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by Sandi
Thu Feb 05, 2004 6:03 pm
Forum: Newly Injured TBPI
Topic: They say,the nerves are no longer the problem.So why cant I raise my arm?Ca
Replies: 5
Views: 928

They say,the nerves are no longer the problem.So why cant I raise my arm?Ca

<t>I was told last week,the nerves are no longer the problem by specialist.My Orth doctor says it has to be.So.......whos right. Ive been going in circles the past 2.5 years going doctor to doctor,believing what they were telling me.Now,both orthopedically and nerve wise they all say "cant do nothin...
by Sandi
Wed Jan 21, 2004 8:18 pm
Forum: Parents of OBPI Children
Topic: Going to Mayo in Minn.Jan.27,wish me luck
Replies: 3
Views: 680

Going to Mayo in Minn.Jan.27,wish me luck

Im very nrvous about this trip to Mayo.Work comp say if they cant help me,I will will be sighed off.Please respond to make me alittle less scared.
Thanks,
Sandi
by Sandi
Sun Jan 11, 2004 10:18 pm
Forum: Newly Injured TBPI
Topic: Cronic axon loss fromC5-C7can anyone explain this?
Replies: 0
Views: 803

Cronic axon loss fromC5-C7can anyone explain this?

<t>I was told that my EMG showed cronic axon loss from C5-C7.I dont understand what that means and if theres anything that can be done to help me.Its been 2years,3 months since my accident. Is there any hope that ill ever be able to raise my arm more than 55 degrees?<br/> Sandi</t>
by Sandi
Sun Dec 21, 2003 8:52 am
Forum: Parents of OBPI Children
Topic: Work comp.How long are we covered??
Replies: 7
Views: 884

Work comp.How long are we covered??

<t>Ive had my BPI for over two years from a work accident.Since i have not improved,work comp. are sending me to Mayo clinic one last time to see if they can do anything for me.If not,comp wants to sigh me off. Since this is a lifelong injury,shouldnt comp be responsible for any future loses,etc??An...
by Sandi
Tue Dec 16, 2003 10:17 pm
Forum: Newly Injured TBPI
Topic: When should I stop hoping for recovery without surgery?
Replies: 17
Views: 2568

Re: When should I stop hoping for recovery without surgery?

<r>Hi,<br/> FINALLY,someone is in the same situation im in.I was crushed at work Oct.25,2001.I was in pretty bad shape,nerve wise.Slowly I got some motion back with no surgery.The bad news is,I have no improvements this past year.I can raise my arm 55 degrees.Ive been in therapy since Jan,2002,which...
by Sandi
Tue Dec 16, 2003 6:26 pm
Forum: Newly Injured TBPI
Topic: ICan anyone relate?Please reply
Replies: 4
Views: 813

ICan anyone relate?Please reply

<t>I need your help.Alittle over two years a had a work accident.Iwas crushed and have nerve damage,mainly to the axillary nerve.I can raise my arm 55 degrees,its been like this over ayear with no improvement.In January I go to the Mayo clinic in Minn.Has anyone out gone there with the same problem?...
by Sandi
Sun Dec 14, 2003 8:32 pm
Forum: Parents of OBPI Children
Topic: Can the Mayo clinic help me?
Replies: 1
Views: 280

Can the Mayo clinic help me?

<t>In January I will be seeing the BP doctors at Minn. Mayo clinic.Its been alittle over 2 years since my accident,I can raise my arm 55 degrees,with no improvement in the past year.Can anyone tell me what they at Mayo might be able to do for me?I have heard of mustle transfers,ect.Anyone with any i...
by Sandi
Sat Dec 13, 2003 1:26 am
Forum: Parents of OBPI Children
Topic: Anyone like me?
Replies: 2
Views: 393

Anyone like me?

<t>Oct.25,2001 I was crushed at work between a warehouse door and a forklift with abundle of lumber on the forks.Luckily, I came out with a broken collarbone and BPI.Six months later my Orth. doctor fixed the collarbone.So,I was sent to Mayo clinic in Minn. for the nerve damage.I went there three ti...