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by bobsco
Thu Oct 03, 2013 1:46 pm
Forum: Parents of OBPI Children
Topic: Brachial Plexus Facebook Group
Replies: 0
Views: 2681

Brachial Plexus Facebook Group

I started a Brachial Plexus facebook group to share knowledge. Tips and tricks along with past experiences. There are over 220 members and everyone is open to sharing their experiences in the hopes of helping others. The goal is to improve the lives of those who have suffered an OBPI or a TBPI. Come...
by bobsco
Thu Oct 03, 2013 1:37 pm
Forum: Newly Injured TBPI
Topic: Vancouver B.C. Canada
Replies: 10
Views: 6922

Re: Vancouver B.C. Canada

I started a Brachial Plexus group on Facebook and have over 220 members sharing their experiences. Some are OBPI and TBPI. Come check it out at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/Brachial.Plexus/
by bobsco
Mon Jun 01, 2009 10:27 pm
Forum: Newly Injured TBPI
Topic: Extreme back pain due to BPI
Replies: 7
Views: 1883

Re: Extreme back pain due to BPI

<t>Thanks Chris and Dan....I suppose I can also try what you've both suggested. I just don't like the idea of all the straps and really isolating my arm. I already wear a sling and it does allow me to move my arm around at will which is something I like. I like lifting my arm and moving sideways whi...
by bobsco
Mon Jun 01, 2009 10:21 pm
Forum: Parents of OBPI Children
Topic: Extreme back pain due to BPI
Replies: 10
Views: 2668

Re: Extreme back pain due to BPI

Wow Kate.....that sounds great. You know that out of all the things I've tried, that isn't one of them. I suppose I have nothing to lose. I'll give it a try. Thank you very much.
by bobsco
Sun May 31, 2009 11:09 pm
Forum: Newly Injured TBPI
Topic: Extreme back pain due to BPI
Replies: 7
Views: 1883

Re: Extreme back pain due to BPI

Thanks Jannie....
by bobsco
Sun May 31, 2009 9:37 pm
Forum: Parents of OBPI Children
Topic: Extreme back pain due to BPI
Replies: 10
Views: 2668

Re: Extreme back pain due to BPI

I do wear a sling.......all the time.
by bobsco
Sun May 31, 2009 5:07 pm
Forum: Parents of OBPI Children
Topic: Extreme back pain due to BPI
Replies: 10
Views: 2668

Re: Extreme back pain due to BPI

<t>I really don't like the idea of amputation but I just don't know what to do. I already have phantom pains in my hand and elbow. Most of the time its manageable but sometimes it really hurts. I'm just thinking that this pain is due to the weight of my arm along with the inactivity of the muscles t...
by bobsco
Sun May 31, 2009 10:50 am
Forum: Parents of OBPI Children
Topic: Extreme back pain due to BPI
Replies: 10
Views: 2668

Re: Extreme back pain due to BPI

Could amputation be a possible solution???
by bobsco
Sun May 31, 2009 10:49 am
Forum: Newly Injured TBPI
Topic: Extreme back pain due to BPI
Replies: 7
Views: 1883

Re: Extreme back pain due to BPI

I hear ya Daniel.....it sucks.
by bobsco
Sun May 31, 2009 10:48 am
Forum: Parents of OBPI Children
Topic: Extreme back pain due to BPI
Replies: 10
Views: 2668

Re: Extreme back pain due to BPI

<t>Thanks marieke....It's really muscular. I can pin point the spots that constantly give me pain...when I do find the exact spots, I can squish or massage the muscle or tendon with my finger but the pain never goes away. I see Dr. Duranleau at the Centre de Readaptation de Montreal and nothing seem...