Cerebral Palsy Support Group

Cerebral palsy or CP is the most common childhood physical disability. It is a permanent physical condition that affects movement. There is no cure for cerebral palsy, but various forms of therapy can help a person with the disorder to function more effectively. If you or a loved one has cerebral palsy, join the group to share your experience or get advice from others.

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ma1mar4
ma1mar4
Do you see a doctor that specializes on CP? I been just going to a family practioner. I feel like a need one that is more knowledgable on CP.
deleted_user
deleted_user
All my doctors are CP drs but I still go to the children's hospital idk what will happen in 2 years when I can't go there anymore
deleted_user
deleted_user
Hi guys I use to go to a bunch pediatric doctors, one for CP and for the general practitioner I find that pediatric doctors know what their talking about more than other doctors. But I live in Lansing and the hospitals don't know anything about CP and they think they know everything but they don't. My suggestion is if you live in Michigan get a referral for the University of Michigan PMNR doctors they know whats going on and they know how to treat us I will go to U of M before I will go to any hospital in Lansing I will go in a heart beat in fact when I go for my check ups or any follow ups I cry when I have to come back home because what happens is I have something medical wrong with me but if I have a medical problem I have to go to Lansing hospitals until I can get an appointment with my Ann Arbor doctors so good luck switching to and adult doctor that listens to you.
guitarman79
guitarman79
Yah, I wish I had a dr. who just specifically specialized in cp.

But, I did go see a neaurologist like 2 yr's ago (didn't just secialize in cp) But, seemed to be very knowledgeable, And was pretty therough.
EmmaRose88
EmmaRose88
I seen an adult orthopedic surgeon
deleted_user
deleted_user
All throughout my childhood I saw a physiatrist for my CP.
Here is what they do: Physiatrists, or rehabilitation physicians, are nerve, muscle, and bone experts who treat injuries or illnesses that affect how you move
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