything’s A- okay with the little one, nearly killing me,in fact, they asked my husband and father a couple of times to let me go, I’ve spend 2 months in a coma and 9 months in rehab. I’m in a wheelchair due to severe balance issues, my physiotherapist still comes,first 5 times per week, now 3 times . I wish it didn’t happen, but at least I get to stay at home with my loving hubby and son,who’s 3 now BTW . I wish everyone all the best, greetings from Belgium

@pattimeyer5214 2 жыл бұрын

Mason, we knew you you when you were a little boy at First Baptist. We moved in 2011. We prayed for you as we heard of your accident via FB, but we didn’t know your whole story. May God continue to bless you to be an inspiration and encouragement for those with similar injuries - as well as to all who face difficulties. Blessings, Pastor Brent and Patti Meyer

@masonx54 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, I remember you and Brent. Thank you for praying for me and watching my videos.

@LectronCircuits 10 ай бұрын

Paralyzing crashes can happen to anybody at any time. Let's be careful out there! Audience wishes him all the best. Cheers!

@masonx54 10 ай бұрын

That's very true! Thank you for watching and commenting!

@StraightoutofFs Жыл бұрын

Hi Mason, I’m a Paramedic/Firefighter. I really don’t understand why the EMTs didn’t give your dad any information. That part doesn’t make any sense to me. I would feel horrible leaving parents with no info. I can’t imagine their anguish. Even if I were too busy taking care of you I would have had someone else speak to them & at the very least tell them you had traumatic injuries & where you were going. Thankful you’re still here.

@masonx54 Жыл бұрын

Yeah, I agree but they didn't know where I was going for some reason. I think someone else was trying to decide if I was going to Indianapolis or Evansville, so my parents had a 50/50 shot of making the right decision on which location to drive to. Crazy, I couldn't imagine. Thank you for watching and commenting!

@Rogue_Wave5150 6 ай бұрын

Ya weird

@Chelle-yz5sc 3 ай бұрын

Same town.. many don’t even get paid

@barbarella8205 3 жыл бұрын

You are very strong and handsome! Go on, the world is yours!💪

@dwightpierce1891 7 ай бұрын

After seeing your vehicle Its a miracle you survived!

@masonx54 7 ай бұрын

I know! I probably survived because I wasn't in it for very long. Haha Thank you for watching and commenting!

@blakearius 7 ай бұрын

I once crashed at a similar speed for a similar reason. In overconfidence I went over a hill in an open convertible way faster than I thought, lost traction, spun 180 and went backward. Most of the impact was taken by the back wheel hitting the curb, just missed the guardrail that ended and rolled into a pine tree that was on lean which again softened the impact. My side door only crumpled slightly and my brother and friend in the back who were basically standing were thrown into the tree leaves.. we all walked away with barely a scratch. It could have gone so bad, I was stupid and very lucky. Still my dad was even luckier.. he was hit at 90km by a drunk driver and survived with a brain injury, superbug infection, rods in leg, no smell and years of seizures. 1% survival rate.. and I wouldn't even exist if that hadn't happened. Life is wild.

@masonx54 7 ай бұрын

I appreciate you sharing your story. Thank you for watching and commenting!

@endtimeawakening5557 2 жыл бұрын

I'll share my story with you Mason. I was 38 years old when my injury occurred. I was off from work that day and remodeling our gameroom at the house we'd just moved into. After working all day I jumped in the shower and decided to hop on my motorcycle for a refreshing ride. I had a Honda CBR900RR which was a blast to ride. For some reason it liked to ride on one wheel a lot. Anyway, I was out on road coming home at around 530pm when a car crossed my path and I hit him broadside. My body took the full impact from a 50mph to zero deceleration. I broke a chest full of ribs, my right arm, jaw, right leg, and had a t6 level spinal injury. I spent 4 months in the hospital and rehab and was quite reluctant to leave that place. That was 20 years ago as I remember it well. It was the same year that the towers went down in NYC. A bad year indeed! Anyway, that's my story Mason. I pray that Father richly blesses you young man!!!

@masonx54 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing your story!

@endtimeawakening5557 2 жыл бұрын

@@masonx54 You're a true inspiration Mason! I can't imagine what Father has planned for you. Bless you brother!

@Bettinasisrg 3 күн бұрын

I had a friend in high school a lot like you in the early 1980s. He was honor student and athlete and this is when 3 wheelers were just coming out. He flipped it over a hill and become a quadriplegic. Also lost 3 good friends in drunk driving accidents. I'm glad you're doing so well now! Your story needs telling and I appreciate you're brave enough to do it, thank you.

@masonx54 3 күн бұрын

Yeah, those Honda three-wheelers were infamous for flipping. Haha I'm sorry to hear that. I appreciate your compliments. Thank you for watching and commenting!

@guyrabinowitz Жыл бұрын

Much compassion to you, young man. You're young enough that there may be medical progress in your lifetime that will allow you to be fully functional again. You are brave and a respectable communicator. Listening to your story was painful because of the injustice you have been dealt.

@masonx54 Жыл бұрын

That would be great to be physically fully functional again, but I'm alright if it doesn't come in my lifetime as I'm living life just like I would've able-bodied. Thank you for watching and commenting!

