<t>Here you go, Kath.<br/> <br/> Erica DeAnn - Age 25, Right BPI<br/> <br/> How many have always had pain? I've always had pain.<br/> <br/> Did you ever tell your parents/family you were in pain or did you just accept it as your normal? When it was really bad, I couldn't hide it. It was comforting s...

<t>Hi Frankie! Welcome to the board! I don't post too much (only have access at work....don't want to get in trouble)! I'm 25 with ROBPI. I work in Toledo, OH as a Communications Specialist & Web Administrator. Since I couldn't play sports growing up, I learned to YAK up a storm! Hence my title ...

<t>Christy--<br/> <br/> I used to DREAD weddings / grad. parties / etc. just because of the buffet! I love it when there's enough room to set my plate down (I can't hold anything in my BP arm at all)! But when there's not, I'm usually at a function where I'm w/ someone close to me...then I have them...

Kath...

By the way, I ordered that hair dryer holder...fyi...it doesn't stick on my wallpaper! Bummer!! I used to have one a long time ago and it stuck on my mirror....but my new apt.'s layout is screwy and I can't find a place to "stick it"...ha!!

Erica DeAnn

Carolyn,

I have NO CLUE why that happens more when I'm sick! Weird that you have the same issue! Maybe it's because our immune system is weaker. Or maybe it's just because when it rains....it pours!!

Take care,

Erica DeAnn

<t>Hi Kerrin! I am 25 with right OBPI, too! I get very bad shooting pains in my right arm....but luckily, only a few times a year. It often coincides when I'm sick with a cold or flu.<br/> <br/> Last year, I started seeing a chiropractor for my unaffected side....shoulder pain from overuse. They use...

<t>Plastic is definetly the right choice! I need a stamp with my signature on it for two reasons: 1) I get tired of writing my name since I charge WAY too much crap and 2) The damn receipt always moves around and I can't hold it down w/ my right arm!! Sometimes I just scribble it and say "The hell w...

<t>Carolyn...<br/> <br/> Glad I'm not alone when it comes to the no-usage!! Some people talk about playing instruments and things, and unless I become more flexible to use my feet, that isn't happenin'!!!<br/> <br/> I too have never met a fellow OBPI'er. I hope to someday. <br/> <br/> Take care,<br/...

<t>I'm amazed that so many of you have some use of your arm and/or hand on the BPI side. I can't even move my fingers! I'm just wondering how many others can't use their arm or hand AT ALL. It's weird knowing that so many of you can at least slightly hold things or open things. The only thing I can ...

<t>Christy,<br/> <br/> I don't know how old your daughter is, but I remember when I was very little (I'm 25 now....ROBPI) my mom had put a glove on my hand so that I wouldn't hurt it. I don't know why I didn't just take it off!!! I remember seeing pictures of me w/ it on.<br/> <br/> Good luck,<br/> ...