Mucous leakage after bowel (not bowl) care is common if the bowel is overly stimulated during the bowel care regimen. This can be using too strong a...
Roho toilet seat cushions work well, although the straps that attach them to the toilet seat can be a weak point and rip off if you drag during your...
Regular use of oral oils such as mineral oil or castor oil are not advisable, as they can interfere with your bowel's ability to absorb fat soluable...
Yes, I used this term in all the SCI rehab and hospital facilities in which I worked for 42 some years, and the rest of the staff and clients did as...
Accessible public transportation (bus and light rail "Trolley") pretty good in San Diego, depending upon where you want to go. Trolley does not go to...
Normal bending and twisting is ok. Most don't even know the stents are in. They are to remove the "sand" from the kidney stone. They can come out in...
A health care professional or researcher working with people with SCI/D?
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USA
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Registered Nurses, APRNs
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4 SCI advanced practice nurses (clinical nurse specialists or nurse practitioners) who cover the SCI-Nurse persona
Why did you join this forum?:
To help people with SCI. Recruited by Dr. Young.
What do you think of this site?:
Best on-line resource for people with SCI and those who care for them.
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The SCI-Nurses are advanced practice nurses specializing in SCI/D care. They are available to answer questions, provide education, and make suggestions which you should always discuss with your physician/primary health care provider before implementing. Medical diagnosis is not provided, nor do the SCI-Nurses provide nursing or medical care through their responses on the CareCure forums.
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