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new here

new here, recently had second brain haemorrhage feeling fed up, can’t drive, I know I am better than some but not sure what to do! Any help gratefully revived!...

new here, recently had second brain haemorrhage feeling fed up, can’t drive, I k...

Charty23

•2 years ago

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Hi All

Posting for the first time in a while. 18 months or so from my BI and I'm wondering why I'm not right yet. Things felt OK till about 10 months back and I've...

Posting for the first time in a while. 18 months or so from my BI and I'm wonde...

Bushman1926

•2 years ago

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Accepting Support

So just recently I had a letter posted regarding support services in my community...I've spent weeks looking at this letter knowing I need support but no clue...

So just recently I had a letter posted regarding support services in my communi...

Survivor37

•2 years ago

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depression

Has anybody else experienced depression and anxiety after having a shunt implanted, and hat treatment did you seek, thank you

Has anybody else experienced depression and anxiety after having a shunt implant...

Tsararab

•2 years ago

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Omega 3

Hello, Please could you share your stories of taking Omega 3 and the effects this may have had on brain injury. Thank you!

Hello, Please could you share your stories of taking Omega 3 and the effects th...

Rayoflight123-

•2 years ago

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I have a wonderful Solicitor

hi everyone, it’s been a while since I last posted my updated news. My divorce has been put on hold for whatever reason which I do not understand. I payed out...

hi everyone, it’s been a while since I last posted my updated news. My divorce h...

1949liz

•2 years ago

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In need of advice and reassurance

Hi all, I hope everyone is well? I've not been on this in a while as I thought my life was back to normal but recently things seem to have changed and I...

Hi all, I hope everyone is well? I've not been on this in a while as I thou...

CallumR85

•2 years ago

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My new friend

ive finally got one not used it outside yet tho that will come in time it's such a massive thing for me personally I've always denied this day would come...it...

ive finally got one not used it outside yet tho that will come in time it's suc...

Survivor37

•2 years ago

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Headaches after TBI. Improvement on holiday with grandsons. Why?j

My husband has debilitating headaches following his TBI. Often daily, sometimes lasting a few days. He suffers with anxiety. We are working with a counsellor....

My husband has debilitating headaches following his TBI. Often daily, sometimes ...

Charente

•2 years ago

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neurologist, head pain

had a injury at work , hit on head with skip, i have had headaches and involuntary movements and other stuff, Went to see a neurologist that solicitor...

had a injury at work , hit on head with skip, i have had headaches and involunta...

silverfox001

•2 years ago

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tbi symptoms flare up

hi Does anyone else have increased head symptoms when they are sick with something else? Currently have a virus of sorts - sore throat, aches etc (not covid)...

hi Does anyone else have increased head symptoms when they are sick with somet...

Beachlovingkiwi

•2 years ago

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Acceptance of the future

After speaking with a MSK specialist a couple of weeks ago I've been in a really weird mood..I remember him saying you need a walking stick from now on...my...

After speaking with a MSK specialist a couple of weeks ago I've been in a reall...

Survivor37

•2 years ago

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hydrocephalus

Hi folks , I am 42 and have battled hydrocephalus since age 20.This was caused by a presumed tectal plate tumor of some kind.after a period of battling bad...

Hi folks , I am 42 and have battled hydrocephalus since age 20.This was caused ...

versa2508

•2 years ago

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update 2:coping with a sick loved one

hello everyone, I’m sorry i haven’t really been active as of late, i guess i was trying to figure out and think things through on my own for a little. In the...

hello everyone, I’m sorry i haven’t really been active as of late, i guess i wa...

imconfusedandscared

•2 years ago

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informing DVLA

my husband is still in rehab after his tbi I just had a thought should I have informed DVLA as he certainly won't be driving for the foreseeable, if ever....

my husband is still in rehab after his tbi I just had a thought should I hav...

Eltonsilver

•2 years ago

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Unexpected Gift

Dear All, as a number of you already know, I attend Headway, twice a week. Today I asked if, 'The Next Time They Ordered Alcohol Gel Would They Please Add An...

Dear All, as a number of you already know, I attend Headway, twice a week. Toda...

AndrewT

•2 years ago

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Advise on how to deal with psychology

[Context: 8 months after rta, diagnosed with post concussive syndrome/mild TBI. I am inching my way toward a semblance of a life but really, still awfully...

[Context: 8 months after rta, diagnosed with post concussive syndrome/mild TBI. ...