@seannash4695 Жыл бұрын

Good to see you recovering so well. Also very good to hear your positive attitude. I myself have a c5-c7 fusion with hardware as well as several herniated discs and a large osteophytic tumor on my lumbar spine. They say I could pass at any moment due to aortic aneurysm and or rupture. I say to this, "release the rascal" in humorous denial. 😎

@user-gx2tv2yy1u 10 ай бұрын

Hello Mason. I have no story to tell but I wanted to comment on your post. I'm just an old lady in New Brunswick Canada that thinks you are a pilar of strength in my eyes. Keep spreading your beauty in and out to inspire others. With much love . Diane

@masonx54 10 ай бұрын

Wow, I really appreciate that. Thank you for watching and commenting!

@jt3512 4 жыл бұрын

You are one tough dude. I'm impressed with your determination my friend.

@masonx54 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Haha

@emmacoombes757 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing your story. I care full time for my mum who has parkinsons dementia and had a stroke. I have done this for 12 years now. I have been feeding her for 3 years now. Her dementia took a turn. Well done you for all your efforts. Life is a gift.

@masonx54 10 ай бұрын

You're a blessing to your mom. Thank you for watching and commenting!

@DotAndDasho 10 ай бұрын

Hi Mason. My husband is a C6/7 incomplete quad. He was in a car accident in 1984 when he was 19. He is now 57 and has lived a challenging but also, for the most part, a happy life. Your story makes me sad mostly because the health care system has drastically changed for the worse and it is quickly becoming even more difficult. When my husband was first injured he received 2 years of in-patient rehabilitation. He went to a place called Woodrow Wilson Rehabilitation Center in Fisherville, VA - which was over 2 hours away - so at the time, we all thought was ridiculous since we lived in a big city, 5 miles from DC. Surely they had a rehabilitation center in the nation’s capital, right? Nope. And to this day, the DC metro area is one of the worst places to live as a disabled person. In fact, the nationwide, and very popular, Abilities Expo stopped coming to DC because “there wasn’t enough interest” even though when we went (every year it was here), the place was so crowded & parking was a disaster. Sorry to have gone on to write a novel on your page, but I get so mad when I hear about new(er) injuries that have little to no rehab / support right after an injury. You seem like a fine young man and I’m thankful for your page. I will support your page and pray for your continued success. 🙏🏻❤️

@masonx54 10 ай бұрын

I appreciate you sharing some of your husband's story. Earlier today, I actually searched the internet for what the average amount of time spent in the hospital was after becoming paralyzed, and it said 22 days. There's no way that is accurate, so I posted in a couple of spinal cord injury groups on Facebook asking how many days they spent in the hospital and in rehab after becoming paralyzed. A lot of people spent between four and nine months. Thank you for watching and commenting!

@lindachaney5092 Ай бұрын

At 17 my boyfriend also was thrown from his Camero when we had pulled off the side of the highway to sleep as we were traveling. Of course that was a bad choice as we were hit from behind by a vehicle going 60. He was paralyzed from the waist down..I was on the floor of passenger side with my head on the seat so I was tucked in. What I remember also was the impact. Car flipped a number of times landed on the roof..I do not know how I got out of the car. My boyfriend had surgery but also broke vertebrae. So He never walked again .. we are now in our 60s and went our separate ways years earlier. We talked a few years ago. He married and they adopted 3 kids. I think of him often. Listening to you and your story, amazing guy with such a positive attitude..sending positive vibes and hugs

@rubyred6954 Жыл бұрын

WOW, I always wear my seatbelt as I grew older and wiser. I can’t believe how far you were ejected. May god bless you and your friend as you continue together along life’s journey! Stay strong 💪

@masonx54 Жыл бұрын

I appreciate that! Thank you for watching and commenting!

@rubyred6954 Жыл бұрын

@@masonx54 You are very welcome!! Best to you!

@corinadaschievici1925 2 жыл бұрын

It's a miracle that you're still alive!

@masonx54 2 жыл бұрын

Yes it is! Thank you for watching and commenting!

@corinadaschievici1925 2 жыл бұрын

@@masonx54 yw:)

@EcomJ 4 жыл бұрын

I'm glad you're still here with us man. Its definitely a blessing to have a second chance at life. #GratefullyBlessed🙏🙏

@masonx54 4 жыл бұрын

Yes it is! Thanks!

@EcomJ 4 жыл бұрын

@@masonx54 C 5 through 7 incomplete. 3 year anniversary this past April.

@leonardhill4440 7 ай бұрын

Listen to how mature this young man is…he’s my hero. God bless you!

@masonx54 7 ай бұрын

Haha I appreciate that. Thank you for watching and commenting!

@tchrisev Жыл бұрын

You’ve come a long way since your accident! You even become an SCI ambassador. You commented here on your friends not coming by as often: it’s weird but I get it. We aren’t hanging out like we had been and I don’t think either of us knows what to do :) I have some new friends and some former ones. It kinda works out. T8 just past the first year

@masonx54 Жыл бұрын

I agree. Thank you for watching and commenting!

