it is permanent in wheelchair when you have spinal cord injury?
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It depends on what area of the spine was injured and the extent of the injury.  Even people who were told they were paralyzed can make alot of progress,  there is a scientist I believe it was in Japan that was featured on Yahoo last summer where he had a girl who was paralyzed waist down, up and walking with some sensory equipment, not very far but still that's major progress.  Even Christopher Reeve, though paralyzed neck down could breathe at times without a respirator from rehab.  It just depends on how hard you work, where your injury is, to what extent you are injured, and how much rehab you have.
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today whe had a health fair and this guy was talking about cracking your back/neck and every time you do it your spine weakends and you could be come a quadriplegic that is where you only can move your head or a tetraplegia but i have no idea about feet and hands
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You can cover this under your home contents policy for accidental damage, theft etc.....Speak to them to arrange the cover - it should not be expensive.\n\nWith regards to extended warranty, I suggest you speak to the supplier.   Be careful with these types of policy as they tend to be very expensive and provide little cover......I would suggest instead of paying this premium, put the money aside each month instead...this will build up over time, and will help towards the cost of any repairs etc if the wheelchair breaks down.\n\nGood luck
217447
Wight of the top of my head I don't know. How about wheelchairs are us?  Try to contact Goldryder Coaches on the Isle of Wight. They don't sell them, but they would know who does.
41254
I have whats known as hidden disabilities.  I have also been in a wheelchair from time to time due to injuries and I can totally relate to what you are saying.  People that are ugly towards you because of your disability are not only mis informed, but incredibly shallow.  If they cant still see the real you inside, as much as it will hurt, I say dump them cause they arent worth your time and never were.  I have had to do that to a few people and while it hurt like hell, it made them look like idiots in the process.\n\nGood luck to ya, sweet person.
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May want to seek out a forum specifically for obese wheelchair bound individuals. \n\nOr, maybe you can find some good info at a medical supplies store.
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yes, the patient will require the lifelong medication or until the doctors have found that it is stabilized or if the patient or parents of the patient want him/her to stay on it so any future reactions on occur. While it is stabilized, the patient need to go thru counseling. For the other parts, I could not find, but you can read up on the website I posted too.
135612
I don't know about the number of times but I've never met anyone that has gotten permanent relief from it. Get a second opinion or try accupunture or a chiropractor.
302193
A man's sexual response following spinal cord injury is largely determined by the level at which his spine was injured. This is because the nerves that supply the sexual functions stem from the lower segments of the spinal cord, resulting in paralysis of certain body parts, such as the lower extremities and trunk of the body.\n\nFor a man, spinal cord injuries affect orgasm, erections, and ejaculation. Despite all this, men with spinal cord injuries have desire, erogenous zones, and feel pleasure. Many men who have lost all genital sensation are still capable of orgasms through stimulation of other body parts. A weak erection may be helped through the application of a tight rubber ring around the base of the penis. The constriction of blood flow often maintains the erection long enough for intercourse to occur. The ring needs to be removed directly after intercourse to prevent damage to the skin. For those unable to have an erection, surgical procedures exist to implant devices into the penis so that they can manually initiate an erection, or that leave the penis semi-rigid permanently. Orgasm, ejaculation, and the expulsion of semen may be assisted by using a finger-shaped electronic probe placed in the rectum to stimulate the prostate gland and seminal vesicles to produce semen. Ejaculation may also result from placing a powerful vibrator on the glans of the penis. If ejaculation is not physically possible, then sperm can be retrieved medically.\n\nMen who use indwelling catheters need to remove the catheter before intercourse, as movement during sex could push the balloon of the catheter through the sphincter of the bladder, resulting in serious damage. To help prevent a wet intercourse experience, men with spinal cord injuries can empty their bladder right before, and can avoid drinking fluids for an hour or two ahead of time.
1151357
Most electric wheelchairs have a switch to make them manual. They just aren't necessarily easy to push. There are also separate motor-systems you can attach to almost any manual wheelchair to make them electric. Some are almost as good as a normal electric wheelchair for indoor use.
574722
Your brain is mostly damaged in the part where a certain part of the spinal cord is damaged. Neurons do not regenerate. They get killed and don't come back. Nerve cells don't normally regenerate themselves.
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A very good friend of mine is in a wheelchair so I can speak from first hand knowledge.\nAs far as social life, the only accomidation is that normally we have to use her van, because of the wheelchair lift.  We can still go out to dinner, movies and most "date" venues.  Outdoor activities are more of a challenge but even most outdoor concerts and things are wheelchair accessible.\nOf course, dancing is out but I'm no good at that anyway and we can still go for the music.\nIntimacy can be a problem but nothing that cant be worked out usually.  Obviously it depends on the individual and the limits of their condition.\nAs far as smoother, especially with older cities and buildings, it never hurts to call ahead and make sure the restaurant/theater whatever is handicapped accessible.  If the wheelchair person uses a catheter, make sure it is emptyed before u leave for the evening.  Also due to circulation wheelchair people may feel colder than u do so always wise to have a blanket available for legs.  For electric wheelchairs always make sure chair is fully charged.  A cell phone is nice in case van breaks down you dont need to leave them along while you walk to get help.\nAs with any other person, they just want to feel normal.  While it is Ok to offer assistance, sometimes best to wait until they ask.\nBest of luck.  Love is where you find it.
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It isn't a handicap ONLY stall, it is a handicap accessible stall.  It is unlike a handicap parking spot that is reserved ONLY for those that are handicapped.  Therefore, they are open game if there is no other stall available.  I have used them, but not if another is available.  Could you imagine how bad you would feel if someone in a wheelchair was waiting for you to get out of a stall??
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Yes, and it hurts like hell!!  The best thing to do is to stay off of it completely!  At least 3 weeks after diagnosed, start rehabilitation.  All I did for the first month after being diagnosed was rotate my foot. That stuff HURTS!!!
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People who are physically challenged may or may not need a wheelchair, but they have some problem physically that makes it difficult for them to carry out the simple tasks of life that most of us take for granted.  Consider the child who loses an arm in a car accident or the person born with spina bifida or cerebral palsy.  It can be challenging for them to cope with the physical demands of leading an ordinary life.  Many devices and supports are available to help individuals with physical challenges deal more easily with the world.  Accessibility laws that require ramps, doors wide enough for wheelchairs, elevators, doors that open automatically, etc. are one of society's ways of trying to make things better for people with physical challenges.
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no. try breaking your back or herniating a disk and causing severe, permanent nerve damage. surprised you didnt think of that yourself.
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Permanent means it is the way it is from now on.  Stationary means right now, at the present time.\n\nSo in effect, both words are stating that, for example, an injury happened and caused a condition that is not only causing some effect right now but likely to last in the future too and keep you from doing vocational rehabilitation.\n\nOne of the worst problems today for us people is the lack of writing skills on the part of those who come up with forms and describe things and give instructions and whatever.  It would be nice to just keep it simple and easy for us to understand.