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.
just wondered who else had hemiplegia
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theatre and I are there already. I'm having a very berry tea with crackers, cheese and cherry tomatoes and she's having a joint with some beer and we're both on really comfy recliners on thick pile carpet. we need some help with the decor if anyone is around??
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I'm trying to exercise daily. I was doing fairly well until I sprained my ankle 2 weeks ago but now I'm getting back on the horse. Today I walked over a mile with my arm weights that are about 22lbs total. I was out of shape and it was hard on my arms. I also did my 30 situps. I'm also going to drink a lot of water and try to eat healthy. I do tend to have a sweet tooth but I'm cutting...
The doctors were wrong. Perhaps the medical society is more sophisticated now than they were then. He walked alone at 19 months, babbled at 2. He did wear a short-leg brace for a while but didn't like it. He received wonderful speech therapy and has no problems. He graduated HS and Community college with a 2.9 GPA. He is an excellent swimmer, biker, hiker, has lived on his own since he was 19, has his own car, and a good job.
It took a long time, but he is completely self-sufficient and is a wonderful man. We're very proud of him.
I pray this experience will give you hope. It may not be as bleak as originally presented.
Have you heard of HemiHelp, the UK based organisation for people with hemiplegia? We have a forum at www.board.hemihelp.org.uk where you can find lots of others with hemiplegia - or you can join our Facebook group if you're a member of Facebook - just search for HemiHelp and you'll find us there!