i suffered a spinal cord injury 7 years ago. will they ever find a cure so i can walk again?
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yes,they will but in the mean time live life i had a cousin that had a spinal cord ingury to,dont give up but have faith everything will be better if you belive,god bless
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My husband has had neuropathy for about 6-7 months. We've tried differnet ways. The most useful and effective treatment was "Homeopathy" which is a branch of alternative medicine. I have explained thoroughly in my answer to this question. I hope it will help.\n\nhttp://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AgkI5oUmtpqsMvtMvpp19y_sy6IX?qid=1006051509893\n\nalso you can search for homeopathy in the net.
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I also have ddd, cervical (neck), had surgery, fusion, metal plate & screws.   2 years later, 3 more herniated discs and have read, searched, asked, etc. for a solution.  I know, it's a miserable condition.  Google degenerative disc disease or herniated discs.  Some material says they may heal on their own (not my experience), but something I was informed about through this site but haven't tried is papaya injections. No, not making it up.  Also, google laser spine institute where you will find animated info that clearly demonstrates and explains what happens to the nerves, spinal chord and spine.  Good luck, I really feel for you.
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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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I would assume you have already been to the 2 sites you listed for information.  Depending on the severity of your spinal problems, there are products that can help you.  Last night on CTV news in Canada, there was a segment on Himilayan Goji Juice and what it has done for people with spinal issues.  There is medical validation on this as well as 72 clinical studies published on pubmed.org.\nContact me if you would like to hear more.
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No, but a man I know who had it has been in remission for over 5 years.  Best wishes.  It must be scary wondering if it will come back.\n\nThink positively and get lots of exercise to boost your immune system!!
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as an above the knee amputee, the right leg (my gas pedal foot) is gone and i was a driver for 25 years for a living, i was in the hospital and rehab center for three months healing, building upper body strength and learning to transfer by myself without the help of a therapist. i had to build the strength in my left leg to hold all my body weight while i stand to transfer while holding on something for balance. \n\ni had to learn to stand on one leg with holding on the bed, wheelchair, walker, handrails, i had to learn to do things using only one hand, such as pulling my pants up after using the restroom. \n\ni had to learn to transfer to a wheelchair and push the wheelchair with me in it, not so easy as first, as you get stronger you can go faster. but going up ramps are still a pain, i can only do the lower ramps, no steep ones, i ask for help to do those ones. \n\ni had to learn to cook, do dishes, laundry from a wheelchair. i have to have someone with me to do groceries to push my grocery cart while i wheel around the store buying what i need.\n\ni am in the process of getting a prosthetic leg now, so i will have to learn to walk again with it. it will be a process since it has been over a year since i walked.\n\ni have to say, if you don't have any experience other then driving, it will be hard to find a job in a wheelchair.\n\nif you want to talk to me about more just e-mail me and i will answer the questions as best as i can. i will say being handicap is not easy, but you can live with it. you have to have a positive attitude, and don't ponder on your handicap, just do what you can do and the rest will come back slowly, but it is coming back.\n\nexcuse my spelling, spell check did not work.
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As i said before get a solicitor and he will look at all the information you have.Sounds to me the solicitor will sue them for negligance.I had a bad fall 7 years ago down a pot hole right outside the bus stop when i was getting off a bus.I had to have a operation to repair a main ligament which came off the lateral side off my ankle.In plaster cast for 6 wks,then physio for 2 mths.The council admitted lybility and i was offered £24,000 which i accepted.Also the council payed all expensies for the operation in a private hospital,physio treatment.You have a strong case here and sounds to me you will be awarded if won alot more then me as i have not goune through all what you have,also all the operations you have had to recieve,and off course your age.Good Luck
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Unfortunately, yes  the soft tissue damage caused by whiplash can take a long time to heal, I'm afarid I had problems for well over 2 years.  I did find a good physio who was able to help me with ultrasound and exercises
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I didn't have a spinal cord injury, but I had a brain injury that included the occipital lobe and the frontal lobe, and the  brain tissue between the two. I was in a coma for six weeks and rehab for the following six months, every day. \nIt was very difficult, I had to learn how to breathe, hold my head up, open my mouth, make sounds, stand, walk with a walker, walk with crutches, talk, write, count, make coherent sentences, add and subtract numbers - you get the idea. It was hard, but I did it, and went back to college that fall. I had to learn to drive again, date again, study again, and I graduated with honors. Do you know how hard I had to work for that?\nIt's been nine years, after trying so hard to get my life back, I'm getting there. I am a personal trainer and a massage therapist. I'm still waiting to meet the right girl, but I'm getting closer every day. I would say I've recovered completely. Everything except my heart - completely.
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you can get return of function and sensation for more than a year
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I had that for about 5 months, then I got dizzy.  I told my doc, went for an MRI, then a spinal tap, and guess what!?  I have Multiple Sclerosis!  WOO HOO!  I hope you don't.  You should go to your doc though, could be even worse!
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Just google spinal cord stimulation under the image view.  I was going to write down the web address, but it was way too long.
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Yes, and it hurts like hell! Just alternate heat and ice every 20 minutes, and it will help a lot. I did this by powerwalking. It takes a while to heal. My doctor put me in a walking boot so I could continue to walk. Just be patient!
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Well  Deb lucky you, running into me. I've had surgery eight times in this area: the answers are No, it won't heal and No the injections won't heal and you do need surgery, your life as you know it is over.\n   This is why I'm so darned smart, I'm always in school because I can hardly walk and, it's getting worse. I have 32 screws in my spine and about eight cadaver bones, thank God for generous people. Good luck
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Sometimes, but usually after 3 -6 months of pt, if your condition remains the same or worsens, it may be a significant sign of a worse spine problem. You may want to try getting an MRI if your condition does not get any better. For this you may want to see your Orthopedic doctor.
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Depending on the reason you can no longer walk there may be someone who can help you. Did you lose a limb? Are you paralyzed? Is there nerve damage? There are so many things that can cause a person to be unable to walk it would be hard to recommend where to go without knowing a little more information. If it is due to an injury you may try rehab.