
Paralysis Support Group
Paralysis is the complete loss of muscle function for one or more muscle groups. Major causes are stroke, trauma, poliomyelitis, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), botulism, spina bifida, multiple sclerosis, and Guillain-Barr syndrome. Paralysis may be localized, or generalized, or it may follow a certain pattern. For example, localized paralysis occurs in Bell's palsy...

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I just found this community and I hope I can talk with others who can relate.
My father has been a paraplegic for 23 years. he has some use of his upper body, arms, and neck. 23 years is a long time to be in a wheelchair, i know. But he is now starting to give up. he wont see a new doctor, get the treatments he needs to get rid of his pressure sores. take medicine for his anxiety, NOTHING. everytime I try to talk to him he shuts me out and all I can do is cry.
is there anyone in here going through the same thing that can give me some advice??
My father has been a paraplegic for 23 years. he has some use of his upper body, arms, and neck. 23 years is a long time to be in a wheelchair, i know. But he is now starting to give up. he wont see a new doctor, get the treatments he needs to get rid of his pressure sores. take medicine for his anxiety, NOTHING. everytime I try to talk to him he shuts me out and all I can do is cry.
is there anyone in here going through the same thing that can give me some advice??
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Maybe you can tell him doc what is going on. They may have better ideas.