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by Andrea53
Sat Oct 20, 2007 9:46 pm
Forum: Adult and Young Adult OBPI
Topic: New Roll Call...
Replies: 44
Views: 9434

Re: New Roll Call...

Hi
I'm Andrea.I am married 34 yrs.Have 2 kids and 2 grandkids.Have ROBI,LOBI,worse in left.No Horners.Also have severe scoliosis,syrinx,chiari 1 and just had abulging disk removed at c4-c5.I'm now fused from c2-c5.c2-c3 fused on there own.
by Andrea53
Mon Oct 02, 2006 7:56 pm
Forum: Adult and Young Adult OBPI
Topic: a little update and a question
Replies: 6
Views: 2167

Re: a little update and a question

<t>I have a similar problem.My left lower arm and hand have some sensation but it does not feel hot.My hand always have burn marks.The worst is seeing a blister a few hours later.The upside is I can wash dishes in really hot water.lol <br/> Please be careful because not feeling hot,you may burn and ...
by Andrea53
Mon Sep 18, 2006 7:44 pm
Forum: Adult and Young Adult OBPI
Topic: Any one use Botox?
Replies: 5
Views: 1606

Re: Any one use Botox?

I asked my Dr.about botox.He said he would do it,but after it wore off,the muscle could be weaker than before.I chose not.That doesn't mean it's not right for you.That decision is up to you.Please do lots of research.I'll be praying.
by Andrea53
Sun Sep 17, 2006 8:00 pm
Forum: Adult and Young Adult OBPI
Topic: I have a question for the adult OBPI's
Replies: 24
Views: 4530

Re: I have a question for the adult OBPI's

<t>I would have liked more compassion and understanding.53 yrs ago not alot was known.mom took me to the best hospitals and I had 3 surgeries.She was told to treat me like a normal child.I wasn't and it showed.PE was torture but I to was forced to take it.Never passed and kids made fun of me.<br/> I...
by Andrea53
Tue Aug 08, 2006 8:53 pm
Forum: Adult and Young Adult OBPI
Topic: Got a denial from SSD ....now what
Replies: 5
Views: 11906

Re: Got a denial from SSD ....now what

<t>Do not give up.lawyers are always taking contingency cases.You can find one in the yellow pages or on t.v.It's hard but keep going.It's been a long time ago for me,but I think under the new guidelines,they have to use pain as a part of the disability not seperately.It may be a tough road but keep...
by Andrea53
Tue Aug 08, 2006 8:41 pm
Forum: Parents of OBPI Children
Topic: We are back online
Replies: 12
Views: 2528

Re: We are back online

I'm so glad you are back.I may not always write,but I count on you for support and info.Thanks to everyone for all your hard work.God Bless1
by Andrea53
Tue Aug 30, 2005 8:41 pm
Forum: Adult and Young Adult OBPI
Topic: How to tell people?
Replies: 8
Views: 2335

Re: How to tell people?

<t>I to never knew what to say.I could hide it until my right arm was also diagnosed with bp.Going into detail may be hard.I say the samething as everyone who posted.It's a birth injury.You need to tell them you can't pick up soda or you can ask someone in the store to load the cases.I'm sure they w...
by Andrea53
Mon Aug 15, 2005 7:54 pm
Forum: Adult and Young Adult OBPI
Topic: Un-Even Shoulders
Replies: 49
Views: 11046

Re: Un-Even Shoulders

<t>That shoulder strap thing is annoying!After bone fusion,I dont have a left shoulder blade.can't wear tank tops.Whoever has seen Terms of Endearment when aurora fixes Emmas bra strap,that's my Mom.I'm 52 and she still fixes it!I to have to hook in the front.Do year straps then get stretched out?`M...
by Andrea53
Fri Dec 17, 2004 8:22 pm
Forum: Adult and Young Adult OBPI
Topic: BPI family on Dr. Phil Show this Monday, Dec. 13th
Replies: 4
Views: 2011

Re: BPI family on Dr. Phil Show this Monday, Dec. 13th

You were wonderful!!It put bp out there and helped people who thought they were alone.Thank you for your courage.
by Andrea53
Sat Oct 02, 2004 9:37 pm
Forum: Adult and Young Adult OBPI
Topic: Handicap plate
Replies: 4
Views: 1711

Re: Handicap plate

<t>I'm so glad you got the tag.I put it off for many years.What a difference it makes!As for your pain,I understand.Had a decompression done 4 yrs ago.I have a chiari1 along with erbs.Thank God I found a dr.who realized it was all connected.He told me All my disabilities stem from birth trauma.My ne...