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Fed up

I have had a 28mm unruptured aneurysm coiled and two stents. I’m learning to walk again with great difficulty . My main problem is that I have extreme...

I have had a 28mm unruptured aneurysm coiled and two stents. I’m learning to wal...

Shon48

•5 years ago

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Struggling

And I know this will pass and I will be fine 🕊

Pat-rick1

•5 years ago

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Carbamazepine and Fluoxetine following a TBI

Hi Everyone, Looking for advise/help. My wife is currently prescribed Carbamazepine and Fluoxetine following a tbi in December. She was finally discharged home...

Hi Everyone, Looking for advise/help. My wife is currently prescribed Carbamazep...

claretand

•5 years ago

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Adult son and rules

I’m lost. My 30 yr old son had a tbi and stroke a year ago. He hated hospital and came home to live with us 6 months ago. We have 3 more kids all under 15....

I’m lost. My 30 yr old son had a tbi and stroke a year ago. He hated hospital an...

Bradbike

•5 years ago

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Mild or moderate survivors in North Derbyshire or South Yorkshire

Hi everyone, I would love some help please - does anyone with a mild or moderate TBI live in north Derbyshire or South Yorkshire? It may help if you know...

Hi everyone, I would love some help please - does anyone with a mild or moderate...

Annie-GBIA

•5 years ago

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DWP - PIP Complaints

tired of not hearing from DWP regarding your complaint? First Tier Complaints can be emailed on wales-dbc-customerservices@dwp.gov.uk Second Tier/Director...

tired of not hearing from DWP regarding your complaint? First Tier Complaints c...

ricky85

•5 years ago

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Independent Assessment Services Customer Relations Team

No doubt a few of you have fired in complaints, waiting forever for a response, 20 working days, I believe how about calling them instead? number range of...

No doubt a few of you have fired in complaints, waiting forever for a response, ...

ricky85

•5 years ago

1 Reply

The countdown

I posted back in April, finally got the placement in a care home for my husband Peter, he's going on the 15th of July , lts breaking my heart, he doesn't...

I posted back in April, finally got the placement in a care home for my husband...

F1951

•5 years ago

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Does anybody suffer with chronic insomnia and extreme hyperactivity since their TBI.

i know all the poor individuals struggling with fatigue are going to hate me but this is becoming unbearable and I'm just wondering if anybody else is having...

i know all the poor individuals struggling with fatigue are going to hate me but...

Danger19

•5 years ago

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Chronic itchy skin all over body/

Is there anyone here who is experiencing itching on he body as a result of a massive stroke/brain bleed? And is there any remedy to relieve it? Thanks

Is there anyone here who is experiencing itching on he body as a result of a mas...

magdolna

•5 years ago

1 Reply

What does HealthUnlocked mean to you?

We know how valuable the HealthUnlocked community can be for brain injury survivors. We'd like to know what the forum means to you, so please share your...

We know how valuable the HealthUnlocked community can be for brain injury surviv...

headwayuk

Partner•5 years ago

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Looking for SALT for adult stroke survivor

Hello all. Another newbie to the post. My husband had a massive stroke on March 12th. He was discharged on June 17th and is now at ‘home’ - although it is not...

Hello all. Another newbie to the post. My husband had a massive stroke on March ...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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stroke

hi just replying to your post I had a massive stroke and had half my skull removed. since then I’ve had 6brain surgeries and a titanium plate fitted. here if...

hi just replying to your post I had a massive stroke and had half my skull remov...

Tplayle92

•5 years ago

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Nearly six weeks following surgery for fractured skull

Hi. I'm new here. Wonder if anyone can help please. Following a freak accident my husband had a fractured skull treated with immediate surgery six weeks ago....

Hi. I'm new here. Wonder if anyone can help please. Following a freak accident ...

Fridaygirl123

•5 years ago

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need more Headway charity shops.

YELLO. why is there hardly any Headway Charity shops when Headway do such a good support service. TBI SURVIVORS , could do little voluntary sessions in the...

YELLO. why is there hardly any Headway Charity shops when Headway do such a goo...

MessyStressy

•5 years ago

4 Replies

Assessment Provider Advice

Unfortunately this could turn into a very long and very boring post, creative writing isn't a strong point, I'll be using hypothetical's throughout. Gonna...

Unfortunately this could turn into a very long and very boring post, creative wr...

ricky85

•5 years ago

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Who lives in suffolk

Hi I had a ruptured brain aneurysm in January 2019 I was hoping to be able to find anyone to talk with who had the same problem

Hi I had a ruptured brain aneurysm in January 2019 I was hoping to be able to fi...

traceyparvu5

•5 years ago

1 Reply

B17

https://anyavien.com/apricot-seeds-and-cancer-what-most-people-are-not-aware-of/

https://anyavien.com/apricot-seeds-and-cancer-what-most-people-are-not-aware-of/...

