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by frankie
Thu Sep 29, 2005 4:06 pm
Forum: Adult and Young Adult OBPI
Topic: A month from 30 and pain in non-erby arm
Replies: 3
Views: 864

A month from 30 and pain in non-erby arm

<t>Hello All,<br/> <br/> Sorry, it has been awhile since I have posted. As I approach my 30 birthday I have noticed that my non -erby arm is starting to ache espicially doing routine movements. I was told when I was younger that this would be possible. Is anyone else suffering from the same thing or...
by frankie
Wed Oct 20, 2004 10:17 am
Forum: Parents of OBPI Children
Topic: What are the restrictions after surgery?
Replies: 0
Views: 239

What are the restrictions after surgery?

Hi all I will be having the neuropathy surgery next friday (OCT 29) . Does anyone have any idea what restrictions I may be having after the surgery and for how long?

Thanks

Frankie
by frankie
Tue Oct 05, 2004 5:01 pm
Forum: Parents of OBPI Children
Topic: I will have my surgery OCT. 29
Replies: 7
Views: 527

I will have my surgery OCT. 29

<t>I just wanted to let everyone know that Oct. the 29 I will be having the neuropathy...(something or other) done. I am very excited and looking forward to the date. <br/> <br/> The week before I will nedd to go and have test done or pre-op as they called it. Can anyone tell me what will be done. <...
by frankie
Mon Sep 20, 2004 8:57 pm
Forum: Parents of OBPI Children
Topic: I could use some advice.
Replies: 9
Views: 1128

I could use some advice.

<t>I am torn as what to do with the possible upcoming surgery. <br/> This is my dilema, I may have the surgery as soon as late october but this puts me directly in the middle of my final semester of college. <br/> <br/> Should I wait till I graduate this semester then do it in late december or janua...
by frankie
Mon Sep 20, 2004 10:25 am
Forum: Parents of OBPI Children
Topic: I got good news from Dr. shenaq!!!!!!
Replies: 2
Views: 412

I got good news from Dr. shenaq!!!!!!

<t>My test went well friday!!! <br/> I found out that I am on the "better" side of the injury. I have always been told that the C5 nerves had been completely torn yet to my wonderful suprise they havnt. They were only stretched during birth and paqrtial re-growth has occured. <br/> <br/> Hopefully i...
by frankie
Thu Sep 16, 2004 9:50 am
Forum: Parents of OBPI Children
Topic: Today I travel, Tomm. I get test!!!!!
Replies: 6
Views: 568

Today I travel, Tomm. I get test!!!!!

<t>Well finally i have insurance. So I am on my way to see Dr. Shenaq in Houstoun. It will be a long morning of testing then an afternoon appt with Dr. Shenaq. <br/> <br/> This will be my first testing for my arm since after birth. I am now 28 years old and pray that the test show something that can...
by frankie
Mon Sep 13, 2004 4:36 pm
Forum: Parents of OBPI Children
Topic: EMG what is it all about
Replies: 3
Views: 542

EMG what is it all about

<t>I found out today that finally my insurancewill cover tests. So this friday I will be traveling to Houston to hav an EMG and MRI and also see Dr. Shenaq. <br/> <br/> What does an EMG for the upper left arm and shoulder entail and how long does it take?<br/> <br/> Is there a web site that will giv...
by frankie
Mon Aug 30, 2004 9:24 pm
Forum: Parents of OBPI Children
Topic: Hi Yall it is me again after a long time.
Replies: 2
Views: 710

Hi Yall it is me again after a long time.

<t>I am in my last semester at school and will be graduating this semester. I have a work study Job on campus and now spend alot of time on the net. So I thought I would leave messages again and see what Is up with you all. <br/> <br/> I am a 28 yr old male with erbs from birth, I am very limited in...
by frankie
Wed Mar 31, 2004 5:32 pm
Forum: Adult and Young Adult OBPI
Topic: I really need to meet someone else with this!!!!
Replies: 9
Views: 2361

I really need to meet someone else with this!!!!

I hope i dont sound needy but I could benefit from this. I mentioned a get together in an earlier post. Let us see if we can get something going. And soon!!! I will do everything in my power to help.

Frankie
by frankie
Fri Mar 12, 2004 3:50 pm
Forum: Adult and Young Adult OBPI
Topic: We OBPI in texas need to get together (other states are welcome LOL)
Replies: 10
Views: 2708

Re: We OBPI in texas need to get together (other states are welcome LOL)

<r>Now that I know yall are interested let's start the ball rolling. I live in the hill country (Kerrville, TX) and it is a beatuiful place to visit in the spring/summer. With many shops in town and in surrounding small towns. Also about 50 miles from San Antonio. I am sure we could all get together...