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Good news!

I had a brain tumour removed on March 31st 2010, I recovered quite quickly and felt ready for work by November 2011. It took me a year but I finally started...

I had a brain tumour removed on March 31st 2010, I recovered quite quickly and f...

Mikesghost

•12 years ago

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My son is in a Persistent Vegetative State.

My son has been in a persistent vegetative state since 2002 when he suffered a massive bleed to the brain at 16 years old. I am looking to connect with other...

My son has been in a persistent vegetative state since 2002 when he suffered a m...

SandraEB

•12 years ago

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Neuroligyst after nearly 2 years?

Hi, So i had seen a neuro while i was in a coma etc Now my solicitor has got me to meet with a neuro, its been like 2 years in june.. I have no idea what...

Hi, So i had seen a neuro while i was in a coma etc Now my solicitor has got...

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•12 years ago

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Has anyone found any treatment for post concussion syndrome that does not involve masking the pain with meds? How long does this last? :(

I fell off my bike last May, landed on my head. Apparently it is my frontal lobes that have been affected - thus making emotional control, focus and...

I fell off my bike last May, landed on my head. Apparently it is my frontal lobe...

kellysuriol

•12 years ago

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how do i meet people without going to headway meets so they dont have a head injury?

nick_01

•12 years ago

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weight loss

has anyone who takes phenytoin had a problem with losing weight

ricozoe

•12 years ago

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i went some where else when not here where did you go

the place i went was black like i cannot describe an happy , happy not even close happy said a milion times to the power of a million the power of is lots...

the place i went was black like i cannot describe an happy , happy not even clo...

Hidden

•12 years ago

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Should I qualify for extra time in exams?

When I went to see an educational psychologist when the other woman's solicitors were insisting on expert's report after expert's report for my compensation...

When I went to see an educational psychologist when the other woman's solicitors...

fuzzyhead

•12 years ago

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Home Early

A repost of my initial blog after getting home from a stay in the most tropical part of France, Guadeloupe.. December 6th, 2011 I had an accident on...

A repost of my initial blog after getting home from a stay in the most tropical ...

Hidden

•12 years ago

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Longing for Summer

Latest blog from: www.hopegoesupanddown.blogspot.com - a record of the hope, terror and unknown future faced when the one you love most in the world suffers a...

Latest blog from: www.hopegoesupanddown.blogspot.com - a record of the hope, ter...

Dorsetcharlie

•12 years ago

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How many people work after a bad head injury?

I saw someone's comment, below, about getting a new job. How many people work, after a head injury? I got a bad TBI in 2005. I was in a coma for weeks, and...

I saw someone's comment, below, about getting a new job. How many people work, a...

Flumptious

•12 years ago

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Being part of this community

It has completely amazed me, everybody seems to be so thoughtful, and genuinely supportive. I'm new here, I've only posted once, and I no longer feel so alone....

It has completely amazed me, everybody seems to be so thoughtful, and genuinely ...

kel1203

•12 years ago

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First blog ever !!

Hi this is my first blog ever!! just wanted to say so glad I found this forum it's helped a lot, had a bad week and it really has helped reading about other...

Hi this is my first blog ever!! just wanted to say so glad I found this forum it...

dawndavid1

•12 years ago

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Headway launches two new factsheets - we'd love to hear your views!

We are pleased to announce the launch of two new Headway factsheets - and we'd like to hear your views on them. Coping with hemiplegia and hemiparesis...

We are pleased to announce the launch of two new Headway factsheets - and we'd l...

headwayuk

Partner•12 years ago

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My Husband....my stranger....

I know we are all individuals....and brain injuries are different (not least in the way that they affect and impact us all differently). However, I wanted to...

I know we are all individuals....and brain injuries are different (not least in ...

NJH11

•12 years ago

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waiting to change my drs

theve given me the wrong tablets 4 times n ive waited 7 weeks fr my fit tabs to be chnged but was told they cnt do it till thy gt fax frm hospital which thy...

theve given me the wrong tablets 4 times n ive waited 7 weeks fr my fit tabs to ...

ricozoe

•12 years ago

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Why do i feel st hate being alone live on my own life is st and i don't no how to change it and make it better

nick_01

•12 years ago

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Divorce. Does anybody have any advice for those with a brain injury or their spouses without wanting a divorce.

Has anyone out there been through a divorce where a brain injury has been a factor? Desperately seeking help from people who have been through this

Has anyone out there been through a divorce where a brain injury has been a fact...

johnblog

•12 years ago

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am i guilty

many years ago i was responsible for the press and public relations for a leding sports betting company in 2007 i sufffered a sah and i thought i was...

many years ago i was responsible for the press and public relations for a leding...

ncmurphy1951

•12 years ago

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4 years ago- The anniversary of my brain injury!

Brain Injury- injury mening it could get better. It was the end of Febuary when I woke up from my coma. On January the 18th 2009, I collasped and lost...

Brain Injury- injury mening it could get better. It was the end of Febuary wh...

elizasmart382

•12 years ago

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How many people are under the age of 25 here?

