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Help finding forum for tumor patients

Hi I'm looking for a go rum that can offer some advice for helping with a family member who has been diagnosed with a brain tumor. If anyone can help ilol be...

Hi I'm looking for a go rum that can offer some advice for helping with a family...

Flostan

•8 years ago

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The wall...

Yesterday myself and the Baroness set off on one our walks. Got up early, set off at half eight... Seventeen and a half miles later, we hit the wall, big...

Yesterday myself and the Baroness set off on one our walks. Got up early, set of...

BaronC

•8 years ago

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Not me but affecting me and the daughters

Hubbie had a car accident in September 2009. A bad knock to the head and a ''mild?'' brain injury.He has not been the same since. Depression has ruled our...

Hubbie had a car accident in September 2009. A bad knock to the head and a ''m...

Hubcaraccident2us

•8 years ago

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Brain and Spine foundation talk

I was kindly invited as a guest speaker for The brain and spine foundation at the Royal College of Surgeons. They were inspired by my Video Blog that is...

I was kindly invited as a guest speaker for The brain and spine foundation at th...

Kavib

•8 years ago

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Steve's discharge from Neuro rehab after TBI

Hello peeps, Is there anyone out there who has had experience of discharge from Neuro Rehab following a TBI? My son is 33 and has been in rehab since last...

Hello peeps, Is there anyone out there who has had experience of discharge from ...

Alico2112

•8 years ago

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Facebook page

For those of you with Facebook accounts, hopefully I can direct you to the following page. All of my scribblings/essays that I've posted on here will appear...

For those of you with Facebook accounts, hopefully I can direct you to the follo...

BaronC

•8 years ago

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Did you watch the programme about the Brain tonight on BBC4

I did - and it left me quite motionally distressed because I related to so much of what was said and explained........ ....so much so I couldn't even decide...

I did - and it left me quite motionally distressed because I related to so much ...

SAMBS

•8 years ago

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looking for a good Neurosurgeon and Neurophysiologist in Manchester area

Hello everyone, Im seriously thinking of moving to live with my husband. I thought I could do a research before I move, Im looking for a Neurosurgeon and...

Hello everyone, Im seriously thinking of moving to live with my husband. I thoug...

Iwona084

•8 years ago

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Neurologist

Hi All I thought I would let you know how I went on with my hospital appointment to see a Neurologist . It was a Registrar I saw who was very help full . I am...

Hi All I thought I would let you know how I went on with my hospital appointment...

comanchero

•8 years ago

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Post concussion syndrome

Hi I had a ccident at work early October a metal container weighing about 200kg fell from 4M, I had a hard hat on I've now been diagnosed with post concussion...

Hi I had a ccident at work early October a metal container weighing about 200kg ...

Dicko13

•8 years ago

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Pills, doctors and lots of "by myself"

I never have imagined that having hydrocephalus would get me to the state I am in at present. I am very much alone. I have but one person that will...

I never have imagined that having hydrocephalus would get me to the state I am i...

empath06

•8 years ago

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Shame, Regret and Rehabilitation ! :o

I went for a 'Chronic illness' check up yesterday at my GP practice. Just another low budget 15 min. cursory once-over ; BP. heart-rate, weight, height etc....

I went for a 'Chronic illness' check up yesterday at my GP practice. Just anoth...

cat3

•8 years ago

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11years

Hi guys, well it's been 11 years today since I suffered my sever car crash that resulted in me suffering my sever BI amongst many other injuries. I would like...

Hi guys, well it's been 11 years today since I suffered my sever car crash that ...

lisa85

•8 years ago

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Summer Dreams

Fed up with The Pain and Pain Killers ( Co- Codamaol and Gaberpentin ) The Steroid Jab did not last long!! Dreaming of Summer Warmth So found this photo of...

Fed up with The Pain and Pain Killers ( Co- Codamaol and Gaberpentin ) The Stero...

Hidden

•8 years ago

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Feeling sorry for myself.....AND I shouldn't

Hi again, I'm resting up today before I have meds test tomorrow for planned angiogram on 2nd of February. And then possible radio therapy. I'm nervous,...

Hi again, I'm resting up today before I have meds test tomorrow for planned ang...

Hidden

•8 years ago

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Update...

Sorry to you all. I haven't been in the frame of mind to type on here. I haven't picked myself up much since my saga but I keep plodding on and trying hard. I...

Sorry to you all. I haven't been in the frame of mind to type on here. I haven't...

peaches2

•8 years ago

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meds check before 5th angiogram

Hi gang, I am going to Sheffield Hallamshie this coming Wednesday for a medical check, blood pressure, weight etc...... Then if all is well the following...

Hi gang, I am going to Sheffield Hallamshie this coming Wednesday for a medica...

