In a car accident...OBPI arm involved.

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In a car accident...OBPI arm involved.

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I was in an accident yesterday. A lady pulled out in front of me. Cops said she didn't see me due to sun and shade. Car was totaled and I was taken to hosptital for panic attack and pain in my neck and left shoulder. The seatbelt caught me right on my OBPI shouldner. I'm in a neck brace and arm sling for a few days at least. Nothing broken but could have some tissue damage. Said if I don't feel better in 2-4 days to see my regular dr. So for now I'm on some nice drugs and confined to bed (DH won't let me up). I'm pretty sore but it could be worse. Because it was my obpi arm is there anything else I need to think about or do?
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marieke
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Injury Description, Date, extent, surgical intervention etc: LOBPI
no external rotation against gravity, can only go to 90 degree fwd flexion, no hand-to-mouth
1 surgery at age 14 (latissimus dorsi transfer). In 2004, at age 28 I was struck with Transverse Myelitis which paralyzed me from the chest down. I recovered movement to my right leg, but need a KAFO to walk on my left leg. I became an RN in 2008.
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Oh man, that must have been scary. I am glad that you are allright, nothing broken. You are going to be real sore though, and stiff.
Hope you heal fast!
Marieke (31, LOBPI)
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Carrie
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Re: In a car accident...OBPI arm involved.

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My orthopedist has generally advised me that the BPI arm will take a few days/weeks longer to heal from additional injuries than the other arm. Maybe you should see your regular doctor or if you have an ortho or another doctor that you check in with about BPI stuff. I think its better to check on that stuff right away rather than wait. Keep the sling on for more time and rest that arm. I'm glad you came through with no major injuries.
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Carolyn J
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Injury Description, Date, extent, surgical intervention etc: LOBPI. I am 77 yrs old and never had a name for my injuries until 2004 when I found UBPN at age 66.

My injuries are: LOBPI on upper body and Cerebrael Palsy on the lower left extremities. The only intervention I've had is a tendon transplant from my left leg to my left foot to enable flexing t age 24 in 1962. Before that, my foot would freeze without notice on the side when wearing heels AND I always did wear them at work "to fit in" I also stuttered until around age 18-19...just outgrew it...no therapy for it. Also suffered from very very low self esteem; severe Depression and Anxiety attacks started at menopause. I stuffed emotions and over-compensated in every thing I did to "fit in" and be "invisible". My injuries were Never addressed or talked about until age 66. I am a late bloomer!!!!!

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Christina,
I am glad that you were not injured more. Stay in bed as long as you can and when you are mobile check in with ALL of your DOCTORS ASAP.

Take care of yourself.

HUGS,
Carolyn J
Carolyn J
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Joanie
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Here's something that you need to do: Consider this a get well card.

Sorry to hear about your accident.
Hope you will be up and about in no time.
Get Well Soon! :)

Joanie
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kissygoose

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Thanks ladies. I'll be calling my drs tomarrow morning. DH is also concerned that I might suffer something down the road if I don't.

I'm suppsed to see an ortho for the first time on wed. Other than that it's my neuro and pcp (who refers me out when it comes to my arm because he doesn't know any thing about it).

sorry if I don't make much sense atm. My meds make me stoned.
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Kath
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Injury Description, Date, extent, surgical intervention etc: I am ROBPI, global injury, Horner's Syndrome. No surgery but PT started at 2 weeks old under the direction of New York Hospital. I wore a brace 24/7 for the first 11 months of my life. I've never let my injury be used as an excuse not to do something. I've approach all things, in life, as a challenge. I approach anything new wondering if I can do it. I tried so many things I might never have tried, if I were not obpi. Being OBPI has made me strong, creative, more determined and persistent. I believe that being obpi has given me a very strong sense of humor and compassion for others.
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Re: In a car accident...OBPI arm involved.

Post by Kath »

Wow...
As if you have not had enough already.

I am glad that you were not more seriously hurt but I think it must be frightening to hurt your arm.
It will probably take longer to feel normal again.

Get plenty of rest that will help.

Kath robpi/adult
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rachelcasa
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Re: In a car accident...OBPI arm involved.

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Oh my gosh, that is my worst fear. I am so sorry to hear you had to go through that. I sure hope you are healing up and not having any other problems. My big *HUGS* to you. Please take care of yourself.
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kissygoose

Re: In a car accident...OBPI arm involved.

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Well, my latest update is that I have an e-stim machine at home. I start pt tomorrow and am still on muscle relaxers. Just have to wait and see what happens.
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hope16_05
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Injury Description, Date, extent, surgical intervention etc: 28 years old with a right obstetrical brachial plexus injury. 5 surgeries to date with pretty decent results. Last surgery resolved years of pain in my right arm however, I am beginning my journey with overuse in my left arm
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So sorry to hear that you were in an accident. Glad that you didnt break any bone and I sure hope you heal asap! Many hugs to you!
Amy 20 ROBPI from MN

ps good luck with the PT and e-stim, I hope that helps!
Amy 28 years old ROBPI from MN
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