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Are We Any Closer to A Cure? Oct 19, 2014 1:47:27 GMT -8

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Im just thinking out loud really because i see several facebook pages and its all about cure and some are incredibly positive that there will be a cure....is it that being hopeful keeps them going and the reality is in fact unrealistic?

Or is there a real chance for a cure??

Most people with spinal cord injury work hard to remain optimistic and positive.. and others just seem to give up on life...and they wont be positive unless there is a cure for them.

Then i wonder if these guys would be plain down on life even if they could walk..because some people are just naturally down on life right?

Looks an interesting video..

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Are We Any Closer to A Cure? Oct 19, 2014 3:00:45 GMT -8

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Lαrα, I've been thinking exactly the same thing for a couple of weeks. There does seem to be so much talk about a "cure" and it's hard not to be interested but I don't allow myself to be excited. I do wonder that if there is a "cure" how long it would take to get out there.

As far as being down, I think it's such an individual thing. I try not to judge as I've been at my lowest, but also try my very hardest to be positive for my family. Sometimes it's just so overwhelming. I think you're allowed to have bad days and it's important to acknowledge those feelings. When I see my daughter and husband sad about my situation, that's just so hard to deal with.

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Are We Any Closer to A Cure? Oct 19, 2014 6:24:15 GMT -8

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We most definitely are closer to a cure! Prior to 1 or 2 years ago, all claims of recovery/improvement were simply claims. Now with all the research in epidural stimulation, there's PROOF that recovery can be achieved. I'm going to say within 5 years this will be more available to the public.

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ange63 New Member Posts: 17 Post Likes Received: 17 Date Joined: October 2014 Injury: T10 Paraplegic Date Injured: 12th May 2007 Member is: Offline Send PM	Are We Any Closer to A Cure? Oct 19, 2014 16:32:38 GMT -8 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by ange63 on Oct 19, 2014 16:32:38 GMT -8 I like your thinking DJ. I've just been reading and watching articles on epidural stimulation on the Christopher Reeve site. It makes sense. I think I'll allow myself to be excited!
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Are We Any Closer to A Cure? Oct 20, 2014 20:41:11 GMT -8

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Oct 20, 2014 15:35:11 GMT -8 tbone57 said:

I don't know, I just finished reading about the 2014 W2W symposium, and there is nothing there. I was hopeful something conclusive would be presented. Looks like hores*** and gun smoke again.

Its so frustrating isnt it...the thing is the research has to show progress in this area for the money to keep being supplied. Therefor i think we will get a lot of this..Hopes and disappointments will become a pattern until that breakthrough actually happens tbone57,

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Are We Any Closer to A Cure? Oct 21, 2014 3:08:50 GMT -8

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Oct 20, 2014 15:35:11 GMT -8 tbone57 said:

I don't know, I just finished reading about the 2014 W2W symposium, and there is nothing there. I was hopeful something conclusive would be presented. Looks like hores*** and gun smoke again.

Meh, don't worry about that tbone57. Based on when I'm reading on the news it looks like there's more of a race now to see who can come up with a cure first!

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Europedude Member Posts: 152 Post Likes Received: 146 Date Joined: February 2014 Injury: Th12-L1 ,complete paraplegia (for now!!) Date Injured: March 2013 Member is: Offline Send PM	Are We Any Closer to A Cure? Oct 21, 2014 6:56:11 GMT -8 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Europedude on Oct 21, 2014 6:56:11 GMT -8 It looks the same to me!!! Is it possible that we are that far that no lobbies or pharmacy companies can stop the researches, or the complete cure? Yay...
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Are We Any Closer to A Cure? Oct 22, 2014 10:46:38 GMT -8

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Oct 21, 2014 3:08:50 GMT -8 DJ said:

Oct 20, 2014 15:35:11 GMT -8 tbone57 said:

I don't know, I just finished reading about the 2014 W2W symposium, and there is nothing there. I was hopeful something conclusive would be presented. Looks like hores*** and gun smoke again.

Meh, don't worry about that tbone57. Based on when I'm reading on the news it looks like there's more of a race now to see who can come up with a cure first!

Hey DJ did you see that report on the news about the treatment in Poland with the scientists from London. Now that sounds positive!!

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Are We Any Closer to A Cure? Oct 22, 2014 10:48:34 GMT -8

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Oct 21, 2014 7:37:49 GMT -8 Lαrα said:

Time will tel..il believe they can 'fix' a spinal cord when i see it

Cmon Lαrα, there is stuff going on in your own backyard. Did you see the report on BBC about the olfactory cells yesterday?

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Are We Any Closer to A Cure? Oct 22, 2014 12:40:31 GMT -8

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Oct 22, 2014 10:48:34 GMT -8 tbone57 said:

Oct 21, 2014 7:37:49 GMT -8 Lαrα said:

Time will tel..il believe they can 'fix' a spinal cord when i see it

Cmon Lαrα, there is stuff going on in your own backyard. Did you see the report on BBC about the olfactory cells yesterday?

I watched the news last night tbone57,...it was pretty amazing! and after my quoted post lol

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Are We Any Closer to A Cure?

Post by Lαrα on Oct 19, 2014 1:47:27 GMT -8

Post by ange63 on Oct 19, 2014 3:00:45 GMT -8

Post by DJ on Oct 19, 2014 6:24:15 GMT -8

Post by ange63 on Oct 19, 2014 16:32:38 GMT -8

Post by DJ on Oct 20, 2014 3:19:44 GMT -8

Post by Lαrα on Oct 20, 2014 5:09:56 GMT -8

Post by Europedude on Oct 20, 2014 6:30:00 GMT -8

Post by tbone57 on Oct 20, 2014 15:35:11 GMT -8

Post by Lαrα on Oct 20, 2014 20:41:11 GMT -8

Post by DJ on Oct 21, 2014 3:08:50 GMT -8

Post by Europedude on Oct 21, 2014 6:56:11 GMT -8

Post by Lαrα on Oct 21, 2014 7:37:49 GMT -8

Post by tbone57 on Oct 22, 2014 10:46:38 GMT -8

Post by tbone57 on Oct 22, 2014 10:48:34 GMT -8

Post by Lαrα on Oct 22, 2014 12:40:31 GMT -8

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