Post by Lαrα on Apr 30, 2015 11:43:15 GMT -8
Do you find that your doctor's surgery have a Cauda Equina Syndrome Awareness Poster displayed anywhere? If not then download our forum's Factsheet and ask your doctor to display it....one in the waiting room and one for their room!
Download the factsheet: CES FACTSHEET.doc (29 KB)
Cauda Equina Syndrome: The Patient's Perspective
Cauda Equina Syndrome is a rare Spinal Cord Injury
There is never an excuse for mis diagnosis of CES
We had to learn the hard way, you just need to read.
CES is a medical emergency that causes:
weakness in the legs
pain in the lower back and legs
Bowel and bladder dysfunction
Sexual dysfunction
Numbness and loss of sensation to the saddle area and legs
We have the right and NEED for specialist support
Individuals with CES can and do suffer from spasms
Sex is still important, even without feeling so give support
CES affects the individual's family and friends
CES often causes the individual to suffer Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
Effective bladder and bowel management is essential
Come and see us at:
Inspired Spinal Cord Injury Community Support Forum