yes in my case it did, but now i have neurostimulator which helps me to
control my body,no more back pain, clear speech and much happiness. More
balance. :-).
Asdis athetoid dystonia cp and hoh.
At 13:23 17.4.2000 -0500, you wrote:
>Does every case of Cerebral Palsy get worse?  Kathy Pink
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>From: Bobby Greer <[log in to unmask]>
>To: <[log in to unmask]>
>Sent: Sunday, April 16, 2000 5:20 PM
>Subject: Re: Thanks for volunteering!! (NM Article)
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> > In a message dated 4/16/00 9:11:04 PM, [log in to unmask] writes:
> > Bobby Greer, mild CP
> > 62 yrs old
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> > <<  1. What are the things that cause you the greatest concern when you
>think
> >  about growing older with a pre-existing disabilty?
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> > That the disabilities will get worse,ie., poorer balance, more muscle
> > tightness and soreness, etc.
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> >  2. What are some things you are looking foward to as you age?
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> > Retirement I think, being free of work, enjoring grand children
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> >  3. What do you wish your primary care provider knew about treating folks
> > with life long disabilities?
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> > Have had no problems this way. I have other non-CP related health
>problems,
> > hypertension, heart trouble, etc.
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> >  4. What kind of supports do you think you will need to continue to live
>your
> > life in the way you choose as you grow older?
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> > I am not sure what you me by "supports"
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> >  5. If you could change one thing (big or little, stricly personal or with
> > implications for others) to insure that you would "age well" what would
>that
> > be?
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> > Take better care of my condition, eta right and excercise
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> > Bonnie if you want more specifics ask me.
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> >  The questions are just a guide, other thoughts are always welcome!
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> > Also contact me privately if talking on the phone is easier than typing
> > extensive e-mails.  I'll try to call you from my office (shhh! ;-))
> >  Bonnie (the "old" woman with CP)
> >  and Claude (the almost three year od service dog)
> >