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Can you experience brain issues 33 years after VM?

I had viral meningitis 33 years ago which resulted in the amputation of my left leg, below the knee. My question is, can people start having issues with their brain years later as a result of the VM years before?
I had viral meningitis 33 years ago which resulted in the amputation of my left leg, below the knee. My question is, can people start having issues with their brain years later as a result of the VM years before?
NikkiInTheDesert85
in Meningitis Now

Extremely Clinically Vulnerable

Did my amputation win me promotion? 🤣 Anybody else have this email?
Did my amputation win me promotion? 🤣 Anybody else have this email?
MichaelJHHeart Star
in British Heart Foundation

Phantom Pain

I had never heard of phantom pain before my BKA (below knee amputation). But boy I know about it now! Talking to fellow amputees at the Limb Fitting Centre and Amputee Physio I seem to be suffering particularly badly compared to many.
I had never heard of phantom pain before my BKA (below knee amputation). But boy I know about it now! Talking to fellow amputees at the Limb Fitting Centre and Amputee Physio I seem to be suffering particularly badly compared to many.
MichaelJH
in Positive Wellbeing During Self-Isolation
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Longest yet for new leg.

Not quite ready to restart C25K yet as longest jog since amputation is once around the dining table(without crutches I might add). Slowly slowly catchy monkey.
Not quite ready to restart C25K yet as longest jog since amputation is once around the dining table(without crutches I might add). Slowly slowly catchy monkey.
Petem56
in Couch to 5K

Inspirational Amputee Book

I have been told I am coping well with my amputation but am keen to see other people's experiences. So far I have read two books by people who have lost a leg. The problem is that they were both young (teenager and early twenties) and a lot fitter than me.
I have been told I am coping well with my amputation but am keen to see other people's experiences. So far I have read two books by people who have lost a leg. The problem is that they were both young (teenager and early twenties) and a lot fitter than me.
MichaelJH
in Positive Wellbeing During Self-Isolation

Off Topic - Amputees

Whilst I have posted about my recent amputation due to complications as a result of PAD (peripheral arterial disease) here I am now getting issues that are outside the scope of a heart and circulation forum. Healthunlocked do not seem to have a forum for amputees and those supporting them.
Whilst I have posted about my recent amputation due to complications as a result of PAD (peripheral arterial disease) here I am now getting issues that are outside the scope of a heart and circulation forum. Healthunlocked do not seem to have a forum for amputees and those supporting them.
MichaelJHHeart Star
in British Heart Foundation

Off Topic - Amputees

I recently had a BKA amputation on the left due to complications as a result of (diabetes related?) PAD (peripheral arterial disease). Currently I am getting a few issues that would be outside the scope of this forum.
I recently had a BKA amputation on the left due to complications as a result of (diabetes related?) PAD (peripheral arterial disease). Currently I am getting a few issues that would be outside the scope of this forum.
MichaelJH
in Positive Wellbeing During Self-Isolation

Off Topic - Amputees

I recently had a BKA amputation on the left due to complications as a result of (diabetes related?) PAD (peripheral arterial disease). Currently I am getting a few issues that would be outside the scope of this forum.
I recently had a BKA amputation on the left due to complications as a result of (diabetes related?) PAD (peripheral arterial disease). Currently I am getting a few issues that would be outside the scope of this forum.
MichaelJH
in Diabetes Research & Wellness Foundation

Sunday Morning Observations

Note: for any new members I am in rehab following a below knee amputation to my left leg due to PAD (peripheral arterial disease). I am trying to gain weight as i Iost 15kg but allow 3kg for my leg.
Note: for any new members I am in rehab following a below knee amputation to my left leg due to PAD (peripheral arterial disease). I am trying to gain weight as i Iost 15kg but allow 3kg for my leg.
MichaelJHHeart Star
in British Heart Foundation

Phantom Pain

As many of you will have read I had a left leg BKA (below knee amputation) a month ago today due to complications of PAD (peripheral arterial disease). With tens of thousands of members I cannot be the first or last amputee.
As many of you will have read I had a left leg BKA (below knee amputation) a month ago today due to complications of PAD (peripheral arterial disease). With tens of thousands of members I cannot be the first or last amputee.
MichaelJHHeart Star
in British Heart Foundation

