New to board, but 61 yrs. old BP injured at birth
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New to board, but 61 yrs. old BP injured at birth
I was so glad to find this website! Since my injury was many years ago, the only thing done was a cast, however, I did have a fair recovery. Now that I am getting older, things have kind of rolled down hill! I am on some pain killers as the numbness, aches, and pains associated with BP combined with arthritis have made them necessary. Saying active and trying to exercise keeping the blood moving and muscles limber have helped me remain fairly funcitional. I imagine many of us have pushed ourselves a bit too much at times, but pushing myself to remain active has helped. In addition to medication, I still walk a great deal, use a spa, an inversion table, do mild exercises, eat properly, take my supplements, meditate and try to keep a positive attitude. This site and Kath have been really helpful with information on disability and experiences of others. Thanks.
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Charlie O
- Posts: 18
- Joined: Sun Aug 10, 2008 9:52 am
- Injury Description, Date, extent, surgical intervention etc: ROBPI resulting from a birth injury. Limited motion at the shoulder, elbow, and wrist. No pain or surgeries.
- Location: Philly
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Re: New to board, but 61 yrs. old BP injured at birth
Welcome, JM!
I'm new myself and have found these boards very helpful. I'll be 46 at the end of this month, also with BP since birth. Just wish I'd had this kind of support when I was growing up. I was always the odd man out in so many situations--from a simple handshake to gym class.
Well, at least we're here now.
I'm new myself and have found these boards very helpful. I'll be 46 at the end of this month, also with BP since birth. Just wish I'd had this kind of support when I was growing up. I was always the odd man out in so many situations--from a simple handshake to gym class.
Well, at least we're here now.
If daydreaming were criminalized, I’d be a lifer.
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Carolyn J
- Posts: 3424
- Joined: Tue Apr 06, 2004 1:22 pm
- 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!!!!!
I welcome any and all questions about "My Journey".
There is NO SUCH THING AS A DUMB QUESTION.
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Re: New to board, but 61 yrs. old BP injured at birth
WELCOME, JM and Charlie O! I am happy for you that you didn't have to wait until age 66 like I did to find this wonderful UBPN Family of support, information, acceptance and VALIDATION of my pain and suggestions how to relieve it and how to save my "good" arm from more overuse.
Come back often and ask any question too there are no dumb questions in this Family!!
Carolyn J
LOBPI/70
Come back often and ask any question too there are no dumb questions in this Family!!
Carolyn J
LOBPI/70
Carolyn J
Adult LOBPI
Adult LOBPI
Re: New to board, but 61 yrs. old BP injured at birth
JM,
Welcome to the FAMILY, and you're right about this site and Kath being invaluable to us all !!
I personally feel that we need this place AND EACH OTHER so much more NOW then when we were young.
Young was tough enough, but nothing like getting "older" with this injury. We are ALL here for each other.
Welcome, Tina BiOBPI/52
Welcome to the FAMILY, and you're right about this site and Kath being invaluable to us all !!
I personally feel that we need this place AND EACH OTHER so much more NOW then when we were young.
Young was tough enough, but nothing like getting "older" with this injury. We are ALL here for each other.
Welcome, Tina BiOBPI/52
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Kath
- Posts: 3242
- Joined: Mon Nov 18, 2002 4:11 pm
- 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.
- Location: New York
Re: New to board, but 61 yrs. old BP injured at birth
Hi Judith
Glad to see you posted... I've been taking a little break from the computer. I don't think I ever shut off my computer for so long in the last ten years.
I turned it off and just did not turn it on again for a few days. It was good to take a break because even when I travelled I had the lap top so I still checked in...
I'm back and have been reading the boards and yesterday did tons of emails... so I'm caught up for now.
Glad to see you guys are all around to welcome the new kids on the boards... LOL...
Kath robpi/adult
Glad to see you posted... I've been taking a little break from the computer. I don't think I ever shut off my computer for so long in the last ten years.
I turned it off and just did not turn it on again for a few days. It was good to take a break because even when I travelled I had the lap top so I still checked in...
I'm back and have been reading the boards and yesterday did tons of emails... so I'm caught up for now.
Glad to see you guys are all around to welcome the new kids on the boards... LOL...
Kath robpi/adult
Kath robpi/adult
Kathleen Mallozzi
Kathleen Mallozzi