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Hi Headway friends, hoping you can help me with a little feedback,specifically regarding a condition I acquired after a brain haemorrhage

caused by an AVM. The condition is Homonymous Hemianopia which in plain English, is 50% sight loss in both eyes (either right or left side vision loss). It...

caused by an AVM. The condition is Homonymous Hemianopia which in plain English...

Smilerdi

•11 years ago

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6 weeks after fractures to skull and bruising i feel like crap dizzy drunk like is this normal

going to see a neurologist on saturday to investigate further

rachelle10

•11 years ago

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a poem i wrote

please be pateint with this patient try not to get the wrong impression of an indentation & its called depression. a feeling that's there when you wake...

please be pateint with this patient try not to get the wrong impression of a...

zainey-lainey

•11 years ago

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Does any one have any experience of having a Case Manager? and if so how have they got on with them...

has yours and your familys life become easier once they were appointed to you? Also what sort of things do they help with? Thanks

has yours and your familys life become easier once they were appointed to you? A...

millie67

•11 years ago

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balancing act

i have just found headway so this is all new to me, but I hope that i can find some answers and some people who might have felt like me. I had an aneurysm in...

i have just found headway so this is all new to me, but I hope that i can find s...

tracie-walker

•11 years ago

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How long did it take you to see a neuropsychologist?

I'm still waiting for an appointment, it's been 3 months now...

AnthonyMs

•11 years ago

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How rude

Ive had enough of ignorant morons who seem to think its OK to ignore me once they have been told what has happened to me in the past. I remember once i did an...

Ive had enough of ignorant morons who seem to think its OK to ignore me once the...

spideyman

•11 years ago

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why does my doctor refuse me a brain scan?

i was attacked and beaten over my head with an iron bar at 14,6 years later i was attacked again and kicked in the head until unconscious,both times my jaw was...

i was attacked and beaten over my head with an iron bar at 14,6 years later i wa...

tecky

•11 years ago

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It is all happening at once

I have a social worker, Sandy, she is great I am getting an independant living assistant for 3 weeks My doc is pushing for a Mental Health Assesmenrt My doc...

I have a social worker, Sandy, she is great I am getting an independant living ...

kjg001

•11 years ago

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Why can't I access my own medical record for free?

I no longer trust any medical practicioner to manage my health and now want copies of every blood test results/scans/reports that I've ever had. Incidentally,...

I no longer trust any medical practicioner to manage my health and now want copi...

AnthonyMs

•11 years ago

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No idea of legal aid..

I really had no idea of legal aid after my tbi, so I got a solicitor that that pays for it and takes cash of ur award? I'm really annoyed now he or no one told...

I really had no idea of legal aid after my tbi, so I got a solicitor that that p...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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Has any one used walking poles to assist with balance,

my GP has told me I need to take brisk walks to improve my fitness and stamina but I find I only have one speed when out on my own, and although I would feel...

my GP has told me I need to take brisk walks to improve my fitness and stamina b...

Kirk5w7

•11 years ago

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Disgusted with specialist

Due to severe head injuries,and after 6 months of being in various hosps and then the marvellous work done at brain rehab in wishaw,hubby came home end of...

Due to severe head injuries,and after 6 months of being in various hosps and th...

karenanne

•11 years ago

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Action for Brain Injury Week 2013 - Headway launches new information for GPs

Hello everyone, Today marks the start of ABI Week. This year we have launched a positive campaign to assist GPs in diagnosing, managing and referring...

Hello everyone, Today marks the start of ABI Week. This year we have launche...

headwayuk

Partner•11 years ago

1 Reply

Head injury

I'm really unsure i have got a head injury i feel every 1 else is talking about things i have not suffered with i feel i dont fit in with every 1 else is there...

I'm really unsure i have got a head injury i feel every 1 else is talking about ...

nick_01

•11 years ago

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Is this Justice???

Found out today that the Drunk driver who nearly killed my husband and changed his life forever has been released from prison after serving 8 months of an...

Found out today that the Drunk driver who nearly killed my husband and changed h...

pollyanne

•11 years ago

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Great Bank Holiday Weekend and back down to earth with a crash yesterday.

I went to the races with my wife last Saturday, first time since injury and had a really good time. I felt close to normal the whole day, hardly any headaches...

I went to the races with my wife last Saturday, first time since injury and had ...