More tests being booked for hubby

I think from memory the specialist told him that worse case scenario could be severe pain gangrene and maybe amputation? Hubby thinks his drinking has absolutely nothing to do with his feet though
I think from memory the specialist told him that worse case scenario could be severe pain gangrene and maybe amputation? Hubby thinks his drinking has absolutely nothing to do with his feet though
mumof3girls
in British Liver Trust

Monitoring PAD

Since the amputation of my lower left leg due to complications of PAD I have obviously been concerned about the wellbeing of my right leg going forward. I have had two follow up telephone appointments with vascular services.
Since the amputation of my lower left leg due to complications of PAD I have obviously been concerned about the wellbeing of my right leg going forward. I have had two follow up telephone appointments with vascular services.
MichaelJHHeart Star
in British Heart Foundation

depressed

i am trying to deal with my right index finger amputation 3 weeks ago.
i am trying to deal with my right index finger amputation 3 weeks ago.
mallfalcon
in Anxiety and Depression Support

Motorcycle Boot?

After an above knee (AKA) or below knee amputation (BKA) you have to wear a special stocking, called a Juzo, to help shape the stump and prevent issues like a "bell end" which make fitting a prothesis challenging! Because I had issues with the wound I still have a dressing to protect it.
After an above knee (AKA) or below knee amputation (BKA) you have to wear a special stocking, called a Juzo, to help shape the stump and prevent issues like a "bell end" which make fitting a prothesis challenging! Because I had issues with the wound I still have a dressing to protect it.
MichaelJHHeart Star
in British Heart Foundation

Hello! I'm new here and seeking help from fellow sufferers from a symptom that no doctor has been able to diagnose.

[i] I have had SS with all crest symptoms for 40 years. 3 years ago I had a below the knee amputation on my right leg due to ulcers. I have a strange sensation that no doctor or specialist has ever come across up to now. Please has anyone experienced the same?
[i] I have had SS with all crest symptoms for 40 years. 3 years ago I had a below the knee amputation on my right leg due to ulcers. I have a strange sensation that no doctor or specialist has ever come across up to now. Please has anyone experienced the same?
cakedecorator
in Scleroderma & Raynaud's UK (SRUK)

Amputation now on schedule

My husband is slowly waking after being sedated for four weeks. He is in a long-term acute care facility. I am unable to see him because of the COVID restrictions, but did FaceTime yesterday. During the morning session, he acted very sleepy and was not really with it, but in the afternoon, he actually
My husband is slowly waking after being sedated for four weeks. He is in a long-term acute care facility. I am unable to see him because of the COVID restrictions, but did FaceTime yesterday. During the morning session, he acted very sleepy and was not really with it, but in the afternoon, he actually
worriedinalabama
in ICUsteps

Loving Strength & Flex, feeling like a new woman

Luckily my dad refused the recommended amputation saying he felt sure I would rather have it there for appearance even if it wasn’t much use. Anyway now the weak knee is bending as much as the other one.
Luckily my dad refused the recommended amputation saying he felt sure I would rather have it there for appearance even if it wasn’t much use. Anyway now the weak knee is bending as much as the other one.
Ping-pong
in Strength & Flex

Toe amputation and vent wearning

Husband was transferred to a long-term acute care facility this past Saturday to help him wean from vent. He is still being vent-weaned. Now, they are saying his toes will have to be amputated because of damaged from the medicine used to keep his blood pressure elevated. The bad news just does not seem
Husband was transferred to a long-term acute care facility this past Saturday to help him wean from vent. He is still being vent-weaned. Now, they are saying his toes will have to be amputated because of damaged from the medicine used to keep his blood pressure elevated. The bad news just does not seem
worriedinalabama
in ICUsteps

Magic Plan week 3 completed plus shout out for Strength & Flex

Luckily my dad refused the recommended amputation saying he felt sure I would rather have it there for appearance even if it wasn’t much use. Anyway now the weak knee is bending as much as the other one.
Luckily my dad refused the recommended amputation saying he felt sure I would rather have it there for appearance even if it wasn’t much use. Anyway now the weak knee is bending as much as the other one.
Ping-pong
in Bridge to 10K

I am loosing feeling in my body due to schwannomatosis operations!,

cognise my 'amputation'? I had to wait two and a half years for my back and four years for my arm, this plus the pandemic how long will I have to wait?
cognise my 'amputation'? I had to wait two and a half years for my back and four years for my arm, this plus the pandemic how long will I have to wait?
Adlon57
in Healthy Evidence
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