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pots/dysautonomia

By Nina372 · New reply 4:17 pm
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Does anyone here have experience or knowledge about getting a pace maker for their postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (pots ...

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Latest Cause Of An Activist

By mikey · New reply 7:37 am
Discussion in Living your life · 2 replies
Taking up issues provides some meaning and my damn body doesn't hurt as much. I am going to publish an OP ED in college newspapers. I hope it will help facilitate necessary change. Look Into Their Eyes ...

stellar glee

By greensmile · Posted yesterday at 9:26 am
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we take off zooming heavenward beyond the boundaries of inner space out into the great blue velvet of space grabbing the comets tail riding it as on a broncos back whiffling amoungst the crystalline stars ...

butterflies

By greensmile · New reply yesterday at 3:03 am
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the butterflies are coming spring is slowly unfolding flower buds appear soft,curls of lifes renewal ready to open velvet petals to smile at the sun the butterflies are approaching spring brings gentle ...

Contact info re bringing my son home!

By tyzackmom · New reply March 9, 2010
Journal · 7 replies
I am currently still trying to bring my son home from the subacute facility he is in. I am wondering if anyone can give me advice as to who to contact or your own personal experience regarding bringing ...

19 years old. alone??

By Nina372 · New reply March 8, 2010
Journal · 38 replies
I am 19 years old and sometimes feel as though there is nobody else my age who knows what I go through. I know many other people who understand what I have to face every day and the difficulties involved ...

God, I need a break please!

By angelbrd67 · New reply March 7, 2010
Journal · 6 replies
life sure has a lot of bad blows it can hit you with, I have focused so much of my time and efforts on my son helping him and he is doing so great. I just hope I am around years from now to see more ...

Back Pain

By RJAMJS · New reply March 7, 2010
Discussion in Health matters · 16 replies
Do many people with a SCI suffer back pain? If so, what can be done about it ...

Neurontin versus Lyrica

By Gimpa50 · New reply March 7, 2010
Discussion in Health matters · 22 replies
I am a C5 complete quadriplegic. I have been taking 2400 mg daily of Neurontin for nerve pain in my arms for 6 years since my accident. It helps some but does not eliminate the pain. I take Darvocet in ...

Healthcare will come in some form

By walker5473 · New reply March 4, 2010
Journal · 9 replies
There are lots of wonderful and insightful comments and graphs regarding the healthcare crisis! More educated people = more critical thinking, that's great!!! What is really missing from the equation ...

World Rare Disease Day

By Brian · New reply March 4, 2010
Journal · 14 replies
In recognition of Rare Disease Day 2010, Inspire and the National Organization for Rare Disorders conducted a survey of Inspire members with rare disorders. The results are enlightening, and I encourage ...

Diaphragm pacing system

By Gimpa50 · New reply March 3, 2010
Discussion in Health matters · 2 replies
I recently read an article about a device that is being used to stimulate the diaphragm and free ventilator dependent SCI's from their ventilator's. It is an old article and many of you may already know ...

School = feeling horrible. need advice

By Nina372 · New reply March 2, 2010
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I go to the University of New Mexico itâ€™s been about a month since I have started my classes and it is HARD I am taking 14 credit hours. I am always worried I will pass out on campus as I almost did ...

a amazing blog of embronic stem cell

By papito1 · New reply March 1, 2010
Discussion in Health matters · 2 replies
www.amandaboxtel.wordpress.com A amazing recovery for this woman paralyze 15 yrs. however take a look at the site! God bless us all! Sammy ...

weight loss

By 2blessed2010 · New reply March 1, 2010
Discussion in Health matters · 8 replies
is it ok to take diet pills and paralyzed ...

3-year SCI anniversary

By Matts-mom · New reply March 1, 2010
Discussion in Living your life · 6 replies
Today marks three years since my son was paralyzed. He is an amazing young man who hasn't let SCI (L1) detract him from his goals. Celebrating his hard work in PT, exercise, ect. with a big steak dinner ...

Marking year 3

By carole338 · New reply March 1, 2010
Discussion in Living your life · 6 replies
Today is three years since I was told my spinal cord was injured and I would be permanently paralyzed and I had to fight just to stay alive. It took quite a while for me to understand this. I felt the ...

musics kaleidoscope

By greensmile · New reply March 1, 2010
Journal · 2 replies
tonality,and texture growth,and developement undulating sixteenth note runs chasing the melody upheld by cantus firmus steady,strong polyphonic harmony,lilting with grace uplifting the longing soul changing ...

motion

By greensmile · New reply February 28, 2010
Journal · 10 replies
motion,slow,heavy jumping?dreams of the past skipping?childhood memories running?only in the imagination swimming?in my thoughts,in my dreams i run in floral fields only to awaken to stillness skipping ...

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