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Problems with ramps

Started by Michael O in General. Last reply by Tracy Rich May 14. 2 Replies

Ok, I live in Springfield, MO and My Wife and I have been looking for help on making a ramp for me to get up the porch, easier. Lol We have contacted few places here in town and they haven't replied. So we are looking for other options that are low…Continue

Right shoulder pain

Started by Michael O in General. Last reply by Michael O Apr 23. 2 Replies

I am a new amputee, (2 months old since I lost my left leg (below knee), I use a walker to get around right now. Though since the hospital my right shoulder has progressively been hurting. I will be talking to my physician when I see him/her for the…Continue

Panties for aka

Started by Diana Hall in General. Last reply by Sherrie Ott Apr 30. 1 Reply

I am wanting ideas for best type of panties that will easily go on and off around aka prosthetic.Continue

Fathom feelings

Started by Thomas Smith in General. Last reply by Sherrie Ott Nov 25, 2022. 4 Replies

Hey all I have fathom feeling of my right foot. Only issue is I could never feel my right foot I was born with spina bifida and couldn’t wiggle my toes or feel my foot.How long will this last. Continue

Ptsd

Started by Donald Williams in Overcoming challenges of lower extremity amputation. Last reply by Randy Dec 29, 2022. 2 Replies

trying to cope with limb lost how do I move onContinue

Trying to learn how to Live and Walk again

Started by Dustin Bryant in Overcoming challenges of lower extremity amputation. Last reply by Joseph Cecala Jun 8, 2022. 2 Replies

Hello all you amazing people here. I am trying how to learn how to use this platform. I have been an amputee since 2017 and I am just barely starting to walk. This is not easy in any way. While I was grieving of losing my leg when I used to be so…Continue

Amputee Coalition's Limb Loss and Limb Difference Awareness month webinars

Started by Johsa Smith, Nat'l Coordinator in General Apr 1, 2022. 0 Replies

Today starts Limb Loss and Limb Difference Awareness month!!!The Amputee Coalition’s new educational webinars and virtual events will kick off this month and will cover topics such as advocacy, peer support, the National Limb Loss Resource Center,…Continue

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Johsa Smith, Nat'l Coordinator left a comment for SCOTT DALKE
"Also, if you are interested in speaking with an AMPOWER peer mentor over the phone or in person, please fill out the Peer Visit Request Form at this link http://www.hangerclinic.com/new-patient/ampower/Pages/AMPOWER-Peer-Visitor-Request-Form.aspx We…"
May 25
Johsa Smith, Nat'l Coordinator left a comment for SCOTT DALKE
"There are many places within the site that you might like to check out right away. First – check out the events calendar for amputee events near you – plus – if you know of an event, you can add it to the calendar for all in the…"
May 25
Johsa Smith, Nat'l Coordinator left a comment for SCOTT DALKE
"Hello Scott. There are MANY people in your situation. I hope you can engage here and connect with people who “get it”. You can also request a peer visit. I’ll provide you with a link. Welcome to our Empowering Amputees online…"
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