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.
- By Blondeyvonne · New reply 6:59 pm
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- My son Bradley is soon to be paralyzed one year on Dec. 8th, 2008. Not to count the two months he was in the hospital. Paralyzed T7 down from a car wreck he stays depressed and is not motivated at all ...
- By Matt32 · New reply 11:12 am
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- It seems every time I go to the wound specialist I have been going to for the past couple months, he changes something every time. Before I was referred to him, I had been on the wound vac for Lord knows ...
- By goldy24k · Posted November 28, 2008
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- Exercise That's one word some of us don't like to hear. I can't just sit there like a lump for too long. Or else I hurt, I strech and walk with help. I also have a stander and a wheelchair workout. I ...
- By Matt32 · New reply November 22, 2008
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- Can anyone recommend a good multivitamin? I've been asked alot by home health nurses who still tend to me 3 times a week if I am taking any but at the moment I am not. After 3 failed surgeries to close ...
- By tfox · New reply November 21, 2008
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- By LyndaDerr · Posted November 12, 2008
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- Does anyone have any experience with Prialt? My son is a T4 complete and considering Prialt injections for chronic nerve pain. If the drug successfully relieves some of the nerve pain the docs will proceed ...
- By mikemcowen · New reply November 11, 2008
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- I am c5 quad (for 2 yrs) and for the last 2 months or so have been having excruciating pain in my palms and right wrist. My doc has prescribed lortab which does nothing for the pain. He now wants to put ...
- By goldy24k · Posted November 10, 2008
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- My dad has Crones. A disease of the immune system. He has really bad episodes. This weekend he felt so bad he thought about driving himself to the ER! He has a terrible rash and is very uncomfortable ...
- By Marie6120 · New reply November 6, 2008
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- Hi - We are in need of a SCI bowel program nurse who who can travel to our house in Studio City and train our caregivers who are in need of re-training on digi stim. We really need an expert in the bowel ...
- By mkluvsthemets · Posted November 3, 2008
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- has anyone taking Detrol LA experienced hair loss? i have been taking the medication for 1 month. it may be a coincidence but i started losing hair about the same time ...
- By Marie6120 · New reply October 28, 2008
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- I need suggestions for a new shower commode chair that tilts. Currently we have an Activaid but it's terribly uncomfortable. Welcome ANY input about comfortable shower commode chairs that tilt. Thanks ...
- By mikey · New reply October 26, 2008
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- Since becoming paralyzed there has been a myriad of medical issues that I have had to confront. For somebody who had been relatively healthy, this has been something that is daunting both mentally and ...
- By Marie6120 · Posted October 13, 2008
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- Has anyone used this product? Does it help? Us: C5/C6 incomplete quad, 2 yrs. out from injury. Legs and arms get very frozen and tingly and painful especially after bowel program. We are using massage ...
- By jopoman · New reply October 2, 2008
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- I was in a car accident on November 25, 2007 and have a T-6 incomplete injury. My spinal cord is severely bruised. I can feel my legs and if I really concentrate can move the toes on my left foot. Has ...
- By Matt32 · New reply September 29, 2008
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- I have a friend who thinks they may have 2 swollen lymph nodes(1 behind the ear and 1 on the throat area). If it's possible, how dangerous is it? Thanks everyone ...
- By taradise20058 · New reply September 29, 2008
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- Hello, well I have a question about the Botox injections in the Urethra. I am 21 years old and have been having it seems like urethral problems for about 4 years now and no one could find out what was ...
- By tfox · Posted September 25, 2008
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- This is a good site for research: http://stemcellresearchnews.com ...
- By Matt32 · Posted September 21, 2008
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- KCI is still being a pain about sending supplies I need and a home health nurse is getting on to them about it because we've already gave them dr's orders to give us our supplies and they keep saying ...
- By chelseamarley · New reply September 16, 2008
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- Hi, I'm Chelsea. I've never turned to support groups before, but I'm thinking it might be a good idea. In November I am going to have my spine fully stabilized, fusion beginning at the bottom of my neck ...
- By GB4 · New reply September 15, 2008
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- See if you support in 08 supports stem cell research : Joe Biden- voted in favor of federal funding for stem cell research in 2005 Sam Brownback- opposes embryonic stem cell research, voted against federal ...
