Struggling at home with nerve damage

fishersquad

I have injury nerve damage etc I find it hard to cope with daily life 

Chloe_Alumni

Hi @fishersquad and a warm welcome to the community! I am sorry to hear that you are finding it hard to cope. Do you currently have any support in place? Please look around the community and I hope we will be able to help in some way

fishersquad

Cheers I feel getting chritised unsteady on my feet my family say font need a walking stick 

Pippa_Alumni

Great to meet you @fishersquad, and thanks for sharing- have you talked to your GP about these issues? If not, it may be a good idea to let them know, as they'll be able to refer you for further support and guidance.

fishersquad

Yes talked to g.p got no help

Pippa_Alumni

Hi @Jean_Scope, is there anything you can suggest for the above? 

Jean_OT

Hi @fishersquad

Thanks to @Pippa_Scope for inviting me to join this conversation.

Knowing so little about your circumstances, functional abilities and what you have tried it is hard to know what to suggest.

It does sound as if you potentially need to be working with specialist rehabilitation health professionals. Occupational Therapists (OT's) are specialists in helping people to be able to regain the ability  to be able to achieve the activities they needs to do, by breaking the task down into manageable steps and assessing if the introduction of aids or adaptations would help.

If you have never had rehab you will need your GP or consultant to refer you, specifically tell them that this is what you want. Assuming it is clinically appropriate they will refer you, but there may be a waiting list. Even if you have had rehab in the past you might still be able to access more, contact them again and ask if they think there might be more they can do to help you.

Best Wishes

Jean  

fishersquad

I have 2 disc dislodged in back and find when walking I get pain in lower abdomen feel numbish in left leg

Pippa_Alumni

Hi @fishersquad, have you talked to your GP about the suggestions Jean mentioned above?

fishersquad

I have to wait for mri scan 

Jean_OT

Hi @fishersquad
presumably the MRI is to get a clearer idea of what is causing your difficulties and to help inform potential treatment options. However, If you are struggling with self care activities (such as washing, dressing, toileting, meal preparation etc ) then you can request the the Adult Social Care Team at your local authority do an assessment of your care needs and put services in place if appropriate.
Best Wishes
Jean

fishersquad

Thanks Jean appreciate my last MRI scan showed 2 disc out not pressing nerves I'm very confused about why pain and nerve damage I'm ok with putting t shirts on etc lower parts can be problem learned a lot from pain management