Hi Everyone,
I haven't been on here in a while due to a lot of crazyness going on in my life.
However, today marks multiple important things:
1. The medical review board will be meeting today, July 12th, to review my case of my doctor severing two nerves (suprascapular and C5/C6 at Erbs pt) during a surgery. No matter what the outcome, it will still go to trial, but basedon the reviewpanels comments - this will sway the jury heavily. I ask that if you believe in God, you pray for me as well as the doctors reviewing the case that whatever the right decision is, that they make it. I know it is all in God's hands now.
2. Today also marks exactly 2.5 years since my brachial plexus nerve repair. I still live with chronic nerve pain. With taking topamax for it, it usually is around a 4 daily unless I exercise it more, but without the meds it gets to 7-9 pretty quick. I have much of my movement back, but still cannot reach above my head or reach behind my back. Coming from not being able to move it at all though, I am very grateful for what I have gotten back.
I hope all is well with everyone and I will hopefully be getting on the boards to post more soon!
Medical Review Panel Today
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- Injury Description, Date, extent, surgical intervention etc: RTBPI - injured during a right cervical rib resection on 12/3/2008 for thoracic outlet syndrome. The doctor completely transected the lateral cord at C5-C6 Erb's pointe and the suprascapular nerve. Had a nerve repair done on 12/12/2008 to reattach the nerves. Did two years of OT. I have some issues with overuse issues with my left shoulder and also have come to find that my joints are hypermobile so I have instability in the joints which causes a lot of problems such as pressure and pain.
- Location: Indiana
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Marie
RTBPI December 2008
C5-C6
Marie
RTBPI December 2008
C5-C6
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Re: Medical Review Panel Today
Good luck! You've been added onto "the List" (for prayers, )
Ang
Ang
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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!!!!!
I welcome any and all questions about "My Journey".
There is NO SUCH THING AS A DUMB QUESTION.
Sharing helps to Heal. HUGS do too. - Location: Tacoma WA
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YOU are in my Prayers! Please keep us updated.
CAROLYN J
LOBPI/73
CAROLYN J
LOBPI/73
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- Injury Description, Date, extent, surgical intervention etc: HI BPI FAMILY ON SEPT.19 2010 I CRASHED ON MY MOTORCYCLE AND SUFFERD A FRACTURED BACK AND NECK AND A CLOSED,TRAUMATIC BPI LEFT ARM PARALYZED,SOME FINGER AND WRIST MOVEMENT.
- Location: LOS ANGELES,CA
Re: Medical Review Panel Today
Good luck I hope they make the right decision and take responsibility for their mistake and I hope you continue to improve and get better.
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Your are doing GREAT!!!! Fact is you have come a long way So I have been nervous about the posting of amputation and I Love EXAMPLES Armstrong, you are a Great example of not thinking about amputation and the fact that you can WIN when you set your mine to finding direction , Pain is what it is till you find the right treatment ,IN Time You would think in my Life Time some Doctor would of told me about treatment for my ERBS , Never happen That, is why I am so positive for you GUYS , Its not easy finding direction when there is none Oh I forgot we are all here to help the best we can and you may find a new direction
GOD BLESS<
Tom
GOD BLESS<
Tom
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The challenges you face with your limitation and litigation in a life time Fact , If you need a Lawyer that may work is the type of Doctors and lawyer that deal with Birth injury by Doctors. To late for me with birth erbs injuries + Broken Scapula and broken Elbow injuries at birth to, THANKS DOC But not you, Unforchanitly you are in a challenge of Peace of mind and anger and TRYING !! FIGHT!!! Get a lawyer if in dowt, any body and Time you need to deal with your LIMITATION , I think , Fighting lessen pain its a adrenaline THing ??? I had DOT PHYSICAL , litigation because of my ERBS , Wc , Social Security Disability__ETC in my life time. Some Times you need to put your game Face On , for Sure-!! Fighting lesson depression sometimes. I hope this helps.
Tom
Tom
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- Injury Description, Date, extent, surgical intervention etc: May 24, 2008 an 88 year old lady did not see me and pulled out while I was riding my 06 HD Street Glide. The accident resulted in 9 broken bones and brain hemorrhaging. The accident's most serious results was two avulsions confirmed in my C6 & C7 vertebrae. In Oct of 08 Dr. Li of Wake Forest University performed nerve transfer lasting around 8 hours in surgery. I have limited use now of my left arm. It took until July of 09 before it moved at all, and now is moving limited. I experience burning pain in my left hand, staying busy helps keep the mind off of burning. I visited the Mayo Clinic May, 2010 and consulted with their brachial plexus team. May 1, 2012, I underwent a muscle transfer at Wake Forest University. This surgery was deemed a success and I have more movement in my arm.
- Location: Fuquay Varina NC 27526
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Wishing you will and that God intervenes and helps the panel make the right and just decision. Prayed here in North Carolina!
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Re: Medical Review Panel Today
I am curious where you had your nerve transfer surgery done. We are looking for
a good surgeon/center. Would appreciate feedback.
Thank you
a good surgeon/center. Would appreciate feedback.
Thank you