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Spinal Cord Injury Health Issues

Please use the sub forums to post spinal cord injury specific questions. Any general questions can be posted in the Health Issues forum. As usual, always seek medical advice from a doctor before acting upon advice in this forum.

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Bladder & Bowel

Issues regarding all aspects of bladder and bowel management of those with a spinal cord injury.
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Using A Comdon Cath? - last post by Illinois Boy

Pain Management

All issues of pain management for those with a spinal cord injury, such as root pain, phantom pain, burning pain, neuropathy etc, are to be discussed here.

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Pain-It's Not All In Yo... - last post by SlowerNotOver

Skin & Pressure Issues

Skin and pressure management of Pressure Sores, Pressure Ulcers or Decubitus Ulcers for those with a spinal cord injury.

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Silver Nitrite - last post by NancyE

Neurological Issues

Any issues regarding loss of movement or sensation due to a spinal cord injury, including the autonomic nervous system can be discussed in here.
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Dealing With This Life - last post by Brian DeMatteo

Muscle Spasticity & Intrathecal Baclofen Therapy (Baclofen Pumps)

For any aspect of Muscle Spasticity or the use of Intrathecal Baclofen Therapy, and Baclofen Pumps, for the control of muscle spasms for people with a spinal cord injury.
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Do Spasms Get Worse As Time... - last post by HHJ

Pediatric (Children) Spinal Cord Injury

This area is for the discussion of spinal cord injuries in children. If you are able to answer any questions in this section, please register and contribute, as children have a lower incidence of spinal injuries in percentage terms of the population.
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Powerwheels Hand Control Ad... - last post by Tetracyclone

Spinal Cord Injury Physiotherapy, Rehabilitation & Restorative Therapies

Any issues regarding physiotherapy, rehabilitation or restorative therapies for those with a spinal cord injury.
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Abs Vs Back? - last post by still time

Weight Control & Nutrition Following Spinal Cord Injuries

This area is to help those with spinal cord injuries share ideas on how to eat healthy, and in such a way as NOT to promote weight gain. Weight gain is a big problem for people with restricted mobility, so hopefully we can share knowlege for a healthy life.
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How Do You Guys Weigh Yours... - last post by Tim13

Spinal Cord Injury Library

This area is for articles relating to spinal cord injuries. It is NOT for discussions. If you have written an article and wish to post it here, please do so, as it will help build a knoweldge base and reference area. It is not possible to reply to articles in this section, therefor all questions should be posted in the Discussion area of the forum. Your article will be posted once checked by the Moderator.
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Evaluation Of An Occupation... - last post by Apparelyzed


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This website is a way for those with spinal cord injuries to share experiences and advice. Any medical matters, treatments or alternative therapies discussed on this website should be thoroughly reviewed by a medical professional or therapist before being acted upon. Under no circumstances should you alter prescribed medication or a medical care plan without consulting your doctor or care plan supervisor first.