@carpenter5575 Жыл бұрын

Wow it's crazy what some people go thru in life I can't imagine how difficult it's been in your recovery....hang in there buddy rooting for you

@masonx54 Жыл бұрын

Yeah, and a lot of people have it much worse than myself. I am thankful that I have the abilities that I have. Thank you for watching and commenting!

@gerryk101 2 жыл бұрын

Hey ,So the weirdest thing ?Your story is very similar to mine and about 85% to what you told .Even the injuries and how it could’ve ended had the safety belt been worn.My buddy was also next to me and they asked him also but couldn’t find me .I was ejected and found 30m away from the car in a ditch.I live on the other side of the world.Hang in there ,The battle never ends .

@masonx54 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and commenting part of your story!

@masonx54 2 жыл бұрын

Your two other comments on my videos say, "This comment is no longer available." I'm not sure why this happens sometimes.

@gerryk101 2 жыл бұрын

@@masonx54 yeh it keeps giving me an error.Maybe you would be interested in this in the future.I’ve been using it independently on a daily basis for the past 11 years . It’s a hoist to transfer and helped me a lot. It’s called “Likorall 250 electric hoist”

@1LilSparrow 4 жыл бұрын

As an OT practitioner I want to apologize that my profession let you down and you did not receive the adequate services you needed when you got home. That makes me so sad because there are so many things they could've done for you to make your transition home easier. However I also want to thank you for your videos they are a great resource that I plan on using both for my patients as well as my students that I teach in OT school. Best of luck to you, keep up the good work!

@masonx54 4 жыл бұрын

Wow, thank you for using my videos!

@dvssayer5621 Жыл бұрын

Hi Mason. I enjoyed listening to your story, and am keeping you in prayer. Im a nurse on the west coast. Have had many clients who got this injury. I try to find insights into the feelings and thoughts a person has. It seems so strange, when your world changes so dramatically and yet the everyday mundane things of life still go on. People come and go and do their stuff. I can see how you felt like you had been stopped, while the world kept moving. It seems like you finally found out how to get around in this world. I hope you know the Lord as He will help you through all of it. I gather that you do. Thanks for sharing and keep looking up, Jesus is coming soon! Talk about a new body! That will be something to look forward to!

@masonx54 Жыл бұрын

Yes, that is a difficult thing to deal with. Yes, I know the Lord and here is my video of my testimony of faith: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/qqqhdM1oqNO7oWg.html Thank you for watching and commenting!

@sololuisvlogs Жыл бұрын

Wow! What a story ? You explain your story in very great detail. Best wishes my friend.

@masonx54 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching and commenting!

@Laura-ht6vs 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Mason! Thank you for sharing your story. I don't know if you remember me but you helped me a few months ago purchase a cellphone charger that plugs into my power wheelchair. Anyway I am not paralyzed such as yourself but I am physically disabled differently from birth with a birthday defect called osteogenesis imperfecta. I think you did a great job making this video and I love your positive outlook. Keep up the great work. Sometimes life does get hard but that is true for everyone. You are young and I feel you could help many other young people who are in the same situation. Maybe you should consider becoming a positive motivational speaker for disabled people.

@chavale2 7 ай бұрын

NOPE Mason should reflect how thing turned out terribly; I have provided answers above No Motivational talks USELESS making money under disguise of helping....purely theories Dude BJCASHMAKER$$$BIGG NOBEATINGTHEBUSHES

@monicaconstantin5625 3 жыл бұрын

Holy shit !!!! You are a strong guy what a horrible accident !!! Must have been a very hard time for you.your positive attitude is inspiring and eye opening ,yes the doctors can't always be right. So glad you and your friend survived.

@traceypuerner7876 4 ай бұрын

Dear Mason, I am glad you are alive. I am in a wheelchair. I fell down. I control of arms going upstairs I fell on my left leg, and left foot. The hospital said thatI broke my knees bone the tibia bone. I am 62 in wheelchair.

@masonx54 4 ай бұрын

Are you in a wheelchair temporarily?

@traceypuerner7876 4 ай бұрын

@masonx54 I don't know now. I am in pain. I am 62 years old for me to heal I am very poor. My situation is sad. I have 2 sons. One deat me up. He broke the lock on my bedroom door and grabbed my wheelchair I when the floor. My other son works 70 hours a week. He wanted to go to the doctors, but the hospital is joke they hit me, and they took the patient food like making can beans and gross food. Just I know what to do. I ask for. The police are no help here.

@Bigday1111 4 жыл бұрын

Crazy story for sure! Thanks for sharing! 💪💪

@masonx54 4 жыл бұрын

You're welcome! Thanks for watching!

@a.d.chreene3588 2 жыл бұрын

You've got a great voice, bro, you should think about going into radio or starting a podcast. Glad you're doing well

@masonx54 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I have actually been told that several times. I would love to be a radio broadcaster. I do have a few episodes of a podcast from a few years ago. However, I do plan on starting it again after I graduate with a bachelor's degree in information technology next year. Thank you for watching and commenting!

@gives_bad_advice Жыл бұрын

I could learn a lot from you. You understand the world in a way that I cannot imagine. At least not yet.

@arshiyasidiqaa 4 жыл бұрын

Hello Mason Ellis You are the inspiration for us Keep doing

@masonx54 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@deliadee4686 2 жыл бұрын

Ty for sharing your story!! You are doing very well!! 🦋🦋🦋

@masonx54 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching and commenting!

