United Brachial Plexus Network, Inc.

Im a fireman who has been recently diagnosed with a tbpi. This is my first time visiting any sites and amazed by the all the threads. I currently am seeking new dr advise as I have seen 4-5 dr's giving me an assortment of diagnosis from bulged disk to tbri. I have extreem numbness and tingling down left arm and weakness. Diff lifting, turning head left, bendnig and especially sleeping. pain meds are horrible and make me sick and still dont take away the numbness.

The FD has manditoried me back to "light duty" office work and cut my pay. Ive been hurt since dec of 2005 with the dr telling me there is no hope or cure and nothing i can do to fix the nerve damage. Ive had emg's mri xrays.. and see physical threrapy 2-3 times a week but now work comp has said they may stop treatment due to lack of significant improvement.

Im looking for a DR in or around San Diego who can help get me on the right track. My goal is to be able to get back to "normal" , work, swim, surf, fish and play tennis. Any suggestions? Physical therapy hurts like hell, and usually setting me back a day or so after any heavy stretching or lifting (5-10lbs)...

Any suggestions would help.

Thanks and God Bless