Matt2584

•5 years ago

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Stoke survivor

He probably seeks bad but can’t change it It’s so hard trying to remember how you were with someone you love! Stick with it if you can and love him xx

He probably seeks bad but can’t change it It’s so hard trying to remember how yo...

Coznick

•5 years ago

1 Reply

help supporting my son

my son tried to commit suicide and now has short term memory loss through hypoxia how best can I support him as he has very little recollection of the past 2...

my son tried to commit suicide and now has short term memory loss through hypoxi...

bruno2008

•5 years ago

6 Replies

Concussion

Hi I had a gardening accident two weeks ago, Seemed minor, but ended up having concussion diagnosed at a&E. Went back to work after a day off, but really...

Hi I had a gardening accident two weeks ago, Seemed minor, but ended up having ...

NorthWallsBoo

•5 years ago

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Antidepressants - getting the balance right

My son (aged 23) has been on antidepressants for about a year (his tbi happened 18 months ago). His GP is wonderful but has struggled to find antidepressants...

My son (aged 23) has been on antidepressants for about a year (his tbi happened ...

Hetty56

•5 years ago

15 Replies

Progress but not supported enough at work

Hi, my first post after reading loads. I fractured my skull in 2014 and caused damage to my frontal lobe and have suffered ups and downs since but I have made...

Hi, my first post after reading loads. I fractured my skull in 2014 and caused d...

Davidwoods78

•5 years ago

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I hope this wasnt all in vain

Please follow Russ' story as it is truly a miracle! However, I'll be brief. He survivored and conquered when the doctors said he couldnt. He had an anoxic...

Please follow Russ' story as it is truly a miracle! However, I'll be brief. He s...

Angelia1234

•5 years ago

13 Replies

Living with a head injury

I have been living with a head injury for about 5 and 1/2 years now. I have never known so much pain, fatigue and stress. I acquired my injury in an RTA. I...

I have been living with a head injury for about 5 and 1/2 years now. I have neve...

lm3314

•5 years ago

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CLL therapy news.

https://www.medpagetoday.com/meetingcoverage/eha/80581?xid=nl_mpt_DHE_2019-06-20&eun=g1288120d0r&utm_source=Sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Daily%20Headl

https://www.medpagetoday.com/meetingcoverage/eha/80581?xid=nl_mpt_DHE_2019-06-20...

Caregiver2C

•5 years ago

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Woop woop look what came

I have my neighbour coming round to help me fill it out

bexx87

•5 years ago

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Recovery from sah brain surgery and stroke

Hi my wife is currently in rehab for this She is Hemiplegic on right side and also has loss of speech I know everyone’s stroke recovery is different Would...

Hi my wife is currently in rehab for this She is Hemiplegic on right side and a...

philbou

•5 years ago

9 Replies

How does technology help you after brain injury? And what would you like it to do?

Whether it’s a simple calendar app that aids your memory, a smart speaker that you use to set reminders, or voice recognition software that helps you to...

Whether it’s a simple calendar app that aids your memory, a smart speaker that y...

headwayuk

Partner•5 years ago

11 Replies

Holiday insurance

Hi all, Quick question. Looking at going abroad for a week. Any recommendations on a good holiday insurance? Thank you

Hi all, Quick question. Looking at going abroad for a week. Any recommendations ...

Cornishwaves247

•5 years ago

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All posts for June 2019

Fed up

Struggling

Carbamazepine and Fluoxetine following a TBI

Adult son and rules

Mild or moderate survivors in North Derbyshire or South Yorkshire

DWP - PIP Complaints

Independent Assessment Services Customer Relations Team

The countdown

Does anybody suffer with chronic insomnia and extreme hyperactivity since their TBI.

Chronic itchy skin all over body/

What does HealthUnlocked mean to you?

Looking for SALT for adult stroke survivor

stroke

Nearly six weeks following surgery for fractured skull

need more Headway charity shops.

Assessment Provider Advice

Who lives in suffolk

B17

Stoke survivor

help supporting my son

Concussion

Antidepressants - getting the balance right

Progress but not supported enough at work

I hope this wasnt all in vain

Living with a head injury

CLL therapy news.

Woop woop look what came

Recovery from sah brain surgery and stroke

How does technology help you after brain injury? And what would you like it to do?

Holiday insurance

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

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