Peanutbutterpie

•2 years ago

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Speech after head trauma

My dad has had a severe brain trauma, he had his skull removed and is now in rehabilitation in a specialist hospital. He has been there for 3 months now. His...

My dad has had a severe brain trauma, he had his skull removed and is now in reh...

Maychristine

•2 years ago

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explanation cards

I do think we need to carry some sort of easy read explanation of how we are to show to the people who stare and look for too long. A complete stranger...

I do think we need to carry some sort of easy read explanation of how we are t...

Jill777

•2 years ago

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update; coping with a loved one in coma

First of all, thank you all so much! All of you who have comforted me in form of wishes, sharing your own experience, advice and/or just kindness in general....

First of all, thank you all so much! All of you who have comforted me in form of...

imconfusedandscared

•2 years ago

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how do I cope with a loved one in a coma?

This is my first time here so it feels weird for me rn, bear with me please. I dont know if anyone is going to read this /be interested, but i have no one to...

This is my first time here so it feels weird for me rn, bear with me please. I d...

imconfusedandscared

•2 years ago

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Help me please.

How can I find my Access code and card for online practice? Headway online practice. Please can you send it to me?

How can I find my Access code and card for online practice? Headway online prac...

Spring_NC

•2 years ago

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Started Exercizing when told to take great care moving forward

I were told at my MSK appointment to take great care everyday moving forward..I have my own exercise routine in a morning of 20 press ups 20 sit ups n 20...

I were told at my MSK appointment to take great care everyday moving forward..I...

Survivor37

•2 years ago

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Finally heard the words aReferral for Neurology

FINALLY after nearly 5years of getting nowhere with my G.P about my historic injuries and my head injury. today I've been to a MSK appointment to speak about...

FINALLY after nearly 5years of getting nowhere with my G.P about my historic in...

Survivor37

•2 years ago

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Edinburgh Festival Time

The Edinburgh Festival is back and the town has been taken over by angry comedians and budding thespians. Headcase is a play running until 28 August about...

The Edinburgh Festival is back and the town has been taken over by angry comedia...

escocia

•2 years ago

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walking

my walking is still rubbish. I'm not using a walking stick now so that is a massive improvement but my left leg is doing a limp as if the stick is there....

my walking is still rubbish. I'm not using a walking stick now so that is a ma...

Jill777

•2 years ago

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Constant Headaches

Does anyone else experience constant headaches since having a brain bleed and subsequent surgery? I had a CT scan recently to check gir any further issues but...

Does anyone else experience constant headaches since having a brain bleed and su...

ftt1960

•2 years ago

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PIP missed assessment complaints.

Hi folks just been through my PIP reassessment process. Capita missed the appointment so I complained to their complaints department. The assessment was...

Hi folks just been through my PIP reassessment process. Capita missed the appoin...

pinkvision

•2 years ago

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my memory loss

I started having memory problems a few years ago. I went to my Doctor who did a test and referred me to a Consultant. I had lots more tests and had B12 and...

I started having memory problems a few years ago. I went to my Doctor who did a ...

ZippyBear

•2 years ago

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sad passing

RIP Archie Battersbie, such a sad story and fight by mum and medical team, with sadly a beautiful young man losing his life at the end of it, may he now rest...

RIP Archie Battersbie, such a sad story and fight by mum and medical team, with ...

Alibongo60

•2 years ago

2 Replies

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All posts for August 2022

new here

Hi All

﻿Accepting Support

depression

Omega 3

I have a wonderful Solicitor

﻿In need of advice and reassurance

﻿My new friend

Headaches after TBI. Improvement on holiday with grandsons. Why?j

neurologist, head pain

tbi symptoms flare up

﻿Acceptance of the future

﻿hydrocephalus

update 2:coping with a sick loved one

﻿informing DVLA

Unexpected Gift

Advise on how to deal with psychology

Speech after head trauma

﻿explanation cards

update; coping with a loved one in coma

how do I cope with a loved one in a coma?

﻿Help me please.

Started Exercizing when told to take great care moving forward

﻿Finally heard the words aReferral for Neurology

Edinburgh Festival Time

﻿walking

Constant Headaches

PIP missed assessment complaints.

my memory loss

sad passing

Search posts

Pinned Posts

Latest poll

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

Topics

Archive

Accepting Support

In need of advice and reassurance

My new friend

Acceptance of the future

hydrocephalus

informing DVLA

explanation cards

Help me please.

Finally heard the words aReferral for Neurology

walking