Today I took delivery of a variety of neck braces for sampling purposes. I know what I have said before but the constant neck pain is getting me down so something needed doing. I was wrong before so enjoy it while you can. πx
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Bulbar started Jan 2020. Mute and 100% tube fed but mobile and undefeated. Stay Strong π€ππ€πxx -
You'll have to keep schtum from now on, given that you can no longer eat humble pie π€£π€£
Hope one, or more works for you xβDiagnosed 03/2007. Sporadic Definite ALS/MND Spinal (hand) Onset.
Significant bulbar impairment - No functional limbs - No speech - Feeding tube - Overnight NIV - Eye gaze user.
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Oh go on then....what you wrong ππComment
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It's never advisable to tempt fate πxBulbar started Jan 2020. Mute and 100% tube fed but mobile and undefeated. Stay Strong π€ππ€πxxComment
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Will you be modelling the braces or giving points for comfort πwhen i can think of something profound i will update this.Comment
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Neil was referred by physio to orthotic department for a neck brace. He was advised not to have a collar due to bulbar onset and swallowing issues. May be an idea to ask for a referral to ensure its fitted properly. LComment
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Ann had one of these but then she struggled to hold her head up. Donβt know if itβs what you are looking for Matthew
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I have been wearing a soft collar for a couple of hours at a time while I wait for pain relief from the chemist. Out of everything else that has happened to me neck pain is the worst. π’xBulbar started Jan 2020. Mute and 100% tube fed but mobile and undefeated. Stay Strong π€ππ€πxxComment
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I think stress goes to the neck. It's just the worst place. Having something fitted properly sounds right because you don't want to aggravate your problem. Warmth and relaxation will help.
love and hugs Denise xxxwhen i can think of something profound i will update this.Comment
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No it's because my neck muscles are weakening and can't hold my head up without straining. π’xBulbar started Jan 2020. Mute and 100% tube fed but mobile and undefeated. Stay Strong π€ππ€πxxComment
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ππππππ€π€π€when i can think of something profound i will update this.Comment
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I found that soft collars pushed by head forward and just moved the pain further down my spine, so weren't much use, but you might not need as much support as I do.
Rigid cervical collars with chin supports suit me best but I'm not mobile, so not being able to look around much isn't an issue for me - rigid collars with chin support give most support but inhibit much head movement. And, because it has a chin support, it doesn't sit directly on my throat.
This is similar to mine:
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Hope you get relief xxβDiagnosed 03/2007. Sporadic Definite ALS/MND Spinal (hand) Onset.
Significant bulbar impairment - No functional limbs - No speech - Feeding tube - Overnight NIV - Eye gaze user.
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Luckily my pain meds arrived today and thanks for the info. When I am out and about I have to move my body to look both ways. MND just keeps giving. πxBulbar started Jan 2020. Mute and 100% tube fed but mobile and undefeated. Stay Strong π€ππ€πxxComment
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Who'd have thought that sometimes it's better to be in a βπ¦Ό πβDiagnosed 03/2007. Sporadic Definite ALS/MND Spinal (hand) Onset.
Significant bulbar impairment - No functional limbs - No speech - Feeding tube - Overnight NIV - Eye gaze user.
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Each day is made easier with a bit of humour.Comment
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