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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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APD
This discussion was created from comments split from: Too sensitive to live.
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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…
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Adult Learning Disability
hi can anyone tell me what a learning disability in an adult looks like? When I had my asd assessment they recommended I’d have a learning disability assessment done, I asked my gp to do a referral, the gp done a orientation assessment and because I only got one question wrong they wouldn’t refer me even after putting in a…
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British Society of Audiology (BSA) and the Royal Surrey NHS 2nd Seminar on APD
British Society of Audiology (BSA) and the Royal Surrey NHS 2nd Seminar on Auditory Processing Disorder (APD) Hearing in Noise and Hyperacusis. Wednesday 4th March 2020 9:00-12:30 . Education Centre Lecture Theatre Guildford www.thebsa.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Flyer-APD-and-hyperacusis-programme-2020.pdf Prof.…
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Some Aspects of Audiology
Some Aspects of Audiology :- AmblyaudiaAphasia (Acute Aphasia and Primary Progressive Aphasia)AudioVisual IntegrationAuditory AgnosiaAuditory MemoryAuditory NeuropathyAuditory Processing DisorderBrain Development and MaturationCochlear ImplantsCommunication and LanguageComputer-based auditory training (CBAT)Dichotic…
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History
I have connections with history of a prime minister and knights of the round table so intreasting when you go far back into history i would love to do an imdept family tree as i knpw im irish scots blood but always wonder if any nordic connections i know my paleness from celtic blood but have grey eyes
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Back problems - anyone had scoliosis and problems with lower back?
Hi everybody. Has anyone else got scoliosis? And have you had any other problems with your lower back? I've had sciatica twice.
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Stenosis l4 l5 c5 c6
I have stenosis L4 L5 that makes walking difficult, since November I have pain radiating down my left arm, sometimes its like a lightening pain can last around 10 seconds, my shoulder is painful and neck is bad all the time, to the point I cant sleep on my left side, on my mri a year ago it said about a disc bulge in c5/6…
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recently been diagnosed with Diverticulitis.
Hello Everyone, I hope you're all ok.i just wanted to share a few things as I have recently been diagnosed with Diverticulitis.... and to be honest am not really dealing with things great. I am lover of food but now I guess I have to be careful in what I eat, which is going to be hard. So am feeling a bit low 🥺. Any…
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Fibromyalgia and CFS support
HHi Just been diagnosed with fibromyalia and chronic fatigue support would be nice
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Spina Bifida and just had a stroke.
Hello all, I am looking to connect with anyone born with Spina Bifida who's also had a stroke. I had my stroke 2 months ago and I feel like I'm experiencing some after affects that are completely unique and would like to chat to anyone in the same boat. 😊
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how do I ask to be tested for something like ADHD and other similar issues
s dia mHi everyone, My mum was telling me earlier that she'd been talking to my youngest sister on the phone and that my sister said that she was either going to or getting tested for ADHD and when my sister told our mum some of the symptoms (I think that's what our mum said) she said that it sounds like some of the ones…
