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by Moirap
Fri Aug 09, 2002 9:26 pm
Forum: Newly Injured TBPI
Topic: Hi everyone! Sorry we haven't written!
Replies: 3
Views: 906

Re: Hi everyone! Sorry we haven't written!

<t>Hi Amy and Jason<br/> My son has a BPI and is about 18 months down the track. We are in Australia and I would be really grateful if you coud let me know more information about the implant. Sean has horrible pain, but amazimg guts and determination.<br/> Love and prayers to you both and everyone e...
by Moirap
Sat Jun 15, 2002 1:12 am
Forum: Newly Injured TBPI
Topic: Australian PBI Network
Replies: 7
Views: 1791

Australian PBI Network

<t>Hi everyone<br/> It's me again saying hello and help. Sean has at last started to go to rehab and seems to be doing well. the pain of course is not great and the cold weather is making it worse, but he is trying to move forward. Any suggestions? I know that at some stage I was given a contact for...
by Moirap
Fri Mar 15, 2002 10:38 pm
Forum: Newly Injured TBPI
Topic: ROLL CALL ( LURKERS TOO!!!!!!! )
Replies: 670
Views: 210515

Re: ROLL CALL ( LURKERS TOO!!!!!!! )

Hi everyone
This is Sean's mum, Moira, checking in. I think that sean has checked out the site too. His BPI was from a motorbike accident May 2001. Thanks to all at UBPN for the unwavering care and support. Love and prayers to you.
by Moirap
Sat Mar 09, 2002 8:33 am
Forum: Newly Injured TBPI
Topic: Arm is wasting
Replies: 6
Views: 1573

Arm is wasting

<t>Hi all <br/> Me again asking for help. Sean's arm is wasting badly and as you all know at this point in time he has lost focus. He tells me that the physio in the hospital told him it wouldn't make a difference to work the arm. Is this true in other's experience? I feel as though I am always look...
by Moirap
Mon Feb 25, 2002 3:24 am
Forum: Newly Injured TBPI
Topic: New development in pain relief
Replies: 1
Views: 716

New development in pain relief

<r>Hi everyone<br/> I have just done some follow up on a news item shown here. In Brisbane, Australia, at a company named Xenome they are currently working on a new pain relief drug designed specifically to target neuropathic pain. It is said to be 1000 times more effective than morphine and have no...
by Moirap
Wed Jan 23, 2002 4:08 am
Forum: Newly Injured TBPI
Topic: Hypnotherapy
Replies: 2
Views: 1039

Hypnotherapy

<t>Hi everyone<br/> Thanks for the replies to the acupunture question and the good news that the paihn will eventually ease. Sean is really struggling and is not going to physio or keeping his appointments with his doctors. He has dropped the ball at this point and we are all working hard to support...
by Moirap
Thu Jan 17, 2002 12:52 am
Forum: Newly Injured TBPI
Topic: Pain again
Replies: 6
Views: 2404

Pain again

<t>Hi everyone<br/> Sean is in terrible pain again. The neurontin seemed to make the problem worse so he said. At the moment the pain is the worst it has been and he can find no relief and feels like he is going insane. We saw a hypnotheripist today and I am praying that the techniques will payoff. ...
by Moirap
Wed Dec 26, 2001 12:36 am
Forum: Newly Injured TBPI
Topic: Website to check out
Replies: 1
Views: 1442

Website to check out

<r>Hi Everyone<br/> Hope Christmas was filled with joy for you and your families. This is a short note with a web address that some might find helpful. <br/> <URL url="http://www.achievableconcepts.com.au">www.achievableconcepts.com.au</URL><br/> Lots of love and best wishes for 2002. Keep praying f...
by Moirap
Mon Dec 24, 2001 1:34 am
Forum: Newly Injured TBPI
Topic: Living one handed in a two handed world
Replies: 10
Views: 4389

Re: Living one handed in a two handed world

<t>Hi Arnie<br/> Thanks for the reply. We dont' treat him as an invalid, but it is almost unbearable to watch him in pain. he is truly amazing us all with his determination and courage. These qualities seem very evident in all who have a BPI. I hope the neurontin works for him too. Thanks for the pr...
by Moirap
Fri Dec 14, 2001 9:44 pm
Forum: Newly Injured TBPI
Topic: Living one handed in a two handed world
Replies: 10
Views: 4389

Living one handed in a two handed world

<t>Hi everyone <br/> Just a quick ask. In one of the posted messages I saw the title of book called "Living One Handed in a Two handed world" or something like that. I am in Australia and can not find this anywhere, so here I am asking help.<br/> Sean, my son, is doing much better. We saw the "where...