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How was your experience using a secure proof of disability card for discounts?
Been thinking about getting one of those secure proof of disability cards for discounts, but I keep hearing mixed stuff. Some folks say it makes things smoother, others say staff give them weird looks or act confused. I’m kinda tired of carrying piles of paperwork everywhere, and I’d love something simple that doesn’t make…
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Hi, I'm Dingledongle! Has anyone had successful surgery for back issues?
Hello, I am a 67 year old female, who up til 14 months ago used to run several miles daily with weekly long runs, cycle, walk and generally keep active Last march whilst out running the pain in my leg stopped me in my tracks, no warning just instant unbearable pain Long story short it took 10 months before I was given an…
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Worsening Arthritis in Spine (neck)
So back in 2013 after an MRI I was diagnosed with arthritis in my spine (neck) with a bulging disc, narrowing of the (something I can't remember), bone spurs etc. This has caused regular cervicogenic headaches across the right side of my head and down into my eye and jaw, referred pain to my shoulder/arm and mid back which…
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Hi, my name is scottishtom! Pain after leg amputation, looking for tips
Hi I'm Tom, one year since my above knee right leg amputation, despite several visits to my prosthetic centre, I'm still struggling with socket fit, and stump pain, Anyone got any tips or suggestions?
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Hi, my name is Paul! Severe IPG Pocket Pain through a Spinal Cord Injury
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Hi, my name is hedgehoggirl! Coping with lumbar spine stenosis
hi have found this forum with a few posts on lumbar spine stenosis. this has changed my life so much over the last 2-3 years. I’m looking for tips and how others cope Thanks in advance. hhgirl
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Pain Killers
I have had decades of constipation/diahorrea – I have had cameras up my bum, I have had scans etc but no cause has ever been found for it. I have been on various drugs to try to cure it but each has it’s own unwanted side effect. About 20 years ago, I was prescribed codeine – this worked. Now, come forward a couple of…
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My conditions
Hi, I'm Gaby, it's been a while since I last posted anything on here. I have been diagnosed with HNPP (Hereditary Neuropathy with liability to Pressure Palsies), FND and chronic migraines. It's been really hard transitioning from being fit and active to not allowed to do anything or very little of anything that I've done…
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Suffering with BAMS 0 Does anyone have trouble swallowing?
Suffering with BAMS Does anyone have trouble swallowing?
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APD
This discussion was created from comments split from: Too sensitive to live.
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feel my knees feel stiff, feel i get 'tingles in arms and legs',, neuro?
hi, feel my knees feel stiff, get 'tingles in arms and legs',, had tremors in hands approx 6 months ago, neuro? feeling a 'lil apprehensive
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It's Purple Day-26 April 2026
Today is Purple Day! A worldwide day to acknowledge and celebrate those living with Epilepsy. It was founded in 2008 by a young Canadian Cassidy Megan, it encourages people to wear purple and host events to raise funds and awareness. Lavender is the international flower of epilepsy, symbolizing isolation often experienced…
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HI to all. Urology appointment for bladder operation
I am Going with my Daughter on the 8th of April to Urology , to find out when i will be having my bladder operations done hope it will be soon. And i get some answers out of them About whats going to happen about my bladder ect!!!!!!!! I will let you know when i know. Amazingblazing628.
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Some Audiology (Hearing and Listening) research paper collections
Hi all, I have been compiling research paper collections over the last decade or so, to help me understand my own disability, Auditory Processing Disorder (APD), which I only found out about after our son was diagnosed back in the late 1990s. I had never read an research paper until a research from the Medical Research…
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Do any of "The Owl Centre" members have any understanding of Auditory Processing Disorders
I have visited the "The Owl Centre" web site, and i failed to see any of the local members who had any understanding of Auditory Processing Disorders, which is what your profession may call specific language impairment in your terminology. Your profession is supposed to be part of a multi discipline support team…
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Hearing but no aids
How are people communicating on the phone with hearing loss? I don’t wear hearing aid I can hear sound but can’t make out words without facial gesture and lip reading. I’ve tried txt relay in the past but it takes forever, specially so called professionals don’t seem to understand the words email or text
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Hi, my name is Jaz7! Struggling with gynaecological issues
Been suffering with UTI's and thrush symptons for too long. Finally been diagnosed with vaginal prolapse. Managed to get a 10 minute urgent appointment with my GP a few days ago and she has referred me to Gynocology clinic. Any advice out there would be appreciated.
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Bicep Tendonitis - what's going to happen ?
I have arthritis in both shoulders, which on it's own would be hard to cope with. I also have bicep tendonitis which is extremely painful, my biceps feel like they are "swelling up" and freeze my shoulder joints. I am unable to do things like move a cup of tea on a table top and as for picking things up - impossible ! I…
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Shoulder Replacement op - anyone ?
I am looking for someone who has had a shoulder (s) replaced - any experiences Was it 100% successful ? if not - what went wrong ? Recovery Time ? etc etc etc
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What People Would Find Useful? Intermittent Self-Catheterisation
Hope this is okay to post! We’ve been getting quite a lot of calls lately from people who use intermittent catheters and are looking for clearer information or a chance to ask questions. Because of that we’re putting together a small education day for people who use ISC. It’s really supportive and friendly day designed to…
