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DNR

Does anybody know how to go about getting DNR in place. I have thought long & hard, & even longer & harder, over & over again, I just need to get it sorted...

Does anybody know how to go about getting DNR in place. I have thought long & ha...

sammm2k

•7 years ago

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PIP

Been told my DLA is ending I need to apply for PIP Does anyone know any good links etc i can use as research to ensure that I get everything I am entitled to?...

Been told my DLA is ending I need to apply for PIP Does anyone know any good lin...

Prettythings1

•7 years ago

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Is it normal to be in denial?

Hi just wanting to reach out to others who are in a similar situation to my own. I had the rare occasion of going out for a night with my husband and tripped...

Hi just wanting to reach out to others who are in a similar situation to my own....

Brigita

•7 years ago

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Cognitive Assessment

https://healthunlocked.com/headway/posts/137262790/returning-to-work-did-it-work?responses=137273901 I didn't want to hijack sealiphone thread again, so I'll...

https://healthunlocked.com/headway/posts/137262790/returning-to-work-did-it-work...

Gaia_rising

•7 years ago

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Shunt fixed and replaced

Had my shunt replaced 6/29/18 it was damaged and it was making me sick the doctor has never sicen anything like this in his 25 years of surgery but they let...

Had my shunt replaced 6/29/18 it was damaged and it was making me sick the doct...

Hidden

•7 years ago

6 Replies

Hey everyone

It's been a little while and while Tony has pneumonia, sepsis, and Cdiff his vitals and stats for the last weeks or so have been good. His bedsore seems to...

It's been a little while and while Tony has pneumonia, sepsis, and Cdiff his v...

HopeforTony

•7 years ago

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New To Group Hi

HI, I probably should've posted about me first, never been on blogs and such. My name is Dawn, was in a car accident last May and suffered a concussion-my...

HI, I probably should've posted about me first, never been on blogs and such. My...

Fitz5

•7 years ago

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New to group Norotryptyline Questions...

Hi all, don't know where to start. PCS diagnosed after a car accident last May. Balance issues, headaches, and when not wearing a baseball cap- I stutter. My...

Hi all, don't know where to start. PCS diagnosed after a car accident last May. ...

Fitz5

•7 years ago

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Heres my contribution

This link shows my story on Pennine Trust website and links to Andy’s walk U http://www.pat.nhs.uk/get-involved/charity-news.htm

This link shows my story on Pennine Trust website and links to Andy’s walk U htt...

Kirk5w7

•7 years ago

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Press on board with 48 hours to kill...

Not long now... https://thelincolnite.co.uk/2018/06/lincolnite-of-the-week-andy-nicholson-the-brain-damaged-baron/

Not long now... https://thelincolnite.co.uk/2018/06/lincolnite-of-the-week-andy...

BaronC

•7 years ago

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Post concussion syndrome new sufferer part 2 - low blood sugar type symptoms and shaking

I'm not sure how this works so writing a new post to ask a specific question. As I said in my previous post I have various symptoms following a fall 6 weeks...

I'm not sure how this works so writing a new post to ask a specific question. A...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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Finding It Difficult Dealing With Husband With Brain Damage At The Moment.

Hi - I'm just writing because I need to talk to people who understand. My Husband has MS and suffered damage to his brain due to multiple lesions. He was...

Hi - I'm just writing because I need to talk to people who understand. My Husban...

Sian123

•7 years ago

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Post coiling

Hi all. I am new in the group and am thrilled to get my tribe....I have had a haemorrhage in 2002 and had a coil inserted. Since then, I only went for an...

Hi all. I am new in the group and am thrilled to get my tribe....I have had a h...

Madiepetsana

•7 years ago

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Jaw Spasms following hypoxic brain injury...

Hi, just a quick question. Does anyone have jaw spasms when falling asleep following bi? Hubby has developed this lately just as he has drifted off to sleep....

Hi, just a quick question. Does anyone have jaw spasms when falling asleep follo...

MaryLou13

•7 years ago

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No question

Headway has its annual Way Ahead this weekend in Staffordshire where groups and branches around the UK meet up. Usually a brilliant weekend (Ive only been a...

Headway has its annual Way Ahead this weekend in Staffordshire where groups and ...

spideyman

•7 years ago

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Post concussion syndrome -new sufferer

Hi, I'm new here. I have this following a fall 6 weeks ago. I'm finding it very hard to cope with. I'm having problems with headaches, dizziness (both very...

Hi, I'm new here. I have this following a fall 6 weeks ago. I'm finding it ver...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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g iGeneral advice please re DSS Do's and Dont's

Hello Everyone Well I have finally been made redundant as I cannot do my job (forget important stuff all the time) and I am stepping into the precarious world...