@lauram-b 2 жыл бұрын

You are beautiful inside and out and I really admire your strength x

@stephaniemartinez1951 3 жыл бұрын

Mason, your amazing!!!! You've got me now as a subscriber 💜 really glad I found you!!!!

@masonx54 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for subscribing!

@Taraysolomon23 2 жыл бұрын

I could listen to you talk all day! Amazing comeback story though!!!! I am thankful you are still alive. Hi from South Dakota!!! :)

@masonx54 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I appreciate you watching and commenting!

@GXP50 Ай бұрын

I’m a C5-7 quad because in the Army I saved my buddy from dying from an ied explosion 💥 Received medals but I was forced to honorably discharge due to my near death injury. 🫡 Stay strong 💪🏾

@masonx54 Ай бұрын

Wow, thank you for your service and sacrifice, sir! Thank you for watching and commenting!

@feliciahilaski7677 2 жыл бұрын

I think it’s a wonderful thing you’re doing making these videos. My mom became a T10/11 paraplegic from spinal stenosis at 72. I know how hard your life is because I saw what she went through. My mom was a tough, wonderful woman. I thank you for sharing your journey

@masonx54 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching and commenting!

@antoniodias8088 2 жыл бұрын

You are very lucky to be alive. And you seem like a really cool dude actually. Strong dude.

@kishamaegeneralao4289 3 жыл бұрын

You are one brave man, Mason. Keep on living. Sending you some love from the UK. 🤗🥰🥰🥰

@masonx54 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@kishamaegeneralao4289 3 жыл бұрын

@@masonx54 you're very welcome! Take care xx

@angeladawn1473 2 жыл бұрын

I’m in nursing school. This video really helped. Your are a true inspiration for those of us who complain. Thank you! You are the difference this world needs

@masonx54 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching and commenting!

@v4v819 7 ай бұрын

Don't become a nurse they are evil and when i was a kid one shoved a tube up my penis i still remember screaming! Don't go to the dark side! help people but in a non evil way like volunteering! Volunteers are nice and never hurt me before so i can vouch for them!!!!!!!!!

@shirleehughes8125 Жыл бұрын

Glad you are with your family 👪

@Murrrrrrp Жыл бұрын

Wow, what an incredible story. I’m so glad that you and your friend both made it out ok. And what an incredible support system you have! 💙

@masonx54 Жыл бұрын

I am thankful as well, and my support system after my injury was great. Thank you for watching and commenting!

@jcastillo8805 10 ай бұрын

Mason thank you for your story! Stay strong, look to the future, know that people look up to you and you are very strong for what you have went through!

@masonx54 10 ай бұрын

I appreciate that! Thank you for watching and commenting!

@horsewnoname872 Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Mason for sharing your story. The pictures, all the pictures, say one thing very clearly. God is on your side in every way. The Montero was ripped up in a way that nobody would believe the two of you got out alive. The support of your family has meant the world to you and recovery; you realize just how much you are loved by your folks when disaster strikes. Your school, your friends, and community stood behind you when you needed it most - love the hats. I don't understand why or how they released you so early, but I realize everyone involved in getting you home paid close attention to every word spoken and filmed every detail in achieving your independence - Huge! Great things are destined for you as time passes!

@gives_bad_advice Жыл бұрын

maybe not in every way, considering the circumstances

@donnaerdman899 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you and God bless you Mason, you are an amazing person. You are providing an extremely valuable service through your videos. I am an OT and have learned so much from your videos to share with my patients. You are making a difference in this world! 🙏🏻

@masonx54 3 жыл бұрын

This is awesome to hear! Thank you very much!

@russy59ry 4 жыл бұрын

Glad God is merciful to let you live to inspire others with your testimony! Keep up the good work

@masonx54 4 жыл бұрын

Amen! 🙌🏼 Thanks!

@sherylmalka3280 Жыл бұрын

Hey Mason! Your story is inspiring and your attitude toward life as it is now is awesome! Please keep that smile on your face and keep moving forward. I myself had a liver transplant and a brain aneurysm, and my family was told 4 times that I was going to die. I am still here! Thanks to lots of prayers and a good outlook toward just being happy that I am still alive. You will be in my thoughts and prayers forever! KEEP SMILING!!!

@masonx54 Жыл бұрын

That's a blessing for you to still be alive, as it is for me too! Thanks for sharing some of your story. Thank you for watching and commenting!

@elisejolie8414 7 ай бұрын

I am so glad you and your friend are alive! Thank you for sharing and I hope you stay healthy and happy! ❤️

@masonx54 7 ай бұрын

I am glad we are alive as well! Thank you for watching and commenting.

@ginawagner6956 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for sharing your story ❤

@masonx54 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching and commenting!

@markrepola7444 10 ай бұрын

Your an amazingly strong individual, keep fighting the good fight.

@masonx54 10 ай бұрын

I appreciate that! Thank you for watching and commenting!