Billybb

•11 years ago

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suffer with tinnitus??this may help

http://www.higherbalance.com/3-meditation-secrets-have-non-thought/ i suffer tinnitus..this has helped me think about it differently,so it is less...

http://www.higherbalance.com/3-meditation-secrets-have-non-thought/ i suffer ...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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Disgusted with GP

My partner also suffers with a chronic condition resulting in him having several frequent hospital appointments, For the past two weeks he has been in...

My partner also suffers with a chronic condition resulting in him having several...

brighton88

•11 years ago

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Giving up things you love

Hey Bikerlifestyle this one's for you (and for anybody else who's interested also) I read your post earlier on this week about you having to sell the last...

Hey Bikerlifestyle this one's for you (and for anybody else who's interested als...

charlies_nan

•11 years ago

1 Reply

Please tell us your experiences of care from your GP

Hello everyone, For this year's Action for Brain Injury Week, Headway is launching a positive campaign to help GPs diagnose, manage and refer patients who...

Hello everyone, For this year's Action for Brain Injury Week, Headway is laun...

headwayuk

Partner•11 years ago

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Mixed Emotions

Well a long time ago, my partner used to enjoy doing amateur dramatics, and he is now looking at getting an evening job in a theatre due to our financial...

Well a long time ago, my partner used to enjoy doing amateur dramatics, and he i...

kjg001

•11 years ago

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Wishing for yesterday, Living for today, Hoping for tomorrow......

Saturday 29th September 2012, the day that changed our lives as we knew it. My partner Simon burst through the front door returning from a morning of fishing...

Saturday 29th September 2012, the day that changed our lives as we knew it. My...

canary64

•11 years ago

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a year ago tomorrow

Col, my lovely partner was punched (an unprovoked attack) and suffered his severe TBI on 05/05/12. I don't know quite how to feel about whether we should...

Col, my lovely partner was punched (an unprovoked attack) and suffered his sever...

trisi

•11 years ago

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EDINBURGH MARATHON FESTIVAL

Hi Guys, I wondered is anyone else on here taking part in the Edinburgh 10k for headway. If so is there an area or rally point type thing for all the...

Hi Guys, I wondered is anyone else on here taking part in the Edinburgh 10k f...

Allsorted

•11 years ago

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Is there any therapies to help with disinhibited behaviour.

julieljs

•11 years ago

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My love story! 1 worn out woman, 1 House, 4 sons and a hubby with a brain injury.....(4)

Is it too much to do a three course meal or is it the perfect way to show off? We are going to have to play this really careful, after all we are friends and...

Is it too much to do a three course meal or is it the perfect way to show off? W...

smithysdee

•11 years ago

1 Reply

My love story! 1 worn out woman, 1 House, 4 sons and a hubby with a brain injury.....(3)

11AM The morning after the night before :/ Ryan is stood in front of me wearing his gym clobber looking all fit and healthy..... Me? Oh I'm looking like an...

11AM The morning after the night before :/ Ryan is stood in front of me wear...

smithysdee

•11 years ago

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MRI Scans - What do multiple high intensity signal areas on an mri scan mean after sustaining tbi?

Hi All, Hope you are ok today? Does anyone know, or point me in the right direction to find out what multiple high intensity signal areas mean on an MRI...

Hi All, Hope you are ok today? Does anyone know, or point me in the right ...

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•11 years ago

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All posts for May 2013

Hi Headway friends, hoping you can help me with a little feedback,specifically regarding a condition I acquired after a brain haemorrhage

6 weeks after fractures to skull and bruising i feel like crap dizzy drunk like is this normal

a poem i wrote

Does any one have any experience of having a Case Manager? and if so how have they got on with them...

balancing act

How long did it take you to see a neuropsychologist?

How rude

why does my doctor refuse me a brain scan?

It is all happening at once

Why can't I access my own medical record for free?

No idea of legal aid..

Has any one used walking poles to assist with balance,

Disgusted with specialist

Action for Brain Injury Week 2013 - Headway launches new information for GPs

Head injury

Is this Justice???

Great Bank Holiday Weekend and back down to earth with a crash yesterday.

suffer with tinnitus??this may help

Disgusted with GP

Giving up things you love

Please tell us your experiences of care from your GP

Mixed Emotions

Wishing for yesterday, Living for today, Hoping for tomorrow......

a year ago tomorrow

EDINBURGH MARATHON FESTIVAL

Is there any therapies to help with disinhibited behaviour.

My love story! 1 worn out woman, 1 House, 4 sons and a hubby with a brain injury.....(4)

My love story! 1 worn out woman, 1 House, 4 sons and a hubby with a brain injury.....(3)

MRI Scans - What do multiple high intensity signal areas on an mri scan mean after sustaining tbi?

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