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What to Expect from Headway Support Group.

This month in May I realised I hit a limit, took over a year to reach out. Then when I reached out informed only enablement services available for husband...

This month in May I realised I hit a limit, took over a year to reach out. Then ...

New_beginning

•3 years ago

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CBD for TBI

Hi has anybody tried CBD for any symptoms of TBI ? I read it is Neuro protective so I began taking it again , it does take my off balance feeling away for a...

Hi has anybody tried CBD for any symptoms of TBI ? I read it is Neuro protective...

Gordo6500

•3 years ago

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How many post SAH people find their balance getting worse not better. Had SAH July 17. Shunt fitted Oct. now on highest setting of 2.5.

Shunt Balance problems

Barnspops

•3 years ago

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Zombie Days!

I have had a shunt and an ETV for about 5 years and have recently turned 60. I find that I never feel great, but have better and worse days, the real bad ones...

I have had a shunt and an ETV for about 5 years and have recently turned 60. I f...

Avro

•3 years ago

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Migraine headache agony

Since my injury I have. Had headaches daily and felt up and down most days. On Saturday afternoon out of the blue I started with a headache which quickly...

Since my injury I have. Had headaches daily and felt up and down most days. On S...

BlueSky01

•3 years ago

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Whizzy head

Had this for 2 weeks now along with slight numbness in hands and heart palpitations. Had ET for 5 years so I know the side effects, but these are worse. You...

Had this for 2 weeks now along with slight numbness in hands and heart palpitat...

conno61

•3 years ago

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Very conflicted/confused

Hi all,just had another lovely visit.a little confused as to how son is so,"on the ball"?he has given me pin number for his locked mobile phone(still don't...

Hi all,just had another lovely visit.a little confused as to how son is so,"on t...

Dogsabighelp

•3 years ago

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Nothing much changes anymore

Just got up showered and dressed and now I need a rest.9 years on and still pacing myself. If we go for our daily constitutional, then that’s about it for the...

Just got up showered and dressed and now I need a rest.9 years on and still paci...

Kirk5w7

•3 years ago

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Our podcast has reached over 1000 listeners! 😊

Our podcast is for affected brain injury, patients family, friends, carers of Life with no filter has reached so many and helped so many. Really proud of this...

Our podcast is for affected brain injury, patients family, friends, carers of Li...

Kavib

•3 years ago

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Stent 3 months post op

Being Feel I g ok recently. Have my mri scan in June and my platelets have dropped to normal. They've reduced my chemo medication a little so it's one less...

Being Feel I g ok recently. Have my mri scan in June and my platelets have drop...

heathermc

•3 years ago

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Crying!

So the last week or so my sister has been crying. Before it was just her eyes looked wet. But now as i talk to her or just walk in the room, once she hears my...

So the last week or so my sister has been crying. Before it was just her eyes lo...

Angech

•3 years ago

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Hydrocephalus

Hydrocephalus,hi I'm a 47 year old , I was diagnosed with non pressurised hydrocephalus ,September 2019 , it was mis diagnosed and turned out to be...

Hydrocephalus,hi I'm a 47 year old , I was diagnosed with non pressurised hydroc...

Shuntman

•3 years ago

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Blepharospasm. Anyone hear of this? Maybe after stroke can't open eyes?

Anyone have info on this?

Angech

•3 years ago

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TBI AND FIBROMYALGIA

hi just new to websight had my brain heamorage and subsequently clipped berry aneurysm 9years past January which I had very good recovery but over past year my...

hi just new to websight had my brain heamorage and subsequently clipped berry an...

Granny64

•3 years ago

9 Replies

Any good indoor light sensitivity glasses that atually work?

Hi, Can anybody recommend a good pair of indoor computer/tv screen light blocking glasses (that actually work!) ? I have suffered from light sensitivity issues...

Hi, Can anybody recommend a good pair of indoor computer/tv screen light blockin...

Bb1878

•3 years ago

71 Replies

Wow,just so strong

Isn't it amazing what a person can deal with?I've had more hugs/kisses today off my boy than in last 20years!going outside(this man gets about!)he is a big hit...

Isn't it amazing what a person can deal with?I've had more hugs/kisses today off...

Dogsabighelp

•3 years ago

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Very long term sick

Since first July 2018, I have been off work sick, work have now decided at last to finish me, which saves me having to say at times well technichnicly I’m...

