What is Paralysis

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, spin...

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Two yrs.ago outside my house.My daughter and I were just outside and we started walking when a car full of teenagers that were part of a gang started speeding down our street and also shooting.I was shot in my spine cord.My daughter was doa at the hospital.I have only got out rehab a year ago today.c6 and c7 were damaged.
Posted on 03/03/08, 06:03 pm
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Reply #1 - 03/17/08  12:48pm
" Howdy from Texas! My name is Caitlin; I shattered my coccyx in a bad fall last year.

Life does go on, but sometimes ya gotta wonder how and why, don't ya? Did you have people to help you through the rough patches? "
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Reply #2 - 03/18/08  6:53pm
" My husband had a head on collision in Grundy, VA on 9-3=07 and is still in hospital t-11 I feel like this nightmare will never end how do you make it through? "
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Reply #3 - 03/18/08  7:30pm
" Because the alternative is death and I'm not ready for that yet. I thought that I was, but I wasn't.

Every day is a new battle and so far, I've won. I've accepted that I don't need legs to live. I've learned that life really does go on.

All of that sounds trite when you're hurting, doesn't it? I wish I had a better answer for you. "
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Reply #4 - 03/18/08  7:40pm
" Hi KayKay. As Caitlin says, it is a day at a time. I am a triplegic, only one arm works. i live alone.

Can't imagine how it is for you. But i know you can make it thru this. "
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