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@joycewhite 

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Tethered cord

I just had a mri and they said I have a tethered cord,can anyone explain what this is? I have an app tomorrow morning with a neurologist and I'm a nervous wreck!
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@Andre_Cyr 

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Wheelchair access

The government paid $6,000 on repairs and I'm still not getting it used and I was prescribed an electric wheelchair with the automatic legs and backing all three different prescriptions I was diagnosed with secondary Progressive. Don't understand Ontario Health Care coverage ODSP?
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@scout 

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Walking aids

Does anyone have advice on walking aids, I’ve got mild drop foot but unless my husband fetches me I trolley, I don’t really go out. Waiting to be contacted by ms nurse because of Covid it’s been really slow.
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@neil123walker 

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Electric Wheelchair

Hi everyone, even though I’ve had MS for over ten years I’m pretty new to the forum scene. I haven’t really spoke or sort advise on anything like this? I’m thinking of purchasing an electric wheelchair as my mobility over the last couple of years as become worse. Can anyone make any recommendations,...
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@EllieSmith 

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Self propelled wheelchair 1month now.

I gave in a few months ago and decided now was the time to ask about a wheelchair. So in october i had the assessment (we get one free chair on the nhs here). They wanted me to go for an electric wheelchair as i have days with severe upper body weakness, relatively rare but typical i had one during ...
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@PeterFrancis 

PeterFrancis

Electric Wheelchair Assessment.

So, just had the Assessor come and rate my performance in the electric wheelchair and sign me off. But, could not be signed off as some adjustments are needed along with the Assessor coming at a more appropriate time, not when I'm half asleep. Some practice is much needed too, why do they expect you...
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