spinal cord

What Is Pain Management ?

by Joint Base Lewis McChord Question by kimberleyteske: What is pain management ? I have two ruptured disks in my neck { c-5 & c-6 } it’s pressing on my spinal cord, I was told I did not need surgery ???? I also have survived being struck by lightening about 8 yrs. ago. I have debilitating migraines, no doctor will give me pain meds that work, I try everything they give me, I am taking Prozac for depression & xanax for panic attacks & anxiety & muscle spasms ( the shakes ) but my doc. don’t want me to take the xanax , they put me on these because I tried to commit suicide, When I have a migraine I throw up for 4-8 hrs. at a ...

Spinal Cord Injury Treatment: an Overview of Spinal Cord Injury

A spinal cord injury usually comes about as a result of a sudden or traumatic blow on the spine that either dislocates or fractures the vertebrae. The damage usually takes effect immediately when the disc material and bone fragments tear or bruise the tissues, but the spine is not severed at this time. Most injuries are likely to cause compression and fractures to the vertebrae. This leads to the damage of axons, whose major role is to carry signals across the spine from the brain to other parts ...

Neuropathologists Disagree on Child's Cause of Death

...  disagree on child's cause of death She testified she received Kaiden's brain and spinal cord from the State Medical Examiner's Office about two weeks after the autopsy to allow for chemical preservation of the tissues. The container also held the child's eyes and a gauze bag she said … Read more on Newton Daily News Neuralstem, Inc. (CUR) news: Neuralstem: Sizing Up Potential Key Events Of 2014 The company is about to start a Phase I trial in the US using NSI-566 cells in the treatment of chronic spinal cord injury. It is also starting a Phase I trial using NSI-566 cells in China in ischemic stroke patients. Both of these trials could start … Read more on Seeking Alpha Read ...

New Jersey Drug Rehab: Top 20 Great Albert Einstein Quotes

German-born scientist Albert Einstein is probably the world’s most famous scientist. His work helped bring a new era of discovery and knowledge to the area of physics. Apart from being known for many inventions and discoveries, Albert Einstein was known for words and phrases and following 20 of his great quotes. “Only two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I’m not sure about the former.” “Any man who reads too much and uses his own brain too little falls into lazy habits of thinking.” Read more... ...

Spinal Cord Injury Rehab: Getting Spinal Cord Injury Lawyer

Accidents are not just accidents, in as much there are some that are unavoidable some are just due to shear negligence on the part of somebody. There are different injuries that a person can sustain from an accident such as bone fracture, skin bruising, brain injuries and traumatic spinal cord injuries. A number of these may heal with time with proper medical care but some such as traumatic brain injuries and spinal cord damage cannot heal with time. In fact statistics indicate that of the 1.5 million people who suffer spinal cord injuries in United States annually, 500,000 of them die. This is devastating and the affected family needs to see that justice has been served. Unlike other accident injury cases, spinal cord injuries are unique. It is for this reason that if you know of a friend or family members who has suffered spinal cord injuries that you help them get in touch with Spinal cord injury ...

Project Walk Prepares to Open New Las Vegas Location as Franchise Owners

...  Walk Prepares to Open New Las Vegas Location As Franchise Owners … There are over 12,000 new spinal cord injuries each year and Project Walk Recovery Centers provide an improved quality of life for people affected by paralysis through intense activity-based recovery programs, education, training, research and … Read more on PR Web (press release) THR, Methodist Join Forces to Build New Arlington Hospital Plans for the 40-bed facility include services for patients with strokes, brain and spinal-cord injuries, amputations, complex orthopedic injuries, and other conditions. The new ...

Anyone Familiar With Benefits Under Chapter 31 Vocational Rehab?

Question by TheMatador: Anyone familiar with benefits under Chapter 31 Vocational Rehab? To clarify, I would like to know whether Chapter 30 benefits have to be used in conjunction with Chapter 31. Also, is getting the allowance for subsistance while you train automatic or do you have to qualify for it? Best answer: Answer by thelightedtorchIf you get one, you don’t get the other. You have 4 total years. So if you use Ch. 30 for 2 years, you can get Voc Rehab for the remaining 2. Also, I’m pretty sure the subsistence allowance is automatic. Also you have to be disabled to use Voc Rehab. At least 30%, I think. Read more... ...