Since first July 2018, I have been off work sick, work have now decided at last ...

Alibongo60

•3 years ago

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Rest

Had my little rest feel better for once, I’ve got an African Grey Parrot shouting me it’s cup of tea time he’s bang on every day same time I wouldn’t be...

Had my little rest feel better for once, I’ve got an African Grey Parrot shoutin...

Ian1956

•3 years ago

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Care

I believe no body in authority gives a damn about us suffering, DWP don’t believe us the government does not provide any help we may need, and when you speak...

I believe no body in authority gives a damn about us suffering, DWP don’t believ...

Ian1956

•3 years ago

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Covid Vaccine

I had the first Covid vaccine just two months ago, and the following day I lost all of my sense of balance I collapsed and couldn’t get up, I delirious, I was...

I had the first Covid vaccine just two months ago, and the following day I lost ...

Ian1956

•3 years ago

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He had a review at the hospital

And finally I know what part of his brain was damaged, he damaged the following lobes,frontal temporal,occipital parietal not actually a clue what that means...

And finally I know what part of his brain was damaged, he damaged the following ...

Skallagrigg

•3 years ago

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Cavernova

Just interested to know if anyone has had an experience of a cavernova as a family member has been diagnosed with this following a recent brain scan....

Just interested to know if anyone has had an experience of a cavernova as a fami...

Williewind

•3 years ago

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Struggling to adjust

Post 11 years of getting used to the adjustments required to live with CRPS and enjoy life, a subsequent SAH has floored me. I can no longer manage my pain...

Post 11 years of getting used to the adjustments required to live with CRPS and ...

SAHsurvivor

•3 years ago

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Mum TBI and possible dementia

Hi all, first time here. Just looking for some advice and support really. My mum had a TBI on Xmas morning, my sister found her when going to pick her up for...

Hi all, first time here. Just looking for some advice and support really. My mum...

Reneroo

•3 years ago

13 Replies

Waiting for Neuro rehab place

Hi, my dad is waiting for a neuro rehab place from covid recovery. Anyone else been in this situation, and how long did you have to wait? Many thanks X

Hi, my dad is waiting for a neuro rehab place from covid recovery. Anyone else b...

Miltch

•3 years ago

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PIP

PIP have just decided to write to my dr and cardiology unit they are coming after me the bastards after 6 yrs

PIP have just decided to write to my dr and cardiology unit they are coming afte...

Ian1956

•3 years ago

12 Replies

Another stage in the process?

Just spent 3 days crying , was due to visit son yesterday on his birthday, we,ve talked about it since he came out of coma as a goal post I was so excited...

Just spent 3 days crying , was due to visit son yesterday on his birthday, we,ve...

Skallagrigg

•3 years ago

12 Replies

No visit..

Quite upset I didn't get to visit yesterday,I decided it best as I have a cold,sitting there with full ppe and a bunged up nose not a good idea..rang unit...

Quite upset I didn't get to visit yesterday,I decided it best as I have a cold,s...

Dogsabighelp

•3 years ago

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What's going on in your brain. JBT with a new book.

https://youtu.be/PYDGWb-4JT8

pinkvision

•3 years ago

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Father's day footballer

Hi folks, Father's day is approaching and I this year I thought I should draw a card for my dad. Well, I'm always drawing a Mother's day card for may mum and...

Hi folks, Father's day is approaching and I this year I thought I should draw a ...

Matt2584

•3 years ago

8 Replies

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All posts for May 2021

What to Expect from Headway Support Group.

CBD for TBI

How many post SAH people find their balance getting worse not better. Had SAH July 17. Shunt fitted Oct. now on highest setting of 2.5.

Zombie Days!

Migraine headache agony

Whizzy head

Very conflicted/confused

Nothing much changes anymore

Our podcast has reached over 1000 listeners! 😊

Stent 3 months post op

Crying!

Hydrocephalus

Blepharospasm. Anyone hear of this? Maybe after stroke can't open eyes?

TBI AND FIBROMYALGIA

Any good indoor light sensitivity glasses that atually work?

Wow,just so strong

Very long term sick

Rest

Care

Covid Vaccine

He had a review at the hospital

Cavernova

Struggling to adjust

Mum TBI and possible dementia

Waiting for Neuro rehab place

PIP

Another stage in the process?

No visit..

What's going on in your brain. JBT with a new book.

Father's day footballer

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