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Lumber spinal stenosis
Hi just wandering if the pain in arms and shoulders has anything to do with my lumber stenosis..….....my physio theripist says its nothing to do with that and hes gave me exercises to do for 6wks then i go back to see him end of jan. Can anyone tell me if its connected Thanks
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LEARNING TO SWIM
Hi Folks I have right hemiplegia from birth and in my mid 50s now. I am thinking of learning to swim. What type of instructors should I use? Should I look for ones with particular qualifications and experience? Thanks in advance for responses.
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Muscular Dystrophy: The challenges of planning an accessible Christmas party
Cerys Davage a journalist at Newyddion S4C reports on her experiences of trying to find an accessible venue at Christmas. Disability: My struggle to plan an accessible Christmas party - BBC News
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Lichen sclerosus
Hi, I have been diagnosed with Lichen sclerosus for the last 3 years and have now been told that there is fusion of the skin. My next appointment will consist of Gynae, Derm and Surgeon.. Has anybody else had this happen? I'm 43
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Coping with limitations
HI I really haven't adapted to my change in health. Two years ago xmas eve I went off my legs. I now use two crutches as I can't walk more than a step or two and have rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis. Now, I know lots of people are worse off than me., but knowing doesn't help. My daily battle is that I feel very…
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Scoliosis!?
hello, Sorry, I am new here and I don’t know if I’m even posting in the right place 🙈 About 10 years ago I had an unrelated xray that picked up a “slight scoliosis” nothing more said, I only noticed reviewing notes on X-ray and I forgot about it. Fast forward a few years, my natural stand is very apparent, I have uneven…
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In hospital and not for mental health this time
hi every one I have been having seizures since Friday the hospital admitted me there gonna get me to see a specialist .
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Hi, my name is HannahJanuary1! Has anyone had an open Heller Myotomy with thoracotomy?
Hello. I would like to discuss having an open Heller Myotomy with thoracotomy. I am almost two weeks postop.
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Hi, my name is pmurray! Has anyone had experience of these treatments for severe tremors?
I suffer severe tremor to both hands. Am taking medication that does help but have been offered a procedure next year. Either insertion of t wo monitors in my skull regulated by one in my chest OR laser guided MRI treatment which treats one side then the other. Has anyone on here had experience of either of these…
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Neglecte and discrimination! Under supported sheltered housing!
I've escaped from domestic abuse and was in a refuge, but was far from my children, so I've ended up in a homeless drug and alcohol shelter, emerging futures. I have severe mental health issues, and disabilities that I try hide. Ive asked for help as I'm suicidal and not coping. I forget my medication or what I've taken, I…
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Dysphagia thicken drinks
Hi, I have Dysphagia level 2, which means I have a problem swallowing drinks and food etc. I normally use a special thickner called Thick & easy which I get on prescription, which i thicken water, juice, brews etc, unfortunately my prescription is late and I've run out, has anybody got any ideas what I could use as an…
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Radiofrequency ablation
I have been offered Radiofrequency ablation on my lower back I wondered if anyone had had experience of this and was it worth it?
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CIDP AND KNEE REPLACEMENT. Did you have any problems? Suggestions welcome.
Hi. I have CIDP & am getting IVIG monthly. I need a knee replacement & am wondering if anyone on here with CIDP has had a knee replacement. Did you have any problems? Any suggestions? Thanks
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Hi to all
I have a Urology appointment on Monday in the afternoon time about my Spc i have a small split in where the tube is to the left I might have to have glue or a stitch in it will see what they say when I go back. amazingblazing628.
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Hi, my name is edmundo!
I’m 41 years old and I have mild cerebral palsy. Up to the age of 11 I could walk and run unaided, at this point I developed generalised Dystonia and although I was still able to walk shorter distances unaided I started using a wheelchair for longer distances. I attended university, live independently and work full hours…
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Ruptured Archilles tendon
Hello, 4 months ago, I fell over in my garden and landed on my hip, the left side that I have osteoarthritis. Luckily the grass was soft and wet, it didn't affect my hip. My right ankle felt like I had sprained it. It hurt but also felt very stiff. I never bothered going to my GP which I now regret because I left it too…
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help with hormone-based migraines
any advice for hormone based migraines ? 🧠 plus bloating? 🤔🤷♀️ love Mary
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SAR request rejected
I made a SAR request on a hospital that treated me 32 years ago and it was rejected on grounds of time (they claim that my medical records were destroyed in the meantime) This is wrong - records are supposed to be held until 10 years after the patients death - and I am still alive !!
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Tethered Cord
Hello. My name is Mark, I’m 53 year old male. I’m looking for advice/ other adults with TCS. As an infant I was diagnosed with tethered cord, a deep sacral dimple, scoliosis and Sprengel’s deformity/scapula hypoplasia. At 9 years old I had left scapula surgery to reduce the should height. At 11 (1982) I was scheduled for…
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Hypermobilty Syndrome
Hello I am still quite new to using the forum and I am so grateful for the advice and information I have been given since finding Scope. I wasn't sure where to post this - but I am wondering if there is anyone who experiences hypermobility syndrome with joint and body pain and boom and bust type tiredness? or maybe…
