Join hosts Brooke and Elena as they discuss the little known (but extremely dangerous) side effects of ‘Cipro’, the drug very commonly prescribed to SCI patients for urinary tract infections. They expose Cipro’s black box FDA warning, and outline examples of how it could contribute to weight gain, mental health issues, skin/tissue degradation, negative cardiovascular […] The post WAGS of SCI: The Podcast – Ep. 147 – Ciprofloxacin: The Dangers You Probably Didn’t Know About This Antibiotic first appeared on WAGS of SCI ..read more

Join Brooke and Elena as they discuss why they decided to pause and rename/relaunch the private group, what is in the works for this community, and why they’re relaunching WAGS of SCI for 2024! This episode is sponsored by Robyn Wishart of Wishart Brain and Spine Law, the official legal advocate of WAGS of SCI. […] The post WAGS of SCI: The Podcast – Ep. 146 – WAGS Relaunch 2024! first appeared on WAGS of SCI ..read more

We asked our community members who are also mothers – what is the BEST thing about being a mom while co-parenting with someone who has an SCI? The responses are informative and heartwarming. Tune in as we discuss the comments about life after baby and spinal cord injury! This episode is sponsored by Robyn Wishart […] The post WAGS of SCI: The Podcast – Ep. 141 – May Is For Mothers Part 1 first appeared on WAGS of SCI ..read more

Do you ever feel like you need a vacation after your vacation? Sometimes (maybe even more often than not) – “accessible” trips do not go as planned, and when that happens, being a WAG of SCI can sometimes mean a lot more stress! Listen as we wrap up Accessible Travel Month with a story about […] The post WAGS of SCI: The Podcast – Ep. 140 – Elena’s Not So Accessible Travel Experience first appeared on WAGS of SCI ..read more

Join hosts Brooke and Elena, partners to quadriplegics, in part 2 of the Accessible Travel series! This episode is sponsored by Robyn Wishart of Wishart Brain and Spine Law, the official legal advocate of WAGS of SCI. To learn more about what Robyn does for our community and how she can help you, visit our […] The post WAGS of SCI: The Podcast – Ep. 139 – Accessible Travel Part 2! first appeared on WAGS of SCI ..read more

This episode highlights some top questions and concerns regarding wheelchair accessible travelling after SCI. We asked our followers to comment about their stories, tips, questions and concerns about travel including airlines damaging or losing wheelchairs or equipment, dealing with out-of-country medical systems/travel insurance, losing medical supplies, destination transportation and more. We discuss some creative solutions […] The post WAGS of SCI: The Podcast – Ep. 138 – Accessible Travel! Part 1 first appeared on WAGS of SCI ..read more

This month, the WAGS of SCI community will be focusing solely on accessible travel! Join us for this intro episode where we talk about our experiences travelling with our quadriplegic partners to various destinations. Sometimes travel is as simple as transferring into a car, as this can be a huge milestone and allow for loads […] The post WAGS of SCI: The Podcast – Ep. 137 – Intro To Accessible Travel! first appeared on WAGS of SCI ..read more

Recap of the latest WAGS events and news, and intro into April’s accessible travel month! This episode is sponsored by Robyn Wishart of Wishart Brain and Spine Law, the official legal advocate of WAGS of SCI. To learn more about what Robyn does for our community and how she can help you, visit our website […] The post WAGS of SCI: The Podcast – Ep. 136 – Bonus Update Episode (Spring 2024) first appeared on WAGS of SCI ..read more

Part 3 of our special series discussing comments from women in our community about what they wish others understood more about this SCI/caregiver/partner lifestyle. This episode is sponsored by Robyn Wishart of Wishart Brain and Spine Law, the official legal advocate of WAGS of SCI. To learn more about what Robyn does for our community […] The post WAGS of SCI: The Podcast – Ep. 135 – PART 3: What Do You Wish Others Understood? first appeared on WAGS of SCI ..read more

Part 2 of our series discussing the many things WAGS of SCI wish people knew about their lives! This episode is sponsored by Robyn Wishart of Wishart Brain and Spine Law, the official legal advocate of WAGS of SCI. To learn more about what Robyn does for our community and how she can help you, […] The post WAGS of SCI: The Podcast – Ep. 134 – Part 2: As A WAG, What Do You Wish More People Knew? first appeared on WAGS of SCI ..read more