Hello all,? Our god-daughter, Monica,?works as an aide at Craig Hospital, which?exclusively treats?spinal cord and brain injuries?in the Denver, Co. area.?
She called last night and told me about?one of her patients who is a paraplegic with no movement?in legs or toes, but has sensation.? She does not have a diagnosis.? She didn't say how strong the sensation was.? This occured from a flu that she couldn't shake.? Needless to say,??this lady?is very anxious since the doctors are telling her the same thing that we've all heard - that they can't tell her what her outcome will be, just do her therapy and see what comes.?? Monica didn't have too much information for me when she called, but will look at her chart tomorrow when she goes back to work.? She thinks this all started about 4 months ago, but doesn't know the progression from the flu to symptoms, etc.?? Why am I telling you all of this???? I hate saying "this lady", but that's all?I know at this point.? Anyway,?her husband is in the military and got orders to transfer to Germany right before this occured.? He was able to?delay his deployment?for a short time, but will need to leave soon.? She doesn't know if she will be able to get good therapy once she leaves the country as a dependent, and of course, wants the best for herself.? I know as a military person it would be great, but possibly not as a dependent.?? She wants to know if anyone can recommend any rehab centers around the country.? Any area at this time will be considered, but she'll need to look into what her insurance will pay, if anything, and evaluate what she can do.? Please let me know if you have?any information about a center you've either been to or heard of and I'll pass it on.? From looking at the Craig Hospital website, it looks like a very good center.? I just know that they will be releasing her eventually and we all are scared when that happens. Thank you, and as always, big hugs, Barbara A in sunny CA (at least the sun is shining today and in mid 60's)?
