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Health matters

Join the discussion about medical issues related to paralysis, including diagnosis, symptom management, treatment options and wellness strategies. This is the place to share experiences about the clinical side of paralysis. Meet new people, hear from experts in the field, meet new friends, learn about new ways to improve your health and well-being.

Decub from hell

• By pinkharleygurl · New reply 7:26 am
• 6 replies
• Hello from beautiful downtown Austin Texas. It's been quite a while since I have visited this site. I hope all is well, especially you Mikey. I'm in the hospital, have been since Aug 18th (after a week ...

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Living your life

Share experiences, pass on advice, and raise questions about the daily journey of being part of the paralysis community.

I AM REALLY PISSED

• By mikey · Posted 12:33 am
• 0 replies
• The fact that I am REALLY PISSED perhaps won't come as any surprise. Yeah I really hate it that I am stuck in this F****** chair. But I am not pissed about that per se, because my feelings are such that ...

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New paralysis/rehabilitation

Especially for those new to the paralysis community - this is a place to learn, to listen, to ask any question you have about trauma or disease. You are not alone: Share with others who have been in your shoes and who have faced your issues. This is the place to talk about rehab and recovery, too.

LET Medical treament

• By Echairsitter · New reply October 23, 2009
• 3 replies
• Is there anyone here used a LET Medical treament with the Cosmodic and S.C.E.N.A.R. units(EX735AG,VX735Ag,VX735L, EX 715AG, PS 705, PS 705 Mini,)? If you have gotten treatment or own one could you please ...

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Assistive technology and equipment

The range of assistive gear available today for people with paralysis is truly amazing. Join this discussion and learn about ways to make life easier. Better yet, share what you know about tools, assistive technology and low- and high-tech innovations. Find out what works, what does not.

new contact info for accessible condo on Maui

• By bruceofmaui · Posted October 21, 2009
• 0 replies
• The toll free number for our accessible condo on Maui 800 820-8220 is very similar to a large stapler company in the US called Swing-line which is ph# is 800 820-6220 so unfortunately we have been inundated ...

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Teen corner

Teens, join this discussion to share experiences with other young people who are dealing with the various aspects of paralysis, including medical and social topics, independent and active lifestyles, dating and relationships. Meet people, make friends.

Scholarship opportuities?

• By Laurel1 · New reply June 22, 2009
• 11 replies
• Hi all, I'm just wondering if anybody has informatin on finding scholarships for funding education. Laurel ...

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Funding your care (grants, fundraising, resources)

This is the place to connect to a discussion about financial resources. Share stories about getting the help you need to maximize your health and well-being. Discuss options for getting grants, raising funds in the local community.

TREATMENT

• By SHELWEB · New reply September 9, 2009
• 3 replies
• I am a mother of an 8 YEAR OLD girl who when she was 6 years old she was in an automobile accident with my husband (her father). This left my daughter with a T-3 TO T-4 injury to her spine. While searching ...

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Family, parents and caregivers

Caregiving is a job no one really applies for -- it just shows up and you deal with it. Connect here with others who care for a loved one; share your strategies and hear how others handle the physical and psychological stresses of caregiving. You can't really do it alone. Paralysis is most often a family issue; this is also the place to join a discussion about parenting children with paralysis.

NFCA webinar - Safe & Sound: How to Prevent Medication Mishaps

• By Amir · Posted November 10, 2009
• 0 replies
• Hello, Here is something that might be of interest for caregivers. The National Family Caregivers Association is hosting a free webinar titled "Safe & Sound: How to Prevent Medication Mishaps" which is ...

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Help desk

Have a question about using the site? An idea for making it better? Post here and let us know how we can help.

LLLT(LOW LEVEL LASER THERAPY) FOR SPINAL CORD REGENERATION

• By tiger93 · New reply November 6, 2009
• 74 replies
• Hello has anybody heard anything about using low level laser therapy. To regenerate nerves in the spinal cord after its being injured ...

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