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- Mon Apr 21, 2014 3:26 pm
- Forum: Newly Injured TBPI
- Topic: Nerve transfer surgery tomorrow
- Replies: 6
- Views: 6574
Re: Nerve transfer surgery tomorrow
When researching my sons injury that occurred in 07-2012, I had read that this injury sometimes causes one side of the diaphragm to become paralyzed. His first Dr had done a bronchial scope thinking there was lg blockages but never found what the thought they would find. Our local MD pointed out the...
- Thu Jan 09, 2014 12:52 am
- Forum: Newly Injured TBPI
- Topic: How successful is nerve transfer surgery?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2811
Re: How successful is nerve transfer surgery?
Mayo clinic likes surgery under the six month mark. Check into it sooner rather than later!
- Mon Dec 30, 2013 8:17 pm
- Forum: Newly Injured TBPI
- Topic: Doctos at Mayo in 2013 / 2014
- Replies: 7
- Views: 6136
Re: Doctos at Mayo in 2013 / 2014
Alex, all three are still there! Shin is funny and jokes around. Bishop takes the time to explain everything to you and make sure you understand things! Spinner we saw on my sons initial visit, but not much since. Tho he was in on the 1st surgery Dana had. They definitely know what's going on! Dana'...
- Sat Dec 28, 2013 3:16 pm
- Forum: Newly Injured TBPI
- Topic: Muscle and nerve transfer to hand
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2456
Re: Muscle and nerve transfer to hand
My son has all 5 nerves avulsed last year. He had muscle transferred from thigh and nerves flipped over from chest at mayo clinic in Rochester MN 13 months ago. He is getting a some movement, but not much! Everyone heals in their own time! Try the 'Brachial Plexus' Facebook page. There's usually a q...
- Sun Dec 22, 2013 7:36 pm
- Forum: Newly Injured TBPI
- Topic: Felt tingle in a 'denervated' muscle. Spontaneous recovery?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2638
Re: Felt tingle in a 'denervated' muscle. Spontaneous recove
Just remember, nerves heal slowly! It's a cm/month. At this point any sensation is a good sign and movement starts out as more like feeling your muscle jump! Pain comes with most traumatic BPI. Keep working! Mayo clinic in MN waits until month 3 after injury to evaluate! Good luck!
- Wed Jul 10, 2013 1:17 pm
- Forum: Newly Injured TBPI
- Topic: Who to see in Southern California
- Replies: 4
- Views: 5886
Re: Who to see in Southern California
I hope, for your husbands sake, that the nerves are just stretched! My 27yr old suffered a traumatic BPI one year ago. We found help thru the BPI clinic at mayo. We have gone to Rochester, mn but I noticed they have a clinic in az also. The phone # is 800-446-2279. They may be able to give you answe...
- Tue Jun 18, 2013 11:03 am
- Forum: Newly Injured TBPI
- Topic: Lyrica
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1772
Lyrica
FYI - The company that makes Lyrica have some assistance programs to help with the cost of this med. Go to pfizer.com and check it out! It took less than 2 wks from the time I filled out an application for my son, til 90 day supply showed up at our door (no notice!). Well worth the effort!
- Fri Mar 22, 2013 11:41 pm
- Forum: Newly Injured TBPI
- Topic: Techniques for hand
- Replies: 6
- Views: 4077
Re: Techniques for hand
My son had all 5 nerves avulsed in July 2012, he had surgery at Mayo on Nov 29, 2012. They removed muscle from right thigh and inserted into arm from shoulder to wrist. They also transfered his chest nerves to his arm muscle. They told him the best he'll get is arm bending and some hand grasping. Bu...
- Fri Mar 22, 2013 9:26 am
- Forum: Newly Injured TBPI
- Topic: Techniques for hand
- Replies: 6
- Views: 4077
Re: Techniques for hand
John, We need more info! All kinds of BPI. I've talked with several people, one had use if arm, but lost hand movement and Mayo clinic in MN was able to use a nerve from his leg and he got function back after time to heal! If all nerves avulsed, it's a different story, but there's still things that ...
- Thu Feb 28, 2013 12:11 pm
- Forum: Newly Injured TBPI
- Topic: Nerve transfer surgery tomorrow
- Replies: 6
- Views: 6574
Re: Nerve transfer surgery tomorrow
Praying the surgery goes well for you! You still have a long road ahead and many months before the total results of your surgery is known. Hope it continues to improve!