Somewhere around November 18th or 19th of 2007, I started feeling what I thought were Carpal Tunnel symptoms in my right hand. The symptoms included: tingling of my fingers, numbness, and I was having trouble typing. I went out and bought wrist guards, and things designed to help CT patients. The symptoms continued for about two weeks and I promised I?d visit the doctor after Thanksgiving....
I'm a 30-something professional woman who's mother & brother were both diagnosed with Grade 3Astrocytoma tumors within about a week of each other. My mother's tumor is in her brain, and my brother's tumor is in his spinal cord, causing him to lose feeling in his arms & legs. These writings are about my experiences dealing with them, coping, loving them, loving myself, and living my...
I am a physician on the faculty of the School of Medicine of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, My spcialty interest is Anesthesiology with a subspeciality interest in anesthesia for brain and spinal cord surgery (neuroanesthesia). I am also very much involved with issues related to patient safety and quality improvement within anesthesia
I am a 43 year old single Mum from Cheshire,England.I have Idiopathic Intercranial Hypertension & Aquired Chiari Malformation(from having an LP shunt which also caused scaring to my spinal cord.)Due to complications from neurosurgery I lost the feeling to my left leg so use a wheelchair or crutches for around the house.
In early 2010, 2 time Ironman and Cleveland area folk singer, Charlie Mosbrook suffered an incomplete spinal cord injury and underwent surgery to prevent further nerve damage. With current triathlon goals on hold due to neuropathy and impaired walking, Charlie works toward simple goals through physical therapy with the hopes of one day crossing another finish line.
i am 63 years old with 4 children , living in nairobi kenya, i am electrical engineer .i suffered spinal cord injuries on L1 AND L5 hence my legs became disable i can not walk nor can stand .i walk with walker frame for 30 metres then my legs and knees give up.i am on wheel chair past 3 years, well i can do all my work by myself with very little assistance from my wife.
Dr. Cerullo video-blogs about neurology, specifically brain tumors and spine disorders. Dr. Mitchell Sheinkop talks about hip and knee disorders and surgical procedures for correcting them. Dr. Randall Kertz discusses chiropractic and acupuncture-based health care.
HI. I am a 49 yr old mother of 2 grown children. Diagnosed with MS in 1997. I have been treated with Betaseron and other medications. I also have severe spine issues. 7 herniations, 1 compression fracture and bone spurs in the C spine pressing into my spinal cord. I have upper spinal stenosis as well. With just these given issues, my days are found challenging myself to keep reaching...
My name is Megan and I am The Paraplegic Chef. I'm 24 years old, and my spinal cord was injured in an ATV accident in November 2007 at age 22. My passion in life is to spread Spinal Cord Injury Awareness anyway that I can, and also be a friend to any others who are injured and just need someone to listen.
I was a chef before my accident, and when I became wheelchair bound I didn't let that...
