Rose Said:

If medical provider lied about medical cost assessment?

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Welcome to the jungle - just watch what happens if Nobama gets this stupid bill passed, it will be crazy...

Maureen Said:

what is the best way in studying orthotics and prosthetics in Physical Therapy? any suggestions? reference?

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Any way is better than the hard way: from life experience. Take CME exams. Go to the conferences. Study at a college or university. Get into a clinical practicum at a rehab clinic.

Gregory Said:

Nursing Assessment Priorities...?

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I hope someone helped you, as it's been years since I was in nursing. :)

My only thought is...don't forget her staircase at home when it comes to discharge planning.

Beth Said:

Is this an accurate assessment of my Neck pain?

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The same principle applies to necks as to headaches(below)... Muscles get knots called trigger points. These make the muscles tight causing them to press on nerves and other thing.
Pain can be referred from places other than the head.
#1 The first thing is to take a couple swigs of molasses or eat a couple of bananas. They contain magnisium and potassium both of which muscles need.
#2 WATER she should be drinking 1/2 gallon minimum. The head of neurology at UCDavis likens a body running low on water to a car running low on oil (the engine can seize).
Get a good (deep tissue) massage (to loosen the trigger points) on the back, shoulders and neck. Make sure to press up at the base of the skull where it meets the spine.
You rub or lightly scratch everywhere on your head. You will hit spots that are tender these are trigger points. The idea is to rub across them 6-12 times per session up to six times per day until they go away.
For more information on trigger points read The Trigger Point Therapy Workbook by Davies.

Jaime Said:

should i accept the group therapy they might offer or insist on individual psychotherapy ?

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Although group therapy isn't for everyone, the vast majority of people find it very helpful, depending, of course ,on what kind of therapy is offered.
I've worked with people diagnosed with both BPD and PTSD in groups who have benefited hugely.
There are many sound therapeutic reasons for offering people groupwork, what have you got to lose? Give it a go, and if after a few sessions you don't find it useful you can ask to have your treatment reviewed.

Elsie Said:

What should I expect from my ESA medical assessment?

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Get an appointment with your doctor asap and get him on side. They will write to him to verify anything you say. You can get free help and advice if you sign up at the forum ABC of ESA see link below.
Its not impossible to pass ESA medical its just a case of knowing what to say and how to say it

Louis Said:

Should i accept the group therapy they might offer or insist on individual psychotherapy ?

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You should most defiantly take the group therapy sweetie,,, you just said you felt isolated by the people of your community right? Well the people in your group all have those same feelings and this gives you some support knowing others feel the same way you do. I have been in group therapy before although mine was for ritualistic abuse and I thought man I don't want all these people knowing all about me and my life that is personal to me i felt like my space was being invaded. BUT.... you know what it was one of the best things that helped me the most were knowing other people felt the same way I did and that they went threw the samwthings I did and then I didn't feel so alone It made me feel better knowing someone else in this whole big world understood everything about what I went threw and what all happened to me. I have a friend today that I made in group and she is still one of my best friends in the whole world. Go to group honey it really will do you alot of good I PROMISE YOU THAT!! It will be a little bit scary at first untill you get to start knowing the people. they also can help you to open up because they can relate to you on a personal basis darling. PLEASE GO!!! If you still need someone to talk to 1 on 1 I am not a Dr but I have had years of therapy and will be happy to talk with you. Best of Luck to you ... Gentle Hugs