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- Tue Jan 11, 2005 3:35 pm
- Forum: Parents of OBPI Children
- Topic: Surgery Dilemma
- Replies: 1
- Views: 326
Surgery Dilemma
<t>It has been a long while since I last posted. I have a dilemma that I am find a hard time dealing with. I recently have gone back to work (working 2 jobs) after being at home for 2 years with my daughter who has a right BPI. I have been through hell and hot water to make sure that she has had eve...
- Thu Apr 22, 2004 8:18 am
- Forum: Parents of OBPI Children
- Topic: Trouble Getting to TCH
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1525
Re: Trouble Getting to TCH
<t>Hello-<br/> <br/> I would like to suggest American Airlines Miles for Kids program. My daughter and I got to fly to TCH in November courtesy of AA at no charge. The number you want to call is (800) 882-8880. The lady that I spoke with is Marie Ising. She is really nice and happy to assist you if ...
- Wed Mar 17, 2004 3:09 pm
- Forum: Parents of OBPI Children
- Topic: I want to here about losing a case with a baby with Erbs ! I dont get it!!
- Replies: 8
- Views: 821
Re: I want to here about losing a case with a baby with Erbs ! I dont get it!!
<t>Question" Does the State of Illinois reconize Erb's Palsy as a disability?" The reason for my question is that other parents here in Illinois that I have spoken with has had problems trying to get disability benefits for their child and I have feared trying to apply due to the number of rejection...
- Wed Mar 17, 2004 2:55 pm
- Forum: Parents of OBPI Children
- Topic: Where can I find a TES?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 789
Where can I find a TES?
My daughter is suffering from muscular atrophy due to the LBPI and she has had the primary surgery. I would like to get a TES to try and stimulate her to get something going. Where can I find this?
- Mon Mar 01, 2004 11:32 am
- Forum: Parents of OBPI Children
- Topic: What to expect after primary surgery
- Replies: 4
- Views: 809
What to expect after primary surgery
My Daughter had her primary surgery done back in November 2003. It is almost 4 months post-opt and I really haven't seen much improvement. Am I expecting too much too soon?
- Mon Mar 01, 2004 11:29 am
- Forum: Parents of OBPI Children
- Topic: $$$ range for BP Settlements
- Replies: 28
- Views: 2730
Re: $$$ range for BP Settlements
<t>What I have learned from this whole experience is that no matter how much you win from a settlement/trial, You and your child will never be compensated enough. When I think about all of the things that we as parents go through as well as what our children are facing now and will face in the futur...
- Fri Dec 05, 2003 9:17 pm
- Forum: Parents of OBPI Children
- Topic: Kinesio Tape
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1461
Re: Kinesio Tape
My daughter's therapist has been using kinesio tape since she was 3 months old. It helped keep her from overusing her shoulder and it kept her scapula in place when her ROM was performed. The only side effect she experienced was skin-breakdown after continuous use.
- Sat Nov 22, 2003 11:31 am
- Forum: Parents of OBPI Children
- Topic: Just returned from TCH
- Replies: 2
- Views: 324
Just returned from TCH
<t>I just returned from TCH yesterday and I must admit that it was a trying experience. I had to travel along because my husband was unable to get off from work. My daughter had the primary surgery performed and I found out that the doctors here(Chicago)had been lying to me all this time about the a...
- Sat Nov 22, 2003 11:20 am
- Forum: Parents of OBPI Children
- Topic: questions on botox
- Replies: 6
- Views: 629
Re: questions on botox
I would like to know "How many parents out there have used botox?" My daughter's therapist were recommending botox @ the age of 5 months. I said no because I haven't found any case studies that used botox for BPIs.
- Sat Nov 22, 2003 11:04 am
- Forum: Parents of OBPI Children
- Topic: WOOHOO!!!
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1098
Re: WOOHOO!!!
Koodos For Jessica!!!!!!