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...
I have only been parylyzed since January 2017. Still trying to find my way I am 44 female. Would be nice to talk to someone in similar situation.
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I have toys. So the ones I have not used or need any more, are gone in the trash. One of my toys is just a regular hand held massager with an attachment. The other is a real insertable toy. This morning I ordered a new toy with attachments. It is small and has a brush like attachment and the other looks like a rose with a tiny tongue. I'll get it in about 2 weeks. Rechargable and...
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I can't believe this has gone on this long. So I don't have much hope of getting a tech job, but I saw an educational job that I thought might be really good. It would have been working at a university supporting high school students who are taking college classes. I did a mock interview with a friend and prepared extensively. It was at the university that I graduated from. I was very excited...
I have been paralysed since I broke my neck in January 2013. I am still finding my way through a shattering life change. Taking part in web sites such as this and writing journals about my experiences before and after my accident has helped. With very best wishes, Barry.
I'm 45 female. I have episodic paralysis which comes and goes and will do so for the rest of my life. It was finally diagnosed last year as conversion disorder. I've been in a wheelchair 16 months out of the last 17. I live in Australia. I'm happy to chat if you'd like.
What sort of paralysis do you live with?