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Headache Diary
This diary is intended to be used every day to capture information that can help you and your doctor better understand and manage your migraine headaches.
Helping Wheelchair Users Climb Stairs
When using a wheelchair, going up and down stairs can be challenging. While some people can go up one or two stairs alone, going up many stairs is best done with help. In most cases, you will need at least two assistants to help you up and down stairs. Practice stairs with your therapist before trying it with assistants. Always make sure your assistants are able and strong enough to help you.
Incobotulinumtoxin A (Xeomin®) for Upper Limb Spasticity
What is spasticity and how is it typically treated? Spasticity is a neuromuscular condition in which there is an abnormal increase in muscle tone, making the affected body parts stiff and difficult to move. Spasticity is a symptom associated with damage to the brain and/or spinal cord through conditions such as stroke, brain trauma or tumour, spinal cord injury, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, cerebral palsy, etc. The presentation of spasticity can range from mild and barely noticeable to very bothersome, which can interfere with daily functioning, hygiene and comfort. Botulinum toxin...
Intermittent Catheterization for Men
Men: After spinal cord injury, you might not be able to control your bladder. Intermittent catheterization (IC) is used to help you empty your bladder by using a catheter.
Intermittent Catheterization for Women
Female: After spinal cord injury, you might not be able to control your bladder. Intermittent catheterization (IC) is used to help you empty your bladder by using a catheter.
IV Ketamine Infusion
This is a handout to explain that Ketamine is a medication most commonly used as an anesthetic during surgical procedures. At lower doses, ketamine is used to treat certain types of nerve pain that have not responded to other pain management approaches. The most common condition for which IV (intravenous) ketamine infusions are used in the pain clinic is complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS).
IV Lidocaine Infusion
This is a handout to explain that a IV Lidocaine Infusion is a local anesthetic used to treat certain nerve pain conditions when the usual nerve pain medications or interventions were unsuccessful. This could be due to a lack of effectiveness or side effects.
Lamotrigine Fact Sheet
This is a fact sheet for Lamotrigine (Lamictal), a drug commonly used to manage epilepsy. This sheet outlines why this medication is prescribed, how it should be used, special precautions, side effects and storage requirements.
Low-Dose Naltrexone
What is naltrexone? Naltrexone is an opioid antagonist, which means it blocks the effects of opioids such as codeine, morphine, oxycodone, etc. Naltrexone was developed to treat opioid addiction. A standard dose to treat opioid addiction is typically 50 mg once daily. A standard dose of naltrexone is also used to treat alcohol dependence, although we do not fully understand how it works to reduce the urge or desire to drink alcohol.
Lumbar Sympathetic Block
This is a patient information sheet about a local anesthetic called Lumbar Sympathetic Block. It explains what the procedure is, why it's done, how to prepare, what to expect during and after the procedure, and any potential side effects.
Making Bathrooms Easy to Use
The bathroom is one of the most challenging rooms to get around with a wheelchair. There are many ways to modify your bathroom to make the shower, sink and toilet more accessible. The options you have to modify your bathroom are limited by your budget and space.
Meals and Grocery Delivery Services
This chart summarizes the grocery delivery services in London and surrounding areas.
Medication Use and Safe Driving
This is a handout to learn about how some prescription and over the counter medicines can interfere with your ability to drive safely.
Modifying your Vehicle
Driving again is a common goal following a spinal cord injury. Even if you are unable to walk, you might still be able to drive someday. Even some people with hand weakness can learn to drive with a modified vehicle. This is done by installing hand controls and wheelchair access. A vehicle can also be modified to provide passenger access to a wheelchair.