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Drooling surgery

Just wondered if anyone has experience of submandibular gland ligation for drooling in CP? I know about the Scope info...I am looking for some real life experiences of it for my 17 year old son. ...

Profile picture of the author Discussion in Cerebral palsy - 13 Nov 2015

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Drooling

My Daughter has cerebral palsy and drools constantly. Im considering having her saliva glands removed. Has anyone experienced this with their chidden or themselves. What was the outcome?

Profile picture of the author Discussion in Children, parents, and families - 9 Jan 2015

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Clothes protectors for adults

My (adult) friend who has CP and learning disabilities has a life-long issue with drooling. Surgery, medication and patches have not helped much. Now in his fifties the neckerchief style of clothes ...

Profile picture of the author Discussion in Aids, adaptations, and equipment - 11 Jul 2022

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"normal" MRI

My daughter is 6 months and we have just had the results of her MRI through- the neurologist says it appears normal. She suffered a grade 2 HIE at birth and is displaying all the signs and symptoms ...

Profile picture of the author Discussion in Children, parents, and families - 13 Aug 2011

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Knee surgery and Cp

Hello to everyone. I'm new to this site so thanks for reading this. If anyone has questions I will do my best to answer. I have had Knee surgery about nine times. 5 on the left knee and 4 on my ...

Profile picture of the author Discussion in Cerebral palsy - 2 Apr 2018

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Can anyone help?

I suffer from Cerebral Palsy, as a result of an illness. I have been studying with the Open University for a number of years and am currently studying for my Ph.D. My area of research is in ...

Profile picture of the author Discussion in Research and opportunities - 24 Nov 2016

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My name is Iain and live in Northeast Scotland.

My name is Iain and live in Northeast Scotland. As you can see I am a George Clooney look-alike!!:) I suffer from Cerebral Palsy, as a result of an illness. I have been studying with the Open ...

Profile picture of the author Discussion in Cerebral palsy - 23 Nov 2016

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I'm struggling with secondary ageing. Anyone know how to disguise your nappys when out in public?

Hi, my name is Ian. I have left side hemipligia from birth. Im 47 years old now. I am deperatly struggling with secondary ageing, sincw my late twenties. i do not work i just try to exist. pins ...

Profile picture of the author Discussion in Cerebral palsy - 21 Aug 2021

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Has anyones child been given benzhexol for athetoid movements?

It is to reduce the unwanted movements not for drooling, which is what most of the research mentions. Saw neuro paed yesterday for DGS age 4. Botox not needed or baclofen. She suggested he had a trial ...

Profile picture of the author Discussion in Cerebral palsy - 8 Feb 2013

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Dribbling and bad breath

Hi to you all My son is 34 years old with Cerebral Palsy and Seizure Disorder Spastic Diplegia Nic is on lots of medications and it would be great to talk with others that have issues with..... ...

Profile picture of the author Discussion in Children, parents, and families - 27 Jan 2018

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