@lynnsimoneau535 4 жыл бұрын

In the cover ad for this vlog, I could’ve sworn I saw you in a manual chair-I thought, “awesome!! Good for him!!! I’ll bet a feels a lot freer and confined than in the power chair he used!” I hope that some day soon, you’ll “take the plunge” and begin using a manual chair! Anyway, just found it interesting that I was also injured at C6-7 in the month of January and I, too, was just starting the second half of my senior year in high school (I was not on the academic honor path), but that was back in ‘93!! I also live in a small town, much like you!! I really hope that you and your family found that in the year, sometimes two, that you do regain a bit of function!! Almost one level of function! I went on to college and graduate, and was on the Dean’s List during my last two years. I have a Bachelors Of Science in Finance and was very able to work full-time, even with my complete injury as an Analyst!! The company I worked for were very accommodating to my limitations. For instance, since I couldn’t pick up a phone without difficulty when a client called in, the company gave me an ear piece to use! And even thought I could use a computer mouse relatively well, once I flipped it upside down, I was given aa trackball!! (Much easier!) And they also made accommodations for my typing also!! I worked for quite a while and totally loved it!!! That is, until I got Lyme Disease that nobody diagnosed for years and Chronic Lyme Disease left me with deficits that make working impossible! Stay safe, Ellis!!

@masonx54 4 жыл бұрын

Yes, the thumbnail for this video has a picture of me in my TiLite Aero T manual wheelchair. However, I still use my power wheelchair most of the time. It seems like I would feel more free using a manual wheelchair but the truth is that I actually feel more disabled using a manual wheelchair. This is because I am able to do so many more things independently in my power wheelchair. Here is a video of mine explaining why I am "always" in my power wheelchair that goes more in depth: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/mrqZYNihvdOciIE.html Wow, that's weird! Haha! Yes, I have regained more function and believe I function more like a complete C7 now. Thanks for sharing some of your story! I am currently working full-time and my employer is also very accommodating for me. They got me a headset to answer the phone as well!

@olir6910 2 жыл бұрын

I'm glad your alive go share your story 🙏🏻

@masonx54 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and commenting!

@londongal3732 24 күн бұрын

You are so articulate! And such an inspiration. Thank you for sharing your story.

@masonx54 24 күн бұрын

Wow, I really appreciate that compliment! I pride myself on being able to explain things in a manner that is easy to understand. I just reached 10,000 subscribers on KZfaq today, so maybe you were number 10,000. Thank you for watching and commenting!

@robertgraham5619 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your story. How great to have youtube as a vehicle to help others in similar situations become as independent as possible. I worked in the MRDD (mental retardation/developmental disabilities) with adults in independent living skills programs. I've worked with all kind of bodies with all kinds of "limitations" and/or abilities. I love the "strengths model" where you look at what a person can do and build on that filling in gaps where they can't do yet or maybe never will. Focusing on what you can do is just a positive approach to help someone feel good about themselves, to see what they are able to do. We never know when the road might crave to the right just over the top of the hill! It's great having all the stories there are learning from each. It could have been and could in the future be me. How would I like to be treated? It feels great being able to help someone unable to take care of all their needs thinking it could be me. Makes me feel valuable. Hope everyone helping you are happy/grateful to fill in the gaps where you need them, and hope you are finding more and more ways, more tools to help you do more and more on your own. There are a lot of tools available for all kinds of bodies/situations! Who knows what's coming around the corner next!

@masonx54 Жыл бұрын

I agree! Thank you for watching and commenting!

@betikene93 2 ай бұрын

Stay strong!❤

@masonx54 2 ай бұрын

I plan to! Thank you for watching and commenting!

@sherylstory7809 8 ай бұрын

Bless you and your strength 🙏

@masonx54 8 ай бұрын

I appreciate that! Thank you for watching and commenting!

@edwardhagan3157 3 жыл бұрын

You tell your story brilliantly. You have great spirit.

@masonx54 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching and commenting!

@edwardhagan3157 3 жыл бұрын

@@masonx54 Any time. I wish you well in your life.

@daltonvoss7693 2 жыл бұрын

You are A good dude. Respect to your Daily grind. Im Hope nothing but the best 4 u.

@masonx54 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching and commenting!

@aussietrekker 10 ай бұрын

hi mason from country australia and thanks for sharing your story.

@masonx54 10 ай бұрын

Australia? Awesome! Thank you for watching and commenting!

@momobaby3769 8 ай бұрын

Oh snap. Indiana. Same dude!! Yeah. There are some sketchy roads. Im glad you made it ...

@masonx54 8 ай бұрын

Haha Me too! Thank you for watching and commenting!

@carolinew4291 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your story!

@masonx54 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching!

