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by Gina071667
Thu May 08, 2003 11:21 pm
Forum: Newly Injured TBPI
Topic: Neurontin
Replies: 45
Views: 8583

Re: Neurontin

<t>I was just put on neurotin and for me it doesn't work at all........ I have also been taking Elavil which only helps get a good night sleep. Just had a nerve block yesterday and im still in severe pain........ I'm going crazyyyyyyyyyyy......... Anyone taking anything that actually helps??????????...
by Gina071667
Thu May 08, 2003 10:54 pm
Forum: Newly Injured TBPI
Topic: tbpi - first baby on the way - help!
Replies: 11
Views: 2619

Re: tbpi - first baby on the way - help!

<t>Hello, I was 12 weeks pregnant when my husband and I were hit by a semi truck. My arm was stuck to the grill of the semi thus causing a TBPI. My baby girl Madelyn was born on Feb. 16th and thus far has been healthy thank God. Taking care of her has been somewhat of a challenge for me, It gets fru...
by Gina071667
Fri Apr 04, 2003 1:46 pm
Forum: Newly Injured TBPI
Topic: Surgery has any one had any success
Replies: 404
Views: 46804

Re: Surgery has any one had any success

<t>Paul,<br/> <br/> Thanks for the advice... I'm seeing a specialist who only does brachial plexus injuries... His name is Dr. Ratliff, they call him the rat... He is waiting for the EMG report before determing if he will do surgery... He thinks I have made the most progress I will and is leary of d...
by Gina071667
Thu Apr 03, 2003 8:05 pm
Forum: Camp UBPN
Topic: sleeping arangements
Replies: 6
Views: 2021

Re: the link

Thanks for the info, I definatley would love to meet others with my injury... I will check out the home page.......... Thanks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
by Gina071667
Thu Apr 03, 2003 3:36 pm
Forum: Camp UBPN
Topic: sleeping arangements
Replies: 6
Views: 2021

Re: the link

<t>Hello, my name is Gina and I'm new to this site... Is there actually a camp for people with brachial plexus injuries? I can not believe there are people who actually understand what I'm going through. I was injured when a semi truck decided not to stop at a stop sign and instead hit my and my hus...
by Gina071667
Thu Apr 03, 2003 11:07 am
Forum: Newly Injured TBPI
Topic: Surgery has any one had any success
Replies: 404
Views: 46804

Re: Surgery has any one had any success

<t>Paul,<br/> <br/> You are right I have come a long way, and hopefully will continue to gain some more use of my arm and hand. The only muscle they took out was the muscle right above the elbow so yes you are right it was actually only one. I have a metal plate and 7 pins in my humerous holding it ...
by Gina071667
Wed Apr 02, 2003 1:09 am
Forum: Newly Injured TBPI
Topic: Surgery has any one had any success
Replies: 404
Views: 46804

Re: Surgery has any one had any success

<r>Paul,<br/> <br/> On September 4th 2002 my husband and I were driving(our brand new ford taurus) when a semi lost use of his brakes and hit my side of the car. All I remember is seeing the semi coming toward us. I had emergency surgery that day, they had to take all the muscle out of my right arm,...
by Gina071667
Tue Apr 01, 2003 12:23 pm
Forum: Newly Injured TBPI
Topic: ROLL CALL ( LURKERS TOO!!!!!!! )
Replies: 670
Views: 216246

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

<r>Hello, my name is Gina and I have a bpi to my right arm. Brought to me by a semi driver who decided he didn't have to stop at a stop sign on sept. 4th 2002... I was 12 weeks pregnant at the time, since have had a healthy baby girl on feb. 16th 2003... Glad there are people out there who understan...
by Gina071667
Tue Apr 01, 2003 12:00 pm
Forum: Newly Injured TBPI
Topic: Pain Clinic!!!
Replies: 3
Views: 733

Re: Pain Clinic!!!

<t>Has anyone heard of parfin treatment for hand pain? My DR suggested it, and at this point I will try anything.... My arm and hand always is cold, I thought it was because I have a metal plate and 7 pins. Also I just found out I have more hair growth on te side of my injury anyone else experience ...