Just wondering because facts state that brain injuries are common in young people supposedly

Just wondering because facts state that brain injuries are common in young peopl...

elizasmart382

•12 years ago

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I get pain and strange feelings under and around my craniotamy flap and it moves anyone else out there have same problem ?

buzzard

•12 years ago

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Blanks: does anyone have blanks when in hospital?

I am struggling sometimes with the blanks in my story. I remember phoning 999 at home, the paramedics arriving and my last memory is sitting in excruciating...

I am struggling sometimes with the blanks in my story. I remember phoning 999 a...

Alicedenham

•12 years ago

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my life such that it is at moment i hate it

sat jan 19 snow god now i am disabled do i hate snow housebound all day it better go tomorrow when i am due in rye to watch a team i help mcoach rye youth...

sat jan 19 snow god now i am disabled do i hate snow housebound all day it bette...

ncmurphy1951

•12 years ago

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why being in this life feel like being in prison life?

nick_01

•12 years ago

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Do you have experience of working with a financial deputy?

We have chosen to appoint a professional deputy through the court of protection for my husband's financial affairs and I wondered if any other carers /...

We have chosen to appoint a professional deputy through the court of protection ...

Dorsetcharlie

•12 years ago

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am i the only one experiencing problems with carers or social services

for a month now my carers keep sending me ladies not fit to do what i need bad backs and arms uable to lift anything my worry what if when they turn up i have...

for a month now my carers keep sending me ladies not fit to do what i need bad b...

ncmurphy1951

•12 years ago

1 Reply

Dad can't speak but he stuck 2 fingers up at my brother tonight!

It is exactly the sort of thing he would have done before his SAH, so it appears he still has his sense of humour. I hope the next thing will be hearing him...

It is exactly the sort of thing he would have done before his SAH, so it appear...

Lubilu01

•12 years ago

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when funding is sorted and i think this is done by where the patients gp is allocated,can theat be transfered to another area

eg my brother gp is in solihull but we want him to move to be in Devon soilicotor has told my parents not possible?

eg my brother gp is in solihull but we want him to move to be in Devon soilicoto...

dotty1971

•12 years ago

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How to cope alone after a head injury?

I've been home nearly 2mths after having a major head injury, my therapies tell me how well i'm doing...as long as i'm not tired, my speech is good and general...

I've been home nearly 2mths after having a major head injury, my therapies tell ...

kel1203

•12 years ago

8 Replies

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Headway

All posts for January 2013

Good news!

My son is in a Persistent Vegetative State.

Neuroligyst after nearly 2 years?

Has anyone found any treatment for post concussion syndrome that does not involve masking the pain with meds? How long does this last? :(

how do i meet people without going to headway meets so they dont have a head injury?

weight loss

i went some where else when not here where did you go

Should I qualify for extra time in exams?

Home Early

Longing for Summer

How many people work after a bad head injury?

Being part of this community

First blog ever !!

Headway launches two new factsheets - we'd love to hear your views!

My Husband....my stranger....

waiting to change my drs

Why do i feel st hate being alone live on my own life is st and i don't no how to change it and make it better

Divorce. Does anybody have any advice for those with a brain injury or their spouses without wanting a divorce.

am i guilty

4 years ago- The anniversary of my brain injury!

How many people are under the age of 25 here?

I get pain and strange feelings under and around my craniotamy flap and it moves anyone else out there have same problem ?

Blanks: does anyone have blanks when in hospital?

my life such that it is at moment i hate it

why being in this life feel like being in prison life?

Do you have experience of working with a financial deputy?

am i the only one experiencing problems with carers or social services

Dad can't speak but he stuck 2 fingers up at my brother tonight!

when funding is sorted and i think this is done by where the patients gp is allocated,can theat be transfered to another area

How to cope alone after a head injury?

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Headway

All posts for January 2013

Good news!

My son is in a Persistent Vegetative State.

Neuroligyst after nearly 2 years?

Has anyone found any treatment for post concussion syndrome that does not involve masking the pain with meds? How long does this last? :(

how do i meet people without going to headway meets so they dont have a head injury?

weight loss

i went some where else when not here where did you go

Should I qualify for extra time in exams?

Home Early

Longing for Summer

How many people work after a bad head injury?

Being part of this community

First blog ever !!

Headway launches two new factsheets - we'd love to hear your views!

My Husband....my stranger....

waiting to change my drs

Why do i feel s**t hate being alone live on my own life is s**t and i don't no how to change it and make it better

Divorce. Does anybody have any advice for those with a brain injury or their spouses without wanting a divorce.

am i guilty

4 years ago- The anniversary of my brain injury!

How many people are under the age of 25 here?

I get pain and strange feelings under and around my craniotamy flap and it moves anyone else out there have same problem ?

Blanks: does anyone have blanks when in hospital?

my life such that it is at moment i hate it

why being in this life feel like being in prison life?

Do you have experience of working with a financial deputy?

am i the only one experiencing problems with carers or social services

Dad can't speak but he stuck 2 fingers up at my brother tonight!

when funding is sorted and i think this is done by where the patients gp is allocated,can theat be transfered to another area

How to cope alone after a head injury?

Search posts

Pinned Posts

Latest poll

Do you feel isolated as a result of your brain injury?

Topics

Archive

Why do i feel st hate being alone live on my own life is st and i don't no how to change it and make it better