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by damaaster
Mon Nov 28, 2011 3:29 pm
Forum: Adult and Young Adult OBPI
Topic: Been 8 months since my injury....
Replies: 1
Views: 1791

Been 8 months since my injury....

Hey Everyone. Not sure if any of you remember me - but in early March I sustained a hockey injury (dislocated shoulder, fractured Humerus & stretched nerves from my neck down to my finger tips). My arm was completely dead for about a week, after a week I could slightly move a finger, and over th...
by damaaster
Fri May 13, 2011 10:17 pm
Forum: Parents of OBPI Children
Topic: skin peeling?
Replies: 2
Views: 1164

skin peeling?

Hi Sorry to start a new thread - but I was curious if peeling skin/dead skin in the hand is normal? i notice after a bath if I rub my hands on a towel to dry them the skin just flakes off.... I've been using a bunch of lotion to try and keep the hand hydrated but its not really working. Is this norm...
by damaaster
Thu May 12, 2011 5:55 pm
Forum: Parents of OBPI Children
Topic: New patient...
Replies: 20
Views: 8793

Re: New patient...

Well I just got my MRI results back - the dr. said there were no signs of avulsion which is obviously a good sign. Its been about 5 and a half weeks since the injury occured and I am already seeing some improvement. I am out of my sling most of the day and I am doing physiotherapy 3 days a week. I c...
by damaaster
Mon May 02, 2011 6:37 pm
Forum: Parents of OBPI Children
Topic: New patient...
Replies: 20
Views: 8793

Re: New patient...

Thanks Angela

They have me just taking it at bed time to try and help me sleep. I hope it works:)
by damaaster
Mon May 02, 2011 1:55 pm
Forum: Parents of OBPI Children
Topic: New patient...
Replies: 20
Views: 8793

Re: New patient...

Ok - so I just had my EMG done. I was expecting the results to take a few days but they were able to give them to me right there. The procedure was pretty cool - and didn't hurt anywhere near as bad as I was warned about. After the Nerve test and before the needle/muscle test a different doctor came...
by damaaster
Sat Apr 30, 2011 10:57 pm
Forum: Parents of OBPI Children
Topic: New patient...
Replies: 20
Views: 8793

Re: New patient...

One last question before my EMG.

They said not to wear any lotions or creams....is it ok to put on deodorant?
by damaaster
Tue Apr 26, 2011 3:04 pm
Forum: Parents of OBPI Children
Topic: New patient...
Replies: 20
Views: 8793

Re: New patient...

I just got a call to set up my EMG test - it is for monday.

What should I expect - has anyone here had one done?
by damaaster
Sun Apr 24, 2011 3:20 pm
Forum: Parents of OBPI Children
Topic: New patient...
Replies: 20
Views: 8793

Re: New patient...

Well i'll mention it when I meet with the surgeon again. Looks like closest BPI doctor is in Ontario...or Minnesota....I am from Manitoba - didn't see any in my province unfortunately.
by damaaster
Sat Apr 23, 2011 7:18 pm
Forum: Parents of OBPI Children
Topic: New patient...
Replies: 20
Views: 8793

Re: New patient...

so I went to the hospital today to get some more t3's as they have been the only relief that works when trying to sleep. I saw a different doctor then last time, he refused to give me t3s and said i should take tylenol and advil at the same time. He said codeine should only be used for a few days - ...
by damaaster
Thu Apr 21, 2011 10:18 pm
Forum: Parents of OBPI Children
Topic: New patient...
Replies: 20
Views: 8793

Re: New patient...

Hey guys Thanks for replying and the encouragement. I haven't gotten an EMG yet - however I was told that I will be getting a call to set one up in the next few weeks. My physio starts next Friday so hopefully they have some tips for me. After reading more and more posts on here I tend to get more a...