Any kind of breakthrough that offers hope to paralytics?
My brother was in a car accident over two years ago and he has been paralyzed waist-down since then. It’s becoming more and more difficult to care for him. I’ve noticed in the past year that he has become deeply depressed. Do you know of any counselors we can take him to? Also, I know this is a long-shot, but do you know of any kind of breakthrough that offers hope to paralytics?
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I am sorry to hear about your brother. Depression is a common problem with young healthy people who suddenly become paralyzed in a part of the body. As for your long-shot, there may be some hope in the future when there is adequate stem cell research. I know of stem cells being used to correct nerve problems in diabetic eyes and also in Parkinson’s disease. In the future, it may be possible to treat paralysis.