Hello Everyone Well I have finally been made redundant as I cannot do my job (fo...

CH56Twin

•7 years ago

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Going backwards??

I’ve done so well since my sub arach in Jan17 but now I’m in pain all over my body , everything from my head to my ankles , I’ve had blood tests , ultra sound...

I’ve done so well since my sub arach in Jan17 but now I’m in pain all over my b...

Woo777

•7 years ago

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TBI And the effect on partners

It’s nearly a year since my Fiancé suffered a severe TBI in a collision with a lorry, she was my passenger along with our two children and the accident has...

It’s nearly a year since my Fiancé suffered a severe TBI in a collision with a l...

Izzy070769

•7 years ago

14 Replies

Angry, irritable and dependent

Hi, I’m new to this forum. My husband had a TBI following a stroke and a fall at the beginning of this year. After 5 months in hospital he’s been home for a...

Hi, I’m new to this forum. My husband had a TBI following a stroke and a fall at...

Lindshh

•7 years ago

7 Replies

HELP! PIP assessment appeal advice greatly appreciated

Hi all, I’ve today received news that the PIP assessment result are that I no longer qualify for PIP as “my needs have changed”?!?!? Interesting summary from...

Hi all, I’ve today received news that the PIP assessment result are that I no lo...

Smilerdi

•7 years ago

9 Replies

The big NHS sing along

https://www.itv.com/presscentre/ep1week27/big-nhs-singalong-live

bexx87

•7 years ago

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Plants pt3

These are the various garden flowers that are too big for the greenhouse and yes they do look like mini trees

These are the various garden flowers that are too big for the greenhouse and yes...

bexx87

•7 years ago

1 Reply

Plants pt2

These are the smaller various garden flowers for the bees and butterflies that are still in the greenhouse out the back, they are depot due to just being water

These are the smaller various garden flowers for the bees and butterflies that a...

bexx87

•7 years ago

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Plants pt1

Because my living room is sooo hot it is like a greenhouse that gherkins are loving it and have started growing tentriles (top of the table) below the table...

Because my living room is sooo hot it is like a greenhouse that gherkins are lov...

bexx87

•7 years ago

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Blueberry bush progress

Hi all, I am in the final week of the pregablin medication and alot has gone on: 1. I have had a new boiler fitted as the landlord got fed up with repairing...

Hi all, I am in the final week of the pregablin medication and alot has gone on:...

bexx87

•7 years ago

11 Replies

Headway Meeting

I’ve attended a Headway meeting in Spalding today. I sustained the brain injury from an RTI in August 2014. Their is an extremely long road to recovery which...

I’ve attended a Headway meeting in Spalding today. I sustained the brain injury ...

United99

•7 years ago

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Baby steps ! Minimally conscious. Buh bye trach.

The trach is out ( a mere 4 days) and Russ is talking. Only a few words but all are appropriate to whats being said. He is finally "squeezing our hands" and...

The trach is out ( a mere 4 days) and Russ is talking. Only a few words but all ...

Angelia1234

•7 years ago

1 Reply

Hot Weather!

Hello all. Is anybody else affected by the heat after brain injury? I can’t handle the heat/sun for more than 20-30 minuets since my haemorrhage😔 it’s too...

Hello all. Is anybody else affected by the heat after brain injury? I can’t h...

Wazza84

•7 years ago

20 Replies

Recommendation for a good Lawyer

Hello, Can anyone here recommend a good lawyer as my brother has a head injury and not able to make decisions for himself do to Bain bleeds in 4 places....

Hello, Can anyone here recommend a good lawyer as my brother has a head injury ...

Pari218

•7 years ago

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Posts - Headway | HealthUnlocked

Headway

All posts for June 2018

DNR

PIP

Is it normal to be in denial?

Cognitive Assessment

Shunt fixed and replaced

Hey everyone

New To Group Hi

New to group Norotryptyline Questions...

Heres my contribution

Press on board with 48 hours to kill...

Post concussion syndrome new sufferer part 2 - low blood sugar type symptoms and shaking

Finding It Difficult Dealing With Husband With Brain Damage At The Moment.

Post coiling

Jaw Spasms following hypoxic brain injury...

No question

Post concussion syndrome -new sufferer

g iGeneral advice please re DSS Do's and Dont's

Going backwards??

TBI And the effect on partners

Angry, irritable and dependent

HELP! PIP assessment appeal advice greatly appreciated

The big NHS sing along

Plants pt3

Plants pt2

Plants pt1

Blueberry bush progress

Headway Meeting

Baby steps ! Minimally conscious. Buh bye trach.

Hot Weather!

Recommendation for a good Lawyer

Search posts

Pinned Posts

Latest poll

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

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