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Tough decision

Hi everyone! My name is Sharon, I am 46 and had subarachnoid hemorhage 4 months due to a ruptured aneurysm. They coiled two of them but I have one left that...

Hi everyone! My name is Sharon, I am 46 and had subarachnoid hemorhage 4 months...

Shalala72

•5 years ago

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Recovery update

It's been 6 months now since my mom had the surgery. She can now identify 80-90% of things that are shown to her,also can tell people's names when asked about...

It's been 6 months now since my mom had the surgery. She can now identify 80-90%...

Sodes

•5 years ago

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Independent living

18 months in from severeRTA . My daughter sustained a severe TBI along with other injuries . She lives at home with a supportive family and we have a great...

18 months in from severeRTA . My daughter sustained a severe TBI along with othe...

Exhaust

•5 years ago

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Can anger go away?

Hi all, My partner is 5 months on from his TBI, he's having all the classic symptoms/effects of frontal injury. I understand it's still so early in his...

Hi all, My partner is 5 months on from his TBI, he's having all the classic sym...

Purplelover25

•5 years ago

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I hate my brain injury

Im always feeling anxious

Memory_manc

•5 years ago

7 Replies

Advice

Hi saw my neurologist two weeks ago at Stoke, and he has put me on Topiramate for my tremor I have to take one daily then increase every two weeks until...

Hi saw my neurologist two weeks ago at Stoke, and he has put me on Topiramate fo...

1949liz

•5 years ago

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Advice needed please

Hi Has anyone been prescribed Amitriptyline? I went to see a vestibular ear doctor the other day because I suffer badly with dizziness and headaches he...

Hi Has anyone been prescribed Amitriptyline? I went to see a vestibular ear do...

Braininjurysurvivor

•5 years ago

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PIP Assessment a joke

I just saw a post saying that the DWP have lost a PIP form, which doesn’t surprise me as a letter from some PIP assessment company turned up yesterday. The...

I just saw a post saying that the DWP have lost a PIP form, which doesn’t surpri...

Adidrive

•5 years ago

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Update vision Technology

Professor Arnold Wilkins. He said I could contact him. He gave an optician practice with another professor . Unfortunately he is retiring and not taking on...

Professor Arnold Wilkins. He said I could contact him. He gave an optician pract...

Nackapan

•5 years ago

8 Replies

The most important lesson from 83,000 brain scans - Daniel Amen

you might find this talk interesting - I did. https://youtu.be/esPRsT-lmw8 .

Headman

•5 years ago

1 Reply

Who diagnosis a Mild Traumatic Brain Injury ?

I had a motorbike accident in late 2015 during which I sustained an impact to the base of my skull, top of my neck, since then I've been signed off work due to...

I had a motorbike accident in late 2015 during which I sustained an impact to th...

Fireblade929

•5 years ago

6 Replies

Can Someone explain this?

Dear All, I recently 'Joined' your, very interesting, 'Forum. I was Welcomed and invited to participate. To this ends I answered a question, I thought both...

Dear All, I recently 'Joined' your, very interesting, 'Forum. I was Welcomed and...

AndrewT

•5 years ago

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Shared Success

Trepidation rising, Corner turned, familiar face, Beamed smiles of recognition, And a genuine embrace. A script, no better, Had it been, My own words used to...

Trepidation rising, Corner turned, familiar face, Beamed smiles of recognition, ...

Froggiefrog

•5 years ago

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Starting each day as new.

Lovely quote to finish a great weekend of yoga and meditation! This quote is a lovely reminder to clear your mistakes and start your day afresh and to make it...

Lovely quote to finish a great weekend of yoga and meditation! This quote is a l...

Kavib

•5 years ago

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Gym for brain injury survivors?

Hello, I was wondering if anyone knows if such a thing exists, a gym for those with brain injury? My husband has been out of hospital for 4 months now, and I...

Hello, I was wondering if anyone knows if such a thing exists, a gym for those w...

FlowerPower62

•5 years ago

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LED lighting

Thought I'd start a new post. Just read an interesting article online by Professor Arnold Wilkins. (Never heard of him until Pinkvision told me) Seems 'Good...

Thought I'd start a new post. Just read an interesting article online by Profess...

Nackapan

•5 years ago

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Hello I'm Andrew and have just 'Found' you.

Dear Headway, I attend Headway Essex, following Brain Damage, caused by Vasculitis. This also damaged my Heart and, more severely, my Kidneys. I had a Kidney...

Dear Headway, I attend Headway Essex, following Brain Damage, caused by Vasculit...

AndrewT

•5 years ago

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Timeless simplicity

This is how I wanna live my life :).

Matt2584

•5 years ago

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Update

I'm trying orange overlays to help me to read without the pain in my head and sizzling in my head. I was disappointed as felt irritated and although could read...

I'm trying orange overlays to help me to read without the pain in my head and si...

Nackapan

•5 years ago

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Swimming or standing in water for BI recovery

Just being in chest-level deep water leads to a 14% increase in blood flow to the brain. An article entitled The Best Swim Workouts + 8 Key Benefits of...

Just being in chest-level deep water leads to a 14% increase in blood flow to th...

RecoveringH

•5 years ago

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Craniectomy , Subdural Hematoma , Recovery

hi all , I have heard this is a good place to find people who have had a simalar brian injurie from a accident , And had subdural hematoma and had to be put in...

hi all , I have heard this is a good place to find people who have had a simalar...

Monk42

•5 years ago

18 Replies

Brain food

Hi all, This book jumped out at me whilst browsing in a book store today. The 60 delicious wholefood recipes contain the essential daily nutrients required...

Hi all, This book jumped out at me whilst browsing in a book store today. The 6...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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TODAY'S THE DAY!!

And only £60 shy of the £1000 barrier. I'm strapping on my boots as I type... Wish me luck!...

And only £60 shy of the £1000 barrier. I'm strapping on my boots as I type... Wi...

BaronC

•5 years ago

9 Replies

Remembering To Listen

So, after a somewhat roller coaster of a month, it was time to potter off to the GP, armed with my piece of paper and bullet points. ( I was going to forget...

So, after a somewhat roller coaster of a month, it was time to potter off to the...

Froggiefrog

•5 years ago

3 Replies

Damaged nerves, negative feedback to the brain?

Hi, I had surgery on a damaged nerve 8 days ago, the 'dead' muscles in my forearm, hand and three fingers have started working again (ouch). What I've noticed...

Hi, I had surgery on a damaged nerve 8 days ago, the 'dead' muscles in my forear...

pinkvision

•5 years ago

8 Replies

Peer support group

Hi my mum had a SAH March 2016 she recovered well and is the most amazing person ever. My dad is supporting her with the differences from before to now and at...

Hi my mum had a SAH March 2016 she recovered well and is the most amazing person...

Mint-cake

•5 years ago

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All posts for August 2019

Tough decision

Recovery update

Independent living

Can anger go away?

I hate my brain injury

Advice

Advice needed please

PIP Assessment a joke

Update vision Technology

The most important lesson from 83,000 brain scans - Daniel Amen

Who diagnosis a Mild Traumatic Brain Injury ?

Can Someone explain this?

Shared Success

Starting each day as new.

Gym for brain injury survivors?

LED lighting

Hello I'm Andrew and have just 'Found' you.

Timeless simplicity

Update

Swimming or standing in water for BI recovery

Craniectomy , Subdural Hematoma , Recovery

Brain food

TODAY'S THE DAY!!

Remembering To Listen

Damaged nerves, negative feedback to the brain?

Peer support group

Search posts

Pinned Posts

Latest poll

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

Topics

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