Hidden

•8 years ago

5 Replies

Need advice on how to move Mum

Hello, this is my first post. Mum has Normal pressure Hydrocephalus (can't be shunted). Most of the time she's fine, but she's recently had a very nasty...

Hello, this is my first post. Mum has Normal pressure Hydrocephalus (can't be sh...

margaret26

•8 years ago

11 Replies

Help

I have been suffering from depression for over 13 years now and every time I have asked for counselling and for my tablets to be changed all of the doctors...

I have been suffering from depression for over 13 years now and every time I hav...

sophiesmummy13

•8 years ago

16 Replies

Moving Home

Hi my son has been offered a ground floor flat, which we are all delighted about. He is in receipt of pip and esa. Does anyone know if he can get help with...

Hi my son has been offered a ground floor flat, which we are all delighted about...

bonniebimbo

•8 years ago

6 Replies

Long term carer

Hi. I'm new to the site. My husband's head injury was in 1989. He was unconscious for 7 weeks and had several operations on his brain after being run over. He...

Hi. I'm new to the site. My husband's head injury was in 1989. He was unconsciou...

Shushy

•8 years ago

8 Replies

Life has fallen apart

Hi , well after a horrendous two weeks with my brain injured son ,,his arm got broken by carers and then they evicted him ...my partner of four years has been...

Hi , well after a horrendous two weeks with my brain injured son ,,his arm got b...

janey61

•8 years ago

9 Replies

how many times have any of you heard this?

So frustrated right now and kind of hurt for my hubby,bless him,we thought he had a new job all lined up back in the indusrty he has 23 years expriance in! a...

So frustrated right now and kind of hurt for my hubby,bless him,we thought he ha...

razyheath43

•8 years ago

32 Replies

Husband keeps wanting to discharge

My husband keeps saying he wants to go home, he says this everyday even though therapists have explained to him why still not safe yet for him to go home. He...

My husband keeps saying he wants to go home, he says this everyday even though t...

Yoda8888

•8 years ago

12 Replies

Sport after a Head Injury

Reading Cat's post on being asked to participate in a study, reminded me ( :-) ) I was asked to participate in a questionnaire on what "sport" people with...

Reading Cat's post on being asked to participate in a study, reminded me ( :-) )...

sospan

•8 years ago

19 Replies

Driving

Now that I FINALLY have my UK Driving Licence (a 14 month battle), I had a driving lesson yesterday, and was told I am quite capable and didn't need another...

Now that I FINALLY have my UK Driving Licence (a 14 month battle), I had a drivi...

Nutkin33

•8 years ago

28 Replies

Winnie the Pooh should be a Neuro Pyschologist

The usual thing I was looking for something and found something else instead. The thing I came across was one of those fridge magnets with a quote on from...

The usual thing I was looking for something and found something else instead. T...

sospan

•8 years ago

12 Replies

HEADWAY CARD

has anybody showed a medical practicioner there headway card and the person actually knew what it was ? on two occassions ive shown it, because i swear and on...

has anybody showed a medical practicioner there headway card and the person actu...

steve55

•8 years ago

12 Replies

Feeling Deflated

My husband's recovery from his insulin overdose is coming along slowly but surely and he gave me my first hug in seven weeks. Lovely! BUT....he has left me in...

My husband's recovery from his insulin overdose is coming along slowly but surel...

Angie1968

•8 years ago

8 Replies

Fatigue - forever?

Hi. I'm now five years post a major brain stem stroke. My functional recovery has been great. I couldn't see, sit up correctly, walk, talk clearly or do...

Hi. I'm now five years post a major brain stem stroke. My functional recovery ...

Miss_Dizzy

•8 years ago

7 Replies

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Headway

All posts for January 2016

Help finding forum for tumor patients

The wall...

Not me but affecting me and the daughters

Brain and Spine foundation talk

Steve's discharge from Neuro rehab after TBI

Facebook page

Did you watch the programme about the Brain tonight on BBC4

looking for a good Neurosurgeon and Neurophysiologist in Manchester area

Neurologist

Post concussion syndrome

Pills, doctors and lots of "by myself"

Shame, Regret and Rehabilitation ! :o

11years

Summer Dreams

Feeling sorry for myself.....AND I shouldn't

Update...

meds check before 5th angiogram

Need advice on how to move Mum

Help

Moving Home

Long term carer

Life has fallen apart

how many times have any of you heard this?

Husband keeps wanting to discharge

Sport after a Head Injury

Driving

Winnie the Pooh should be a Neuro Pyschologist

HEADWAY CARD

Feeling Deflated

Fatigue - forever?

Search posts

Pinned Posts

Latest poll

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

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