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by hubbard
Mon Apr 21, 2014 3:26 pm
Forum: Newly Injured TBPI
Topic: Nerve transfer surgery tomorrow
Replies: 6
Views: 6672

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...
by hubbard
Thu Jan 09, 2014 12:52 am
Forum: Newly Injured TBPI
Topic: How successful is nerve transfer surgery?
Replies: 3
Views: 2836

Re: How successful is nerve transfer surgery?

Mayo clinic likes surgery under the six month mark. Check into it sooner rather than later!
by hubbard
Mon Dec 30, 2013 8:17 pm
Forum: Newly Injured TBPI
Topic: Doctos at Mayo in 2013 / 2014
Replies: 7
Views: 6228

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'...
by hubbard
Sat Dec 28, 2013 3:16 pm
Forum: Newly Injured TBPI
Topic: Muscle and nerve transfer to hand
Replies: 2
Views: 2487

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...
by hubbard
Sun Dec 22, 2013 7:36 pm
Forum: Newly Injured TBPI
Topic: Felt tingle in a 'denervated' muscle. Spontaneous recovery?
Replies: 2
Views: 2661

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!
by hubbard
Wed Jul 10, 2013 1:17 pm
Forum: Newly Injured TBPI
Topic: Who to see in Southern California
Replies: 4
Views: 5967

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...
by hubbard
Tue Jun 18, 2013 11:03 am
Forum: Newly Injured TBPI
Topic: Lyrica
Replies: 1
Views: 1792

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!
by hubbard
Fri Mar 22, 2013 11:41 pm
Forum: Newly Injured TBPI
Topic: Techniques for hand
Replies: 6
Views: 4110

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...
by hubbard
Fri Mar 22, 2013 9:26 am
Forum: Newly Injured TBPI
Topic: Techniques for hand
Replies: 6
Views: 4110

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 ...
by hubbard
Thu Feb 28, 2013 12:11 pm
Forum: Newly Injured TBPI
Topic: Nerve transfer surgery tomorrow
Replies: 6
Views: 6672

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!