Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and Traumatic Brain Injury
Being diagnosed with a TBI increases the chance that you will also have PTSD. Read on to learn more.
Being diagnosed with a TBI increases the chance that you will also have PTSD. Read on to learn more.
One of the most common symptoms of a traumatic brain injury (TBI) is slowed thinking. After TBI, you may have trouble remembering things, getting organized, or finding the right words to use when speaking.
After spinal cord injury, you will likely have medicines as part of your treatment. These tips can help you manage them.
For people with SCI who have some upper limb mobility (ability to use the shoulders, arms, or hands), there is a risk for overuse. Learn the best ways to care for your upper limbs and the rest of your body.
Work with your healthcare team to plan your transition home after care for a spinal cord injury.
Transitioning back into your daily life after a spinal cord injury can be challenging. These tips can help.
Upper GI endoscopy is a test that looks inside your upper GI tract. During the test, tissue samples (biopsies) are sometimes taken. Read on to learn what to expect before, during, and after this procedure.
Intimacy and sex after a spinal cord injury can be tough to talk about. This sheet can help get the conversation started.
An SCI does not affect your lungs, but it can affect your breathing muscles (muscles of respiration). This can affect how well you breathe. It also puts you at higher risk for pneumonia and other lung problems. Your healthcare provider and healthcare team will work with you to manage any breathing problems you have. You can also take steps daily to keep your lungs healthy and your breathing strong.
After an SCI, your bladder may not work the same way as before. During your rehabilitation, your healthcare team gave you a bladder program to help you adjust to and manage these changes. Going forward, it will be up to you to follow this program on a regular basis.