United Brachial Plexus Network, Inc.

Ken, I am by no means, an expert on BPI's but my husband was injured almost 4 months ago. He goes for his tendon transfer this Tuesday. But from the minute he got injured, he had no feeling in his right arm. I'm pretty sure with bpi's you don't gradually go numb. I think you should seek the advice of an attorney. Maybe others on this site can help you more since I'm relatively new at this. But my husband also had a severe dislocation which caused either avulsions of the nerves or just tears. Not sure which yet. Everyone I've talked to about this had no feeling right away. Where are you located at? How long did it take for someone to mention Bracheal Plexus Damage? How long ago were you injured? If you answer these questions, I'm sure someone here can help more than I can. Sorry about being so vague, but like I said, I'm new to this and I wouldn't want to point you in the wrong direction. Debi

Ken,
Hi! I had an auto accident on February 27, 2000. I was orginally diagnosed with a severe sprain possibly even a break. Then I was told for the next six months it was RSD. Finally I was diagnosed with a tbpi.
What happened to you is awful! To be blunt you found more of our incompetant American doctors. On some of the previous messages you can read about the discussions we have had on this subject. For myself legally I got nothing but a medical chart that looks like a two year attacked it with scissors and scotch tape.
If you need to talk please e-mail me at mdjjmmyers@yahoo.com. I have been in your shoes and understand the frustration your going through.
God bless
Mindy

Hi, i don't know how your insurance system works but if you can get to see a BPI specialist you can stop wasting your time with the know nothing's - my shoulder was dislocated and fractured and if anyone had tried to reduce it before they put me out you would have heard me there, i can't BELIEVE that stupid doc did that! Mine was paralysed immediately, it sounds like that doc actually made your injury worse, chasing that can come later i would try see a BPI specialist asap, there are links off 'resources' section on this site's homepage, good luck!

sorry to hear about what happened...they never look as incompetent as that in ER, do they? There are posts on a previous page about RSD and tbpi, go take a look. I think you should try and see a bpi specialist who regularly deals with adult tbpi as soon as you can, good luck in your search for answers :0)