<t>My 5th therapist said I wasn't a candidate for therapy. He was right and one of the few honest practitioners I met. The other therapists had no clue and caused only more pain and inflammation. I learned it is what it is and adjusted to the limited use of the arms. Now, if it hurts I don't do it. ...

<r>I agree that you need to sue! I had a simple shoulder surgery in 1997. They fixed the tendon but caused BP. It changed my life. I'll suffer with pain the rest of my life. Using the effected arm causes severe pain. 100s of follow up procedures and yet no one diagnosed the problem for the next 7 ye...

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<r>I've been thru so many procedures the last 12 years I've forgotten many of them. Maybe you'll jar my memory and I can be of some assistance with your paper. I've been away from UBPN for a while but now see I won't be the first to be blunt. There is no cure for the traumatic or surgical injury! Pa...

<t>I avoided the stimulator test and procedure. First I tried a portable tens unit and that aggravated the pain in my left shoulder and neck. If you want to use your arm more the leads will shift as these devices are used primarily for the spine and lower back. I was told there would be a chance to ...

<t>> Support group picnics is a great idea! I am<br/> > currently living in Wisconsin and am planning to move<br/> > to Pine Island, FL next year. This support<br/> > grou....omething I would be interest in. Thanks, Fred<br/> <br/> Let me know about the next Florida event. I recently moved from cold...

<t>I'd like to start walking again for cardio health etc and wonder if the arm slings aleviate pain or are they used for other reasons? I stopped walking to avoid pain and all the other bad stuff caused by the pain.<br/> I was thinking that maybe I'd get relief in a sling but when I was taped by the...

<t>I found and an attorney who specializes in disability insurance. I thought I'd post his name for the record.<br/> Mark Seltzer South Broad St American Building Phila. Pa @ (Seltzerlegal.com)<br/> <br/> The best advice is to hire him before you file any claims or even speak to your insurance compa...

<t>Can anyone recommend a disability lawyer in the Philadelphia area? I need one with trial experience to fight a large law firm in federal court. They are using the courts to find a loophole and invalidate a personal insurance policy. Take the premiums, make promises but never pay claims! Its one h...

I would get a 2nd opinion from the Mayo Clinic
Sorry to read about your injury.
There are few (if any) BP doctors here in the Phila. area!
I'm 10 years into my injury and have some local Dr info if you want to talk. Bob 215-643-6481