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Leslie Hartman U.S. View Profile	In 1995, a car wreck left me with a c7 spinal cord injury. I am female (which I note as it is fairly unusual with SCI), age 33. I have a working knowledge of physiology and a degree in Rehab and Psychology, and I can answer questions concerning adaptive equipment, the mental and emotional states/changes, physical changes, travelling (via car or airplane) and obstacles you might encounter at home or in the world. I can also tell you, based on past experience, several things NOT to do...	Available Ask A Question View Past Answers

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2008-06-30 Soft tıssue of cervıcal spınal cord ınjury: hi edin wow- i can tell you why you became paralyzed but the temporary part is hard.. i'd say you just came very very close to what happens to alot of divers who go into too shallow water. quadreplegia...

2008-06-28 what is my real problem: hi Prasad- 'lordosis' is the natural curve of your back- apparently yours is flattening out (this is common with aging) 'levoscoliosis' is your spine curving slightly to the left (which it normally...

2008-06-27 Disability due to disc degeneration; siatic nerve; severe chronic pain: Hi Ginger- there are too many variables here really- kicked how hard, etc etc. But frankly I'd think results would have been seen very quickly after injury as opposed to 10 yrs later... Many people...

2008-06-20 C7 Spinal Cord Injury: hi Del- Generally with true spinal cord injuries one does not ever get back to their previous functioning. you can fracture vertebrae and heal completely, or sometimes people will have 'incomplete'...

2008-06-20 T3/T4 fractures: hi cheryl- If your friend just broke the bones at t3, 4 then he may be able to walk again. Likely the swelling in that area is causing pressure on the nerves which accounts for his not being able to...

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