What is autonomic dysreflexia? Autonomic dysreflexia (AD) is a potentially life-threatening medical emergency that affects people with spinal cord injuries at the T6 level or higher. Although rare, some people with T7 and T8 injuries can develop AD. For most people, AD can be easily treated as well...
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Inside My Head..
Before I get into writing, thank you for taking the time to read my blog. I will try to keep updating the blog more often. I know sometimes my posts are a little all over the place, it is my thoughts as they come. Again, thank you very...
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Suicide and SCI: Moving Past the Darkness.
Suicide. While a few people with paralysis claim to have never considered it, most people who’ve had a spinal cord injury, if they’re being honest with themselves, have. And it’s no wonder. Transitioning into a body that’s paralyzed is one of the most difficult things in the world...
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Welcome to my life.
I started this blog shortly after getting home from hospital in the beginning of 2017. I though creating this blog to work through all the chaos that I now call life. I tried my best to cope with my new life as best as I could, but I...
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Worst Thing About Being Paralyzed
The worst thing about being paralyzed is you have way to much time to think and no matter how hard I try to shut it off, or try to do something to stop it but it just doesn’t stop. Im trapped in my own head. I feel like...
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Welcome To My Paralyzed Life.
Welcome To My Paralyzed Life My name is Robert Vanemon and I was born on May 6th 1978 in Williamsport Pennsylvania. I am writing this blog for a few different reasons. First, I hope my blog reaches someone out there and it helps you, because you are not...
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