What are the chances my paralyzed friend will walk again?
968351
its not a matter of percentage,as -if she's going to walk again,\ntheres alot of different things to ask before asking that,\nsort of like:\n\nis she permanently paralized?\nif so,,,then she probably won't never become unparalized unless she's blessed by god & through faith she can walk again,\n\nalso,\nif the doctors can tell or if she knows that its not permanently paralization then give it some good ol' time & maybe she will retreive her normal well-being.\nJust as she has been with the other parts of her body.\n\nIf she hasn't already then she should take this as a blessing &/or a lesson for what she needs to do next-(not in anyway offending or talking down-on)-,if she accepts that,I believe there would be a better/greater chance of her becoming well-again.\nIt would/just as it has, make her think different about life & see things in a whole new era.\n\nmainly the come-back question would be is it permanent?\n(I would think the doctors would know this)\n\nbut to answer your question from the story you've told me.\nI'd say a 85%\n\nThats because I have great faith in alot of things\nI'll pray for that person & hope the best for all of you.\n\nIf you can/remember,please let me know the outcome in the end.\n\n-Randy
822989
could be lymphedema , just get her some arm stocking.\nill be worried though if there is weakness, numbness and other neurological symptoms( difficulty speaking, diff walking etc
568296
There's no way to know.  It depends on what extent the brain was damaged during the stroke, but even this isn't all that predective.  I've seen some stroke victims with a lot of damage make great recoivery.  A lot of it depends on how he functions cognitively and his motivation level.  It is definitely in his favor that he is young for a stroke patient.  Another good indicator is how much recovery he makes within the first year.\n\nAs a physical therapist I've worked with lots of stroke patients.  I'd recommend that you get him to an acupuncturist.  Acupuncture can really help stroke patients recover.
611122
It depends on if she is what is called "location bound" and the nature of the disability.  It sounds to me that she will need to move to find this program.  If she cannot or simply refuses to move, then she is - for all practical purposes - nailed to the location and can't get to the program.  Her disability could also be an issue.  I have worked with students with disabilities and I have to say that a lousy attitude is the worst possibile disability, although one also should consider severity being a stumbling block as well.  Most education systems should have something in place to accomodate disabilities to the extent that is reasonable (it's possible and not prohibitively expensive).
212390
My buddy, "Ken" got into a motorcycle wreck and became a quadriplegic. He would lay around in bed all day until he concentrated enough to levitate himself and float around the room. Soon he was taking a trip down the street, going into markets and passing right through strangers he used to bump into.\n\nWell, his girlfriend still had to take care of him, feed and wash and change his bedding. I felt so sorry for her and she was at the age when a woman has needs. At night I would visit her in the parlor and I am sure Ken could hear her giggling. In the morning we wheeled Ken into the breakfast nook for juice and toast. He told us about the levitation he had learned and also he was very distraught with the events concerning his girlfriend and I. He went on to tell us of his plan to levitate himself upon the next time of our engagements and that he would satisfy his jealousy one way or another.\n\nWe only played along and tried not to aggravate him any more than he was but, that evening me and the girl went into her bedroom to consume ourselves with passion. Ken, as he promised, levitated himself and went into the den to retrieved a heavy instrument intending to bludgeon me with it. What happened next has caused me perpetual legal jeopardy, for on the way back from the den, Ken mistakenly went into his own room and beat the living hell out of who he thought was me!
649044
:'( I am very sorry to hear that. I cannot believe that the doctors are saying that nothing is wrong. Do you have any neurological clinics in your area? I would recommend taking him to one or even a Mayo clinic. \nIf you have Barrow's in your area...they are tops. Even if they are far away, they are well worth the trip. YOu really need to get some help for him. I am so sorry about that.
1173190
Although every case is different, I can tell you that my fiance's uncle lived for about a year after being wheelchair bound and bedridden.  He was diagnosed in 2001 ans died on October 20, 2004.  In his case though, the disease progressed very quickly.  Before he died, he could not speak, move, or eat on his own.  He was fed through a feeding tube and relieved through a catheter tube.  To be honest, as much as we all loved him, and wanted him to be around longer, he would have been better off dying sooner.  ALS took him to a dark place.  Although his body did nothing, his mind worked perfectly.  He knew exactly what was going on and couldn't do a d**n thing about it.  By the time he died, the only things that worked were his mind and his ears.  Our family and friends do the Walk to D'Feet ALS every year here in Tennessee.  Here's the site for the main ALS Walk page:  \nhttp://walk.alstn.org/site/PageServer?pagename=homepage   And here's the page for our team.  The man in the picture is the one that had ALS.  The woman in the middle is my fiance's mother, and the woman on the left was his wife.  http://walk.alstn.org/site/PageServer?pagename=homepage\n\nIf you would like to know how to get involved with the walk or any other events just e-mail  or IM me.  I'd be glad to help your family out as much as I can.