@carolinew4291 4 жыл бұрын

Your welcome! I messaged you on Instagram

@pinkfinger66 Жыл бұрын

Hello. My name is Richard. I am sorry that you and your friend had the accident that has had such life changing consequences. You do seem to have adapted well and making the videos, I'm sure has been an encouragement to others. We have something in common, we are both Hoosiers. I can also relate to paralysis, I am a paraplegic. In July of 1989, I was coming home from work in my 1967 Mustang coupe (really liked that car), when it began to hydroplane due to wet weather. It had been pouring rain before I started driving, but was down to just a drizzle when I took out. Unfortunately, I went through a dip in the highway where some standing water had failed to drain away, got too much water in the wheel-wells and could not bring the car to a stop before it slammed into the ditch. I estimate that I was going thirty or so miles an hour on impact, but the sudden stop and forward momentum was more than my back could endure. This older car did not have shoulder restraints, but lap restraint only. I self-blamed for operating a car which was not up to simple shoulder restraint standards of today. I think shoulder restraints became the standard soon after that year (1967) in cars. I fractured T4 and T5, injured, but did not severe the cord. I spent three months in Methodist Hospital of Indianapolis where they also stressed physical and occupational therapy as well as did a surgery on my spine. I was twenty-three years old when this happened and just turned fifty-seven one month ago from today. I came home depressed and wanted to become a recluse for a while. As you mentioned, it is an adjustment coming home from the hospital. I found it depressing. I had a lot of people praying for me and I know that God has helped me along the way. Within a year after my injury, I was blessed to meet the girl who has now been my wife for thirty years. Life goes on. It wasn't over, but no one ever said it would be easy. I could say more, but don't mean to write a book here, ha ha. Best wishes for you sir.

@masonx54 Жыл бұрын

I appreciate you sharing your story! Thank you for watching and commenting!

@pinkfinger66 Жыл бұрын

@@masonx54 You're welcome.

@chavale2 7 ай бұрын

yep I had a Fiat 124 with no shoulder restraints huhuhhh; just basic laps restraint on navel level mate BJ AUSTRALIA BJCASHZEN$$$BIGG

@DebG2001 5 ай бұрын

You have such an amazing attitude. Keep up the good work.

@masonx54 5 ай бұрын

It's because I have found peace with my situation thanks to God! Thank you for watching and commenting!

@gnarlycarley5550 3 жыл бұрын

I never comment but whatever, I Subscribed. Country boys are the best. Thank you for sharing your story. I seriously really admire your strength to keep going. You seem like such a sweet good looking man with ambitions. Breaks my heart you have to go through this. 2 years ago my only friend crashed her car in a ditch and passed away. 1 month later I hit a tree doing 60 but had my seatbelt on, the seatbelt saved me but it cut my neck. I was taken back by the fact that you were doing the same speed as me but we had completely different injuries. Driving can be so dang dangerous I honestly know too many people who got injured/passed away behind the wheel. It's almost not worth it y'know?? Personally I haven't drove since, I can barely get in the passenger seat because my backseat driving is so bad lol. Stay strong, happy and safe. Sending you good thoughts from Canada 🤍

@masonx54 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for commenting, subscribing, and sharing a little bit of your story. Yeah, I understand what you are saying about not wanting to drive.

@tina8796 Ай бұрын

My heavens. What a harrowing tale. I'm so sorry this happened to you. My uncle had polio and he had an operation and it left him paralyzed. He was in a wheelchair for many years. He was a paraplegic. He would get pressure sores a lot and UTI's

@masonx54 Ай бұрын

Yeah, pressure sores and UTIs are very common for people who are paralyzed. I get UTIs but luckily, I have not had a pressure sore. Thank you for watching and commenting!

@tina8796 Ай бұрын

@@masonx54 ✝✝

@angelmarshall2735 Жыл бұрын

Thank god You are still here you are so lucky to be here alive to this day

@masonx54 Жыл бұрын

Amen! Thank you for watching and commenting!

@smellen36 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Mason! Love your bathroom, totally doing that for my mom! Thx guy

@masonx54 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thanks for watching and commenting!

@IeshaK0224 3 жыл бұрын

Thank You So Much for this video My uncle was recent paralyzed due to him being robbed at gun point This video give me hope and great understand on his healing process

@christslove8121 3 жыл бұрын

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@christslove8121 3 жыл бұрын

I just sent you a link for a Christian healing prayer video, maybe it will help your uncle, I get healed when I play these videos. Play it by his side if needed.

@jennifersinclair7249 4 жыл бұрын

What a horrifying experience.

@Dovietail Жыл бұрын

Oh my goodness, I would have been more worried about your head injury than your spine. My brother is a traumatic brain injury survivor, and it has been such a journey! It was decades ago, and he will be dependent all of his life.

@masonx54 Жыл бұрын

Early on, I really noticed the effects of my traumatic brain injury with short-term memory loss and not being able to think. It has gotten better, and I graduated college earlier this year with a bachelor's degree in information technology with highest honors (Summa Cum Laude).

@charlottetaylor4471 2 жыл бұрын

You're a survivor for sure! Keep going, perspective is everything x

@masonx54 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching and commenting!

@charlottetaylor4471 2 жыл бұрын

@@masonx54 new subscriber too 🙂

@masonx54 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome, thank you for subscribing!

@lLostGems 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing, you're very inspiring dude

@masonx54 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching and commenting!

@MeL-MayLing-Love-LE Жыл бұрын

You hit home with so many things for me I have very similar experiences I'm not so sure of my own survival I'm so over whelmd with basic survival of every day life medicine dressing catheters bottom dryness cleansing and moving to avoid bedsors with minimal and reluctance of help with ridicule and demeaning my self worth and quality of life has all but diminished may my legacy of joy and happiness live on past my temporary body love to all survivers, warriors, loving, peacful, and, kind people. ❤️ Respectfully L.E.

