Just curious about why you don't do your bowel care upright (on a commode)? In general, this will half the time required for bowel care. At C6/7 you...
When did you last have a stool? How do you know you are impacted vs. severely constipated? If you have nausea or vomiting, or have no bowel sounds or...
Sounds like you need a ramped mini-van, not an SUV, but here is a modified Honda Pilot that might meet your needs, although it is not configured for...
I would encourage him in this. I don't know anyone in a chair who does this, but he could be the first, and could also serve as an advocate for other...
You must have a very small bladder and the balloon irritated it. We don’t usually do urodynamics on those with indwelling catheters unless looking at...
Withdrawal doesn’t happen with the trial. But you should. Be back on your regular dose unless they slowly weaned you off. The itching starts as very...
Not true7 days is fine u less it is a repeat infection that did not clear with 7 days then you should have a 10-14 day course. Like those with kidney...
If you ha e an SCI do you have an SCI doctor, see them first. If not, most would see there Primary care provider, and determine if scan needed. After...
Who said anything about threatening them? You should though, advocate for yourself, and for others with similar needs, by educating the dentist about...
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