537857
hi .. instead of getting useless worries why not have some simple knowledge about it .. \n\nSTROKE IDENTIFICATION: \n\nMy friend sent this to me and encouraged me to post it and spread the word, I agreed. If everyone can remember something this simple, we could save some folks. Seriously. please read: \n\nDuring a BBQ, a friend stumbled and took a little fall - she assured everyone that she was fine (they offered to call paramedics) and just tripped over a brick because of her new shoes. They got her cleaned up and got her a new plate of food - while she appeared a bit shaken up, Ingrid went about enjoying herself the rest of the afternoon. Ingrid's husband called later saying that his wife had been taken to the hospital and passed away. She had suffered a stroke at the BBQ. Had they known how to identify the signs of a stroke, perhaps Ingrid would be with us today. Some stroke victims don't die, they end up in a helpless, hopeless condition instead. \n\nIt only takes a minute to read this... \n\nA neurologist says that if he can get to a stroke victim within three hours he can totally reverse the effects of a stroke . . . totally. He said the trick was having a stroke recognized, diagnosed and then getting the patient medically cared for within three hours, which is tough. \n\nRECOGNIZING A STROKE \n\nThank God for the sense to remember the "3" steps. \n\nRead and Learn! \n\nSometimes symptoms of a stroke are difficult to identify. Unfortunately, the lack of awareness spells disaster. The stroke victim may suffer severe brain damage when people nearby fail to recognize the symptoms of a stroke. \n\nNow doctors say a bystander can recognize a stroke by asking three simple questions: \n\nS *Ask the individual to SMILE. \n\nT *Ask the person to TALK, \nto SPEAK A SIMPLE SENTENCE. (Coherently) (i.e. . . It is sunny out today) \n\nR *Ask him or her to RAISE BOTH ARMS. \n\nNOTE: Another 'sign' of a stroke is this: Ask the person to 'stick' out their tongue. if the tongue is 'crooked', if it goes to one side or the other, that is also an indication of a stroke. \n\nhope it will help ..
564359
not me but my husband had a major road traffic accident three years ago and was in hospital for 7 months the hospital was a two hour bus journey each way we had two Young children at the time he had to have both of this legs rebuilt they said he would never walk again but he has done well he is on crutches permanently now and a wheel chair for long distances
491496
Mentally, I say 'NO' stoutly. Physically, I'd give him/her one more chance unconsciously. Nevertheless, I know the result for sure that same story would be taken place again. Briefly, if you think you could be strong enough to bear hurt again, then just try. Otherwise, forget it.
1077350
Hats off to you. My condolences. My nephew also sustained a spinal cord injury. He is a quadraphelgic. He is 25 years old. He was diving and hit his head on a rock. He is otherwise healthy and adjusting well. Stem cell research and treatment is a great way to get going on finding a treatment and possible cure. If you want to get involved follow this link :http://www.paralysis.org/site/c.erJMJUOxFmH/b.1169107/k.BE3A/Home.htm.\nKeep up the good work. Bless you on your journey!
278131
Yes it can. Its a very serious problem. Even if the person survives, he/she may have to deal with disability. Sorry, if my answer has caused anxiety to you, but thats fact. Anyhow, medicine has advanced a lot, so hope for the best.
695450
My husband just had a DOUBLE knee surgery on April 20th.  He is a senior citizen.  It has been very successful for him.  He went from a high walker to a regular walker, to two canes, to one cane & now needs no canes at all.  Before the surgery he was in horrible pain all the time when he walked.\n\nIncidentally he is also very overweight.  But the surgery has been a blessing to him.\n\nHe did spend about 4 weeks in hospital plus 4 weeks in rehab after the surgery.  But is doing fine now.\n\nGood luck to her.
749627
I was once in her position and the most helpful thing was the love and support of everyone around me. She needs professional help and will not be able to get through this hard time without it! Make sure she is seeing a doctor about this problem and make sure you are there for her 100%! She needs to know how many people truly love and care for her right now! Assure her that she is going through nothing unusual and that she can make it through. If either of you are religious, I recommend saying prayers together and regularly attending church. Faith can help you through so much! If neither of you ar religious, just stick to the professional help and make sure she has a support group (friends and family) throughout her recovery! Good luck!
608035
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
775755
Honey I would run with my broke leg as far as I could get and I wouldn't look back for nothing!!! If he hasn't called you then he doesn't care and and if he is an alcoholic he needs to get help! You are safer away from him! He gets to drinking and goes crazy again he could seriously harm you! Don't go back there please!!!!
1186059
She probably could use some physical therapy. I am not sure you can make her go though. \n\nGood luck!\nG.G.