@madeleineisabel1287 Жыл бұрын

Hello Mason!

@masonx54 Жыл бұрын

I appreciate you listening and being interested! I'm an honest person, and would be glad to share other stories with you. Just message me on social media (links are in the descriptions of my videos). Thank you for watching and commenting!

@madeleineisabel1287 Жыл бұрын

I’d love hearing more stories. It’s so nice hearing just how honest you tell a story. Feels so uncommon these days. I’m so old school I just have KZfaq email and a phone number. Any story encountering with the Lord, any story changing your perspective about something or knowing something to be true that you didn’t known before, understanding something for the first time, any story like that would be awesome! Love M

@masonx54 Жыл бұрын

Send me an email. masonmreellis@gmail.con

@Qwadsqwadd Жыл бұрын

Keep pushing man!

@masonx54 Жыл бұрын

I plan to! You do the same!

@benwhitmore5143 Жыл бұрын

Damn man, I watch some videos on para's and quads like this one...but I feel like I can relate to you a lot. I was in a motorcycle accident a year ago, was initally t10 complete but officially got labeled incomplete last month and now feeling to L1 on my right side and T12 on the other. I was in ICU for about a month and a half and I shouldn't have left ICU with how badly my body got destroyed but I did. I don't remember my accident either, just waking up on the side of the road wondering why I can't move my legs, then I basically lost consciousness shortly after getting to the hospital. I was drifting in and out on the medivac there and I remember getting into a room with all these people screaming stuff then I fell asleep. Supposedly I was communicating to people when I was in ICU but I don't remember any of it except for at the end. Woke up a month and a half later and found out I suffered a lesion in my spinal cord (and a lot of other things but thats the main one). Wasn't told I'll never walk but was basically told that if I do get anything back, it'll never be the same. Over the past year I learned how completely fucked up insurance companies are, how people in this situation literally just have to figure it out on their own whether it's a medical thing or learning how to live, and this nations healthcare system is borderline evil...only exception are the ones who are bed side with you or those therapists that work with you and help/show you how to get better. Glad you made it though homie, and I hope you continue to kick some ass. Feels pretty good to truly cheat death once huh?

@masonx54 Жыл бұрын

Hey, Ben! I appreciate you sharing some of your story! Yeah, I was sent home not knowing anything. So, I have learned pretty much everything on my own. This is why I started my KZfaq channel. Are you able to do bodily functions yourself, or do you have to do bladder and bowel programs? Thank you for watching and commenting!

@benwhitmore5143 Жыл бұрын

@@masonx54 I'm getting a lot of return around those areas but still mostly numb. Still cathing and my bowel program is every other day, usually do it at night since it's more convenient but thankfully with the return I'm getting back I'm pretty much fully independent. Don't need family members to help out much at all anymore. Physician initially said in the beginning I'll get bladder and sexual function back and wasn't sure about bowel but when I had the annual check up he used physician lingo to side step that question and said keep doing exercises since research supports that's how you'll get partial return. I understand the complexity of the injury but it's always so frustrating never really getting an answer and always feeling like you're some crazy anomaly.

@ClearwaterKB Жыл бұрын

As a fellow Hoosier, we did the same driving around even in Indy. Eskanazi/Wishard is the #1 Level 1 trauma center in Central Indiana. Glad you got there instead of Evansville.

@masonx54 Жыл бұрын

Yeah, driving around must be the only thing to do in Indiana. Haha I was going to say I had a good experience at Eskenazi, but I didn't considering my circumstances... But, they are top-notch. Thank you for watching and commenting;

@donnagordon4151 Жыл бұрын

Man you're strong, God saved you give your heart to him if you've not done so already. A real self starter. Blessings

@masonx54 Жыл бұрын

Yes, I got baptized five years to the date of my injury. Here is my testimony: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/qqqhdM1oqNO7oWg.html Thank you for watching and commenting!

@KhaiMusic 3 жыл бұрын

I love that you were inspired to help others through your channel so that people with a spinal cord injury wouldn’t have to struggle with finding relevant information like you did. I find your resilience, enthusiasm and positivity very inspiring. Thank you for sharing your story!

@masonx54 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for watching and commenting with compliments!

@KhaiMusic 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Mason, I’ve sent you a message on Instagram asking some questions to do with nursing care. Is that the best platform for us to communicate or is email better?

@masonx54 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, I received your message and read it earlier today. I haven't gotten the chance to respond but could you email me with he same message? I'll get to it. Thanks!

@KhaiMusic 3 жыл бұрын

@@masonx54 I have sent you an email. Thank you again. I’m very grateful for your help!

@thechariotvii9259 4 жыл бұрын

I was hurt 13 years ago today! Cheers. Wild story. Its hard being tall & paralyzed!

@masonx54 4 жыл бұрын

Happy anniversary! It has its pros and cons for sure. Haha!

@christslove8121 3 жыл бұрын

kzfaq.info/get/bejne/nseKZbmTmd-yeps.html

@christslove8121 3 жыл бұрын

I just sent you a Christian healing prayer video, maybe it will help you, I get healed when I play these videos. Play them when ever you need to. People say the spine can't heal but God can fix anything.

