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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.
upper extremity clinic
- By PATRMX250 · New reply May 18, 2009
- 8 replies
- I'M A QUADRIPLEGIC C6, HAS ANYBODY HERD ABOUT A PROCEDURE THAT HELPS YOU MOVE YOUR HAND TO PINCH MAKE A TIGHT FIST AND FINGER EXTENTION? I FOUND A HAND SURGEON THAT DOES THIS I WANT TO KNOW IF ANYONE ...
Pressure Sores
- By mikey · Posted May 8, 2009
- 0 replies
- I saw this on the news. I hope it is of help. http://www.metacafe.com/watch/932832/ele ctric_bandage ...
Math
- By Twisted · New reply May 7, 2009
- 9 replies
- How is qualitative physical pain quantified? Who sets endurance thresholds? Madness and insanity are synonymous; correct? Is there a name then for a pain-induced disorder that can eventually break one's ...
TODAY IS PEDIATRIC STROKE AWARENESS DAY!!!
- By nicksproudmomma · Posted May 2, 2009
- 0 replies
- today, May 2nd is National Pediatric Stroke Awareness Day.... to show your support, please consider wearing purple... i know 1st hand how strokes can affect children, even ones whom are still in the womb ...
WALKING AGAIN
- By SHONE · New reply April 7, 2009
- 21 replies
- Hey name is lashone i am a t-12 spinal cord injury.i became paralyzse from the waist down in sept 8 2006 i was in a car accident i have feelings in my legs that i always had but no movement.the doctor ...
Protien Intake
- By Lorajw · New reply April 6, 2009
- 1 reply
- I recently just got discharged from wound care, again. That's always a major celebration. Since my muscle flap surgery I have learned a lot about protien and healing. Such as, your body can only absorb ...
Pregnancy Test
- By atlon · New reply April 3, 2009
- 2 replies
- It is hurt when u saw the Pregnancy Test of your duaghter is possitive. At first it is hard but at the last you have no choice but to accept it ...
Illness after SCI
- By angelbrd67 · New reply March 23, 2009
- 4 replies
- We got home from rehab on the 13th and now my son has a terrible cold. Anyone have any pointers on the best ways to treat a cold so he doesn't get a lung infection from it ...
Improving Health Care
- By Globalwoundcare · New reply March 22, 2009
- 5 replies
- Before we can begin to decide how to improve health care in this country, we need to identify the problem(s). I would like to start an open forum that list what upsets each of you with your doctor, your ...
Guillain-Barré Syndrome and pots
- By Nina372 · New reply March 15, 2009
- 1 reply
- Does anybody here know if Guillain-Barré Syndrome can cause Postural Orthostatic Tackycardia syndrome (POTS) or even Dysautonomia ...
New catheter for women!
- By jmmtopper · Posted March 13, 2009
- 0 replies
- Finally a catheter designed just for women. If you haven't heard, it's the Speedicath Compact by Coloplast. I saw an add in New Mobility and called for a free sample. They are amazing. Completely self ...
Protein intake
- By Matt32 · New reply March 12, 2009
- 9 replies
- We've all heard it said from time to time that we need a lot of protein in order for wounds to heal. How much protein, depending on caloric intake, does one need for wound healing ...
Bedsore.... Info if you can help
- By Friend4Life · New reply March 9, 2009
- 16 replies
- Lee has aquired one. Directly on his coxis(?sp?). Can anybody give me some information regarding care, healing, and expectations for the prognosis. Pillows or positions I could get to help him get through ...
My Recovery
- By professirx · New reply March 1, 2009
- 4 replies
- Two words and what they mean Cystoscope: An optical instrument (a scope) that is inserted through the urethra into the bladder. Botox Botox blocks signals from the nerves to the muscles. The injected ...
Delicate issue regarding Physical Therapy in outpatient rehab
- By Marie6120 · New reply February 26, 2009
- 6 replies
- I have been with a wonderful P/T for over a year at outpatient rehab. He is the best there is. I am now beginning to walk thanks to his expertise. I had very little mobility and strength when I first ...
Urology and Urology Meds - Help!
- By Marie6120 · New reply February 23, 2009
- 12 replies
- Hi all - I have posted before regarding an ongoing urology issue. Male, C5/C6 quad, age 62, 19 months post injury. (does not drink alcohol or caffeine, smoke, use recreational drugs and is a Vegan). I ...
What is wrong with me???
- By GarvinJr · New reply February 16, 2009
- 6 replies
- I am a T6 complete paraplegic. I presently have a UTI that I've been treating with what is supposed to be the right antibiodic for over 1 week now. I can't move without feeling extreme pain, the pain ...
UTI Pain
- By GarvinJr · New reply February 7, 2009
- 2 replies
- I am a 40yr old T6 complete and have been since 03/24/07. I was told that I wouldn't feel anything below my breast bone. But I am presently suffering a UTI witch is causing me extreme burning abdominal ...
Hip Ankylosis
- By Pinklemon71 · Posted February 3, 2009
- 0 replies
- Hi there, I was wondering if anyone out there has had a hip replacement due to abnormal calcifications (i.e. ankylosis). My partner has paraosseous calcifications on his hipt hat are limiting his ROM ...
Question about medicines
- By Matt32 · New reply January 28, 2009
- 3 replies
- I'm sure some of you with SCI are like me and take several medications. My question is for anyone who knows what I'm talking about. Recently, a friend of mine, who is a well trained EMT, asked about Ditropan(aka ...
