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- Mon Feb 02, 2015 10:43 pm
- Forum: Parents of OBPI Children
- Topic: parsonage turner syndrome
- Replies: 29
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Re: parsonage turner syndrome
I have parsonage turner secondary (this time, the first attack was after my vaccinations as a child) to a dental extraction last May. My great uncle got it after being gassed in WWI, so he must've been diagnosed shortly after it was named. Using a sling while walking has helped immensely, as has hav...
- Sun Nov 02, 2014 2:32 am
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- Topic: Heriditary Parsonage Turner Syndrome
- Replies: 6
- Views: 7335
Re: Heriditary Parsonage Turner Syndrome
Nerve disorders sure are individual, that is for sure. My grandmother tried everything including radiation and gold salts, back in the day. Hydrotherapy at an old time spa was amazing, she used to tell me about her visit to Germany. I wish there was more awareness of this. Dad's arm first became par...
- Fri Oct 31, 2014 5:14 pm
- Forum: New? Start Here!
- Topic: Heriditary Parsonage Turner Syndrome
- Replies: 6
- Views: 7335
Re: Heriditary Parsonage Turner Syndrome
I'm not sure if its in board policy to mention what I do, but I am in Oregon and it helps a great deal. Did have to do a steroid burst with the most recent exacerbation, then I got shingles....
- Wed Oct 29, 2014 8:44 pm
- Forum: New? Start Here!
- Topic: Heriditary Parsonage Turner Syndrome
- Replies: 6
- Views: 7335
Heriditary Parsonage Turner Syndrome
Hello, glad to find this forum :) . I have a hereditary axonal neuropathy. Parsonage Turner Syndrome. My Dad, my Grandmother and my Great Uncle had it, that we know of. I have had EMGs and been through the mill with doctors. Just lost all my teeth (tooth issues are related) and had a really bad atta...
- Wed Oct 29, 2014 7:29 pm
- Forum: Parents of OBPI Children
- Topic: Desperate father - PLEASE help.
- Replies: 13
- Views: 18294
Re: Desperate father - PLEASE help.
I have hereditary parsonage turner and my more affected left side is significantly smaller than my less affected right side. I have to wear a lift in my left shoe and adjusting my glasses to fit is a pain. No amount of exercise could change this in my case, its just a developmental thing, apparently...