@endtimeawakening5557 2 жыл бұрын

I'll agree with you THE CHARIOT VII, I'm 6'-2" which was great when I could walk but it goes just the opposite when those limbs are dead. It really works against you. I can fully sympathize! Take care, God bless!

@OscarPerezPousada-sn2do 2 күн бұрын

Thank you for sharing your story

@masonx54 2 күн бұрын

You're welcome! Thank you for watching and commenting!

@judyr783 3 жыл бұрын

You are amazing guy!

@masonx54 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching!

@ajbailey99 4 жыл бұрын

Super helpful and inspiring! My daughter (incomplete C4) and I love your videos! Blessings from North Pole AK

@masonx54 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome, thank you!

@christslove8121 3 жыл бұрын

kzfaq.info/get/bejne/nseKZbmTmd-yeps.html

@joshhuber130 Жыл бұрын

Glade your alive buddy!

@masonx54 Жыл бұрын

I am thankful that I am! Thank you for watching and commenting!

@cindypayton5286 4 жыл бұрын

Mason, I'm an instructor in allied health and I love your videos and how you've figured out all the smallest issues for each activity that are often overlooked as obstacles. I'm showing your videos to my class this week and next. Wondering if its possible to speak to you by phone, email or face to face this week?

@masonx54 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Send me a message on social media (links are in the description).

@thatvampirelorraine Жыл бұрын

I am so hungree

@tommybutler2454 6 ай бұрын

Wow. You are an amazing young person !!! (I'm an older Mama ) You look so much like my daughter's first love, Ben. He is such a special young man. He just doesn't know it. I hope he has enough angels, to keep him safe long enough, to know that. You have a great attitude and you are a beautiful young man, from the inside, to the outside. I think you are still here to do this amazing work and you can do and be anything you choose to do. You will be the best at whatever it is. I see that in you, just like I saw it in Ben and still know about him. You will make the best of life and have a great one. You have a go-getter attitude and are going to be very successful at something awesome. ❤ 🙏

@masonx54 6 ай бұрын

Wow, I appreciate that! Thank you for watching and commenting!

@janegee565 Жыл бұрын

I live in the UK. I broke my neck in 1994 on holiday in Greece, diving. I drowned and was brought back to life. I am C5/C6 incomplete sensory, motor complete. I have terrible spasms and so have an indwelling Baclofen Pump - thankfully this and all my prescription drugs ( many ) and cathetar stuff are fully funded by the N.H.S. so I don't have those financial worries. Keep on making your videos bruv, they are inspirational. Thanks, Glenn.

@masonx54 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing some of your story. Thank you for watching and commenting!

@Bitcoinzz75 10 ай бұрын

GOD Bless you. What a story

@masonx54 10 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching and commenting!

@parkestanley2436 2 жыл бұрын

YOU INSPIRE ME!!!! THANKS!!!! I subscribed

@masonx54 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching, commenting, and subscribing!

@shirleehughes8125 Жыл бұрын

God bless you mason

@masonx54 Жыл бұрын

He blesses me every day. Thank you for watching and commenting!

@Jess-tj7ve Жыл бұрын

Hi Mason just checking on you your an inspiration to so many people

@masonx54 Жыл бұрын

I'm doing well, and I appreciate that! Thank you for watching and commenting!

@Jess-tj7ve Жыл бұрын

@@masonx54 sorry I meant to respond sooner lol trying to learn about investing got side track . I like watching your videos when I am having a rough day I am reminded to be strong and Courageous like the Bible !

@masonx54 Жыл бұрын

@@Jess-tj7ve Amen! I'm glad that my videos help you during difficult times.

@brunoleao6404 2 жыл бұрын

Hugs from Brazil dude

@kimroe573 2 жыл бұрын

Mason Jesus was definitely with you I remember my sons accident He's a C6 c7 c8 like you he was on a vent the doctors told me he'd never breath on his own by Gods grace hes breathing on his own thank you for these videos God bless you and your parents

@masonx54 2 жыл бұрын

Praise God! Thank you for watching and commenting!

@endtimeawakening5557 2 жыл бұрын

You're in my prayers Kim, you and your son. This flesh is temporal but our Spirits eternal. Praise our awesome Father!!!

@josebaez7116 6 ай бұрын

Amazing story. Turning a dark episode into a channel to help others.

@masonx54 6 ай бұрын

Yep, that's what I'm trying to do! Thank you for watching and commenting!

@PhD4me 3 жыл бұрын

Such a miraculous recovery. Thank you for sharing your story.

@masonx54 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching and commenting!

@user-tp4hl4dm5g 4 ай бұрын

Amazing story. what is incredible is there is a story by a girl also with similar injury that the road looked EXACTLY like this and EXACTLY the same thing happened to her. She was driving with girlfriends, up the hill and then all the sudden the road split to go right and was continuation of paved road, and the road she was on went straight and turned to gravel. she lost control as well from the transition at 60 mph and she wrecked. flipped me out seeing your photos of the road as it looked EXACTLY like hers.

@masonx54 4 ай бұрын

Wow, do you know when that happened? What injuries did she sustain? Thank you for watching and commenting!